News and Stories

News and stories

From the College of Health

Discover inspiring stories of innovation and impact from OSU's College of Health.

See how students, faculty and researchers are advancing health and well-being for communities everywhere.

  • Microscopic view of a porous, organic structure with interconnected orange, yellow, and green colored surfaces and dark holes.
    Research

    Could a nightly glass of wine improve bone health?

    OSU researchers find that moderate alcohol consumption may lower osteoporosis risk by reducing bone turnover in postmenopausal women.

  • Russ Turner and Urszula Iwaniec in the Skeletal Biology Laboratory
    Research

    Are botanical estrogens safe?

    OSU researchers Russ Turner and Urszula Iwaniec are conducting an $8 million NIH-funded study to determine if botanical estrogens found in supplements offer benefits that outweigh potential risks for bone health, breast cancer, and cognitive function.

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