CLEVELAND – COVID-19 has dominated healthcare efforts for months, and experts are still figuring out how to beat the new virus. However, vaping is still a big problem in the U.S. According to Humberto Choi, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, one worrisome impact of vaping during the COVID-19 pandemic, is that the symptoms of vaping lung … Read More

CLEVELAND – As COVID-19 spread, some cancer centers stopped enrolling patients in clinical trials, dashing the hopes of people hoping to try experimental therapies to extend their lives. But one man who is fighting pancreatic cancer wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer – despite coronavirus. When admissions into cancer research trials near his hometown were … Read More

CLEVELAND – For many of us, the morning commute is from the bedroom to the home office. So, for those who want to keep their mind and mood in tip-top shape – Cleveland Clinic’s Dan Allan, M.D., said a structured routine is key. “Getting up, getting showered, getting dressed, not just hanging out in your … Read More

CLEVELAND – Renee English, 40, of Youngstown, Ohio, has been living with multiple sclerosis for nearly 20 years. When she woke up one morning with a pounding headache, she thought it was a side effect from treatment. “I really thought, ‘oh my gosh,’ something terrible is happening with my MS because I just had my … Read More

CLEVELAND – Pregnancy can bring new challenges and sometimes new fears – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Tosin Goje, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, pregnant moms should use the same precautions as everyone else when it comes to staying healthy. “Use proper hand hygiene; wash your hands, with soap and water, for at least … Read More

CLEVELAND – As we navigate ‘stay at home’ orders, trips to the grocery store are becoming less frequent. But many of us face a dilemma – should we buy fresh food or food that will last longer? According to Cleveland Clinic’s Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD, we can do both – but it may involve changing up … Read More

CLEVELAND – Many of us are practicing social distancing – and staying away from others, or even staying home altogether. According to Cleveland Clinic’s Matthew Faiman, M.D., it’s best to stay about six feet away from others. “Things that are like the flu, like coronavirus, that are passed by respiratory droplet – which is something … Read More

CLEVELAND – Have you heard that eating garlic prevents COVID-19 infection? Or, that taking a hot bath will protect someone from the novel coronavirus? These are myths – and they’re running rampant. COVID-19 information can be overwhelming – and unfortunately misinformation is common. Frank Esper, M.D., an infectious disease expert at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, said … Read More

CLEVELAND – Nic Brown, 38, of rural Ohio, never expected a headache and fever to be COVID-19. “I assumed I just had a flu,” said the father of three. Brown’s symptoms worsened and he was hospitalized and diagnosed with novel coronavirus. A few days later, he was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) at … Read More

CLEVELAND – Many children are home from school in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the change may cause some to have uncertainty. According to Kate Eshleman, PsyD, of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, it’s important for parents to listen to their child’s concerns. “It’s always important to start with the kids and find out where they’re … Read More