CLEVELAND – Drew and Kari Erdman expected to welcome their second child with a routine delivery – but their baby boy arrived with a surprise. “He had a murmur and there was something that was not right with him, so, at this point we’re in full blown panic,” said Kari Erdman. “He’s hooked up to all … Read More

CLEVELAND – Aortic aneurysms are common – doctors see about three million cases each year. What’s not so common is a young pregnant woman having one. Last winter, more than half-way through her second pregnancy, doctors at Cleveland Clinic discovered 29-year-old Casey Shannon’s aorta was bulging with a large balloon-like aneurysm, due to a rare genetic … Read More

CLEVELAND – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and getting plenty of exercise all reduce cardiovascular risk – but according to a recent survey, a loving relationship may play a role too. More than 70 percent of survey participants who were in committed relationships said their partner … Read More

CLEVELAND – February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but according to a Cleveland Clinic survey – many people mistakenly believe breast cancer is more of a threat.  “I think most people believe that breast cancer, or gynecological cancer, tends to be the biggest killer … Read More

CLEVELAND – More than 12,000 people are waiting for a life-saving liver transplant. One-year-old Katelyn Kutscher was one of them – until a complete stranger gave a piece of himself to save her life. “It was, I mean, amazing that somebody we didn’t even know would give a piece of their body to make sure my … Read More

CLEVELAND – Fighting the flu in January is nothing new. But experts say this year’s flu season has been anything but typical. According to Frank Esper, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, we could be in for a long flu season, since flu began to arrive early in the fall. “It’s one of those reasons why we … Read More

CLEVELAND – Kathy Miska, 56, of Strongsville, Ohio is fighting multiple sclerosis one step at a time. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, disrupts signals from the brain and often robs people of their mobility. Miska is one of five MS patients at Cleveland Clinic taking part in a research study to see if a special robotic brace, … Read More

CLEVELAND – A New Year means a ‘new you.’ It’s no wonder that weight-loss is often cited as the number one New Year’s resolution for Americans. But even if we manage to lose a few pounds, sometimes keeping weight off can be just as difficult. According to Leslie Heinberg, Ph.D., of Cleveland Clinic, the first step … Read More

CLEVELAND – Advances in medicine transform lives – and this year will be no different. According to Cleveland Clinic’s annual ranking of top medical innovations – new heart medicines take three of the top ten spots. Samir Kapadia, M.D., Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, said SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of medications used in the … Read More

CLEVELAND – Roughly 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year. However, research shows that only about ten percent of us will stick with them for more than a few months. According to Scott Bea, PsyD, of Cleveland Clinic, often, the biggest roadblock to success is getting a new habit off the ground. “Starting … Read More