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

CLEVELAND – Charles Mason, 53, of Sagamore Hills, Ohio isn’t taking a single breath for granted. It’s hard to believe that about two months ago he was fighting for his life, waiting for a lung transplant. “I got so sick, so quick,” Mason said. “I really didn’t think I’d live to the point of getting the … Read More

CLEVELAND – It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But Santa isn’t the only one who’s busy during the holiday season – so are doctors in the emergency department. According to Tom Waters, M.D., an emergency physician at Cleveland Clinic, too much ‘holiday cheer’ and overindulgence is a common reason people will take a … Read More

CLEVELAND – More than 10,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving liver transplant. The liver is one of the only organs that can be donated from a living person, and now, a new technique is making it easier than ever before to give the gift of life. Nikko Velazquez, 29, watched helplessly as his girlfriend’s … Read More

CLEVELAND – Whether for wisdom teeth or a cesarean section – overprescribing opioid medications, to control pain after surgery, has fueled the opioid crisis. But, doctors are finding innovative ways to reduce use, and abuse – and even new moms are taking part. Kristen Winger of Amherst, Ohio opted against using opioids to ease post-surgery pain … Read More

CLEVELAND – Getting dressed up and going door-to-door for free candy is a kid’s dream. But for parents of children with food allergies, Halloween can sometimes feel like more of a nightmare. Sandra Hong, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, said kids with food allergies can go trick-or-treating, but, it’s wise for parents to hit the streets … Read More