(Images are for media use. Right-click to download) CLEVELAND – More than one thousand people are waiting for a lung transplant in the United States. Dan Lynch, 71 of Erie, Pennsylvania, was one of them. Four years after being diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – a disease that scars the lungs, and robs people of their … Read More

CLEVELAND – Becoming a dad, especially for the first time, is a celebrated occasion. What’s not as celebrated is the ‘dad bod’ that can follow in the years to come. Cleveland Clinic’s Dan Allan, M.D., said weight gain, especially in the abdomen – is more than just a physique problem – it can lead to … Read More

CLEVELAND – Essential tremor is one of the most common movement disorders in the world. Shaking, trembling hands are often a telltale sign of the condition. Medicine and surgery often help, but some people have trouble finding relief. That was the case for Bill Purcell, 75, of Ohio who suffered from tremors in his left … Read More

CLEVELAND – Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer – and the start of cookout and barbeque season. But when we’re faced with a table full of leftovers when the guests go home, it can be tough to know what to keep and what to pitch. According to Lindsay Malone, RD, of Cleveland … Read More

CLEVELAND – Being a new mom is especially sweet for Brittany Rinella of Willowick, Ohio. Four years ago, breast cancer almost derailed her plans to start a family. “I was terrified; not only do I have to deal with this diagnosis at 26, but now I have to worry about possibly not having children, so … Read More

CLEVELAND – Opening Day at the ballpark is a dream for baseball fans and foodies alike. But partaking in the fanfare can become a bit problematic for those who are trying to keep up healthy habits. However, it is possible to avoid the temptation of greasy ballpark favorites – it just takes a little planning. … Read More

CLEVELAND – Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States according to the American Cancer Society. And while the overall death rate from colorectal cancer continues to drop, more young adults are dying from the disease. Working full time with three young children, colorectal cancer was the last … Read More

CLEVELAND – Heart defects are common – about 40,000 babies are born with them each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About one in four of those infants will need to undergo surgery or a procedure before their first birthday. That was the case for a baby girl from Ohio … Read More

CLEVELAND – According to a new Cleveland Clinic survey, almost 75 percent of Americans are worried about their weight, and 65 percent are concerned that being overweight could lead to heart disease – but many choose to do nothing about it. “Doing nothing is going to shorten your life; it’s going to reduce the quality of … Read More