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 – Being a new mom is especially sweet for Brittney 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 – 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