CLEVELAND – Cool treats are a great way to beat the heat – what’s not so great are the calories and artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners that often come along with them. Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D., of Cleveland Clinic, said if ice cream is a summertime vice – natural ingredients are best. “I would rather you … Read More
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Electricity Helps Control Man’s Brain Tumor
CLEVELAND – July 17 is Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Glioblastoma is a rare, aggressive type of brain tumor. Once diagnosed, survival is typically measured in months, for many. But Jerry Bennett, 50, is beating the odds – with electricity. Bennett, who resides in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, was diagnosed with glioblastoma two years ago. What first began as … Read More
Enjoy a Festive Fourth with Safe Fireworks (PKG)
CLEVELAND – There’s no better time than the Fourth of July to enjoy a good fireworks display. Experts agree that the safest way to do so is to leave it to the professionals and attend a public display. However, if plans include a few backyard firecrackers, Cleveland Clinic’s Baruch Fertel, M.D., said first and foremost, … Read More
Novel Device ‘Green Lights’ Grandfather’s Lung Transplant
(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
Ditch the Dreaded ‘Dad Bod’ (PKG)
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
Tremors Disappear after Grandfather’s Incision-Free Brain Surgery (Feature Story)
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
New Mom Celebrates First Mother’s Day after Breast Cancer
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
Young Mom Overcomes Colorectal Cancer with Innovative Surgery (Feature PKG)
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
3D Technology Invaluable in Baby’s Novel Heart Reconstruction (Feature PKG)
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
Americans Not Doing Enough about Weight, Heart Health (PKG)
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