CLEVELAND – Most of us have tried a home remedy at some point — some work and some don’t. According to Elizabeth Kightlinger, MD, an internal medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, one home remedy backed by science is using duct tape to remove a wart. “You want to put it on the wart and you … Read More
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Cancer Survivor Shares Story of Hope for Melanoma Monday PKG
CLEVELAND – “Melanoma Monday” is a day set aside each year to help raise awareness about melanoma, which is considered the deadliest form of skin cancer. Caitlin Jones was diagnosed with melanoma in 2020. At the time, she didn’t think the mole on top of her head could be cancerous, especially since she had it … Read More
Teen with Autism Thrives After Early Childhood Intervention PKG
CLEVELAND – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 54 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. 16-year-old Paul Witzigreuter was diagnosed with a moderate form of autism when he was two years old. “Paul is spunky. He’s funny. He has a lot of energy. Just, in general, … Read More
Baseball Player Throws Again After Losing Hand in Lawnmower Accident PKG
CLEVELAND – Luke Brittain lived and breathed the game of baseball and dreamed of playing in the big leagues, until a freak accident sidelined him. But that didn’t stop him from regaining strength so he could play again. “To me baseball is just a way of life,” said Luke. “The first word I ever said … Read More
Toddler (and Uncle) Saved by Living Donor Liver Transplant PKG
CLEVELAND – After taking family photos in November 2019, Andrea and Matt Campbell noticed their one-year-old son, Brooks, looked a little yellow. The next morning, he threw up and they took him to the doctor. “Structurally his liver looked fine, but his liver numbers and his labs were astoundingly high,” said Andrea Campbell, Brooks’ mother. … Read More
Tips for Reducing COVID-19 Risk While Traveling PKG
CLEVELAND – Spring break is upon us and many families are eager to go on a long-awaited vacation. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still asking us to hold off on travel to contain the spread of COVID-19. But, if you can’t resist the temptation to travel, Frank Esper, MD, … Read More
Snacks to Help Relieve Stress (PKG)
CLEVELAND- We’re all feeling the stress of the pandemic and many of us head straight to the kitchen to cope. Just be sure to snack wisely, said Susan Albers, PsyD, a psychologist with Cleveland Clinic. She recommends reaching for mandarin oranges. “Not only do they have a great dose of vitamin C, which we need … Read More
Infant Survives Rare Life-threatening COVID-related Illness (PKG)
CLEVELAND – Lauren Grant, a nurse and COVID-19 survivor, thought she’d seen the worst of the virus – until her daycare center texted her a photo of her 5-month-old daughter, Madelyn. “Her hands and feet were blue,” said Lauren Grant, Madelyn’s mother. “I went and picked her up and I noticed that she was having … Read More
Many Skip Heart Care and Meds Due to COVID Concerns (PKG)
CLEVELAND – February is American Heart Month – a time when we’re reminded to care for our hearts. But, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic survey many Americans are putting their heart health on the back burner due to fear of contracting COVID-19. “People are not seeking medical advice and they are staying at home … Read More
Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths (PKG)
CLEVELAND – When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, it’s important to focus on fact, not fiction. Cleveland Clinic’s Tosin Goje, MD, said one common misconception is that messenger RNA, or mRNA, technology is new. “The technology for mRNA has been with us for at least 10-15 years,” she said. “It was initially put together for … Read More