CLEVELAND – Everyone is concerned about staying healthy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. But experts agree, one of the best things we all can do to prevent the transmission of any illness is to practice good hand hygiene. “Wash your hands, with any soap, twenty seconds at least, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer … Read More

CLEVELAND – Every parent knows when they send their child off to school or daycare, at some point, they’re going to come home with a virus. But having a sick child at home doesn’t necessarily mean the entire family should catch the bug. According to Frank Esper, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, the best way … Read More

CLEVELAND – The beginning of daylight saving time marks the unofficial beginning of spring. And while later sunsets are a welcome sight, what’s not so welcome is the tired, dragging feeling that follows a ‘lost’ hour of sleep. According to Harneet Walia, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, people who already don’t get enough sleep will feel … Read More

CLEVELAND – Drew and Kari Erdman expected to welcome their second child with a routine delivery – but their baby boy arrived with a surprise. “He had a murmur and there was something that was not right with him, so, at this point we’re in full blown panic,” said Kari Erdman. “He’s hooked up to all … Read More

CLEVELAND – Aortic aneurysms are common – doctors see about three million cases each year. What’s not so common is a young pregnant woman having one. Last winter, more than half-way through her second pregnancy, doctors at Cleveland Clinic discovered 29-year-old Casey Shannon’s aorta was bulging with a large balloon-like aneurysm, due to a rare genetic … Read More

CLEVELAND – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and getting plenty of exercise all reduce cardiovascular risk – but according to a recent survey, a loving relationship may play a role too. More than 70 percent of survey participants who were in committed relationships said their partner … Read More

CLEVELAND – February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but according to a Cleveland Clinic survey – many people mistakenly believe breast cancer is more of a threat.  “I think most people believe that breast cancer, or gynecological cancer, tends to be the biggest killer … Read More

CLEVELAND – More than 12,000 people are waiting for a life-saving liver transplant. One-year-old Katelyn Kutscher was one of them – until a complete stranger gave a piece of himself to save her life. “It was, I mean, amazing that somebody we didn’t even know would give a piece of their body to make sure my … Read More

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