CLEVELAND – There is new protection available for the leading cause of infant hospitalizations in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the first RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, vaccine for pregnant women to help protect their newborns against the respiratory virus. “From what we know, mothers will develop … Read More

CLEVELAND – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the United States, making early detection very important. And that might be easier to do with artificial intelligence, or sometimes referred to as AI. It’s now being used to help doctors read mammograms. “It’s not anything … Read More

CLEVELAND – Feeling stuffy and congested? You’re not alone. Fall allergy season is in full swing. And while we all enjoy taking in the fall colors, the leaves this time of year can actually make your symptoms worse. “One of the big things we talk about is the leaves falling,” explained DeVon Preston, MD, an … Read More

CLEVELAND – A recent study from the National Institutes of Health found that long-term exposure to certain kinds of air pollution could possibly be linked to the risk for dementia. “I think the findings are helpful and also support what people have found previously, that there seems to be a relationship between exposure to higher … Read More

CLEVELAND – Are your kids spending too much time on their phones and other devices after school? Gina Robinson, MD, a pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, said it’s important for parents to set limits for their kids to avoid the negatives of too much screen time, like lack of focus. “The biggest thing parents need … Read More