CLEVELAND – After suffering a heart-related event– a dog really is man’s best friend, according to a recent study. The study looked at 181,696 people between the ages of 40-85, who had previously suffered a heart attack or stroke. They looked at the association of dog ownership with other cardiovascular events – such as repeat heart … Read More
Daily Health Stories
Woman no longer type 1 diabetic after kidney-pancreas transplant
CLEVELAND – For Alana Burns, 44, type 1 diabetes was part of her daily routine. The Las Vegas resident was accustomed to frequent self-administered blood tests and a constant use of an insulin pump attached to her right side. However, in the fall of 2018, her condition worsened, and her physicians began discussing the need … Read More
Study: Flavored Products Increase Likelihood of Future Tobacco Use
CLEVELAND – According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), e-cigarettes or ‘vaping’ products have now contributed to more than 2,000 cases of lung injury in the U.S. And as flavored tobacco products continue to make headlines, a recent study looks into what happens when teens and young adults try them. “They saw … Read More
Healthy Choices Can Reduce Diabetes Risk by 75%, Study Says
CLEVELAND – November 14 is World Diabetes Day. While diabetes is a growing world-wide epidemic, a recent study shows choosing healthy habits can make a difference in the long run. Researchers analyzed data from 14 studies which included about one million people. “What they found was that people who had the healthiest lifestyle, had a 75 … Read More
Can Too Many Soft Drinks = Shorter Life?
CLEVELAND – Soft drinks are a popular choice of beverage for many people – but they come with a lot of added sugar, whether real or artificial. Now, a recent study says too many sweet drinks might do more harm than packing on a few pounds. The study looked at data on 451,743 people with an … Read More
Not Enough Americans Get the Flu Shot
CLEVELAND – Flu season has begun – but it’s not too late to get a flu shot. Recent research looked at the number of Americans who get vaccinated against the flu. The study looked at data from a national health survey between the years 2010-2016. “What they showed was, over that time period, there was a … Read More
Marathon runner back on course after fighting lung, ovarian cancer
CLEVELAND – Lifelong runner Joyce Chisar, 55, always dreamed of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. But to make the cut, she needed to rank among the fastest runners in her age group. In September 2018, the Willowick, Ohio, resident signed up for a marathon in Erie, Pennsylvania. “I was feeling really good last summer,” she said. … Read More
Research Shows Link between Trans Fats and Memory Loss
CLEVELAND – November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. For years, experts have been working to learn what lifestyle factors can impact our risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Now, a recent study clarifies a link between what we eat and our risk for memory loss later in life. The study looked at 1,628 people over the … Read More
Study Looks at Concussion Rate in High School Athletes
CLEVELAND – Concussions are becoming less frequent among most high school sports according to a recent study. However, concussion risks can vary between practice and competition, and from sport-to-sport. “When it comes down to whether football players have a higher risk of concussions when they’re practicing, versus playing, it’s definitely when they’re playing in the games,” … Read More
Evidence Lacking to Show Marijuana Products Benefit Mental Health
CLEVELAND – We’ve heard a lot lately about medicinal marijuana and marijuana-derived products for mental health, but do they work? According to a new study – the evidence is lacking. Cleveland Clinic’s Brian Barnett, M.D., did not take part in the study, but said using medicinal marijuana, or related products, to treat mental health conditions cannot … Read More