CLEVELAND – Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available for kids ages five and up, flu shots may not be top of mind. But, according to Adam Keating, MD, pediatrician for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, it’s important to vaccinate your child against the flu too. “Influenza still is an illness that can hit children, particularly our youngest … Read More

CLEVELAND – As you gear up to brave the long lines and shop for those amazing Black Friday deals, it’s also important to make sure you’re staying safe from COVID-19. “I think there is going to be a big inclination to want to go out this year,” said Donald Ford, MD, who specializes in family … Read More

CLEVELAND – Kalil Masri, who is a cardiologist from Michigan, has a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. “I know my stay in the hospital was some 230 days combined, all the hospitals,” said Masri. He contracted COVID-19 last year and would eventually need a double lung transplant. “Just being in the medical field, … Read More

CLEVELAND – With COVID-19 vaccine now widely available, many families are hoping to celebrate Thanksgiving like they used to. However, Joseph Khabbaza, MD, pulmonologist for Cleveland Clinic said it’s still important to take some precautions so everyone is safe. “If you are planning a Thanksgiving get together, you want to know who your audience is. … Read More

CLEVELAND – COVID-19 can impact anyone, but smokers face an uphill battle when fighting the virus. Recent research shows people who smoke have a higher risk of hospitalization and death from the disease. “We saw that the more an individual smokes, the more likely that person is going to be hospitalized when he, or she, … Read More

CLEVELAND – A Cleveland Clinic study shows bariatric surgery can be an effective treatment for advanced fatty liver disease. “The results were remarkable. For the progression of liver disease, to the progression of liver cancer, cirrhosis, liver transplantation or liver-related death, there was an 88% reduction in the patients that got bariatric surgery. That is … Read More

CLEVELAND – Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to adults and children five and older, many families may be wondering if it’s safe to travel for Thanksgiving this year. “Luckily, when it comes to travel, I think the tips really haven’t changed throughout the pandemic,” said Joseph Khabbaza, MD, pulmonologist for Cleveland Clinic. “We … Read More

CLEVELAND – Has raking leaves and fall yardwork got you feeling like a weekend warrior? If you’re not careful, that load on your lumbar can cause some strain. Drew Schwartz, DC, a chiropractor with Cleveland Clinic said when it comes to preventing back pain, warming up is key. “We’re not looking to do a triathlon … Read More

CLEVELAND – Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered, for the first time, that diet-related molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, which suggests dietary interventions may help reduce risk. “What we found is there are certain metabolites that are associated with animal product intake, meat intake, dairy intake, that appear to elevate the … Read More