CLEVELAND – Doctors are still learning how COVID-19 impacts certain people. Transplant recipients may be a particularly vulnerable group because the medications they take suppress the immune system, putting them at higher risk for any infection. Nick Hunter, 24, was born with cystic fibrosis – a disease that attacks the lungs, and four years ago … Read More
Daily Health Stories
Breastfeeding Benefits Moms’ Health Later in Life, Study Says
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. It’s well-known that breastfeeding has many health advantages for infants. But a recent study shows breastfeeding is good for mom’s health too. The study looked at data on more than 200,000 people. “They found that for women who breastfed their infant for more than 12 months, the risk for … Read More
Kicking the Vaping Habit: Where to Begin
CLEVELAND – Electronic cigarette use may increase the risk of coronavirus infection, according to the World Health Organization. So now, is as good a time as any, to kick that vaping habit. According to Humberto Choi, MD, of Cleveland Clinic, many people started vaping because they thought it would be safer than smoking traditional cigarettes. … Read More
Tips for Safely Visiting Grandparents
CLEVELAND – There’s nothing better than visiting Grandma and Grandpa. But for months, COVID-19 has forced many of us to keep our distance – as older people are at higher risk and have higher mortality rates. Ardeshir Hashmi, MD, a geriatric medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic said with careful planning and precautions, it’s possible to … Read More
Nurse Saves Man Having Heart Attack on Front Lawn (PKG)
Imagine one second you’re outside in your front yard and the next, you’re on the ground – fighting for life. 50-year-old Jon Joesten and his wife, Lynda, were doing yard work when Jon suddenly collapsed from a heart attack. “I know he was gone. I could tell he was. There was no response at all,” … Read More
Plan Ahead for Summer Heat
CLEVELAND – If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors on a hot day, it’s important to plan ahead. Soaring temperatures and high humidity increase risk for heat illness. Tom Waters, MD, an emergency department physician at Cleveland Clinic recommends hydrating at home. “You want to stay hydrated. That’s one of the most important things. … Read More
Easing Work from Home Aches and Pains (PKG)
CLEVELAND – Thanks to COVID-19, many of us have been working from home. Whether your new ‘office’ is the kitchen table or a folding table – a workspace setup without proper ergonomics can take its toll. “You lost a nice desk height. You lost a good office chair. You lost your desktop computer and are … Read More
New Mom Welcomes Baby Boy after Uterus Transplant (PKG)
** Click HERE to download additional sound bites, b-roll and photos. CLEVELAND – The road to motherhood isn’t always an easy path, especially for one Pennsylvania mom. Michelle, 31, was born without a uterus, but after undergoing a uterus transplant, her lifelong dream of becoming a mom finally came true. “It was hard knowing that … Read More
Debunking Coronavirus Mask Myths
CLEVELAND – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. A mask is a physical barrier between you and other people. It’s meant to trap large respiratory droplets from getting into the air and infecting those around you. It’s a simple … Read More
Whittle Your Middle for a Healthy Heart
CLEVELAND – Did you know that having an ‘apple’ shape – where fat sits around your middle – is risky for your heart? In fact, recent research shows too much belly fat could increase your risk of suffering more than one major cardiovascular problem. The good news is that there’s a well-known way to whittle … Read More