CLEVELAND – The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recently changed their recommendations for lung cancer screening, which could help save more lives. “Their update lowered the age limit from 55 to 50 and lowered the amount of smoking to 30 pack years down to 20 pack years. So their current recommendations would be ages 50 … Read More
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Understanding Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card
CLEVELAND – Many people are taking to social media to share photos of their COVID-19 vaccine cards, which doctors say can be a good way to help raise awareness – as long as they’re being careful. “I think there is some merit in actually celebrating that and putting it on somebody’s social media feed. What … Read More
CDC Lifts Pause on Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
CLEVELAND – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has decided to resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. It was recently put on hold after six women, who were all under the age of 50 years old, developed rare blood clots. “One of the things that we committed to when we … Read More
New Research Shows How COVID-19 Variants Have Evolved
CLEVELAND – New research is shedding light on how COVID-19 variants have evolved since the start of the pandemic, which doctors say is important to understand. “The pieces are there, the puzzle is starting to be solved. This is one of those things that helps us understand how we got where we are right now … Read More
Teen with Autism Thrives After Early Childhood Intervention PKG
CLEVELAND – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 54 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. 16-year-old Paul Witzigreuter was diagnosed with a moderate form of autism when he was two years old. “Paul is spunky. He’s funny. He has a lot of energy. Just, in general, … Read More
How Climate Change May Affect Future Pandemics
CLEVELAND – Earth Day is a time to think about the environment and global warming and climate change are often top of mind. The gradual warming of the earth’s atmosphere affects extreme weather like droughts and hurricanes. You may not realize it, but these types of natural disasters can play a role in disease spread and … Read More
Face Mask May Help Relieve Spring Allergy Symptoms
CLEVELAND – We’re well aware that wearing a face mask can reduce the spread of COVID-19. But did you know it may help your seasonal allergies as well? A recent study suggests using a face mask may reduce allergy symptoms. ”Masks can actually cover your nose and mouth and that’s usually the way we get … Read More
How the Pandemic has Impacted Mental Health for Teenagers
CLEVELAND – The pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s mental health, especially teenagers. They went from seeing their friends every day at school to having to learn from home. “Kids are flexible in general, but this has gone on for so long and it’s getting very tiring. And you know, teens are very … Read More
Research Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women
CLEVELAND – Newly released data shows the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women and can also provide protection for their baby, which doctors say is good news for those who may have been hesitant before. “If you look at the first data that came out in December, all the data was in non-pregnant patients, because … Read More
Reducing Voice Strain During Virtual Meetings
CLEVELAND – Research suggests people who have been working from home during the pandemic have experienced an increase in voice-related problems. You may not realize it, but constant virtual and phone meetings have the potential to strain your voice, even more than meeting in-person. “What can happen then is over these sustained repetitive meetings where, … Read More