Interactive: Colorectal cancer is striking young adults, and many are missing it

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/6 10:08A

How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker...

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/6 8:46A AP via Scripps News Group

The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a very low risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week. The U.N. health agency said Tuesday...

Young colon cancer patients often diagnosed at advanced stages

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/6 7:32A Kelly Broderick

New research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference has found that colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common among young patients. The study, "Clinical Presentation and Epidemiology of Pediatric and Adolescent...

Millions of cancer cases may be prevented by fighting infections

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/6 6:37A Kelly Broderick

A new study published in The Lancet Oncology estimates that 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections. That's roughly 1 in every 8 cancer cases. Researchers found that the infections linked to the largest number...

Measles surge triggers state of emergency in New York

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/6 2:43A Justin Boggs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Monday as the state surpassed 100 measles cases this year. According to state health officials, New York has recorded 108 cases in 2026, including 92 identified since July 15 in...

Rubio says he doesn’t think death linked to Russian plague lab is cause for alarm

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/5 9:00A Scripps News Group

The U.S. says it is monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman who worked at a plague research institute died from an unknown cause after developing pneumonia. "Were looking at it very strongly," President Donald Trump said on Monday. "We...

Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/5 7:27A AP via Scripps News Group

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried out research that opened a new field with...

Online sports betting boom linked to surge in gambling disorder ER visits

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/5 6:59A Kelly Broderick

New research suggests emergency room visits for gambling disorders increased significantly after online betting markets were legalized. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , gambling-disorder visits to...

Residents near NY Goodyear plant should be tested for carcinogen exposure, attorney says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/5 12:13A Scripps News Group

Goodyear is set to close its Niagara Falls plant on Oct. 31 almost two years after an investigative team with the Scripps News Group station in Buffalo exposed a high level of a cancer-causing chemical being emitted from the plant. WATCH:...

Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/4 10:34A Tim Lister and Svitlana Vlasova

Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died. The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research Institute in...

The Best Farms Near Cleveland for Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and More Fall Fun

Cleveland Traveler 10/4 6:28A Amanda

Each year, fall brings with it cooler temperatures, brilliant fall colors, and lots of opportunities to get outside with the whole family. And one of the best ways to do this in a way that feels festive is to visit a local farm to pick apples,...

Nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure don't know it

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/2 5:58A Kelly Broderick

A new study from the University of Oxford found that nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure didn't know they had it. While the analysis was conducted in England, researchers say the findings highlight a broader concern, as many people...

Fifth Pennsylvania death underscores nation's worst measles year in decades

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 10/1 5:42A AP via Scripps News Group

Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday as the U.S. endures its worst year for the disease since 1991. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated....

Study of 2.8 million children links screen time to poorer development outcomes

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 7:01A Kelly Broderick

A massive study reviewing screen use and child development has found links between higher screen exposure and poorer outcomes for children. Researchers found that greater screen exposure was associated with lower academic achievement, poorer...

Study finds sharp rise in intentional substance exposures among younger students

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 6:31A Kelly Broderick

A new study has found rising rates of reported intentional substance exposures among elementary and middle school students. While high school-aged youth continue to experience the highest rates of serious medical outcomes and hospital admissions,...