New blood pressure guidelines stress early treatment, prevention

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/15 9:55A Scripps News Group

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology recommend earlier treatment to address high blood pressure. That includes lifestyle changes and medication, to lower those risks of heart attack, stroke, heart...

3 Days on Anna Maria Island Itinerary: The Perfect Long Weekend Getaway from Cleveland

Cleveland Traveler 8/14 9:41A Amanda

When it comes to long weekend getaways from northeast Ohio (and especially during the colder months), many of us love to flock south and especially to the warm beaches of Florida. And one spot you can t go wrong with in Florida is the...

Missouri resident contracts rare ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection, possibly while water skiing

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/14 7:37A Scripps News Group

An adult Missouri resident is hospitalized in intensive care with a rare and often deadly brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, state health officials said. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the patient has primary...

FDA signals it may revoke approval of Pfizer's pediatric COVID vaccine, leaving kids fewer options

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/14 7:35A Scripps News Group

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration may not renew its authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine approved for children under the age of 5 ahead of the peak season, according to multiple outlets. Pfizer's vaccine is the only shot approved for...

Rabbits with 'horns' in Colorado are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies.' Here's why

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/14 4:10A AP via Scripps News Group

A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there's no reason to be spooked the furry creatures merely have a relatively common virus. The cottontails...

What is the urban heat island effect and the associated risks to your health?

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/13 10:19A Scripps News Group

Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States, with heat waves responsible for more deaths than other extreme weather events like tornadoes, flooding, or hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service. The most...

Boar's Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/11 6:11A AP via Scripps News Group

The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of last year's deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, company officials said. But recent inspections at Boars Head sites in three states documented sanitation problems...

Doctor's office surprise: New fee for asking questions

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/11 1:10A John Matarese

Seeking medical advice during routine checkups? With some doctors, you may now face unexpected charges if your ask questions beyond the scope of your annual physical. When Whittney Darnell went for her annual physical, she was surprised by a sign...

Cat dies from plague in Colorado. Here's how to protect your pets

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/8 6:29A Scripps News Group

A pet cat in Evergreen, Colorado about 30 miles west of Denver has died from the plague, health officials said. The Jefferson County Public Health Department confirmed the case, noting it is not uncommon to see a few animal cases of plague in...

Eli Lilly's experimental Mounjaro pill showcases promising weight loss results

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/7 6:26A Scripps News Group

A popular diabetes and weight loss drug could be on the horizon in pill form as drugmaker Eli Lilly released results of an experimental GLP-1 phase three trial. Mounjaro, which is marketed to treat Type 2 diabetes, and Zepbound, which is intended...

NFL will ban smelling salts and other ammonia products for the 2025 season, new memo says

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

The National Football League announced Tuesday it will ban the use of smelling salts and similar products during games. Smelling salts and other ammonia inhalants, the league says, may not be safe for use on their own and may also make it harder...

Former CDC director warns 'many people will suffer' from funding cuts to mRNA vaccine development

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/6 8:33A Taylor O'Bier

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that the Department of Health and Human Services will cancel $500 million worth of contracts for vaccine development projects that are using mRNA technology. Experts have said the decision...

'Very dangerous': Caffeine pouch use among young people raises health concerns

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/6 8:29A Scripps News Group

Caffeine pouches, similar to tobacco products like Zyns and Rogues, are becoming a growing concern among families in the U.S. due to their high caffeine content and lack of federal oversight. "The caffeine pouches are really rapidly absorbed, and...

Officials issue alert after Legionnaires' disease sickened dozens in NYC

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/6 5:35A Justin Boggs

The New York City Health Department announced that 58 people have been treated for Legionnaires' disease, which has resulted in two deaths. The health department say the cases were reported in the city's Central Harlem community. The city said it...

Raw milk consumption leads to illness in 21 Floridians, including children

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 8/5 1:13A Justin Boggs

The Florida Department of Health issued a warning on Monday after 21 people became sick after consuming raw milk from an unnamed farm. The Florida Department of Health reported that the 21 people had Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E....