The Best Corn Mazes Near Cleveland to Visit This Fall

Cleveland Traveler 10/1 11:07A Amanda

Ohio grows a lot of corn, and we LOVE our fall festivals. So it only follows that corn mazes are a fall staple in Ohio! Challenging yourself with a local corn maze is a great way to get outside in October. Many farms with corn mazes also have...

Doctors warn of burn injuries tied to 'Demon Hunters' instant noodle trend

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 11:03A Scripps News Group

A new social media trend involving instant noodles has doctors warning about a rise in burn injuries. For the trend, which is inspired by the animated movie "K-Pop Demon Hunters," children slurp instant noodles like the characters in the film....

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 9:20A AP via Scripps News Group

Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, as he promised similar deals with other drugmakers facing a threat of tariffs. The announcement, which Trump...

Multistate listeria outbreak tied to pasta meals results in another death, more illnesses

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 8:02A Scripps News Group

Federal health officials said a recall involving packaged meals contaminated with listeria has resulted in more reported illnesses and an additional death. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the deadly listeria...

Health insurance premiums expected to rise sharply in 2026

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 6:33A Holly Firfer

More of your paycheck will likely go toward health insurance premiums next year as employers face the biggest increase in health care costs in 15 years. Health care costs are projected to rise 6.5% in 2026, compared with wage growth of just 3%,...

New study reveals 99% of heart attacks and strokes have warning signs that can be detected early

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/30 6:15A Scripps News Group

A new study shows that heart attacks, strokes and heart disease are almost always preceded by warning signs, offering hope that these life-threatening events can be prevented through early intervention. The study was published on Monday in the...

When life knocks you down, here’s how to make a wellness comeback

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/25 12:41A AP via Scripps News Group

Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed? Among the experts' advice: Start with a little and it can turn into...

UK doctors achieve medical first with successful Huntington's disease treatment

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/24 7:32A Scripps News Group

Doctors in the United Kingdom said they achieved a medical breakthrough by successfully treating Huntington's disease for the first time, offering what researchers are calling real hope for patients facing this devastating condition. The...

Your genetics could dictate how well weight loss drugs work

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/24 7:15A Justin Boggs

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy become more commonly used to treat obesity, new research is showing that having a certain gene might make it more likely for the drug to be successful. The Cleveland Clinic published a study that shows...

Measles outbreak worsens along Arizona-Utah border

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/23 6:43A Scripps News Group

Dozens of people in Arizona and Utah have contracted measles as an outbreak along the border continues to grow. Over the past two months, Arizona reported more than 30 cases of measles in Mohave County. Another 25 cases have been reported in...

After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in...

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/22 6:08A AP via Scripps News Group

The Trump administration is ending the federal government's annual report on hunger in America, stating that it had become "overly politicized" and "rife with inaccuracies." The decision comes two and a half months after President Donald Trump...

White House announcement could link acetaminophen to autism risk, add new treatments

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/22 2:20A Joe St. George

The White House is expected Monday to announce a possible link between acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and autism risk, according to The Washington Post a claim likely to draw strong reaction from the medical community. Health...

CDC vaccine advisory panel rejects prescription requirement for COVID-19 shot

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/19 8:41A Maura Barrett

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved some changes to its recommendations for how and when the COVID-19 vaccine is administered but ultimately rejected a motion that would have...

CDC vaccine panel meets after fired director alleges political pressure

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/18 1:01A Justin Boggs

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will begin two days of meetings on Thursday, just days after five new members were added. The ACIP provides the federal government with guidance on...

Your 2025 list for the best pumpkin patches in Northeast Ohio

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 9/12 6:09A Courtney Shaw

Pumpkin spice, falling leaves, bonfires, football and more. Fall has arrived in Northeast Ohio, and News 5 is breaking down the best places to embrace the season. Geauga County Patterson Fruit Farm Starting on Sept. 13, Patterson Fruit Farm will...