Viral video highlights healthcare costs as Americans cut back on essentials

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 3/16 5:19A Scripps News Group

Roughly one in three Americans say they have cut back on everyday expenses to afford healthcare, according to new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America . In a survey of nearly 20,000 people, about one-third said...

Measles surge fuels warnings for travelers ahead of Spring Break

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 3/11 10:15A Scripps News Group

As millions of Americans prepare to travel for Spring Break, health officials are warning about a surge in measles cases across the United States. Dr. Giridhar Mallya, senior policy officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, said there have...

Taking this common multivitamin could keep you younger and help you live longer

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 3/10 7:26A Justin Boggs

A new study suggests that taking a daily multivitamin could slow biological aging. Researchers with Mass General Brigham found that taking a multivitamin slowed biological aging by about four months, with the biggest benefits seen in people who...

Overspending on skin care? Get glowing skin on a budget

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 3/6 2:19A John Matarese

Do you really need a 10-step routine or a $75 serum to have healthy skin? Dermatology professionals say many expensive skin care products are no more effective than their budget-friendly alternatives and smart shopping strategies can help you...

Bird flu detected in California elephant seals for first time

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 2/26 6:25A Scripps News Group

The avian flu has been identified for the first time in northern elephant seals at Ao Nuevo State Park in California, researchers said. Dead elephant seal pups were observed on Feb. 19 and 20. Live pups were also seen with tremors and seizure...

Doctor warns Casey Means is unprepared for America’s top health job

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 2/26 4:47A Scripps News Group

President Donald Trumps pick to be the next surgeon general faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, drew significant criticism from both sides of the aisle. Means has...

When insurance says no: A cancer patient's fight highlights prior authorization frustrations

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 2/19 2:07A Maura Barrett

Keaton Herzer has spent hours on the phone, daily, trying to get clarity from his insurance company over denials for lifesaving medical treatments. The calls, documented in videos he posted to social media, have become part of his daily routine as...

‘I used to snort cocaine off toilet seats,’ RFK Jr. tells podcast

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 2/13 5:56A Justin Boggs

In a new podcast appearance, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. acknowledged his past drug use and said he is no longer afraid of germs. During Thursdays episode of This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Kennedy admitted to snorting cocaine off a...

20+ Spots for the Best Paczki in Cleveland For Fat Tuesday

Cleveland Traveler 2/11 5:09A Kat Weiss Butler

While many people around the US love to celebrate Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, we celebrate Paczki Day here in Cleveland! Now if you’re new here, or you’ve never heard of the word “paczki” before, allow me to elaborate. Paczki (pronounced like...

South Carolina measles outbreak shows little sign of slowing, surpasses Texas' 2025 total

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/28 6:29A AP via Scripps News Group

The South Carolina measles outbreak has surpassed the recorded case count in Texas' 2025 outbreak, as health officials have logged almost 600 new cases in just over a month. The outbreak centered in northwestern Spartanburg County is showing...

Doctors warn patients are delaying care over costs — even with insurance

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/27 2:13A Maura Barrett

Nearly a quarter of working-age adults have health insurance that leaves them underinsured, according to recent estimates. While having some coverage might seem better than none at all, experts say the potential risks are remarkably similar. "We...

Flu activity eases but remains high nationwide, CDC says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/20 6:31A Scripps News Group

The worst of the flu season may be over. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity has declined or held steady for the past two weeks, even as overall levels remain high compared with typical...

US at risk of losing measles elimination status as cases rise

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/16 5:35A Scripps News Group

The United States is on track to lose its measles elimination status within weeks as new cases continue to be reported daily. The U.S. achieved measles elimination in 2000, meaning the virus was no longer spreading continuously within the country...

Cancer mortality rate in US hits new low as treatment advances save more lives, report says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/13 9:18A Scripps News Group

For the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined reached 70%, according to the latest report from the American Cancer Society. Survival gains are especially notable for people diagnosed with more fatal cancers,...

As pancreatic cancer rates rise, blood tests provide hope for early detection

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/13 2:02A Natalie Savage

The American Cancer Society released its annual report, Cancer Statistics, 2026, on Tuesday, and while mortality rates have been declining through 2023, incident numbers are expected to increase for many common cancers, including breast,...