Federal judge reverses rule that removed medical debt from credit reports

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/14 5:19A Scripps News Group

A federal judge in Texas has reversed a Biden administration rule that wiped medical debt from credit reports , affecting nearly 15 million Americans. The rule, which did not discharge debt but changed how credit scores could be calculated, would...

Dermatologist talks importance of sunscreen for those who work or play outdoors

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/13 8:03A Scripps News Group

Many people are looking for that nice, relaxing day at the beach this summer. But, if youre not careful, it could take a turn for the worse in the middle of this heat wave with the scorching sun. Sometimes Im good and I remember sunscreen,...

Why popular TikTok skincare trends could harm your skin

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/13 6:20A Scripps News Group

Researchers have found that TikTok skincare trends can harm teenagers, putting them at greater risk of skin irritation and allergies. The study was done out of Northwestern University and it looked at popular TikTok videos mad by girls between 7...

Ohio families concerned about losing Medicaid coverage; state lawmakers respond

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/11 3:45A John Kosich

As the fallout continues from the impact of the GOP's spending and tax cut plan on Medicaid, watching closely are the families that rely on the government program for life-changing care. Like so many people juggling the demands of raising a young...

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly 2 decades, new study finds

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/9 7:13A AP via Scripps News Group

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of what researchers found was already known, but...

Some Ritz crackers recalled after peanut butter packs mistakenly labeled as cheese

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/9 6:38A Scripps News Group

Four types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons are being recalled due to a packaging error that could pose a serious risk to people with peanut allergies. The recall affects 8-count,...

Alarming number of adolescents have prediabetes, new data from CDC says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/9 5:52A Scripps News Group

Nearly 33% of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 have prediabetes, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers, from 2023, highlight what the CDC calls a "critical warning sign" for youth health...

Number of US measles cases on track to reach a record high

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/3 9:50A Scripps News Group

The U.S. is about to break a record for the number of reported measles cases in a year since the infection was considered eliminated in 2000. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , there have been 1,267...

FDA official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency staff

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 7/3 6:56A AP via Scripps News Group

The governments top vaccine official working under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently restricted the approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, disregarding recommendations from government scientists, according to federal documents released...

Gates Foundation commits $1.6B for global vaccine effort after US cuts funding

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 6/26 6:21A Scripps News Group

The Gates Foundation said it will commit $1.6 billion over the next five years to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, after the U.S. announced it would no longer contribute to the global health partnership. Gavi helps provide vaccines to some of the...

Supreme Court rules states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 6/26 4:17A Scripps News Group

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that states can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, potentially reshaping access to care, especially for low-income patients. The 6-3 decision came in a case out of South Carolina, where the state...

Study reveals 90% drop in heart attack deaths over 50 years

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 6/25 7:56A Justin Boggs

New research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicated there has been a drop in heart disease-related deaths over the last 50 years, but it remains a leading cause of death throughout the U.S. According to the...

RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory committee faces abrupt exit of newly-appointed member

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 6/25 7:00A Scripps News Group

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced another setback after he dismissed all 17 members of the nation's vaccine advisory panel earlier this month. One of his newly-appointed replacements, Dr. Michael Ross, has...

Preventing hot car deaths: How one family's tragedy inspired change

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 6/24 11:41A Scripps News Group

Each year, more than 30 children lose their lives after being left in hot cars across the United States, according to the National Safety Council . This tragic reality is underscored by a simple...

Novo Nordisk accuses telehealth company Hims of 'deceptive marketing' and ends Wegovy partnership

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 6/24 7:41A Scripps News Group

Novo Nordisk has terminated its partnership with telehealth company Hims & Hers Health, accusing it of deceptively marketing weight-loss drugs. The short-lived partnership, announced in April, allowed Hims & Hers to offer Wegovy an FDA-approved...