CDC advisers to decide if parents can delay hepatitis B shot for newborns

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/4 12:20A Justin Boggs

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet Thursday to discuss changing the recommended vaccine schedule for the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. The shot provides immediate...

Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/1 8:06A Scripps News Group

President Donald Trumps doctor has released a memo explaining why an MRI was performed on the 79-year-old during his annual physical exam in October. The memo says men in the presidents age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of...

Cleveland Gift Guide: 20+ of the Best Gifts To Buy the Cleveland-Lover in Your Life

Cleveland Traveler 11/29 4:46A Amanda

Whether you know a Cleveland fan or just want to bring the spirit of Cleveland home for yourself, this list is filled with Cleveland-made and Cleveland-inspired gift ideas. AND, this list can also help you support some locally-owned Cleveland...

This disease has no cure, and it’s suddenly spreading fast again

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/29 3:12A Scripps News Group

Measles cases are surging worldwide, with 11 million infections reported last year alone. The World Health Organization says the once-achievable goal of eliminating measles is now far from reach. The WHO cites vaccination levels that are too low...

New flu strain could escape vaccine immunity as holiday travel begins

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/28 4:16A Stephanie Liebergen

A new flu strain is raising concerns among health experts as winter approaches and millions prepare for holiday travel. Scientists are tracking the H3N2 subclade K variant, which is genetically different from the strain included in this year's...

Third infant dies from whooping cough in Kentucky as outbreak worsens nationwide

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/26 7:21A Scripps News Group

A third infant has died from whooping cough in Kentucky this year, marking the latest victim in what health officials are calling the worst outbreak since 2012. The unvaccinated baby's death comes as Kentucky has reported at least 566 cases of...

‘You can’t get hooked on pot’? Experts say that’s a dangerous myth

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/22 3:16A AP via Scripps News Group

Dr. Smita Das often hears the same myth: You cant get hooked on pot. And the misconception has become more widespread as a growing number of states legalize marijuana. Around half now allow recreational use for adults and 40 states allow medical...

Fetterman shares photo of bloodied face after fall that sent him to hospital

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/16 2:29A Scripps News Group

Sen. John Fetterman is out of the hospital and recovering at home after what appears to have been a brutal fall on Thursday. The Pennsylvania senator posted a smiling photo of himself on X with blood still visible on his face. "20 stitches later...

Preliminary case of bird flu in Washington state would be US first in 9 months

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/14 9:34A AP via Scripps News Group

Health officials in Washington state say they have identified the nation's first human case of bird flu since February, pending confirmatory testing . A Grays Harbor County, Washington, resident preliminarily tested positive for the infection,...

Does intermittent fasting improve cognitive health? Here's what research says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/14 7:01A Scripps News Group

From Ramadan to Lent, fasting is as old as faith itself. But in recent years, millions of Americans have embraced intermittent fasting for better health. Some even claim it sharpens the mind. For Jennifer Robbins in Michigan, who was diagnosed...

A man developed an allergy to meat after being bitten by a tick. Weeks later, he died.

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/14 4:29A Scripps News Group

A New Jersey man who died shortly after eating a hamburger is confirmed to be the first known fatality connected to a tick-induced meat allergy, according to researchers at the University of Virginia. The condition, called alpha-gal syndrome,...

Most states expect Medicaid shortfalls in 2026 as federal cuts loom

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/13 4:20A Justin Boggs

A new analysis from KFF indicates that nearly two-thirds of states expect a Medicaid budget shortfall in 2026. The analysis shows total Medicaid spending increased 8.6% in 2025 despite a 7.6% drop in enrollment. Costs are projected to rise 7.9%...

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/13 3:52A AP via Scripps News Group

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday. About 8.3 million people across the globe were reported as newly diagnosed with TB...

What long-term melatonin use may signal about your heart health, according to research

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/3 7:19A Scripps News Group

A new study suggests long-term melatonin use may be linked to heart failure, but experts say more research is needed before drawing any conclusions. Researchers reviewed health records for tens of thousands of adults with chronic insomnia and...

ACA marketplace premiums could rise even more without congressional action

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 11/3 4:53A Scripps News Group

Health insurance premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could increase by an average of 114% for subsidized enrollees in 2026 if Congress fails to extend enhanced subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025. The dramatic increase stems...