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

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 2/19 1:07A 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 4:56A 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 4:09A 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 5:29A 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 1:13A 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 5:31A 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 4:35A 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 8:18A 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 1:02A 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,...

Nearly 15,000 nurses strike at major New York City hospitals demanding staff changes

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 1/12 6:40A Scripps News Group

Thousands of nurses went on strike at some of New York City's top hospitals, targeting major medical centers and demanding better working conditions. The walkout is targeting major medical centers, including NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia,...

Millions face higher healthcare costs as ACA subsidies end January 1

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/31 4:43A Haley Bull

Millions of Americans will face higher healthcare costs starting January 1, 2026, as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire after Congress failed to extend them. The subsidies, which were enhanced during the pandemic and later extended,...

Flu hospitalizations nearly double in one week as cases climb

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/31 2:40A Scripps News Group

Health experts are sounding the alarm as flu activity surges nationwide, with most states reporting high or very high levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates at least 7.5 million Americans have gotten sick from the flu...

Calorie-deficit plan helps Americans achieve weight loss New Year's resolutions

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/30 6:11A Justin Boggs

Many Americans set goals to lose weight, exercise more and eat a better diet. According to a YouGov poll, these are among the most popular New Years resolutions for 2026. The poll found that 25% of Americans say they want to exercise more in...

How a new $50 billion CMS program plans to transform rural health care in all 50 states

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 12/29 6:31A Scripps News Group

All 50 states will receive grants under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new Rural Health Transformation Program designed to modernize health care in rural communities. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke with the Scripps...

How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Cleveland This Year (25+ New Year’s Events)

Cleveland Traveler 12/26 4:39A Amanda

Yet another year is quickly coming to a close, and it s time to make those plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Cleveland! As we’ve discussed many times before, Cleveland is a phenomenal place to be during the holiday season. Christmas ales...