FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 4/24 5:33A AP via Scripps News Group

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions, including depression, the latest step by the Trump administration toward possible approval...

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 4/23 2:31A AP via Scripps News Group

President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated...

US military will no longer require annual flu vaccine, Hegseth says

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 4/21 8:15A Scripps News Group

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the military is dropping its annual flu vaccine requirement for all service members. In a video posted to social media, Hegseth cited "medical autonomy" and religious freedom as reasons...

Why women are saying goodbye to the treadmill and hello to the barbell

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 3/21 2:24A AP via Scripps News Group

During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time. Then, Bradley found herself to be the only woman in the...

A deadly 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak in England is raising alarm

News 5 Cleveland (Lifestyle) 3/18 4:43A AP via Scripps News Group

A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of a university student and a pupil from a nearby school, prompting public health officials to quickly roll out medical interventions. The outbreak in the county of Kent was...

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...