Biden administration orders 2.5 million monkeypox vaccines

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 7/1 8:46A

The White House announced Friday it has purchased 2.5 million additional doses of monkeypox vaccine JYNNEOS for the Strategic National Stockpile.Shipments of the vaccine will begin arriving later this year and will continue into 2023.The U.S....

Can You Get Morning Sickness at Night?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 7/1 12:37A Women's Health Team

Morning sickness. It s a frequent symptom of pregnancy, and perhaps the most curiously named. So-called “morning” sickness is a feeling of nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy. Despite its name, morning sickness can strike any time of day or...

7 Best Stretches and Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 7/1 12:26A coolicc

The piriformis muscles can be a real pain in the butt. Truly. These muscles connect your upper thigh bone to your lower spine on each side of your pelvis. They sit deep in your buttocks and work with your other hip muscles to move your thigh and...

Recipe Adventure: 7 DIY Salsas to Spice Up Any Meal

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 7/1 12:26A hortonj4

If your secret recipe for salsa involves twisting open a store-bought jar and dumping out the contents, here’s a news flash: You’re missing out. Homemade salsa built from fresh produce offers a...

Is Chewing Gum Bad for You?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 7/1 12:25A kaputk

Chewing gum is harmless, right? In fact, you may have even heard somewhere that it’s actually good for your teeth. But dentist Karyn Kahn, DDS , urges you to think twice before unwrapping that next stick of gum. As it turns out, gum could pose...

Does Sunscreen Ever Expire?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/30 12:35A schneik4

The sun is shining and the waves are calling. You reach in the back of the cabinet for your old faithful sunscreen bottle. Seeing the torn and faded label, you wonder how long you’ve had it. A few summers? Maybe a couple of years now? It can’t go...

Recipe: Peas With Shallots and Lemon

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/30 12:34A Wellness Team

This quick and easy dish is sure to be a favorite on your table. Visit your local farmer’s market for fresh-picked peas grown perfectly under the summer sun ? or frozen peas will work just fine, too. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...

How To Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/30 12:25A zaleska

Your blood sugar levels are affected by many things. Some of these things are out of your control — for example, some health conditions can cause high blood sugar (hype rglycemia) or you might have a genetic disposition to develop high blood...

Why Safe Sex Is Important During a Monkeypox Outbreak

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/29 12:33A bigleyj

A recent outbreak of monkeypox has researchers questioning how the virus spreads. Once rarely seen outside of Africa, this disease is similar to smallpox. As of June 17, 2022, there have been more than 2,520 cases across 37 countries where the...

Does Sun-Protective Clothing Actually Work?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/29 12:30A schneik4

If you’re an active beachgoer, surfer or water baby, chances are, you’ve complained about having to lather on the sunscreen every other time you turn around. After all, it’s recommended to reapply sunscreen every two hours or so ? especially if...

Is It OK To Let Your Baby Cry It Out to Sleep?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/29 12:28A hortonj4

The crying starts moments after you lay your baby down to sleep. Then the wails grow louder … and LOUDER … and then somehow even LOUDER . So, what’s your next move? You may want to run in immediately and scoop up your little one for a comforting...

What Is Facial Dysmorphia?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/29 12:26A schneik4

The last few years have been filled with online video calls for things like work meetings, doctor’s appointments, virtual classrooms and to catch up with friends. While those virtual calls have become an easy way for us to stay connected, it’s...

New robotic device helps multiple sclerosis patients walk

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 6/28 2:24A

For the past 10 years, Kathy Miska has faced one of her biggest challenges.“I was diagnosed 23 years ago with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis,” she shared. “It’s become progressive. My mobility has been challenged much more.”Miska, a...

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Mommy Makeovers’

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/28 12:30A schneik4

It’s no secret that pregnancy can take a toll on your body. Bringing a child into the world is miraculous, but the physical changes that happen to you after pregnancy? Not so much. If you have tried diet and exercise and you still aren’t...

Why Are You Dehydrated? 8 Common Reasons

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 6/28 12:24A schneik4

We all need to drink water — typically more than we realize. So, what if you drink loads of water each day but are still feeling thirsty and dehydrated? It can be a sign that something else is going on. Factors like your medication, how much you...