Microplastics play a role in breeding drug-resistant bacteria, study says

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/12 8:07A Scripps News Group

A new study from researchers at Boston University found microplastics may play a role in the spread of drug-resistant bacteria. The extremely small bits of plastic known as microplastics and nanoplastics have become ubiquitous in our environment....

Ready for a move? Top 10 happiest and least happy US cities revealed

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/11 7:51A Justin Boggs

WalletHub rated 182 U.S. cities using nine key indicators of happiness and found that Fremont, California, was rated as the nation's happiest city. WalletHub said it analyzed different indicators from the depression rate to the income-growth rate...

Save a limb. Save a life: Cleveland doctor helps save people's limbs from amputation

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/11 7:50A Rob Powers

Save a limb. Save a life. A major investment in research, education, and clinical care is coming to University Hospitals, intended to help pioneer the field of limb preservation. We've been following this groundbreaking medical treatment for...

Kennedy unveils plan to strengthen FDA’s role in food additive regulation

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/11 6:52A Scripps News Group

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is directing the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate a food safety loophole. The rule known as "Generally Recognized as Safe" or GRAS allows manufacturers to add certain food...

Can adults get a measles shot if they don’t know their childhood vaccine status?

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/11 6:49A Scripps News Group

As measles cases continue to rise across the country, many adults are left wondering whether they are protected from the highly contagious virus. Most people in the U.S. were vaccinated as children, particularly if they attended public schools....

There are already more flu deaths this season in Cuyahoga County than last year

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/5 4:18A Drew Scofield

New data from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health reveals that 22 people have died of flu-related illness so far this season, nearly double the number of people who died during the entire 2023-2024 season. Twelve people died last season, and 22...

New AI-powered radiation therapy available at University Hospitals

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/5 1:51A Sara Roth

The use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry continues to grow. University Hospitals has acquired new adaptive radiation therapy powered by AI. Good Morning Cleveland anchor Tiffany Tarpley spoke with Dr. Daniel Spratt at UH...

RFK Jr. calls measles outbreak a 'call to action,' urges people get vaccinated

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/3 5:21A Scripps News Group

Backtracking on some of his previous controversial statements about vaccines, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now urging Americans to get vaccinated as cases of the highly-contagious measles continues to grow in...

It's allergy season: Doctors say making changes in your home can help symptoms

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 3/2 8:37A Scripps News Group

Allergy season is back. I have noticed increased runny nose, also red eyes especially when I wake up in the morning, said Florida resident Simran Saini, who suffers from allergies. If you suffer from seasonal allergies and are pollen-sensitive,...

Advisory committee cancels flu shot meeting amid uncertainty in HHS leadership

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 2/27 1:27A Justin Boggs

A government advisory committee tasked with recommending the composition of annual flu shots has abruptly canceled an upcoming meeting without providing a reason. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee has canceled a...

Listeria danger: FDA reports 11 deaths from contaminated frozen shakes

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 2/22 3:39A Justin Boggs

The Food and Drug Administration issued an alert stating that it is investigating a deadly outbreak of listeria illnesses linked to frozen supplemental shakes. According to the FDA, there have been 11 deaths and 37 hospitalizations associated...

From cheers to concerns: The Super Bowl's impact on heart health

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 2/6 5:03A Justin Boggs

Past studies have revealed that major sporting events, such as the Super Bowl, can cause heart-related deaths. The American Journal of Cardiology published a study in 2009 that showed a rise in heart-related deaths in the Los Angeles area occurred...

Waffle House adds surcharge to all eggs sold amid soaring prices due to bird flu

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 2/4 6:39A Scripps News Staff

As the largest bird flu outbreak in a decade continues to send egg prices through the roof across the United States, Waffle House customers will now have to pay more for their breakfast. The Georgia-based 24-hour diner chain announced it is now...

Human brains contain an entire spoonful of microplastics, study finds

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 2/4 6:21A Taylor O'Bier

A new study found the average human brain may contain a spoonful of plastic. Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found in various parts of the human body before this latest research. This new study, published Monday in the journal Nature...

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 1/31 5:17A AP via Scripps News

Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex...