Americans are spending nearly $94 billion on fitness and weight loss

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/16 11:48A Kelly Broderick

Americans are spending big on fitness and weight loss. A business journal estimates the sports nutrition and weight management industry will reach nearly $94 billion this year. Researchers say sports hydration and energy drinks are driving much...

FDA warns recalled hand soaps may contain harmful bacteria

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/16 11:35A Kelly Broderick

The FDA has issued a recall for certain hand soaps because they may be contaminated with bacteria. If you use a contaminated product, the bacteria could enter your body through cuts, scrapes or cracks in the skin. More than 40 hand soap products...

Eating more whole grains may improve heart health and other risk factors

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/16 7:04A Kelly Broderick

New research has found that there may be additional benefits to adding more whole grains to your diet. The study found that eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful health benefits. Those benefits include improved...

Interactive: A brain Aneurysm ruptures every 18 minutes in America. Do you know your risk?

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/16 4:25A

Pennsylvania reports 2 more measles deaths as outbreak worsens

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/15 7:26A Justin Boggs

There have been two additional measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, bringing the total number of fatalities in the state this year to four, health officials said. Both individuals were unvaccinated against measles, according to the...

Feeling down? A short, easy run may help

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/12 5:20A Justin Boggs

Are you looking to boost your mood? Go for a run. Not a long run or an intense workout. A new study suggests a 10-minute run at a relaxed pace can significantly improve mood. New research from the University of Tsukuba examined the cognitive...

‘It’s an ongoing battle’: New 9/11 documents renew focus on survivors’ health

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/10 11:00P Kadia Tubman

As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, newly released documents are renewing attention on the long-term health crisis still impacting first responders and survivors. New York officials released a trove of...

New study finds fitness watches consistently overestimated calories burned

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/9 8:21A Kelly Broderick

A new Florida International University study found popular fitness watches consistently overestimated how many calories people burned during workouts. Researchers tested Apple, Garmin, Samsung and Fitbit devices against clinical lab equipment and...

Faster walking pace associated with longer lifespan in new study

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/9 7:58A Justin Boggs

The British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study indicating that a persons walking cadence could be linked to longevity. While higher daily step counts were associated with improved longevity, researchers found that people taking fewer...

Blood work may tell us a person’s likelihood of developing colorectal cancer

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/9 5:48A Kelly Broderick

Routine blood tests may hold clues about a persons likelihood of developing colorectal cancer before the age of 45. A study published by Epic Research found that younger adults with lower levels of two liver enzymes were more likely to be...

New study links GLP-1 ingredient to decrease in asthma attacks, COPD flare-ups

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/9 5:24A Kelly Broderick

A new study has linked a GLP-1 ingredient to nearly 40 percent fewer asthma attacks. According to the study, semaglutide, which is in both Ozempic and Wegovy is a medication that is widely used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Research...

Study finds alcohol-linked cancer deaths more than doubled in US since 1990

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/8 5:35A Scripps News Group

Researchers at the University of Miami found that alcohol-linked cancer deaths in the United States more than doubled from about 11,000 in 1990 to more than 23,000 in 2023. The study found the impact extends beyond liver cancer, with growing...

US measles cases hit 35-year high as expert warns vaccine hesitancy is fueling the outbreak

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/4 7:38A Scripps News Group

Measles infections across the United States have reached a 35-year high, with more than 3,000 cases reported nationwide, and a public health expert says growing vaccine hesitancy including signals from federal officials is a driving force behind...

Dyson unveils $499 electric toothbrush with built-in camera and flossing system

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/2 7:18A Scripps News Group

Dyson has unveiled a new electric toothbrush that combines a built-in camera with an automated flossing system and it comes with a $499 price tag. The CameraJet analyzes 28 images per second to find gaps between teeth, then fires small bursts of...

Medical groups release 2026-2027 flu, COVID and RSV vaccine recommendations for fall season

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/2 5:43A Scripps News Group

Major medical groups have released their vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season, stepping in as federal health agencies face credibility concerns under the influence of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The...