Stopping GLP-1 drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study finds

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/24 7:28A Kelly Broderick

A recent study suggests the cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 drugs may disappear quickly when treatment stops. According to researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, interrupting or discontinuing treatment for as little as six months may...

Study: One in six children on GLP-1 drugs developed nutritional deficiencies

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/24 7:03A Kelly Broderick

A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found a potential link between GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes medications and nutritional deficiencies in children. According to the study, one in six children taking these...

How to shop smarter for dietary supplements

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/24 5:47A Scripps News Group

Nearly 60% of Americans now take dietary supplements, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open looking at 25 years of data. With so many options on store shelves, knowing which ones you actually need, and which ones are worth your...

More than 100 riders allege brain injuries from Six Flags roller coaster following CNN...

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/23 6:57A Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Kyu

More than 100 people say they suffered brain injuries from a Six Flags roller coaster in the last two years alone, following a CNN investigation last month that linked the world-famous ride to life-altering injuries and deaths. Six Flags has been...

Police warn against kratom after deaths of 2 Ole Miss students

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/23 3:15A Cindy Von Quednow, CNN

Authorities are urging people to avoid an herbal extract found during their investigations into the deaths of two students one on and one off campus at the University of Mississippi following a rowdy weekend centered on a major football rivalry....

Japan records more than 100,000 centenarians amid aging population crisis

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/19 8:48A AP via Scripps News Group

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly aging and declining population. The Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released...

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...