Menopause and heart health: Experts explain why it's a critical time to tackle heart disease

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/13 10:08A Scripps News Group

Menopause is often associated with hot flashes, mood swings and hormonal changes, but there's another health concern: The transition into menopause may be an important window for identifying cardiovascular risks that could have long-term...

Interactive: Is that bottle of acetaminophen in your cabinet part of a recall?

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/13 9:13A

Over 112,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen sold by Amazon recalled

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/13 8:37A Scripps News Group

Amazon has recalled more than 112,000 bottles of extra-strength acetaminophen sold on its platform after consumers reported that some of the pills were discolored. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | FDA warns recalled supplements contained hidden erectile...

Could GLP-1 drugs be anti-aging medications?

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/13 7:25A Brenda Goodman

GLP-1 medications for weight loss and diabetes appear to slow the bodys aging processes, a sign that the blockbuster drugs could ultimately help people live longer. The idea that these medications may extend lifespan isnt exactly far-fetched; its...

Sixth measles-related death reported as Pennsylvania battles widespread outbreak

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/13 2:27A Justin Boggs

Nearly six weeks after reporting its first measles-related death in more than 35 years, Pennsylvania officials say a sixth person has died amid the ongoing outbreak. The Franklin County, Pennsylvania, coroner confirmed that a 39-year-old woman...

Interactive: Alcohol found in baby sleep supplement sold across America

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/12 9:07A

Young colon cancer patients often diagnosed at advanced stages

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/6 7:32A Kelly Broderick

New research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference has found that colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common among young patients. The study, "Clinical Presentation and Epidemiology of Pediatric and Adolescent...

Millions of cancer cases may be prevented by fighting infections

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/6 6:37A Kelly Broderick

A new study published in The Lancet Oncology estimates that 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were attributable to infections. That's roughly 1 in every 8 cancer cases. Researchers found that the infections linked to the largest number...

Measles surge triggers state of emergency in New York

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/6 2:43A Justin Boggs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Monday as the state surpassed 100 measles cases this year. According to state health officials, New York has recorded 108 cases in 2026, including 92 identified since July 15 in...

Brain scans reveal which disorders may accelerate brain aging

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/29 6:31A Kelly Broderick

A large brain imaging study has found that different neurological and psychiatric conditions are associated with distinct patterns of accelerated brain aging. According to research published in the journal PLOS Medicine, scientists can estimate...

Even light drinking may harm brain health, new research suggests

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 9/29 6:13A Scripps News Group

New research suggests even light alcohol consumption could negatively affect brain health, challenging the long-held belief that a glass of wine a day may keep dementia away. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical...

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...