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...

FDA expands Mounjaro approval for heart attack and stroke prevention

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 8/31 4:46A Scripps News Group

The Food and Drug Administration is expanding the use of the diabetes drug Mounjaro to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes. The new approval applies to the drug produced by Eli Lilly. RELATED STORY |...

Presidential fitness test returns to some schools after President Donald Trump signs executive...

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 8/29 3:47A Scripps News Group

Students at Central Elementary School in Okeechobee, Florida, are participating in the revived Presidential Physical Fitness Test after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reestablish it in schools. The origins of the Presidential...

RFK Jr., Pennsylvania officials clash over measles-related deaths

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 8/29 2:10A AP via Scripps News Group

The recent announcement of Pennsylvanias first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities. Independent experts say the...

North Carolina teen critically ill after contracting infection from brain-eating amoeba

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 8/28 6:21A Scripps News Group

A teen in central North Carolina is critically ill after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba found in bodies of warm freshwater, according to state health officials. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said on Aug. 27...