You’ve probably seen the headlines about a parasite spreading across the United States and making people sick, but what exactly is causing it?
A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care.
Imagine your heart not functioning properly and you not knowing for years! That’s the reality of people with aortic valve disease.
Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.
If you’re making fitness your 2026 goal, how do powders and supplements fit in? If you’re not seeing the results you want in the gym, Cleveland Clinic says creatine can help!
An estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines. Excessively hot weather can bring on symptoms and trigger an attack. A neurologist explains how to avoid summer migraines and headaches.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, which makes it a good time to go through your medicine cabinet and see what’s expired.
We often hear about limiting screentime for kids, but those rules can be hard to follow when parents aren’t doing the same. That’s why it’s important to model good behavior.
Reports show more than 100,000 people, including children, are currently waiting for an organ transplant here in the United States.
There are all kinds of reasons a child may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, but one factor that could be playing a role is their nightlight.
April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the CDC, one in 36 children in the United States have autism. Despite its prevalence, many families still have to wait months before they can get their child in to a specialist to be diagnosed.
If you’re looking to boost your mood, you may want to go for a walk. A recent study found people who took more than 5,000 steps in a day noticed an improvement with their depression.
Sometimes all it takes is a good joke to turn our day around. On this April Fools’ Day, Dr. Kia-Rai Prewitt, a psychologist for Cleveland Clinic, explains why laughter can truly be the best medicine.
Should you avoid sugar to reduce your cancer risk? It’s a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no, and the idea that sugar feeds cancer is somewhat misunderstood.
For those looking to improve their brain health, you may want to think twice about buying supplements that claim to do just that.
A woman who survived a heart attack wants to share her story, particularly with women, because it's harder for them to recognize the signs.
If it feels like your child always has something going on after school, whether it’s sports or other activities, it might be time to scale back their schedule.
Cleveland Clinic’s Love Your Heart survey found 74% of Americans believe stress can negatively impact heart health, but many also seem to be unaware of other factors that can play a role.
If you struggle with lower back pain, you might want to consider “striking a pose” -- with yoga that is. A Cleveland Clinic study found those who took an online yoga class once a week for 12 weeks noticed a difference in pain.
Artificial intelligence continues to grow in popularity with people using it for work, school and now even their mental health. Reports show some are turning to the technology for therapy.
Many of us know it can be easy to overindulge at holiday parties, especially when you’re catching up with family and friends, eating all kinds of delicious food, and the alcohol may be flowing freely too.
The government is once again offering free at-home COVID tests. If you saved some from the last time they were issued, now would be a good time to double-check their expiration dates.
Now that the storm has passed, cleaning up after Hurricane Helene can be a nightmare, leading to mold growth and adverse health effects.
A new Cleveland Clinic survey found that 95% of men in the United States say that living a healthy lifestyle is a top priority. However, those numbers change when it comes to taking action.
How many alarms do you set to wake up in the morning? If the answer is more than one, that’s not ideal for your overall sleep quality.
The U.S. surgeon general recently issued an advisory declaring “parental stress” as a major public health concern.
As prices stay high, the last thing we want to do is waste good money on fruits and veggies that will end up rotten before you can eat them.
Father’s Day is Sunday, making it the perfect time to check in with your dad about his health and encourage him to see the doctor if he hasn’t got in a while.
That pounding in your head may be more than just a bad headache. We look at the common migraine triggers you may not know about and an unconventional treatment that could ease your pain.
According to research, nearly 95% of older adults have a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. So, what can be done to improve this troubling trend?
If your child is just getting started riding a bicycle, we found out from a pediatrician what we should teach them -- beyond balancing on two wheels
or those of you who have tried press-on nails, you know they can be an easy, quick-fix when you want the look of a manicure without the cost or hassle of a trip to a salon. But you might not know that fake nails can be risky for your health.
For the last three years, Cleveland Clinic researchers have been studying the possibility of repurposing a well-known drug called Sildenafil for Alzheimer’s disease.
For years, vitamin B3, better known as niacin, has been added to many of the foods we eat every day. But, new research from Cleveland Clinic shows getting too much can put you at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Every year, a new flu shot is created based on different factors, like which types of the virus are expected to be the most common. But, that could change in the future.
Cleveland Clinic’s annual MENtion It survey found most men in the United States believe they’re living a healthy lifestyle, even though almost half are not getting a yearly physical or taking care of their mental health.
Organ donors are some of the most selfless people in the world, so it’s always emotional when someone who received an organ from a donor can meet their family.
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Beth Czerwony, RD, a registered dietician with Cleveland Clinic, couldn’t agree more. However, she warns that not all breakfast foods are created equal.
