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See emotional moment after woman who received heart transplant meets donorโs father
Read full article: See emotional moment after woman who received heart transplant meets donorโs fatherOrgan donors are some of the most selfless people in the world, so itโs always emotional when someone who received an organ from a donor can meet their family.
Research shows red meat, sugar could be linked to young-onset colorectal cancer
Read full article: Research shows red meat, sugar could be linked to young-onset colorectal cancerFor years, doctors have noticed an alarming rise in colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50, but theyโre not sure whatโs causing it.
Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colon
Read full article: Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colonDoctors made a stunning discovery when a young father suffering digestive troubles came in for treatment.
Spring break COVID precautions: What you should know
Read full article: Spring break COVID precautions: What you should knowIt is safe for most people to plan a getaway this spring, but you need to make sure youโre comfortable with the amount of risk involved, depending on your individual circumstances.
Study finds COVID patients have higher risk of heart problems even after recovering
Read full article: Study finds COVID patients have higher risk of heart problems even after recoveringCOVID cases are on the decline in Michigan and the country, but new research suggests the consequences are far from over.
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation increase chances of survival when treating breast cancer
Read full article: Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation increase chances of survival when treating breast cancerBreast cancer survival increases when treatment involving surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are completed within 38 weeks of the initial diagnosis, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic study.
You should still get vaccinated even if you had a confirmed COVID infection
Read full article: You should still get vaccinated even if you had a confirmed COVID infectionA new study from the Cleveland Clinic appears to claim that people who had a confirmed case of COVID do not need to get vaccinated -- but researchers said thatโs not the whole story.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans say they experienced changes in physical, mental health amid pandemic
Read full article: Survey: Nearly half of Americans say they experienced changes in physical, mental health amid pandemicNearly half of Americans said theyโve experienced changes in their physical and mental health during the pandemic, according to the 2021 Healthy Now survey from the Cleveland Clinic and Parade Magazine.
Report: Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, of โSiegfried & Roy,โ dies in Las Vegas
Read full article: Report: Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, of โSiegfried & Roy,โ dies in Las Vegas(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)BERLIN โ Siegfried Fischbacher, namesake partner in the iconic entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas at age 81. Fischbacherโs long-time partner on and off the Las Vegas Strip, Roy Horn, died last year at a Las Vegas hospital of complications from COVID-19. For years, Siegfried & Roy was an institution in Las Vegas, where Fischbacher and Horn's magic and artistry consistently attracted sellout crowds. โThey put Las Vegas on the map not only as spectacular illusionists but also as breeders, trainers and caretakersโ of their performance animals. Their break came in a Monte Carlo casino when an agent in the audience invited them to Las Vegas.
How to handle holiday conflicts amid COVID pandemic
Read full article: How to handle holiday conflicts amid COVID pandemicDETROIT โ The holidays can be a stressful time and, when you factor in the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling that tension. Doing things differently in order to stay safe amid the pandemic isnโt sitting well with everyone. โWeโre seeing a lot of conflict and tension between family members about how to handle the upcoming holidays,โ said Dr. Susan Albers, psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Albers says a lot of her patients have expressed feelings of guilt about skipping family gatherings this year. โWe create a lot of scenarios in our minds about how the holidays are going to play out, and sometimes we create the worst case scenarios,โ Albers said.
When it comes to preventing spread of COVID-19 not all masks are equal
Read full article: When it comes to preventing spread of COVID-19 not all masks are equalDETROIT โ Not all masks are created equal, especially when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Kristin Englund from the Cleveland Clinic said itโs important to remember only certain masks are proven effective in reducing coronavirus spread. READ: Michigan lawmakers approve COVID-19 response planโWe know that cloth masks that have two layers of cloth are the best way to protect yourself when youโre out trick-or-treating. Try to find some cloth that matches your costume and make your own masks,โ she said. Surgical and cloth masks are often worn to help prevent COVID-19.
NBC faces backlash after agreeing to Trump town hall
Read full article: NBC faces backlash after agreeing to Trump town hallDuring an interview with Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, Maddow asked whether she was โas mad as everybody elseโ about the Trump town hall. NBC said it agreed to set up the dueling town hall after Trump was administered a coronavirus test Tuesday by the National Institutes of Health. Trump's town hall on NBC is scheduled for an hour. An estimated 6.7 million people saw Biden at an NBC News-sponsored town hall last week. Trump's ABC town hall with Stephanopoulos on Sept. 15 was seen by 3.8 million people, Nielsen said.
Study looks at how mothers are feeling during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Study looks at how mothers are feeling during COVID-19 pandemicDETROIT โ The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on how we live, how we work and also on our mental health. A recent study found many mothers in particular are feeling overwhelmed due to the pandemic. Cera Flynn has always tried to make mental health a priority, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder to manager her anxiety and depression. Mothers working from home report more anxiety, depression and loneliness than fathers working from home. Spending time outdoors and talking to family, friends or a mental health professional also helps.
The Latest: Trump calls Rush Limbaugh show for MAGA 'rally'
Read full article: The Latest: Trump calls Rush Limbaugh show for MAGA 'rally'President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland. (Olivier Douliery/Pool vi AP)
Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden
Read full article: Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with BidenTrump, who is eager to return to the campaign trail despite uncertainty about his health, said he wouldnโt participate if the debate wasnโt in person. The Oct. 22 debate in Nashville, Tennessee, is scheduled to feature a format similar to the first. Bidenโs campaign has suggested that it be modified to the โtown meetingโ format, though the Trump campaign has not weighed in. As he campaigned in Arizona, Biden said he would indeed attend the Oct. 22 debate. Trump fell ill with the virus on Oct. 1, just 48 hours after sharing a stage with Biden in person during the first presidential debate in Cleveland.
Trump's whirlwind week, disdain for masks, ended with COVID
Read full article: Trump's whirlwind week, disdain for masks, ended with COVIDChris Christie, seen in an AP photo with his arm around another guest while chatting up several face to face, announced his positive virus test this weekend. Trumpโs campaign manager, Bill Stepien, who attended the debate and helped him prepare with Christie, has tested positive for COVID-19. White House officials said they began learning of Hicksโ positive test after Trump boarded Marine One to start his journey to New Jersey. Despite the abject failure to keep the president protected from the virus, White House officials defended their current protocols as well thought out. And masks still won't be required on the White House grounds for all West Wing employees.
Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises
Read full article: Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crisesGuests for the first presidential debate take their seats, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New survey shows how COVID-19 pandemic impacts mens mental, physical heath
Read full article: New survey shows how COVID-19 pandemic impacts mens mental, physical heathA new survey is looking at how men are coping with the emotional strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results paint a mixed picture with many struggling and others finding ways to thrive. Finding people that you can share some of these stresses with is going to be important.The survey is not all bad news. Theyre finding ways to exercise and relieve some of that stress.More than a quarter surveyed said theyre sleeping more and 19% said theyre eating healthier. While the survey found that more than half of men do not expect the pandemic to end soon, the majority of respondents said theyre still optimistic about the future.
New tool helps calculate risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19
Read full article: New tool helps calculate risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19DETROIT Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, weve learned so much about the risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19. READ: State of Michigan updates COVID-19 hospitalization dataTheres a new online tool to help anyone figure out it -- and its free. The tool was built to calculate a persons risk of requiring hospitalization after they were diagnosed with COVID-19. READ: Vaping might increase risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) in teens, young adultsThe study identified several risk factors that have not been seen in other models. The online tool was designed for doctors, but anyone can use it.
2nd presidential debate host withdraws amid virus outbreak
Read full article: 2nd presidential debate host withdraws amid virus outbreakWASHINGTON The University of Notre Dame has become the second university to withdraw as the host of one of this fall's three scheduled presidential debates amid the coronavirus pandemic. The university was set to host the inaugural face-off between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29. The first debate will now be hosted by Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday. The commission has selected Cleveland Clinic as its health adviser for all three presidential debates and the one scheduled vice presidential debate. John Jenkins said the university made this difficult decision because the necessary health precautions would have greatly diminished the educational value of hosting the debate on our campus.The University of Michigan was scheduled to host the second presidential debate but withdrew last month.
Cleveland Clinic sends 13 nurses to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit
Read full article: Cleveland Clinic sends 13 nurses to Henry Ford Hospital in DetroitThe Cleveland Clinic has sent 13 nurses to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for COVID-19 response assistance and relief. They will spend up to four weeks at various Henry Ford Hospital locations treating COVID-19 patients, according to the Cleveland Clinic. This video shows their sendoff:On Wednesday, Henry Ford Health System announced that it would be laying off about 2,800 workers temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic, while executives will donate a percentage of their salary to help workers. According to officials, the health system lost $43 million in operating income in March, and that loss is expected to be even greater in April. Officials cite the postponement and cancellation of services and procedures, temporary site closures, and an increased need for resources to care for COVID-19 patients, including personal protective equipment for team members as reasons for the losses.
Baby Girl Is Born From Deceased Uterus for the 1st Time in the U.S.
Read full article: Baby Girl Is Born From Deceased Uterus for the 1st Time in the U.S.The woman who donated the uterus might be long gone, but a baby girl born from the donated organ is alive and well. For the first time in U.S. history, a mother who received a womb transplant from a dead donor gave birth to a healthy baby. The Cleveland Clinic said their trial specifically uses the organ of a deceased donor, to eliminate risk to any healthy living donor. She gave birth via cesarean section in June after a successful pregnancy. We are grateful to the donor and her family, their generosity allowed our patients dream to come true and a new baby to be born, Tzakis said.