People with primary and secondary syphilis, the most contagioius stages of the disease, can pass the disease to others for up to two years after they become infected. Full story »
More than 65 million people -- nearly 29 percent of the U.S. population -- care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend. In Ohio, there are 1.14 million caregivers. Full story »
The Cleveland Clinic and the North Region of the American Cancer Society have joined forces on an educational campaign called B-Aware, designed to increase awareness about brain mets. Full story »
The best dietary solution for premenstrual syndrome, according to key research, is to be sure you get enough calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and DHA, a form of omega-3 fatty acids. Full story »
Two years after kicking off this column with the endless loops of an inline skating workout, I went right back to where I started. Only this time, instead of regular skating, I laced up for Mobile Yoga, aka yoga on wheels. Full story »
Larger cars and SUVs have larger blind spots, and with school out for the summer, kids can be in places where you don't expect them to be. That second look may be what prevents a tragedy. Full story »
University Hospitals cardiologists have raised questions about the safety of a class of drugs commonly prescribed to people with hypertension, heart failure or kidney failure. Full story »
A career switch to nursing meant lots of challenges, but also meant working in a profession that involves directly helping someone every day. Full story »
A total of 4 million people will receive $250 checks this year, once they hit a gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage known as the "doughnut hole." People who fall into this gap are responsible for $3,610 in drug costs in 2010 before their Medicare coverage kicks in again. Full story »
Documents obtained by The Associated Press indicate Johnson & Johnson executives were briefed on an outside contractor's plan to buy up defective painkillers instead of issuing a recall. Full story »
Thousands of nurses in Minnesota were back on the job Friday after a tense return to their 14 hospitals, but neither side appeared any more ready to budge on the staffing issues that fueled the one-day walkout. Full story »
The Food and Drug Administration has put five genetic test makers on notice that they must get federal approval before marketing their products for use by consumers. Full story »
Incontinence is a quality of life issue. With highly-successful treatments available, there is no reason to allow it to affect everyday activities and not seek help. Full story »
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