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Perry High School students face $170 fine if caught vaping in school (Should they? POLL)
Students at Perry High School will start the school year with an expensive warning: a $170 fine for vaping in class.
Ohio committee rejects medical marijuana for anxiety, autism
A State Medical Board of Ohio committee has decided not to recommend adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the state's list of qualifying conditions for purchasing medical marijuana
Cincinnati area girl, 5, diagnosed with rare tick paralysis
Specialists told the family they’ve never seen anything like this before.
Police launch new alert system for North Ridgeville residents with special needs like autism, dementia
The North Ridgeville Police Department is hoping a new initiative will help care for residents with special needs.
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Drones will likely start delivering organs for transplant in Northeast Ohio sooner rather than later
Healthy organs and tissues from one person, experts say, can save or help as many as 50 people. That includes organs like kidneys, livers, intestines, eyes and bones.
CSU student makes it her mission to educate public about Huntington’s Disease after mother’s diagnosis
A Cleveland State University student, whose mother has a genetic disorder, is speaking out to educate others about its impact.
Age to purchase tobacco increases to 21 in Ohio with Gov. DeWine’s new budget
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s two-year budget on Thursday morning, which includes provisions for education and mental health.
‘Bear Hugs to the Rescue’ benefits pets at Partners With Paws of Lorain County
Bear Hugs to the Rescue aims to raise the spirits of people going through hard times.
Stark County adult becomes first confirmed measles case in Ohio since 2017
Measles has officially returned to Ohio.
Recall Alert: Levolor custom cellular shades may pose strangulation hazard
30,000 units of shades were recalled because they may be a danger to small children.
Michigan hospital system moves to acquire Summa Health, questions remain over long-term impact to local jobs
Summa Health is on its way to becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beaumont Health.
Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to be established following multi-million dollar grant
Researchers and clinicians from the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and other research and medical centers will come together to study dementia.
Recall issued for hamburger and hot dog buns sold in Ohio stores
A voluntary recall has been issued for hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and other bakery products that are sold in Ohio and 17 other states.
Cleveland Clinic delivers baby transplanted from deceased donor’s uterus; 1st successful procedure in North America
For the first time in North America, medical staff from the Cleveland Clinic delivered a baby from a deceased donor’s uterus.
Unhealthy air quality alert issued for Northeast Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued an “orange" unhealthy for sensitive groups air quality alert for Friday.
2 types of invasive weeds that can kill you are growing in Ohio this season, OSU warns (graphic photo)
The Ohio State University issued a warning about two species of non-native weeds that are spreading to portions of Ohio.
Cleveland Clinic performs first in utero fetal surgery to repair birth defect (video)
Cleveland Clinic doctors performed their first surgery on a baby still in her mother’s womb to repair a spina bifida birth defect.
‘Balloon pollution’ choking the Great Lakes, 18,000 pieces of debris found on shorelines since 2016
The problems associated with balloon waste have led to five states to ban or limit balloon releases.
Baby girl born 4 months after ground-breaking in utero surgery at Cleveland Clinic
It was the first successful surgery of its kind in northern Ohio and both mother and daughter are doing well.
Flour sold at Target, Walmart nationwide being recalled due to E. coli
E. coli can cause diarrhea, often with bloody stools.
Cleveland group uses art therapy to help patients in treatment for drug addiction
The struggle with addiction impacts countless Ohioans, and the work to help people work toward recovery is difficult.
Ohio medical board to decide if patients with conditions like anxiety, autism should be prescribed medical marijuana
The State Medical Board of Ohio will meet Wednesday to either approve or reject five new conditions qualifying for medical marijuana prescription.
Ohio doctor indicted on 25 murder charges for allegedly overprescribing opioids linked to overdose deaths
Ohio investigators and hospital officials provided new details in the case involving Columbus-area doctor William Husel.
Personal information for nearly 12 million patients may have been compromised in Quest Diagnostics data breach
Laboratory testing company Quest Diagnostics announced Monday that financial and medical information for 11.9 million patients has been breached.
Hospital reports patient death amid Legionnaires outbreak
Authorities say a patient has died amid an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in a recently opened central Ohio hospital
Patients to PA hospital may have been exposed to measles, health officials warn
Pennsylvania’s Department of Health says residents who visited a Crawford County hospital on May 28 may have been exposed to measles.
Cooling cap keeps cancer patients from losing their hair during chemotherapy
There’s a new cap in town, but it’s not the kind you wear on a night out; it’s actually helping people through tough times.
City of Green to outfit hotels with emergency Narcan kits
A city in Summit County will be installing kits to combat opioid overdoses inside several area hotels; a first-in-the-state initiative.
MetroHealth System calls lawsuit against Cuyahoga County over jail conditions ‘unfounded and defamatory’
The MetroHealth System is pushing back after a lawsuit was filed against Cuyahoga County over jail conditions.
7 overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County reported over 2-day span; medical examiner issues public health alert
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gilson issued a public health alert Thursday morning after seeing an increase in suspected overdose deaths since the beginning of the week.
Ohio officials investigating first possible case of measles in state
Officials in northern Ohio are investigating a suspected case of measles in the state, according to 19 News affiliate WTVG.
Nearly 14,000 Ohio children attended kindergarten last year without all of their vaccinations
Ohio law allows parents to request exemption for immunizations for reasons of conscience or religious objection and for medical objections.
Suicide rate in Ohio increased by nearly 24% over last decade, study shows
The suicide rate in Ohio jumped nearly 24% over the last 10 years, according to a study from the Ohio Alliance for Innovation in Population Health.
Jogging strollers injuring parents, children but BOB resists recall
Tonight at 11: For years the Consumer Products Safety Commission has been getting complaints about the BOB jogging strollers, yet the company has resisted a voluntary recall
Canton, Ohio high school student loses over 100 pounds by walking to school each day
A senior at McKinley High School in Canton will be graduating soon looking a lot different than he did at the beginning of the school year.
MetroHealth System gifted CuddleCot, which gives grieving parents time with stillborn baby
In the event of an unfortunate tragedy at birth, MetroHealth Hospital will now have a device that will allow parents time with their stillborn after delivery during the grieving process.
3 more deaths in Cuyahoga County linked to flu season, health department reports
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health says 21 residents have died from flu-related illnesses for the 2018-19 season.
Moderately severe algal bloom expected in Lake Erie, NOAA predicts for 2019
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its first report predicting the algae bloom in Lake Erie this year.
Over 50,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in by Ohio residents during nationwide drug take back event
The Drug Enforcement Administration and law enforcement agencies across the country held the annual semiannual event on April 27.
Ohio paramedics warn about return of ‘zombie’ drug now being mixed with fentanyl
The “zombie” drug is back in some Ohio neighborhoods. But this time, it’s being mixed with opioids.
Ohio authorities warn about tick bites as more active season arrives
Ticks can be found in long grass and wooded areas, where they latch onto a human or animal that brushes by
Medical marijuana could soon be prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety in Ohio
By this summer more people could be using medical marijuana for illnesses like depression and anxiety.
Cleveland City Council committee addresses questions on lead safety recommendations
The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition revealed 33 changes it thinks the city should make.
Elderly Lyndhurst man dies from the flu, according to health officials
An 86-year-old Lyndhurst man is the latest to die from the flu, according to Cuyahoga County health officials.
Veteran says treatment at Cleveland VA Medical Center is unreliable; he is vowing to advocate for others
Startling number of suicides by veterans uncovered after suicide on the campus of the VA's Wade Park Medical Facility in Cleveland.
Youth suicides increased by nearly 30% after release of Netflix series ’13 Reasons Why,' study shows
A new study supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that the release of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” was linked to an increase in youth suicide rates.
Flu kills 2 more people in Cuyahoga County, according to health officials
Cuyahoga County health officials confirm two more residents have died from the flu.
Portage County clinic announces dates for free health care services
A student-run clinic located in Portage County will provide free health care services to patients on several Saturdays throughout May, June, July, and August.
Allergies are aggravating Northeast Ohioans more than normal
A report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has Akron and Cleveland ranked among the top 35 worst cities in the nation for spring allergies this year.
World-renowned opera singer who had 2 double-lung transplants at Cleveland Clinic dies at age of 35
A singer known internationally who received two sets of transplanted lungs at the Cleveland Clinic over the course of her short life has died at the age of 35, according to her family.
Ohio impacted by E. coli outbreak, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak in portions of the United States has now spread to Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Family swaps flu shots for essential oils. Is it safe?
When it comes to essential oils, there is certainly no shortage of opinions.
15 Cuyahoga County residents have died and 1,200+ were hospitalized due to flu-related illnesses this season
Cuyahoga County health officials announced Thursday there was another flu-related death this week.
Asbestos-laden home finally demolished after neighbors in Cleveland complain
Asbestos-laden abandoned home finally demolished after repeated complaints.
Rabid bat killed by cat in New Philadelphia, officials looking for cat’s owners
Officials are searching for the owners of the cat to ensure proper medical care.
19 News puts anti-snoring smart pillow to the test
A 19 News viewer tests out the Smart Nora, an anti-snoring smart pillow.
Strongsville dentist’s laser treatment providing long-term snoring solution
Night Lase, a laser treatment for snoring, has been available in the Cleveland area for two years. We followed up with the doctor to see what progress has been made and how patients are doing.
Health concerns surface after Bay Village firefighters report feeling ill while on the job
Fire station health concerns being addressed.
Measles outbreak continues to grow, but no cases in Ohio yet; doctors blame spread on misinformation, complacency
Measles, a perfectly preventable disease, is finding a hold in pockets around the country and making some people who have not been vaccinated very sick.
Free treatment for thousands of Northeast Ohioans at Cleveland Clinic Minority Men’s Health Fair
Every spring, the Minority Men’s Health Fair at the Cleveland Clinic attracts thousands of people in need of screenings, checkups and tests.
‘Alarming’ increase of hepatitis A cases reported in Summit County for 2019
The Summit County Public Health department says there has been an “alarming increase in the number of reported hepatitis A cases” throughout the county in 2019.
Recalled Meijer ground beef could contain plastic contaminants
There have been no injuries reported to date.