Nearly 90,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension are being recalled after consumers reported finding a gel-like mass and small black particles inside. The FDA has upgraded the action to a Class II recall, citing possible temporary or medically reversible health effects. Parents are urged to check lot numbers and stop using affected bottles.

Cleveland physician and educator Dr. Kwaku L. Carlisle Woods has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry. The honor highlights a five-decade career spanning medicine, entrepreneurship and community mentorship, including work with youth football programs and Coach Sam Rutigliano’s Aiming Higher initiative. Woods also leads the Prometheus Reborn Universal Foundation.

Emma Lyons has a blunt name for the voice that tells so many women they are not enough. It is not intuition, she says. It is not protection. It is not even a misunderstood part of the self asking to be soothed. Lyons calls it the “inner narcissist,” a shame-driven internal voice that keeps women doubting themselves, shrinking themselves and, in many cases, mistaking self-punishment for self-awareness.

Cleveland’s younger median age hides a grim reality: many residents are not living long enough to raise the city’s average. Public health data shows life expectancy lagging the nation, with striking gaps by gender and ZIP code. The “Shaker Gap” highlights a 23-year difference just miles apart, shaped by historic redlining and ongoing barriers to healthy food and housing.

More adults are showing up at clinics with new allergies to foods or pollens they have tolerated for years, experts say. Doctors point to immune-system shifts, new environments and factors like microbiome changes or hormones. Symptoms can be mistaken for recurring colds or sinus infections, making a proper diagnosis key.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is preparing new guidance that moves beyond strict screen-time limits, urging families to focus on the quality of kids’ digital use and the habits it shapes. A Cleveland Clinic Children’s psychologist says the change offers a more realistic approach for parents, with tips like co-viewing, device-free zones and building balanced routines.

Federal health officials are warning families not to reach for suction-based anti-choking devices first in an emergency. The FDA says standard Red Cross and American Heart Association protocols remain the most effective, and device setup can cost crucial seconds. The agency has authorized only one such device for U.S. marketing and cites reports of failures and injuries.

University Hospitals has been awarded the International Cardio-Oncology Society’s Gold Status Center of Excellence designation for 2025-2028, recognizing its work treating cancer patients whose therapies can cause heart complications. The announcement highlights Shaker Heights resident Mia Pruzin’s treatment for Stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma while pregnant and the program’s multidisciplinary approach.

Cold air doesn’t directly cause the common cold, a Cleveland Clinic physician says. Dr. Neha Vyas explains that winter’s dry air can affect the nose and throat, while more time spent indoors brings people closer together, increasing viral transmission. Hand washing, hydration and staying current on winter vaccinations can help reduce risk.

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

Evans said the initiative aimed to foster community through candid discussions of mental health challenges, particularly those that go unseen when individuals feel pressure to conceal suffering. Early in the event’s promotion, the organizers stated “Free entry *limited seats *donations appreciated,” signaling an open-to-all approach with a focus on accessibility.

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic say the study's findings reflect a troubling trend seen in clinical practice. “If you have heart disease, you can tell that, okay, I have chest pain, I need to go to the doctor,” said Dr. Peminda Cabandugama, an endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic. “By the time people are diagnosed with diabetes, they have actually progressed to the point where they've already started, you know, feeling thirsty or peeing all the time. And so, because it's not one o

Other experts in the field echo her message. Research groups such as the PROT-AGE Study Group recommend similar levels for older adults, suggesting that increased protein can help preserve muscle and physical function. Studies from Harvard and other major institutions also suggest that diets higher in protein, particularly from lean meats, eggs, and legumes, are linked to slower cognitive decline over time.

Minner first gained national attention as a softball player at the University of Missouri, where she helped lead her team to the 2009 Women’s College World Series. Recognized as a Team Offensive MVP and All-American nominee, she built a reputation as one of the program’s most reliable hitters.

Drawing on insights from interviews with more than 80 individuals, including celebrities, CEOs, and everyday people, Quinn examines the psychological and emotional barriers that prevent people from asking for what they truly want. He focuses on how upbringing, societal expectations, and internalized fear often stop individuals from pursuing honest communication and self-fulfillment.

The announcement on social media quickly gained traction, with hundreds of comments reflecting sharp divisions within the community. Support

Free play, long recognized as vital to childhood development, is increasingly sidelined in favor of structured programming. Medical professi

During the pandemic, Novack fulfilled a lifelong dream by writing her first book, a historical fiction novel based loosely on her father's life. Her father, a Holocaust survivor, endured significant trauma, including being raped as a child while living in a brothel before immigrating to the United States. She drew on that legacy to create her debut novel, which received mostly five-star reviews. “I wrote without an outline. I just wrote every day,” she said.

Childs explained that it is normal to feel upset after watching a violent video and strongly advises against rewatching the same footage or seeking out similar content. Instead, she encourages people to take a break from social media and redirect their attention toward positive activities such as going outside, playing uplifting music, watching a favorite television show or spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Hong explained that allergies are typically chronic and tend to flare up with seasonal triggers such as ragweed and mold. Common symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, a runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. These reactions tend to occur suddenly, often within minutes of exposure to allergens, and persist as long as the individual remains exposed. Unlike colds, allergies are not contagious and do not involve fever or body aches.