5 Best Exercises to Ease Your Lower Back Pain More than half of all older adults struggle with back problems. Learn how exercise and better habits can help ease your back pain.

More than half of all older adults struggle with back problems. These five exercises can help keep your back healthy – and you can try them at home.

University Hospitals Now Offering New Therapy for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia Non-invasive stereotactic body radiation available at only a few select centers worldwide.

Patients suffering from refractory ventricular tachycardia who are not suitable for existing treatment options now have another potential avenue for recovery thanks to a promising novel offering from UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.

Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Hidden Cause of Heart Failure Is Now Treatable Once considered rare, new drug therapies have greatly improved outcomes for the condition, now recognized as a common cause of heart failure.

Until recently, no treatments were available for this common cause of heart failure. But new drug therapies have greatly improved outcomes. Cardiologist Dr. Thomas O’Neill shares more.

Diabetic Foot Problems: Common But Preventable People with diabetes often have reduced sensation and poor blood circulation in their feet. As a result, a small cut or blister can lead to big problems.

People with diabetes often have reduced sensation and poor blood circulation in their feet. As a result, a small cut or blister can lead to big problems. Here’s how to prevent complications.

University Hospitals receives 2026 Innovation in Regulatory & Compliance Award at RLDatix Connected Healthcare Summit RLDatix recognizes University Hospitals for strengthening regulatory readiness through streamlined policy management and integrated compliance systems.

University Hospitals was recently recognized by RLDatix with the Innovation in Regulatory & Compliance Award. This recognition is the result of UH transforming how regulatory information is managed, accessed and applied across the organization.

Is Scrolling Giving You Brain Rot? The term captures both the addictive nature of shallow digital media, and the perceived psychological and cognitive effects of overconsuming it.

Many people are familiar with the foggy, anxious feeling you get after scrolling your Instagram, TikTok or Facebook feed. It’s called “brain rot” – and studies are showing its impact on our mental health.

UH Staff Designs Sleeping Quarters for Newly Renovated Seven Hills Fire Department New facility provides first responders with appropriate place for restful sleep.

Recently, the University Hospitals Parma Medical Center sleep medicine team helped design sleeping quarters for the newly renovated Seven Hills Fire Department. Learn more about this innovative collaboration below.

Are Smoothies Always a Healthy Choice? Smoothies can be an easy way to pack fruits, protein and other nutritious ingredients into your day, but not all smoothies are created equal.

Smoothies provide an easy way to increase fruit and protein intake. But it’s easy to accidentally include too much sugar. Our expert shares recipes that maintain the right balance.

Can Beta Blockers Help With Anxiety? Here's What to Know Beta blocker medications may be an effective treatment option for those who experience occasional, situational anxiety, but there are some pros and cons that should be considered.

Beta blocker medications may be an effective treatment option for those who experience occasional, situational anxiety. But there are some pros and cons that you should know about. bit.ly/BetaBlockers...

How Heart Disease Is Different After Menopause A woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease – including heart attack and stroke – increases significantly after menopause.

A woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease – including heart attack and stroke – increases significantly after menopause. Here’s why and how to reduce the risk.

Researchers Develop Promising New Therapy for Most Common Form of Bone Cancer in Children and Young Adults Study published in BMC Medicine.

Finding an effective treatment for osteosarcoma, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adults, has puzzled medical researchers for 40 years. Now, a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals shows some promising results.

University Hospitals to Build Modern, World-Class Pathology Laboratory Construction is underway to transform the former UH Customer Service Center into a state-of-the-art pathology lab that will house more than 300 caregivers and operate 24/7.

Construction is underway to transform the former UH Customer Service Center into a state-of-the-art pathology lab that will house more than 300 caregivers and operate 24/7.

Ear Popping, Pain or Pressure? When to Be Concerned Painful popping, ear fullness or muffled hearing is often caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction.

Ear pain, fullness or muffled hearing can indicate something known as a Eustachian tube blockage. Here’s what to do if it doesn’t resolve on its own.

Haslam Investment March 06, 2026 CLEVELAND, Ohio- Ankle injuries account for nearly half of all sports related injuries. Many of these injuries can be attributed to loose or improper footwear. University Hospitals Haslam Sports Innovation Center is investing in apparel technology company BRCĒ to expand athlete access to shoelaces that will enhance protection and performance.

University Hospitals Haslam Sports Innovation Center is investing in apparel technology company BRCĒ to expand athlete access to shoelaces that will enhance protection and performance.

Weight Loss Drugs: Separating Fact From Fiction Medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are rapidly gaining popularity as effective, reliable and generally safe weight loss tools. Learn more about how they work, and who might benefit from their use.

Medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are rapidly gaining popularity as weight loss tools. How do they work and will you regain the weight if you stop taking them? Here’s what to know.

Worried About Alzheimer’s? Here’s What You Can Do The latest evidence suggests that nearly half of all Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes.

The latest evidence suggests that nearly half of all Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes. While genetics still play a role, daily habits are a powerful way to prevent or significantly delay the disease.

Waking Up in a Sweat? It Might Not Be Your Hormones Night sweats are commonly associated with menopause, but anyone can experience them – at any age.

Night sweats are commonly associated with menopause. But anyone – at any age – can experience them. Here’s why they happen.

10 Breast Cancer Facts That Could Save Your Life Whether you’re navigating a breast cancer diagnosis or want to reduce your risk, understanding the facts can help prevent breast cancer and lead to better outcomes.

New cases of breast cancer have been rising nearly 1% a year. UH Seidman Cancer Center’s Dr. Amanda Amin shares insights that can help prevent the disease and lead to better outcomes.

How to Tell If You Have a Sinus Infection Stuffy nose, facial tenderness and headache are symptoms that people commonly experience during cold and allergy season.

Did you know that less than 2% of sinus infections are caused by bacteria? Here’s why that matters and the treatment options that can help.

What You Should Know About Red Light Therapy Regularly used to treat wrinkles and acne, red light therapy is increasing in popularity for muscle performance, recovery and chronic pain.

Regularly used to treat wrinkles and acne, red light therapy is increasing in popularity for muscle performance, recovery and chronic pain. But does it work?

Health Systems and Strategic Partners Unite to Address Widening Healthcare Gaps in Rural and Underserved Communities The National Specialty Care Access Coalition (NSCAC), a collaboration of more than 20 major U.S. health systems including UH, today announced its launch to address the growing breakdown in access to medical specialists.

The National Specialty Care Access Coalition (NSCAC), a collaboration of more than 20 major U.S. health systems including University Hospitals, recently announced its launch to address the growing breakdown in access to medical specialists across the U.S.

Fingers Turn Blue or White When Cold? It Could be Raynaud’s Do your fingers and toes change color or become painful when exposed to the cold? You could have a common vascular condition known as Raynaud’s syndrome.

If fingers or toes change color and become numb or painful in cold temperatures, it may be a sign of Raynaud’s syndrome. Here’s what to know about the somewhat mysterious condition.

The Best and Worst Foods for Acid Reflux Burning in the chest, bitter taste, bloating: acid reflux is no picnic. What you eat, however, can make the difference between relief and misery.

Diet changes can significantly affect acid reflux symptoms and help those with the condition avoid other treatments. Here’s how.

UH Awarded Once Again for Exceptional Cardiovascular Care of Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment International Cardio-Oncology Society grants highest designation.

@icosociety.bsky.social has awarded University Hospitals with a Center of Excellence designation. This certification recognizes the institute for its commitment to cardiology services for patients with cancer for whom life-saving treatments may cause cardiac problems.

UH Cleveland Medical Center Among Most Reputable Academic Medical Centers Ranked seventh in the U.S. and 15th globally in a survey of the strongest academic medical center brands, according to Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center was recently seventh in the U.S. and 15th globally in a survey of the strongest academic medical center brands, according to Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy.

University Hospitals Opens New Stone Clinic at Ahuja’s Cutler Center for Men Provides patients with a single, convenient location for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention — including advanced imaging, streamlined access to specialists, and same-day coordinated visits.

University Hospitals will launch a first-of-its-kind stone clinic at the Cutler Center for Men at UH Ahuja Medical Center – a destination designed to deliver efficient, compassionate care for patients with kidney stone disease.

Can You Live With an Aortic Aneurysm? Aortic aneurysm is the most common type of aneurysm. But how dangerous is it? A UH vascular surgeon answers some common questions about the condition.

“Aneurysm” is a scary word for most people. Fortunately, not all aortic aneurysms rupture and lead to death. In fact, they can be managed successfully through monitoring or minimally invasive surgery. Here’s what to know. #AorticAneurysmAwarenessDay

6 Questions About Poop You’ve Always Wanted to Ask It can be challenging to know if your habits are normal, but they hold clues to what’s happening in your digestive system and elsewhere in your body.

How often should you go and how long should it take? Gastroenterologist Dr. Dany Raad answers common questions about bowel health.

How to Keep Your Water Bottle Clean and Safe Reusable water bottles are always a better choice than single-use bottles. Here’s how to keep yours free of mold and bacteria.

How often should a water bottle be washed? And what kind of water bottles should you avoid? Infectious disease expert Dr. Amy Edwards explains.

We are pleased to announce that UH Cleveland Medical Center is one of the most recognizable hospitals among doctors in the U.S. and around the world, according to an annual survey conducted by Brand Finance. You can read the full report here: brandirectory.com/reports/hosp...