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A healthcare worker places a Covid-19 PCR test vial into a bag for transportation at a Reliant Health Services testing site in Hawthorne

Omicron cases dip in the US overall, but the wave is far from over in many parts of the country

January 19, 2022 12:56 PM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 case counts in the United States have dipped in recent days, a promising sign that the Omicron wave is starting to…

Omicron cases dip in the US overall, but the wave is far from over in many parts of the country

January 19, 2022 12:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 case counts in the United States have dipped in recent days, a promising sign that the Omicron wave is starting to…

Focus on one or two diet changes at a time such as adding more fruits and vegetables to your meals.

Don’t accept failure. Follow this one tip from experts on how to achieve more in your life

January 19, 2022 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Sleep longer. Eat healthier. Exercise more. Becoming a “better” version of yourself can quickly turn into a nearly…

According to a study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

When the Delta variant dominated, vaccination and prior infection protected against Covid-19, but vaccination was safest, study finds

January 19, 2022 10:48 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN When the Delta variant was dominant in the United States, both vaccination and prior infection helped protect against…

When the Delta variant dominated, vaccination and prior infection protected against Covid-19, but vaccination was safest, study finds

January 19, 2022 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN When the Delta variant was dominant in the United States, both vaccination and prior infection helped protect against…

Pulverized freeze-dried strawberries give popcorn a pretty pink hue.

This is the ultimate snack food — and it’s better for you than you think

January 19, 2022 1:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN When you’re snacking for dinner, popcorn can’t be beat. It’s an ideal “main course” because…

Your eyes hold the key to your true biological age, study finds

January 18, 2022 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The eyes may offer a “window into the soul,” as poets say, but they also have a lot to say about your health. Dry…

Research shows kids experienced both mental and physical health problems during the pandemic.

‘Kids very rarely do better than their parents are doing.’ Here’s what to do

January 18, 2022 12:06 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Every day, when Phyllis Fagell goes into work as a school counselor, she brings a duffel bag big enough to pack up her…

‘Kids very rarely do better than their parents are doing.’ Here’s what to do

January 18, 2022 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Every day, when Phyllis Fagell goes into work as a school counselor, she brings a duffel bag big enough to pack up her…

Oklahoma City hospitals are short of staff and overwhelmed

Oklahoma City hospitals are at breaking point, health care system leaders say

January 18, 2022 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Ed Lavandera and Chris Boyette, CNN Oklahoma City hospitals are short of staff and overwhelmed, with no ICU or inpatient beds available as the…

The plot of "Encanto" perfectly captures issues many families are going through.

Why therapists ARE talking about Bruno — and all the other ‘Encanto’ characters

January 18, 2022 4:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Kadesha Adelakun bought toys from “Encanto” before she even had a chance to see the movie. She knew…

Omicron might mark the end of Covid-19’s pandemic phase — unless a certain scenario happens, Fauci says

January 18, 2022 12:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN It’s still too early to predict whether Omicron’s rapid spread will help push coronavirus from the…

Omicron might mark the end of Covid-19’s pandemic phase — unless a certain scenario happens, Fauci says

January 18, 2022 12:23 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN It’s still too early to predict whether Omicron’s rapid spread will help push coronavirus from the…

A medic prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus at a private nursing home in the Israeli central coastal city of Netanya on January 5

Fourth vaccine dose boosts antibodies, researchers say, but likely not enough to prevent Omicron breakthrough infections

January 17, 2022 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Early data out of Israel suggests that a fourth dose of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccine can bring…

CDC’s suggestion to cancel football, band in nearly every US school called ‘unrealistic’

January 17, 2022 10:45 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If the scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had their way, to curb…

CDC’s suggestion to cancel football, band in nearly every US school called ‘unrealistic’

January 17, 2022 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If the scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had their way, to curb…

A nurse tends to a patient in the acute care unit of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Friday

The Omicron surge hasn’t peaked nationwide, and ‘the next few weeks will be tough,’ US surgeon general says

January 17, 2022 3:03 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN Areas that were among the first to get hit hard by the Omicron variant are starting to see their Covid-19…

After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022

January 17, 2022 3:03 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Picture a not-too-distant future when you can book that summer trip to Italy or you don’t have to remember to take off…

The Omicron surge hasn’t peaked nationwide, and ‘the next few weeks will be tough,’ US surgeon general says

January 17, 2022 2:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN Areas that were among the first to get hit hard by the Omicron variant are starting to see their Covid-19…

Forget New Year’s resolutions. It’s time to commit to stop doing things that don’t work for you

January 15, 2022 11:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Allison Hope, CNN Refreshed. Renewed. Ready for 2022. NOT. In past years, returning from the holidays came replete with new energy to start the…

3M Performance Particulate Respirator 8210Plus N95s are arranged for a photograph in New York state on July 29

The CDC updated its mask guidelines. What to know about ‘the highest level of protection’

January 15, 2022 3:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, Parija Kavilanz and Amanda Sealy, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidelines to…

US pharmacies, health centers begin rollout of free N95 masks

January 14, 2022 2:17 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The first free N95 masks have started to arrive at US pharmacies, with more on the way in the coming days,…

CDC urges Americans to wear most-protective mask or respirator that fits well and that they’ll wear consistently

January 14, 2022 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and John Bonifield, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask information for the American public…

Astronauts experience ‘space anemia’ when they leave Earth

January 14, 2022 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Space travel is known to be notoriously rough on the human body, but new research has revealed just how hard it hits red…

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

January 14, 2022 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As wintry weather whips across the United States, one challenge may be staying warm if you can’t afford or are cutting…

Many hospitals are halting nonurgent procedures and relying on the National Guard as Covid-19 hospitalizations rise

January 14, 2022 12:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN As Covid-19 hospitalizations reach new highs, more states and health care systems are cutting back services that aren’t…

Oklahoma City hospitals are at breaking point, health care system leaders say

January 14, 2022 12:43 AM CNN

By Ed Lavandera and Chris Boyette, CNN Oklahoma City hospitals are short of staff and overwhelmed, with no ICU or inpatient beds available as the…

Early signs suggest the Omicron wave is peaking in some parts of the US, but relief is far from near

January 13, 2022 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Omicron surge has driven Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations to record highs in the United States. This week, however,…

Early signs suggest the Omicron wave is peaking in some parts of the US, but relief is far from near

January 13, 2022 11:09 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Omicron surge has driven Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations to record highs in the United States. This week, however,…

If a young child tests positive for Covid-19 and other family members are at high risk

What should you do if someone in your family contracts Covid-19? An expert weighs in

January 13, 2022 7:13 AM CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN These days, it’s much easier to contract the coronavirus as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads worldwide. As…

Four states have less than 10% remaining capacity in their ICUs: Kentucky

19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care

January 13, 2022 1:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Jason Hanna, CNN As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron…

What should you do if someone in your family contracts Covid-19? An expert weighs in

January 13, 2022 3:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN These days, it’s much easier to contract the coronavirus as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads worldwide. As…

Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill was hailed as a game-changer, but supplies are scarce

January 12, 2022 7:17 PM CNN

By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing Covid-19 cases to spike, with an average of more than 747,000…

Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill was hailed as a game-changer, but supplies are scarce

January 12, 2022 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing Covid-19 cases to spike, with an average of more than 747,000…

Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade

January 12, 2022 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN If you’ve ever considered donating blood, now is the time to take action. Blood donations are absolutely critical right…

Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade

January 12, 2022 11:12 AM CNN

By Megan Marples, CNN If you’ve ever considered donating blood, now is the time to take action. Blood donations are absolutely critical right…

Cancer mortality rates have been dropping for nearly two decades

Cancer mortality rates continue to decline amid ‘major progress’ in lung cancer early detection and treatment

January 12, 2022 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Cancer mortality rates have been dropping for nearly two decades, aided by “major progress” in the early…

19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care

January 12, 2022 6:04 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell and Jason Hanna, CNN As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron…

Researchers from Northwestern University found playing a recording of people's names during a night's deepest sleep period reinforced peoples' memories and improved their ability to recall names and faces the next morning.

You can learn to put names to faces while you sleep, study finds

January 12, 2022 2:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Need to quickly put a name to a face on a company video call? About to play charades online with your new partner’s…

Martina Knight instructs a smaller barre class

Online fitness training or in-person workouts: Which is better?

January 12, 2022 12:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When the coronavirus pandemic temporarily closed gyms nationwide in 2020, many people opted to do their workouts at…

19 states have fewer than 15% of ICU beds left as health care staffing shortages complicate care

January 12, 2022 12:26 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell and Jason Hanna, CNN As a record number of Americans are infected with Covid-19, largely due to the rapidly spreading Omicron…

The Covid-19 surge has caused widespread staffing shortages and left more than 145

Officials across the US enact emergency procedures to help hospitals combat record-high Covid-19 numbers

January 12, 2022 12:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Christina Maxouris, CNN The number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 across the US is the highest it’s…

Space heaters are common solutions to those without central heat.

If you use a space heater for warmth, simple steps can help you stay safe

January 11, 2022 12:55 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The nation’s top fire official is calling for all hands on deck to save lives by educating the United States about…

If you use a space heater for warmth, simple steps can help you stay safe

January 11, 2022 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN In the cold months, many people may need something extra to keep warm, whether that’s because severe weather knocked…

Officials across the US enact emergency procedures to help hospitals combat record-high Covid-19 numbers

January 11, 2022 7:03 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna and Christina Maxouris, CNN The number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 across the US is the highest it’s…

Covid-19 hospitalizations reach record high, HHS data shows

January 11, 2022 5:21 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of US patients hospitalized with Covid-19 has hit a record high — a situation…

The highly contagious Omicron variant will ‘find just about everybody,’ Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better

January 11, 2022 12:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, Jason Hanna, Deidre McPhillips and Christina Maxouris, CNN As the Omicron variant spreads like wildfire across the United States,…