CNN – Health

By Amen Galinato, CNN A yearly physical is the standard preventive measure for adults, but many Gen Z patients are forgoing regular doctor…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on Saturday night from a tear in his artery,…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and…

By Elise Haulund, CNN Whitney Hand was in her laundry room when she heard her daughter scream from the kitchen. “It was a sound I’d never heard…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — While research around sports and brain impacts has tended to focus on American football, soccer players may…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is the best time to be enjoying fresh berries and cool salads with a sprinkling of fresh basil,…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Not sure what type of bug bit you or what caused that rash? Many Americans hashtag their questions and turn to…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes…

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For decades, the prescription for better heart health has centered around aerobic exercise and moving more: Get in…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — We’ve long known that healthy eating is linked to better brain health. Now there’s even more evidence, just…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The New World screwworm, which was found in the United States in June for the first time in decades, often…

By Jacqueline Howard and Andrew Quimby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on…

By Amen Galinato, CNN Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States. But as a stifling heat wave…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to…

By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, families and friends across the United States are preparing to mark…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Much of the country is sizzling under record heat, but Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease specialist in…

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — By the time Eddie Jiang was in high school, he knew he wanted to become a doctor. He chose an in-state college with…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. stood in the US House Chamber doing something the public rarely sees…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Your daily cup of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease or liver cancer, a large new study has found —…

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth. The episode…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — For 35 years, Barbara Senich only owned black pants. “I thought somehow, that would make me look less big,”…

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for drugs for weight loss under a temporary pilot…

Essay by Carolyn O’Laughlin, CNN I am the keeper of countless little love stories. And each student who has entrusted me with their truth over…

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday named Medicare director and former health care executive Chris Klomp to be…

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — A guy recently walked into my clinic with his girlfriend. He had felt something in his testicle months…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The birthright citizenship case in front of the US Supreme Court is about much more than just citizenship.…

By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — When given the opportunity to help others and make a positive impact, Gen Z is saying “yes.” Members of the…

By Faye Chiu, CNN (CNN) — Tetanus may sound like a disease from another era, but experts are warning that it remains a serious threat. Two…

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you spend the bulk of your day seated — at a desk, in a car or on a couch — your body does what bodies do:…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told residents to brace themselves for an “extraordinarily…

By Katia Hetter, CNN Like many parents, I often worry about how much time my teen spends on screens. But I also hear lots of feedback at home about…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is requesting revisions to the labels on testosterone…

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN I was 8 years old when I learned that my father had multiple sclerosis. By age 12, I was his arms and legs. While my mother…

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — On the dusty backroads of Radiator Springs, where Lightning McQueen and his pals live, a shower of meteors…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — If you’re taking an omega-3 fish oil or algae supplement to stave off Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, take…

By Jacqueline Howard and Andrew Quimby, CNN (CNN) — With the World Cup now in full swing, many doctors warn that the risks of extreme heat…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A woman who was exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise has been ordered by US Health and Human…

By Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — Once the school pick-up routine begins in the afternoon, it can feel like mental arithmetic getting everyone to…

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Consider the established entrepreneur and world traveler who says he checks off boxes for both “over 6 feet”…

By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — Smartphone location tracking can help parents gain a little peace of mind about the whereabouts of their underage…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Fertility may not be a reason for men to avoid GLP-1 medications. In fact, they could see an improvement.…

By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — When Jayden started catching feelings for one of her friends, she immediately jumped to the worst-case scenario.…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A widespread heat wave is building across the United States, and when the temperature is rising, how you eat,…

By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — The minimum age requirement for most social media platforms is 13 years old, but nearly 40% of adolescents between…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US fertility rate has been trending down for decades, leaving researchers and policymakers searching for…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — When today’s teenagers and young adults are struggling emotionally, some are turning not only to friends, family…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Take twice daily. Does that mean two pills in one sitting? Can you take once at breakfast and once at lunch?…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient —…