How to tell when stress is a problem
By Katia Hetter, CNN As we mark Stress Awareness Month in April, I know there’s so much to be stressed out—mass shootings, wars around the…
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These 5 rules for good sleep may also impact development of asthma, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Bad sleep quality and quantity may put you at greater risk for developing asthma, according to a new study. Previous…
Continue Reading Infertility affects a ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN An estimated 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility, according to a new report from the World Health…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s and HRT: Study suggests sweet spot to avoid dementia
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Alzheimer’s disease strikes women harder than men — over two-thirds of those who descend into dementia’s…
Continue Reading FDA inspection finds sterilization issues at recalled eye drop manufacturer’s facility
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The manufacturer of eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, including at…
Continue Reading A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise
by Brenda Goodman, CNN Scientists in Germany say they’ve been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose…
Continue Reading Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed
By Jen Christensen, CNN A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap…
Continue Reading Not enough people wear hearing aids, experts say. Doing so could reduce dementia
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Treating hearing loss could mean reducing the risk for dementia, according to a new study. Hearing loss may increase the…
Continue Reading How to make your community livable for you now and in the years ahead
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There is something exciting about a walk with my dog down my street — even though everything we see and do along the way…
Continue Reading One iguana’s taste for cake leaves a young girl with a mysterious malady
By Jen Christensen, CNN The bump on a young California girl’s hand was mysterious — and growing. It wasn’t until she had seen two…
Continue Reading CDC investigates salmonella outbreak linked to flour
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to flour, and…
Continue Reading CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus…
Continue Reading Chronic stress can affect your health. One activity can help
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies…
Continue Reading First on CNN: CDC team studying health impacts of Ohio train derailment fell ill during investigation
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Seven US government investigators briefly fell ill in early March while studying the possible health impacts of a toxic train…
Continue Reading Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest
By Janelle Chavez, CNN An outbreak of acute severe, unexplained hepatitis in previously healthy children in 2022 may be linked to adeno-associated…
Continue Reading Emergency room visits from firearms dropped in 2022, but remained higher than pre-pandemic rate
Kyla Russell, CNN Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States dropped slightly since 2020, but the rate in 2022 was still…
Continue Reading Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Prescriptions for stimulants often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder surged during the pandemic,…
Continue Reading This life-saving medical device isn’t required at all schools. Damar Hamlin wants to help change that
By Carma Hassan, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where…
Continue Reading Why you keep having the same dream
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For years, dreams of my teeth cracking, loosening or falling out plagued my sleep. Loved ones of mine have repeatedly dreamed…
Continue Reading WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…
Continue Reading WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…
Continue Reading This life-saving medical device isn’t required at all schools. Damar Hamlin wants to help change that
By Carma Hassan, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where…
Continue Reading A new procedure offers hope to ‘no option’ patients facing amputation because of severe circulation problems
By Jen Christensen and Janelle Chavez, CNN Cynthia Elford loves to travel and hike, but a few years ago, her Type 1 diabetes made getting around…
Continue Reading Congress moves to make xylazine a controlled substance
By Janelle Chavez, CNN US lawmakers are moving to classify xylazine, the animal tranquilizer that’s increasingly infiltrating illicit drugs, as…
Continue Reading More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Contrary to what internalized stigma may tell you, a migraine isn’t just a headache. In people younger than age 50,…
Continue Reading FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan
By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson halts development of RSV vaccine in midst of late-stage clinical trials
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Janssen, the pharmaceutical division of the Johnson & Johnson companies, announced Wednesday that it will scrap…
Continue Reading Pet cats and dogs may help protect infants from food allergies, study suggests
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Children who live with cats or dogs during fetal development and early infancy may be less likely than other kids to develop…
Continue Reading FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan
By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading What you need to know about the Marburg virus
By Katia Hetter, CNN The West African country of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in mid-February. There have been…
Continue Reading WHO experts revise Covid-19 vaccine advice, say healthy kids and teens low risk
By Carma Hassan and Helen Regan, CNN The World Health Organization’s vaccine experts have revised their global Covid-19 vaccination…
Continue Reading FDA sketches out plan to bolster fragile US infant formula supply management
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the…
Continue Reading Xylazine test strips available to help users check for animal sedative in drugs
By Nadia Kounang The biotech company BTNX says it is shipping out new test strips this week that detect the presence of xylazine, an animal sedative…
Continue Reading What one millennial with phone anxiety did when she stopped texting to stay connected
By Erin Hahn, CNN Some of my earliest memories from growing up in the late 1980s were of my mom spending hours on the phone with my grandmother, my…
Continue Reading What someone with an eating disorder wishes you knew
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Getting diagnosed with an eating disorder happened by accident to Emily Boring. She went to her university’s mental…
Continue Reading Strong, steady friendships may be an asset to your physiological health, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Good friends and good physical health may be even more closely linked than previously thought, new research has found.…
Continue Reading Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…
Continue Reading Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…
Continue Reading Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and…
Continue Reading Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and…
Continue Reading Let your pantry work for you with these easy kitchen organization tweaks
By Casey Barber, CNN Home organization shows can be simultaneously uplifting and deflating with rows of matching containers on every shelf of the…
Continue Reading ‘Everything has changed’: Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring resulting in vision loss. She says it’s like…
Continue Reading Four California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists said could pose…
Continue Reading ‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and…
Continue Reading ‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The eyes are more than a window to the soul — they’re also a reflection of a person’s cognitive health.…
Continue Reading Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35. A couple of years ago, she noticed that her stomach often felt…
Continue Reading ‘I don’t trust myself.’ For Muslims with eating disorders, fasting in Ramadan brings another set of challenges
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins, Habiba says she is “terrified” by the thought of fasting this year.…
Continue Reading California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
By Andi Babineau and Kristen Rogers, CNN Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the…
Continue Reading College student recounts her social media breaking point and how she stopped ‘scrolling mindlessly’
By Andrea Kane, CNN The political and legal scrutiny of some Big Tech and social media platforms is running high at the moment. TikTok CEO Shou Chew…
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