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Doctors are working to understand why monkeypox can be serious and

Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death

August 12, 2022 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus,…

A firefighter battles flames during the Creek Fire in Madera County

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

August 12, 2022 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…

Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say

August 12, 2022 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristina Sgueglia and Jen Christensen, CNN Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local…

A girl receives the flu vaccination shot from a nurse on October 14

More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds

August 11, 2022 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms…

Registered Nurse Mariam Salaam administers the Pfizer booster shot at a Covid vaccination and testing site decorated for Cinco de Mayo at Ted Watkins Park in Los Angeles on May 5.

CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools

August 11, 2022 12:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive…

Researchers caution against making decisions when cognitively fatigued.

Your body may be pushing you to make worse choices after a day of hard thinking, study finds

August 11, 2022 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN After a long day at work, it feels so much better to just leave the dirty dishes in the sink or put off looking at your…

Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county

August 11, 2022 5:22 AM CNN

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater…

Homemade baby food contains as many toxic heavy metals as store-bought brands

Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says

August 11, 2022 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn’t going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food…

Polio is silently spreading in New York. Pictured is a polio vaccination clinic in Pomona

‘Silent’ spread of polio in New York drives CDC to consider additional vaccinations for some people

August 11, 2022 3:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent A polio case identified in New York last month is “just the very, very tip of the…

New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown

August 10, 2022 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…

An amount of sleep that seems like enough could be lacking in quality.

8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it

August 10, 2022 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How…

The US is on a Covid plateau. Pictured is a Covid-19 vaccine clinic in Denver

The US is on a Covid plateau, and no one’s sure what will happen next

August 10, 2022 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The United States seems to have hit a Covid-19 plateau, with more than 40,000 people hospitalized and more than 400 deaths…

One preventive measure to avoid common workout injuries like an ankle sprain is to cross-train

How to avoid soft tissue injuries, according to experts

August 10, 2022 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Soft tissue injuries are the bane of any physically active person. They are the most common injuries in sport, can…

Less than a third of insured hepatitis C patients get timely treatment, study shows

August 9, 2022 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Neeraj G. Patel, CNN There’s a highly effective and often curative treatment for people with hepatitis C, but less than a third of insured…

Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme disease with French vaccine company Valneva SE. A black-legged tick

Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial

August 9, 2022 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and Jen Christensen, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme…

FDA authorizes change in how monkeypox vaccine is given, stretching supply amid high demand

August 9, 2022 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Tuesday that allows health-care providers to…

Ashton Kutcher shared his struggles with vasculitis in a video clip released exclusively to "Access Hollywood." He is shown at the premiere of "Vengeance" on July 25 at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.

Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is

August 9, 2022 4:23 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…

Children may have trouble making friends as they return to in-person interactions.

Your kids may need help making friends after the big pandemic pause. Here’s how

August 9, 2022 3:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Elissa Strauss, CNN The past few pandemic years have not made for ideal circumstances for our children to make or deepen friendships. At first,…

People walk by a health care facility that is administering the monkeypox vaccine by appointment on August 5 in New York City. Both the World Health Organization and the Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency as cases on the rise across the US.

To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

August 9, 2022 3:50 AM CNN

By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…

To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

August 9, 2022 3:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…

Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized

August 9, 2022 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN There’s nothing nice or dreamy about synthetic weed, sold under such catchy names as AK-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks,…

Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is

August 8, 2022 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…

Sometimes the best way to talk about weight with kids is to avoid talking about weight at all

How to talk — or not talk — to kids about weight

August 8, 2022 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Oona Hanson’s child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive…

A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in Peabody

Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? ‘You’re in a pretty good place’ with Covid-19

August 8, 2022 4:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Data obtained by CNN from New York’s largest health-care provider indicates you’re…

The anti-viral medication Paxlovid is given for five days to reduce severe illness in someone with Covid-19.

What should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains

August 8, 2022 3:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test…

Baked macaroni and cheese can be a great comfort food to make during the summer months.

It’s the little things: The only pan every cook needs

August 6, 2022 11:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN I have a kitchen stuffed to the rafters with all sorts of cookware. As a professional recipe developer and food writer, I can…

A grocery cashier sanitizes a checkout lane and the pandemic has created more tasks at work and at home.

How to say no: Boundary-setting tips from Nedra Tawwab

August 5, 2022 11:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Upasna Gautam, CNN In a world where people struggle with anxiety, depression and burnout, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has some solutions.…

Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children

August 5, 2022 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN An Illinois day-care worker has tested positive for monkeypox, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday,…

An analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 5 offers new insight into the outbreak

Monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic people, latest CDC breakdown shows

August 5, 2022 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A detailed analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday…

There is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk for monkeypox. A patient receives a vaccination at a pop-up site in West Hollywood

Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising

August 5, 2022 12:09 PM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…

Physical touch has been identified as one of the five love languages that can enhance a relationship.

Want to improve your relationship? The answer may be simpler than you think

August 5, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By John Duffy, CNN Married and intimate couples are often looking for ways to maximize satisfaction and compatibility. Countless self-help books,…

Gay men are lining up as early as 2 a.m. for monkeypox vaccines. Many leave empty-handed

August 5, 2022 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

By David Culver and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN The line begins to form before sunrise outside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with some people…

The Biden administration released two reports this week to initiate a whole-government effort to prevent

‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle

August 5, 2022 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…

‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle

August 5, 2022 4:05 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…

A pharmacist prepares a dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine on August 3 in West Hollywood

Change in monkeypox vaccine injection method could mean more doses but may not be easy, experts say

August 4, 2022 3:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US government is considering a change to how physicians give monkeypox vaccines so it can make the…

New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown

August 4, 2022 3:38 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…

Exercises to ease your back pain, restore your health

August 4, 2022 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN When you’re suffering from back pain, perhaps the last thing you want to do is get out of bed. However, for most back pain…

Both Pfizer and Moderna are working on bivalent booster vaccines made up of both the old formula and a new one that targets the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the coronavirus.

Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?

August 4, 2022 4:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that’s come before. Both Pfizer and…

Dreams are the best show in town. Here’s why you should write them down

August 4, 2022 1:35 AM CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN It has been my dream for years to host “Saturday Night Live.” Literally. I’ve repeatedly had that dream,…

The CDC is expected to update its guidance for Covid-19 control in the community

CDC expected to ease Covid-19 recommendations, including for schools, as soon as this week

August 3, 2022 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance for Covid-19 control…

To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

August 3, 2022 11:19 AM CNN

By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…

Researchers at Yale University say they have been able to restore blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full hour after the animals' deaths

Research in pigs shakes up what we know about dying

August 3, 2022 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Researchers at Yale University say they have been able to restore blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full…

This 2003 electron microscope image shows mature

Some lab techs refuse to take blood from possible monkeypox patients, raising concerns about stigma and testing delays

August 3, 2022 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN Many technicians at Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics, two of the largest commercial labs in the US, have…

A great way to strengthen your resilience is to build a strong community of people who support you.

Resilience is tough when it feels like your difficulties will never end. Here’s how to cope

August 3, 2022 1:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Kendra Kubala logs off her last telehealth session after a long day of appointments. She spends many of her working hours as a…

Public health leaders say Biden administration’s monkeypox response isn’t enough

August 2, 2022 1:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The limited supply of monkeypox vaccines in the US has led to hours-long waits and lines that stretch for blocks, according…

Doing stretching and range of motion exerices may slow cognitive decline

Aerobics isn’t the only exercise that can slow mild cognitive decline, study finds

August 2, 2022 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Cheer up couch potatoes! Regular stretching and balance and range of motion exercises are as good as aerobic exercise in…

The baby formula shortage is easing for many

Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn’t over

August 2, 2022 4:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN About a month ago, Vicki Hankins and her husband were putting serious miles on their car while hunting for baby formula. Now,…

Access to experimental monkeypox treatment remains uneven, doctors say

August 2, 2022 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Neeraj G. Patel and Nadia Kounang, CNN A drug is available for monkeypox patients who have or who are at risk of severe disease, but doctors say…

A medical analyst explains what precautions families should take as children return to school.

What precautions should families take as children return to school? Our medical analyst explains

August 2, 2022 1:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Many children are returning to schools while coronavirus case numbers are high in most of the United States. Parents and…

What precautions should families take as children return to school? Our medical analyst explains

August 2, 2022 1:46 AM CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN Many children are returning to schools while coronavirus case numbers are high in most of the United States. Parents and…

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