Boston Children’s Hospital says it’s gotten violent threats over care for transgender children
By Jen Christensen, CNN Boston Children’s Hospital, which calls itself “home to the first pediatric and adolescent transgender health…
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Monkeypox case reported in man whose ‘primary risk factor’ was close, nonsexual contact at a crowded outdoor event
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the…
Continue Reading Monkeypox case reported in man whose ‘primary risk factor’ was close, nonsexual contact at a crowded outdoor event
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most monkeypox cases in the current outbreak have been linked to sexual activity, but research published Wednesday by the…
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Why you need to stop adding salt and what you can do to make your food taste good instead
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN On second thought, maybe don’t pass the salt. Adding salt to your meal at the table is associated with a lower life…
Continue Reading CDC announces sweeping reorganization, aimed at changing the agency’s culture and restoring public trust
By Brenda Goodman Big changes are coming to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently celebrated its 75th…
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The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC’s new Covid-19 guidelines
By Katia Hetter, CNN Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced key changes to its nationwide Covid-19 guidelines. Among…
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New York City reports 2 human cases of the West Nile virus as the city sees record number of infected mosquitoes
By Chris Boyette, CNN Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York as the virus has been detected in a record number of…
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Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising
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…
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First possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission ‘not surprising,’ WHO says
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox — recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris…
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Biden administration will stop buying Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, Jha says
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The Biden administration has been planning for how to get past the crisis phase of the Covid-19 pandemic and will stop buying…
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Too hot to cook? Grab a bunch of corn and feast the rest of summer
By Casey Barber, CNN It’s the sweetest part of the summer — this is the stretch of the year when sweet corn is in season. Fresh corn is…
Continue Reading ‘Help is on the way’: FDA finalizes rule that should usher in cheaper hearing aids
By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN Hearing aids should get cheaper and possibly even better due to a long-awaited rule change that the US Food…
Continue Reading Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A hallmark of the ongoing monkeypox outbreak is that most cases have been linked to sexual activity, and this has prompted…
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Albert Bourla, CEO of drugmaker Pfizer, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has “very mild symptoms,” he said in a…
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How to get to sleep the night before an early call or big event
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You’re catching a 5 a.m. flight tomorrow. Your boss, a true early bird, has set an unbearably early weekly meeting.…
Continue Reading Should your teens be watching ‘Euphoria’? And how should you talk to them about it?
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN One teen pulls around a suitcase full of drugs, another is the victim of statutory rape, and many sex scenes show…
Continue Reading Letter obtained by CNN shows FDA defended new monkeypox vaccine strategy to vaccine maker
By MJ Lee, CNN White House correspondent The US Food and Drug Administration defended the federal government’s recent decision to stretch out…
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How to navigate conversations with your auto mechanic
By Rachel Fadem, CNN Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car…
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Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death
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,…
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Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out
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…
Continue Reading Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
By Kristina Sgueglia and Jen Christensen, CNN Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local…
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More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds
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…
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CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools
By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive…
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Your body may be pushing you to make worse choices after a day of hard thinking, study finds
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…
Continue Reading Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater…
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Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says
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…
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‘Silent’ spread of polio in New York drives CDC to consider additional vaccinations for some people
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent A polio case identified in New York last month is “just the very, very tip of the…
Continue Reading New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…
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8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it
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…
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The US is on a Covid plateau, and no one’s sure what will happen next
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…
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How to avoid soft tissue injuries, according to experts
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…
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Less than a third of insured hepatitis C patients get timely treatment, study shows
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…
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Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial
By Katherine Dillinger and Jen Christensen, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes change in how monkeypox vaccine is given, stretching supply amid high demand
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Tuesday that allows health-care providers to…
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Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…
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Your kids may need help making friends after the big pandemic pause. Here’s how
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,…
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To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…
Continue Reading To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students
By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…
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Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized
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,…
Continue Reading Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…
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How to talk — or not talk — to kids about weight
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…
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Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? ‘You’re in a pretty good place’ with Covid-19
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Data obtained by CNN from New York’s largest health-care provider indicates you’re…
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What should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test…
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It’s the little things: The only pan every cook needs
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…
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How to say no: Boundary-setting tips from Nedra Tawwab
By Upasna Gautam, CNN In a world where people struggle with anxiety, depression and burnout, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has some solutions.…
Continue Reading Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN An Illinois day-care worker has tested positive for monkeypox, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday,…
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Monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic people, latest CDC breakdown shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A detailed analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday…
Continue Reading Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising
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…
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Want to improve your relationship? The answer may be simpler than you think
By John Duffy, CNN Married and intimate couples are often looking for ways to maximize satisfaction and compatibility. Countless self-help books,…
Continue Reading Gay men are lining up as early as 2 a.m. for monkeypox vaccines. Many leave empty-handed
By David Culver and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN The line begins to form before sunrise outside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with some people…
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