Brain stimulation improves short-term memory in older adults for a month, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Up for a little noninvasive brain stimulation to boost your aging memory for that next big project, work meeting or family…
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Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 booster
By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted their application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of…
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Moderna files patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech over mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
By Amanda Sealy and Brenda Goodman, CNN Moderna on Friday filed patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech “for infringing…
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Overlapping emergencies strain the nation’s public health workforce and threaten critical vaccination campaigns
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Health This fall, the health of the nation will depend in large part on vaccines. Health officials are banking on vaccinations…
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For the first time, monkeypox has been reported in a minor in New York state
By Samantha Beech and Isa Kaufman Geballe, CNN A minor in New York state has reportedly contracted monkeypox — a first among children in the…
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Is losing weight an important health goal?
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Accepting your body as it is and stopping all the dieting may sound great, but would doing so hurt your health?…
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Wendy’s restaurants associated with E. coli outbreak that sickened 84 people in 4 states, CDC says
By John Bonifield, CNN Wendy’s restaurants have been associated with an E. coli outbreak reported in four states, with 84 people infected and…
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Lengthening a woman’s fertility may extend her life as well, research finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN One organ in a woman’s body ages more than twice as fast as all other tissues, wreaking havoc with both fertility and…
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My mother’s walk through life with polio
By Andrea Kane, CNN My mother never got to buy shoes. At least not in that obsessive, stereotypically female way we see in shows like Sex and the…
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FDA authorizes Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in ages 12-17
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine on Friday for emergency use in adolescents.…
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Monkeypox cancels LGBTQ event, but what is the risk?
By Jen Christensen, CNN At first it was Covid. Now it’s monkeypox. Organizers of a free concert at an upcoming LGBTQ festival known as Southern…
Continue Reading First US death due to monkeypox confirmed in Los Angeles County
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN A Los Angeles County resident’s death has been attributed to monkeypox, the county Department of Public Health said…
Continue Reading CDC confirms Nebraska child who died after swimming was infected with the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri
By Rebekah Riess, Holly Yan and Amanda Sealy, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a Nebraska child who died after…
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How to ease the symptoms of sciatica
By Dana Santas, CNN Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt — and sometimes also the leg.…
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By Dana Santas, CNN Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt — and sometimes also the leg.…
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By Dana Santas, CNN Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt — and sometimes also the leg.…
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By Dana Santas, CNN Often associated with low back pain, sciatica tends to be more of a pain in the butt — and sometimes also the leg.…
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Increased alcohol use linked with higher risk of cancer in new study
By Naomi Thomas, CNN People who increased the amount of alcohol they drank also had an increased risk of cancer, according to the results of a large…
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Plenty of sleep, healthy meals and exercise are part of your routine. What’s missing?
By Matt Villano, CNN Dr. Stuart Brown is an expert in having fun. For more than 60 years, the 89-year-old psychiatrist and clinical researcher has…
Continue Reading More kids to get access to mental and physical health treatment under new Biden plan
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Biden administration announced new plans Thursday that should make it a lot easier for millions of kids to get access to…
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Almost half of cancer deaths globally are attributable to preventable risk factors, new study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Globally, nearly half of deaths due to cancer can be attributable to preventable risk factors, including the three leading…
Continue Reading Report shows ‘troubling’ rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Adults across the United States are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancers at younger ages, and now 1 in 5 new cases…
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Long Covid risk extends two years after infection. Here’s how to assess your risk
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Getting sick from Covid-19 is bad enough. What if you’re one of the unlucky people who experience what is called long…
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What the viral Little League hug shows parents about teaching kindness and sportsmanship
By John Duffy, CNN In the first inning of a Little League Southwest Region championship game in Waco, Texas, last week, pitcher Kaiden Shelton threw…
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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…
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…
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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