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My kids fight constantly: What do I do?

February 27, 2022 8:05 AM CNN

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they go to…

A medical assistant at a University of Washington Medicine clinic prepares a dose of AstraZeneca's Evusheld on January 20

FDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply

February 27, 2022 6:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody…

Loneliness and isolation are not always the same

Alone and lonely are not the same. How to feel connected no matter how many people are around

February 26, 2022 11:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN During the most isolating worldwide pandemic in a century, it’s time take a closer look at what it means to be…

Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv on Thursday.

It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do

February 26, 2022 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the globe, and many people are feeling stress, anxiety and…

A view of the still-closed Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan in Chinas central Hubei province.

Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market

February 26, 2022 4:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Two preprint studies posted Saturday offer further evidence that the coronavirus originated in animals and spread to…

My kids fight constantly: What do I do?

February 26, 2022 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they go to…

A customer waiting to enter a restaurant holds a protective mask in San Francisco

New CDC Covid-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country

February 25, 2022 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Most people in the United States live in areas where those who are healthy do not need to wear masks…

A patient affected by Covid-19 lies with an artificial respiration ECMO in the Covid-19 intensive care unit at a hospital in Bochum

ECMO therapy cuts Covid-19 patients’ chance of dying by half, if they can get it

February 25, 2022 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN For extremely sick patients, an advanced form of life support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, cuts the…

The Washington monument sits as a backdrop to the 'In America: Remember' public art installation near on the National Mall in 2021 in Washington

At least 5.2 million children have lost a parent or caretaker to Covid-19, study estimates

February 24, 2022 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN At least 5.2 million children globally have lost a parent, grandparent or family member who helped care for them to Covid-19,…

With the Delta variant pushing US Covid cases back up

CDC’s updated metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions expected Friday

February 23, 2022 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will announce new metrics to guide Covid-19…

A respiratory therapist checks on a Covid-19 patient in the ICU at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago

Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk

February 24, 2022 3:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Plummeting Covid-19 case counts across the United States are leading to lifted mask mandates and more conversations about…

In today's world of chronic sleep deprivation

Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips

February 24, 2022 1:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In today’s world of chronic sleep deprivation, the blessings of a good night’s sleep may seem impossible to find.…

Children ages 8 to 10 put out about a quarter of the aerosolized particles as adults do when breathing

Study finds children release fewer respiratory droplets and aerosols, a clue to understanding Covid-19 transmission

February 23, 2022 2:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Children ages 8 to 10 put out about a quarter of the aerosolized particles as adults do when breathing, speaking and singing,…

New vaccine demonstrates strong protection against severe Covid-19 in clinical trials

February 23, 2022 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The world could soon have another vaccine option in its fight against Covid-19. European drug makers Sanofi and GSK announced…

These US counties still have ‘high’ Covid-19 levels as their states lift mask mandates, CNN analysis shows

February 23, 2022 2:02 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to…

Social companionship is just one of many benefits pets bring to our lives.

Pets can boost your brain power, study says

February 23, 2022 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has found. Pet…

A healthcare worker treats a Covid-19 patient on the Intensive Care Unit floor at Hartford Hospital in Hartford

New studies bring BA.2 variant into sharper focus

February 23, 2022 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN On the heels of concerning new lab and animal experiments suggesting that BA.2 may be capable of causing more severe disease…

A nurse fills up a syringe with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination site at a senior center on March 29

Time between Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines can be up to 8 weeks for some people, updated CDC guidance says

February 23, 2022 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jen Christensen, CNN The interval between first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines may be as long as…

US sees continued rise in maternal deaths — and ongoing inequities, CDC report shows

February 22, 2022 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN There has been a slight rise in the number of women dying due to pregnancy or childbirth each year in the United States,…

Family Dollar issued a recall of certain items that were sold after January 1

FDA inspectors found live and dead rodents, ‘putrid odor’ and droppings ‘too numerous to count’ at Family Dollar distribution facility, report says

February 22, 2022 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Brenda Goodman, CNN A US Food and Drug Administration inspection report gives graphic details about a significant rat…

One recent study has found that people with Covid-19 are at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases for at least a year after recovery.

People with Covid-19 may face long-term cardiovascular complications, study says

February 22, 2022 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN As the Covid-19 pandemic enters its third year, scientists are finding that the coronavirus has far-reaching effects on health…

You should be eating citrus this month

February 22, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Who else needs a pick-me-up as we move through the last few weeks of winter? While a beach vacation might not be possible for…

As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C

February 22, 2022 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across…

Women undergoing fertility treatments should work closely with their doctor to control their risk factors for heart disease.

Infertility treatments raise risk of heart and pregnancy complications, study finds

February 22, 2022 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you are one of the millions of women who plan to use infertility treatments to have a baby, be aware that new research…

Sexual harassment and assault linked to high blood pressure in women, study says

February 22, 2022 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Women who experience sexual violence, workplace sexual harassment or both have a higher long-term risk of developing high…

Dr. Paul Farmer, global health giant, dies at 62

February 21, 2022 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician who championed global health and sought to bring modern medical science to those most in need…

Eating disorders in boys and men can present in the ways they stereotypically do in women

The muscly guy at the gym may be at risk for an eating disorder, experts say

February 21, 2022 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Ryan Sheldon told his family he had an eating disorder, they chuckled in confusion. When he brought it up to his…

Eating veggies won’t protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree

February 20, 2022 9:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the…

What are the new Covid-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in

February 19, 2022 11:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Parents are experiencing whiplash. After two years of pandemic restrictions, several states — including California,…

A fourth Covid-19 shot might be recommended this fall, as officials ‘continually’ look at emerging data

February 19, 2022 3:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the world approaches the second anniversary of the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health…

Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns

February 19, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Villano, CNN Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The…

Ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19, new study finds

February 18, 2022 12:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antiparasitic drug ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19 any more effectively than symptom…

Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in the United States

Covid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says

February 18, 2022 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for tracking childhood development.

Developmental milestones for children have changed for the first time in nearly 20 years

February 18, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released…

A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) chemist checks confiscated powder containing fentanyl at the DEA Northeast Regional Laboratory on October 8

Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses

February 18, 2022 6:27 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…

Adolescence is a critical period of physical growth and self-discovery

Kids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help

February 18, 2022 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Adolescence is a critical period of physical growth and self-discovery, but it also might be the most important phase for…

Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses

February 18, 2022 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…

At least 6.7 million children are at risk of losing their coverage and going uninsured for a period once the emergency expires.

Millions of children could lose Medicaid coverage once the public health emergency ends

February 17, 2022 12:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN The number of kids covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program has soared to a record 40 million during…

A 3-year-old patient in the hospital receives medication via an inhalation mask to treat Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows

February 17, 2022 10:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…

A medical worker operates a test for coronavirus

As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity

February 17, 2022 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…

A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows

February 17, 2022 10:39 AM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…

If your partner's snores can be heard though a closed door

Sleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for

February 17, 2022 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. Snoring…

If you're struggling to keep up with your New Year's resolutions

5 ways to recover from resolution mistakes

February 17, 2022 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Mansour, CNN Many of us enter into a new year with high hopes for our health and wellness goals. Perhaps vowing to exercise daily,…

Leading your teen through adolescence with understanding will help them grow into competent adults

2 truths and a lie about why you are butting heads with your teen

February 17, 2022 12:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The teenage brain undergoes a major renovation, and it can be a messy, stressful and uneven process. Although your…

Monterey County hosting two new community testing sites for COVID-19

Mobile COVID-19 testing to launch in San Benito County

February 16, 2022 12:08 PM Victor Guzman

COVID-19 testing is going mobile in San Benito County beginning February…

Hybrid immunity offers increased protection that is longer-lasting against Covid-19 reinfection, studies show

February 16, 2022 3:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 mRNA vaccine provides an added layer of protection against reinfection for people who have been…

The US government plans to make high-quality face masks available for children

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

February 16, 2022 3:21 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition.…

US government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says

February 16, 2022 3:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition.…

More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

February 16, 2022 12:23 PM Associated Press

By SARA BURNETT Associated Press The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved cruise travel out of the "very high" risk category of its travel health notices.

CDC lowers its risk advisory for cruises from ‘very high’ to ‘high’

February 16, 2022 11:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved cruise travel out of the “very high” risk category of…