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How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in

February 3, 2022 5:10 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…

It’s not just you — we are all more forgetful during the pandemic, experts say. Here’s how to fix it

February 3, 2022 1:12 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Are dates, details and daily tasks feeling a bit fuzzy these past couple of years? It’s not just you, experts say.…

T-cell immunotherapy tied to 10-year remission in two leukemia patients, study finds

February 2, 2022 12:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Carma Hassan, CNN Two people with leukemia achieved remission over a decade after being infused with CAR-T cells, immune…

One male hair loss treatment works better than others, study finds

February 2, 2022 8:06 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A receding hairline. A bald spot spreading on the top of head. Painfully thin hair that is especially noticeable where the…

Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR

February 2, 2022 6:35 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Does listening to a whisper send a tingle through your scalp? Do you find watching the snip of scissors around your ears at…

Are you a tinglehead? The weird world of ASMR

February 2, 2022 6:35 am CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Does listening to a whisper send a tingle through your scalp? Do you find watching the snip of scissors around your ears at…

‘Groundhog Day’: The movie’s final life lessons for getting through the end of the pandemic

February 2, 2022 1:12 am CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN I can’t think of a more fitting start to this story than to point out it’s the same one I wrote last year, with…

‘Groundhog Day’: The movie’s final life lessons for getting through the end of the pandemic

February 2, 2022 1:12 am CNN

By David G. Allan, CNN I can’t think of a more fitting start to this story than to point out it’s the same one I wrote last year, with…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 4:41 pm CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

When can children younger than 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19?

February 1, 2022 3:05 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Children younger than 5 in the United States could begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations this month or next if the US Food…

Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms

February 1, 2022 9:14 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some of them may be using it at dangerously…

Dr. Tom Frieden: Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Covid-19

February 1, 2022 4:13 am CNN Newsource

Opinion by Dr. Tom Frieden Although it’s possible that deadly new coronavirus variants could emerge, I’m more optimistic today than at…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

Unintentional drug overdoses led to 200,000 years of lost life for US preteens and teens who died between 2015 and 2019, study shows

January 31, 2022 1:19 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN In one five-year period, teens and preteens in the US may have lost about 200,000 years of life to unintentional drug…

Novavax seeks FDA emergency use authorization of its coronavirus vaccine

January 31, 2022 11:43 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Novavax announced Monday that it has formally submitted a request for the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize its…

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 9:04 am CNN

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval

January 31, 2022 8:31 am CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Ben Tinker, CNN Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine has received full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according…

First patients vaccinated in clinical trial of HIV experimental vaccine that uses Moderna’s mRNA technology

January 31, 2022 6:42 am CNN Newsource

By Anokhi Saklecha, CNN The first participants have been vaccinated in a Phase 1 clinical trial of an experimental HIV vaccine that utilizes…

As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance

January 31, 2022 5:07 am CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with…

This map is the key to when US might start easing Covid-19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 4:08 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Carma Hassan, CNN There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other…

One easy way to get moving again, according to science

January 31, 2022 12:47 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The fitness tracker on your phone or wrist may be doing more than just monitoring your steps — it could kick them up…

How not to be a ‘West Elm Caleb’: Entering and exiting dating app relationships gracefully

January 29, 2022 7:25 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It seemed too good to be true: The cutie who you matched with on a dating app sent sweet messages, told fantastic stories…

Why exercise is also good for your sexual health

January 29, 2022 2:59 am CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Many people know exercise is important for good physical health, even if they personally don’t work out on a…

BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 11:23 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause…

Millions of routine vaccinations have been missed amid the Covid-19 pandemic

January 28, 2022 8:21 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Millions of people in the United States are behind on their Covid-19 vaccinations, and millions more have missed other…

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

January 28, 2022 8:15 am CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more…

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

January 28, 2022 4:12 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…

Gas stoves are a threat to health and have larger climate impact than previously known, study shows

January 27, 2022 3:59 pm CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN The gas emitted from household stoves and ovens is not only dangerous to public health but also has a much more significant…

Covid-19 vaccine authorization for younger children delayed as FDA seeks more data

January 27, 2022 4:01 pm CNN

By Jen Christensen, Brenda Goodman and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a…

A universal vaccine could be the future of the coronavirus fight

January 27, 2022 4:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists are working to develop a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine — one that offers protection against…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 10:26 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help prevent autoimmune disease, study says

January 27, 2022 10:26 am CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as…

Boosters provide the best protection against Omicron variant, CDC studies show, raising new questions about what it means to be fully vaccinated

January 27, 2022 10:00 am CNN

By John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Three large new studies from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight the importance of…

How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in

January 26, 2022 2:19 pm CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the world. This spinoff from the original Omicron variant,…

Moderna begins next phase of Omicron-specific booster trial as study finds that antibodies remain durable despite 6-fold drop over 6 months

January 26, 2022 2:19 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Moderna announced Wednesday that the first participant has been dosed in the company’s Phase 2 clinical trial of a…

US government fails when it comes to tobacco reduction, American Lung Association report says

January 26, 2022 8:12 am CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The federal government gets “mostly failing grades on its efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco,” a new report from…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 4:27 am CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 4:27 am CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a…

Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to do

January 26, 2022 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Many of the water-resistant and stain-proof home furnishings and apparel we purchase may contain toxic “forever”…

‘Shelfies,’ not selfies, provide personal insight and encourage bookshelf therapy

January 26, 2022 1:30 am CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN Library Shelfie Day — proof that there is now a day of celebration for everything — is the fourth Wednesday of…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 12:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with Covid-19…

Biden administration to withdraw Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses

January 25, 2022 11:30 am CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark The Biden administration is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses, following the Supreme…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 3:26 am CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 5:13 am CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 3:26 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 3:45 am CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news…

TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say

January 25, 2022 2:27 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN First it was Mr. Big, the character from “Sex in the City,” dying in Carrie Bradshaw’s arms from a heart…

Self-care won’t save us from exhaustion. This other strategy might

January 25, 2022 2:20 am CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN Whether it’s caring for kids, parents, coworkers or our community, many people feel utterly tapped out because of all…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 9:37 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 9:37 am CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

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