CBT: A way to reshape your negative thinking and reduce stress
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Wouldn’t you like to stop your stressful, anxious thinking in its tracks? Turns out you can, and while you’re at…
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Omicron concerns should spur millions of unvaccinated Americans to get their Covid shots, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN As the new Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs global travel bans, experts say concerns over its impact should…
Continue Reading What we know and don’t know about the Omicron variant
By Ralph Ellis and Christina Maxouris, CNN A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified by South African scientists…
Continue Reading Feds are sending doctors and nurses to Michigan as Covid-19 cases rise
By Amanda Watts and Jason Hanna, CNN With Michigan’s Covid-19 case and hospitalization numbers hovering near all-time highs, the federal…
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How long should the perfect hug last?
Experts have talked about the health benefits of hugging for years, saying hugs can lower stress levels and boost self-confidence. Now, researchers…
Continue Reading What we know about the Omicron variant
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has prompted a fresh round…
Continue Reading Newly discovered Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 is ‘red flag’ but US needs to learn more, Fauci says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States is working to quickly learn more about the newly identified coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, which was…
Continue Reading This is why you can’t find rapid at-home Covid tests in America
By Rachana Pradhan and Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News While developing a rapid test that detects the coronavirus in someone’s saliva, Blink…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything in Cyber Week
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything on Black Friday
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything on Black Friday
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading European Union wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
The European Union’s executive said Friday it wants to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19…
Continue Reading British man given 3D printed eye in world first, hospital says
By Sara Spary, CNN A British man has become the first patient in the world to be fitted with a 3D printed eye, according to Moorfields Eye Hospital…
Continue Reading Some teens may get a Covid-19 vaccine booster soon, but younger kids might not get one at all
By Jen Christensen, CNN As more young children are getting their second doses of Covid-19 vaccine, another question is popping up: When will kids and…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need Covid-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has rolled out Covid-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been…
Continue Reading Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial…
Continue Reading Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial…
Continue Reading WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
By Naomi Thomas and Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the…
Continue Reading WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
By Naomi Thomas and Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the…
Continue Reading Got turkey troubles? A hotline expert shares tips for a better turkey and common mistakes to avoid
By Megan Marples, CNN Whether it’s your first time cooking a turkey or you are a poultry aficionado, mishaps can happen in the kitchen,…
Continue Reading Sleep training for adults prevents depression, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Undergoing cognitive behavioral sleep training, which teaches you how to break bad habits in order to prepare your mind and…
Continue Reading To avoid Covid, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see…
Continue Reading What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted…
Continue Reading What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted…
Continue Reading What the world could learn from Israel’s Covid-19 vaccine booster rollout
By Hadas Gold, CNN When it comes to Covid-19, it seems where Israel leads, the rest of the world follows. For almost a year, the country has offered…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
By Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
By Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though…
Continue Reading The FDA will soon decide on Merck’s Covid-19 antiviral pill. It shows promise, but there are also concerns
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent In the fall of 2015, Dr. Mark Denison was preparing for a long drive home from Alabama after…
Continue Reading Best medications for low back pain, according to new research
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ouch, that aching back! Perhaps it’s from sitting too long, picking up a heavy object, a sudden slip or fall, or an…
Continue Reading Boost your mood with this 5-day gratitude challenge
By Dana Santas, CNN One-time efforts to celebrate gratitude, like Thanksgiving, undeniably make us feel good. Practicing gratitude can increase…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez launches new media platform with a focus on mental health
By Megan Marples, CNN Talking about mental health is good for you, according to pop star, actor and producer Selena Gomez, and she’s determined…
Continue Reading Selena Gomez launches new media platform with a focus on mental health
By Megan Marples, CNN Talking about mental health is good for you, according to pop star, actor and producer Selena Gomez, and she’s determined…
Continue Reading Parents don’t think their kids are as grateful as they should be, poll finds
By Sherry Liang, CNN The season of giving thanks can’t come quickly enough for some parents. Four in five parents who responded to a poll from…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases in children are up 32% from two weeks ago, pediatricians’ group says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Covid-19 cases in children are up 32% from two weeks ago, according to new numbers published Monday by the American Academy…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are on the rise with Thanksgiving just a day away
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Thanksgiving this year will be much different than last year, but far from risk-free, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are on the rise with Thanksgiving just a day away
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Thanksgiving this year will be much different than last year, but far from risk-free, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise…
Continue Reading What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even…
Continue Reading What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even…
Continue Reading Turn your holiday stress into a teachable moment. Here’s how
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa following in quick…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated family members can celebrate the holidays without masks, Fauci says
By Jacqueline Howard and Dakin Andone, CNN If you and your family members are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, it’s OK for you to ditch the…
Continue Reading Turn your holiday stress into a teachable moment. Here’s how
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa following in quick…
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Santa Cruz County Health Officer issues indoor mask order
Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newell has issued an indoor mask mandate for all of Santa Cruz County, regardless of vaccination…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need Covid-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has rolled out Covid-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Covid-19 boosters for all adults
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard, Maggie Fox and John Bonifield, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Covid-19 boosters for all adults
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard, Maggie Fox and John Bonifield, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle…
Continue Reading Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says
By Maggie Fox, CNN Flu season may be getting under way, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While influenza activity is very low…
Continue Reading Is your mom warmer with her grandkids than with you? A new study says blame biology
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You know that special bond your mother seems to have with your kids? The one she doesn’t seem to have with anyone…
Continue Reading Is your mom warmer with her grandkids than with you? A new study says blame biology
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You know that special bond your mother seems to have with your kids? The one she doesn’t seem to have with anyone…
Continue Reading Vials marked “smallpox” contained virus used in vaccine, not smallpox virus, CDC finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vials found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania that were marked “smallpox” contained virus used to make…
Continue Reading Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says
By Maggie Fox, CNN A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese…
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