Why vaccinated people dying from Covid-19 doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective
By Katia Hetter, CNN Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. His family announced that he was fully…
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More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…
Continue Reading Seniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the US tries to stave off another Covid-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is…
Continue Reading Why Colin Powell’s cancer likely reduced his protection from the Covid-19 vaccine
By Jen Christensen, CNN Gen. Colin Powell died Monday from complications of Covid-19, and experts say his death shows how important it is for more…
Continue Reading Children under 10 are using social media. Parents can help them stay safe online
By Kristen Rogers, CNN It’s not just your teens who are on social media anymore. Younger kids are getting on those apps, and some parents…
Continue Reading Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic
By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…
Continue Reading Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic
By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…
Continue Reading How to best burn calories while walking
By Dana Santas, CNN It’s no secret that walking is good for you. Many of us are trying to get in those recommended 10,000 steps a day that our…
Continue Reading As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase
By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Five times as many police officers have died from Covid-19 as from gunfire since start of pandemic
By Ryan Young, Jason Morris and Ray Sanchez, CNN Jessica Desfosses shared the final heartrending text messages she exchanged with her police officer…
Continue Reading Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…
Continue Reading Vaccine mix-ups are rare and there are systems in place to keep it that way
By Jen Christensen, CNN An Indiana couple says they took their family to get their annual flu shot at the local Walgreens last month, but all of…
Continue Reading What might be changing on aspirin guidance: An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Wait, are we taking a break from aspirin? While so much of our conversations around health is rightly focused on Covid-19, there…
Continue Reading J&J vaccine recipients should get their second dose as soon as it’s available, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the greenlight looms for another dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, experts on Friday urged those who…
Continue Reading A dad who traveled 1,200 miles for Covid-19 care is finally going home. Here’s what he wants you to know
By Holly Yan, CNN These days, brushing his teeth while standing up is a major accomplishment. But Robby Walker is alive — a feat some doctors…
Continue Reading More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…
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Booster shot endorsed by health advisers for Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients
U.S. health advisers announced their endorsement of booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19…
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Santa Cruz County preparing to vaccinate kids aged 5-11 pending FDA approval
Children aged 5 to 11, could get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month if it gets authorization from the FDA, and Santa Cruz County is already…
Continue Reading Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…
Continue Reading Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…
Continue Reading 4 key moments from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast
By Dakin Andone, CNN When CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down for a three-hour conversation on “The Joe Rogan…
Continue Reading Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…
Continue Reading State lotteries did not motivate people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 66 million people in the United States who are eligible still have not gotten vaccinated against Covid-19, no matter…
Continue Reading New CDC data shows the risk of dying from Covid-19 is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Throughout August, the risk of dying from Covid-19 was 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading More than $15 billion in child tax credit payments distributed on Friday
By Tami Luhby, CNN Millions of families should soon receive their fourth enhanced child tax credit payment, which the Internal Revenue Service…
Continue Reading Learn to let go of sleep battles with your teen
By Michelle Icard, CNN It’s 11 p.m. on a school night, and the light is still pouring out from under your teen’s door. You do some quick…
Continue Reading Your children need life skills — this dad explains how to teach them
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN I taught my 12-year-old daughter to change a car battery at 8 p.m. in a grocery store parking lot. It’s one of the…
Continue Reading FDA advisers recommend J&J Covid-19 vaccine boosters, talk mix and match boosters
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson &…
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Judge blocks vaccine mandate for California prison guards
A judge has blocked an order that was set to take effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against…
Continue Reading More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…
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California adults will be able to enroll parents in their health insurance plan
CALIFORNIA (KION) California has become the first state to allow certain adult children to enroll their parents in its health insurance plan. The…
Continue Reading Mindful eating could change your food habits and overall life. Here’s how to start
By Kristen Rogers, CNN You gobbled down your lunch while scrolling through your social media or watching your favorite show, and now you feel bloated…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers recommend emergency use authorization for booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine
By Maggie Fox and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Thursday to recommend emergency use…
Continue Reading As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase
By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…
Continue Reading Covid-19 infections are declining in the US. But hospitalizations are still high in some hot spots
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While the rate of Covid-19 infections nationwide is slowing, health care systems in some parts of the country are struggling…
Continue Reading As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase
By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why Joe Rogan and I sat down and talked — for more than 3 hours
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent In today’s highly segmented media world, most of the people who watch and listen to me…
Continue Reading We’re drowning in a sea of salt. The FDA says we have to help save ourselves
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I never add salt to my food at home or in restaurants. Nor do I add salt to any recipe while I’m cooking. I’m well…
Continue Reading FDA to take up Moderna, J&J Covid-19 booster questions, including mix-and-match shots
By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration meet Thursday and Friday of this week to tackle the…
Continue Reading US reaches record high of more than 96,000 drug overdose deaths in a 12-month period, CDC data show
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Reported drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a new high of more than 96,000 in the 12-month period ending March…
Continue Reading Doctors see advanced cancer cases in the wake of pandemic-delayed screenings and treatment
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Anne LaPorte, a registered nurse, was fatigued and had some back pain. She just moved from Hawaii to California, and it was…
Continue Reading FDA lowers voluntary sodium guidelines, but not to recommended levels
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will be lowering its targets for sodium content in processed,…
Continue Reading CDC predicts continued declines in Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths over next 4 weeks
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations are expected to decline over the next four weeks, according to ensemble forecasts from…
Continue Reading How to stock your kitchen with Mediterranean grocery staples
Text by Sandee LaMotte, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Starting or staying on the gold medal-winning Mediterranean diet? Then you’ll…
Continue Reading How to stock your kitchen with Mediterranean grocery staples
Text by Sandee LaMotte, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Starting or staying on the gold medal-winning Mediterranean diet? Then you’ll…
Continue Reading US FDA OKs Vuse e-cigarettes, its first vape authorization
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it had authorized e-cigarette products for the first time ever, giving permission…
Continue Reading Moderna urges FDA to authorize a half-size booster dose of its Covid-19 vaccine for some adults
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Moderna is urging the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize a half-size booster of its Covid-19 vaccine, according to…
Continue Reading US task force proposes adults 60 and older should not start daily aspirin to prevent heart disease or stroke
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force is considering making several changes to its guidance on taking a daily aspirin to…
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