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Ayla Antoniazzi's 4-year-old daughter developed a rash after going back to school in East Palestine.

East Palestine residents worry rashes, headaches and other symptoms may be tied to chemicals from train crash

February 17, 2023 5:40 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they have developed rashes, sore throats, nausea and headaches…

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital seeks partnership or sale to keep only San Benito County hospital open

February 16, 2023 4:25 PM Ricardo Tovar

HOLLISTER, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Update Feb. 16, 2023, at 4:13 p.m.-Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is going through a financial crisis and the only way…

Irregular sleeping habits have been linked with atherosclerosis

Irregular sleep may be harmful to your heart, study finds

February 17, 2023 2:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN When you don’t get enough good sleep, the short-term consequences are noticeable — maybe you’re distracted at…

The surprising reason why you aren’t guaranteed to see a doctor when you go to the ER

February 17, 2023 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Brett Kelman and Blake Farmer, Kaiser Health News Pregnant and scared, Natasha Valle went to a Tennova Healthcare hospital in Clarksville,…

When faced with emotional outbursts from tweens

Your middle school child is the most amazing person

February 17, 2023 11:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN When you are a middle school teacher, people view you as either a saint or a masochist. When you are the parent of a…

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania

Fetterman’s hospitalization: What is clinical depression?

February 17, 2023 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voluntarily checked himself into a hospital on Thursday “to receive…

Fetterman’s hospitalization: What is clinical depression?

February 17, 2023 10:13 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voluntarily checked himself into a hospital on Thursday “to receive…

Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023: The health benefits of a simple act

February 17, 2023 8:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN This year’s Random Acts of Kindness Day falls on Friday, but you may want to consider being kind every day. The…

Certain breast cancer patients 65 and older may skip radiation therapy after they've had surgery.

Certain breast cancer patients 65 and older may be able to go without radiation therapy, new study suggests

February 17, 2023 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In some older breast cancer patients, skipping radiation therapy after they’ve had surgery doesn’t appear to…

The acute baby formula shortage is mostly resolved. Baby formula is for sale at a CVS Pharmacy store in New York

A year later, formula stock has recovered from the shortage, but parents haven’t

February 17, 2023 3:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN It has been a year since a major formula manufacturing company recalled several products, which escalated a widespread…

After retiring from acting in March 2022 due to a speaking disorder called aphasia

Bruce Willis has a progressive brain condition you may not have heard of

February 16, 2023 6:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte and Kristen Rogers, CNN After retiring from acting in March 2022 due to a speaking disorder called aphasia, Bruce Willis, 67, has…

Covid-19 infection offers strong protection against reinfection for about 10 months, study finds

February 16, 2023 3:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN For at least 10 months after a Covid-19 infection, your immune system can provide good protection against symptomatic illness…

The CDC encourages introducing young children to a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Kids under 5 aren’t getting their greens, but they are drinking sugary drinks, new CDC report says

February 16, 2023 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN Children under 5 in the US are missing out on vital nutrition by drinking sugary drinks and passing up fruits and vegetables, a…

Many ethnic and racial groups experience post-traumatic stress disorder due to racism

Understanding racial trauma, the mental and emotional injury of racism

February 16, 2023 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN When CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta was growing up in a small rural town in Michigan, he wanted to change…

FDA advisers vote in favor of making opioid overdose antidote available over the counter

February 15, 2023 2:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If the US Food and Drug Administration gives the go-ahead, a nasal spray version of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan may…

Bullying doesn’t look like it used to. Experts share how to fix it

February 15, 2023 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Every generation has tales of bullying, but perhaps today’s adults are not as familiar with what it means now for a…

Thousands of people can’t get full treatments of a lifesaving cancer drug

February 15, 2023 9:28 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen and Amanda Musa, CNN Dino Carlone was frightened when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer three years ago, but his spirits were…

Let's dispel the biggest misconception about dried beans — they don't require any more hands-on prep time than canned beans

Stock up on this affordable pantry staple for easy-to-make meals

February 15, 2023 8:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN If you’re making the switch to more vegetarian and plant-based meals, chances are you’ve been adding more beans to…

Amid devastating loss, Turkish family reunited with ‘miracle baby’ found in quake rubble

February 15, 2023 6:47 AM CNN

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Like those of thousands of families across Turkey and Syria, the Fansas’ lives were shattered by last week’s…

Best counties for retirees in America

February 15, 2023 7:02 AM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties for retirees to live in using 2022 data from…

Thousands of people can’t get full treatments of a lifesaving cancer drug

February 15, 2023 5:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Amanda Musa, CNN Dino Carlone was frightened when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer three years ago, but his spirits were…

FDA advisers will meet Wednesday to discuss whether a nasal spray version of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan should be made available over-the-counter.

FDA considers making Narcan opioid overdose antidote available without prescription

February 15, 2023 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet Wednesday to discuss whether a nasal spray version of the opioid…

Amid devastating loss, Turkish family reunited with ‘miracle baby’ found in quake rubble

February 15, 2023 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Like those of thousands of families across Turkey and Syria, the Fansas’ lives were shattered by last week’s…

Amid devastating loss, Turkish family reunited with ‘miracle baby’ found in quake rubble

February 15, 2023 4:45 AM CNN

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Like those of thousands of families across Turkey and Syria, the Fansas’ lives were shattered by last week’s…

Study finds link between ‘free sugar’ intake and cardiovascular disease

February 14, 2023 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Eating a lot of free sugars — also known as added sugars — might feel harmless in the moment, but it could increase your…

Risk of developing diabetes after Covid-19 continued in Omicron period, study says

February 14, 2023 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN People who’ve had Covid-19 have a higher risk of developing diabetes, and that link seems to have persisted into the…

Picture of newborn chicks at the Couvoirs de l'Est in 2006 in Willgottheim

Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus

February 14, 2023 4:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Avian flu has infected a record number of birds and some mammals across the United States, and scientists are keeping close…

Having someone work alongside you could give you the motivation and focus you need to get things done.

The benefits of ‘body doubling’ when you have ADHD, according to experts

February 13, 2023 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative…

A CDC survey found increasing mental health challenges

Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds

February 13, 2023 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid…

A new study found an overall decrease in annual body mass index

Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says

February 13, 2023 8:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products…

A large number of children who go to ER with mental health crisis don't get the follow-up care they need

Almost half of children who go to ER with mental health crisis don’t get the follow-up care they need, study finds

February 12, 2023 9:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Every night that Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann works as an attending physician in the pediatric ER, she says, at least one child…

Toddler’s death prompts new warning for a popular baby stroller

February 12, 2023 11:31 AM CNN

(CNN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission reiterated its warning about the hazards of some popular Baby Trend-brand strollers and…

Granite Bay, CA, father-daughter duo shed light on Asian American health issues

February 12, 2023 11:15 AM CNN

GRANITE BAY, California (KOVR) — Asian American Pacific Islander leaders from all fields headed to Los Angeles this weekend for UCLA’s AAPI Policy…

Expressing gratitude to a partner may be one way to rekindle a romance and strengthen a relationship.

Expressing gratitude keeps our romantic love alive

February 12, 2023 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Algoe, CNN Remember the last time you fell in love? If you are like many people, you probably found yourself craving the moments with that…

Try this avocado salsa — it’s a Super Bowl winner

February 11, 2023 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN I will smash a ripe avocado for any meal or festive occasion. Add lemon or lime juice, olive oil, and kosher salt and freshly…

After a train derailment, Ohio residents are living the plot of a movie they helped make

February 11, 2023 3:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Kyla Russell, CNN When Ben Ratner’s family signed up in 2021 to be extras in the movie “White Noise,” they…

Calorie restriction shows evidence of slowing the pace of biological aging

Restrict calories to live longer, study says, but critics say more proof is needed

February 10, 2023 11:07 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People of normal weight may be able to extend their life span by restricting calories, according to a new study that attempted…

Restrict calories to live longer, study says, but critics say more proof is needed

February 10, 2023 11:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN People of normal weight may be able to extend their life span by restricting calories, according to a new study that attempted…

People are age 65 are not becoming severely ill and overwhelming hospitals

Most young people aren’t getting latest Covid-19 booster, but they’re not filling hospital beds at three large health care systems

February 10, 2023 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care…

Most young people aren’t getting latest Covid-19 booster, but they’re not filling hospital beds at three large health care systems

February 10, 2023 9:59 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care…

Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life

Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of depression later in life, study says

February 10, 2023 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life, a large new study finds. Scientists…

Is your school equipped to save a life? Here’s how you’ll know

February 10, 2023 7:01 AM CNN

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent When 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest…

Walking makes a great low-impact exercise to help manage your arthritis pain and symptoms.

Here are low-impact exercises that may ease your arthritis pain

February 10, 2023 6:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Feeling lucky that you don’t have arthritis? Don’t celebrate just yet. Nearly one-quarter of adults in…

Is your school equipped to save a life? Here’s how you’ll know

February 10, 2023 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent When 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field from cardiac arrest…

The public health emergency's end won't affect the authorizations of Covid-19 vaccines

First on CNN: HHS secretary sends letter to state governors on what’s to come when Covid-19 public health emergency ends

February 9, 2023 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Plans are moving forward at the US Department of Health and Human Services to prepare for the end of the nation’s…

CDC adds Covid-19 shots to a list of routine vaccines for kids and adults.

CDC adds Covid-19 shots to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults

February 9, 2023 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Covid-19 shots are included in new schedules of routinely recommended vaccines released by the US Centers for Disease Control…

The FHSAA is reconsidering it's proposal to require student athletes to submit information on their menstrual history.

Florida High School Athletic Association removes all questions about menstruation from required medical evaluation form

February 9, 2023 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Carlos Suarez and Devon M. Sayers, CNN At an emergency meeting Thursday, the Florida High School Athletic Association approved a proposal to…

Are video games good for kids’ brains or bad for them?

February 9, 2023 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Mae Jones, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — It’s one of…

Sleep starts: Why your body ‘hiccups’ as you fall asleep

February 9, 2023 1:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you’re falling, forcing you to wake with a start? Some people say they…

Sleep starts: Why your body ‘hiccups’ as you fall asleep

February 9, 2023 1:31 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ever drift off to sleep and suddenly feel like you’re falling, forcing you to wake with a start? Some people say they…