Health Archives

Low-wage workers have an elevated mortality risk

Low wages linked with elevated mortality risk for middle-age workers in the US, study finds

February 21, 2023 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips and Alicia Wallace, CNN Middle-age workers who tend to earn a low wage have an elevated mortality risk, especially when they…

Only 5.7% of US doctors are Black, and experts warn the shortage harms public health

February 21, 2023 4:01 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN When being truly honest with herself, Seun Adebagbo says, she can describe what drove her to go to medical school in a…

Only 5.7% of US doctors are Black, and experts warn the shortage harms public health

February 21, 2023 3:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN When being truly honest with herself, Seun Adebagbo says, she can describe what drove her to go to medical school in a…

145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee infant formula recalled over bacterial risk

February 20, 2023 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the US, said Monday that it is recalling two batches of Enfamil…

Former President Jimmy Carter walks with his wife Rosalynn after teaching Sunday School class in Plains

President Carter is on hospice care, but what is it? Our medical analyst explains

February 20, 2023 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN On Saturday, the Carter Center announced that former US President Jimmy Carter will be receiving hospice care at his home in…

President Carter is on hospice care, but what is it? Our medical analyst explains

February 20, 2023 3:37 PM CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN On Saturday, the Carter Center announced that former US President Jimmy Carter will be receiving hospice care at his home in…

Living with chronic pain can lead to more rapid cognitive decline and later dementia

Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says

February 20, 2023 12:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Chronic pain, such as arthritis, cancer or back pain, lasting for over three months, raises the risk of cognitive decline and…

Early intervention is helpful for people showing signs of both eating disorders and disordered eating

What is disordered eating? And why do 20% of the world’s kids show signs of it? Experts explain

February 20, 2023 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN More than 1 in 5 kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating, according to a new study. The study…

With a little ‘tickle,’ a new technology gives hope to stroke patients with paralysis

February 20, 2023 8:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN For nearly a decade, Heather Rendulic hasn’t been able to use her left hand to feed herself or pick up something as…

Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression after his stroke raises questions about the connection. Here’s what we know

February 20, 2023 3:50 AM CNN

By John Bonifield, CNN Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for the treatment of clinical depression has raised questions about the…

Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression after his stroke raises questions about the connection. Here’s what we know

February 20, 2023 3:50 AM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN Democratic Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for the treatment of clinical depression has raised questions about the…

Why hard feelings are good for teens

February 20, 2023 1:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Elissa Strauss, CNN For many parents, the “Is it normal?” game begins early on. I’ve sent question after question to family and…

Fever-reducing medications may keep children comfortable

1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says

February 19, 2023 9:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN Many parents turn quickly to fever-reducing medication when their children begin to show signs of a fever, but pediatricians…

Exploring ethical nonmonogamy isn't always easy for couples who have been monogamous in the past.

Can a monogamous couple happily become nonmonogamous? It’s possible but not easy, experts say

February 19, 2023 6:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Ian Kerner, CNN Can a monogamous couple become nonmonogamous? Of course, they can — but do these couples survive and thrive? What are the…

Protesters gather at the South Carolina State House in August 2022 as lawmakers debate a near-total ban on abortion

A childbirth myth is spreading on TikTok. Doctors say the truth is different

February 18, 2023 5:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Faith Karimi and Jocelyn Contreras, CNN Ashley Martinez has four sons and is pregnant with the daughter she’s wanted for years. Last month,…

‘He came here to be safe, but it turns out it wasn’t’: Mourners remember Syrian doctor killed in earthquake in Turkey

February 18, 2023 3:56 AM CNN

By Will Wintercross, Global Health Reporting Center A doctor who colleagues say cared for thousands of Syrians over his career was among more than…

How ‘extraordinary’ survivors are still being pulled from rubble 10 days after massive earthquake

February 18, 2023 3:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN More than 10 days after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, people continue to be pulled from…

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 Newsource

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

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…