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Many teens are coming across pornography at school

Report: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it

January 10, 2023 5:38 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released new guidelines for treatment of childhood obesity.

Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people

January 9, 2023 4:38 PM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…

You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20% just by eating more foods from your choice of four healthy eating patterns

Here’s how to eat to live longer, new study says

January 9, 2023 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…

Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people

January 9, 2023 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…

The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval on January 6 for the Alzheimer's disease drug Lecanemab

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns

January 7, 2023 3:53 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…

Here’s how to eat to live longer, new study says

January 7, 2023 8:50 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…

Energize your cat by enticing it to catch that "prey."

5 New Year’s resolutions for your dog and cat

January 7, 2023 4:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new…

As flu tapers off, Covid-19 again shows signs of a winter spike

January 6, 2023 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN First, the respiratory virus season brought us RSV to worry about, and then came influenza. Now,…

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns

January 6, 2023 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…

Walking has long been lauded as one of the best exercises for overall health. This physical activity can strengthen your heart

How to really torch plenty of calories walking on a treadmill

January 6, 2023 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Walking has long been lauded as one of the best exercises for overall health. This physical activity can strengthen…

EPA proposes new rule to crack down on deadly air pollution

January 6, 2023 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen and Angela Fritz, CNN For the first time since 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing an update to the federal air…

How a medication abortion, also known as an ‘abortion pill,’ works

January 6, 2023 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Mifepristone, one of the two drugs used for medication abortion, may soon be available at some retail pharmacies, according to…

The CDC has tested wastewater from aircraft amid concerns over the Covid-19 surge in China

CDC has tested wastewater from aircraft amid concerns over Covid-19 surge in China

January 5, 2023 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, Kylie Atwood and Pete Muntean, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has “done some very preliminary…

How to protect your kids when they play sports, according to doctors

January 5, 2023 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep…

MIS-C after Covid-19 has been more common and more severe than previously reported

MIS-C has been more common and more severe than previously reported, study finds

January 5, 2023 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Although still rare, MIS-C after Covid-19 has been more common and more severe than previously reported, and there are…

The US Food and Drug Administration is reviewing Nirsevimab

FDA to review preventative option for RSV in infants, developers say

January 5, 2023 6:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted a biologics license application for a long-acting antibody for the…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 5, 2023 5:18 AM CNN

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

Some major pharmacies are planning to dispense abortion pills, but not in every state

January 4, 2023 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN After a change to US Food and Drug Administration rules, major pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens say they plan to seek…

Report shares new details about death possibly linked to experimental Alzheimer’s drug

January 4, 2023 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Amanda Sealy, CNN The death of a participant in a clinical trial of an antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, which…

XBB.1.5 may be ‘most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date,’ scientists warn

January 4, 2023 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Health experts voiced concern Wednesday over the rapid growth of the new Omicron sublineage XBB.1.5, advising the public to…

It may help to hum a tune to keep the right tempo for chest compressions.

What to do if someone is in cardiac arrest

January 4, 2023 3:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If you suspect that someone has gone into cardiac arrest, there are some simple steps you can take right away that could mean…

Frequent use of social media could be reshaping how adolescents' brains develop

For adolescents, social media might be a brain-changer, researchers say

January 3, 2023 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Frequent use of social media could be reshaping how adolescents’ brains develop, a new study found. Those who checked…

A Dutch oven is the low-maintenance pot you'll use for a lifetime

One thing you need in your kitchen to make cooking so much easier

January 3, 2023 6:01 AM CNN

By Casey Barber, CNN Before there were Crock-Pots and Instant Pots, slow cookers and air fryers, there was the Dutch oven. A multipurpose pot that…

Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating

January 3, 2023 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The gold medals are piling up. For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 3, 2023 4:23 AM CNN

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 3, 2023 4:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

Omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 could drive the new Covid-19 surge. Pictured is Covid-19 testing site on December 12

Omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 could drive new Covid-19 surge in US

January 3, 2023 3:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN For weeks, scientists have been watching a slew of Omicron descendants duke it out for dominance of Covid-19 transmission in…

Many weed edibles look like candy or brownies.

Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds

January 2, 2023 9:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Sandee LaMotte, CNN In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating…

A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova’s isn’t as rare as you might think

January 2, 2023 5:00 PM CNN

By Carma Hassan, CNN Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to…

A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova’s isn’t as rare as you might think

January 2, 2023 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to…

Being sufficiently hydrated might lower your risk for faster aging

Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds

January 2, 2023 5:44 AM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and…

Get moving: Regular physical activity reduces your risk of death

Extend your life with these New Year’s resolutions

January 2, 2023 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Looking for New Year’s resolutions that can extend your life? Master these three science-based healthy habits during…

The US Food and Drug Administration could decide this week whether to grant accelerated approval to the experimental dementia drug lecanemab.

FDA decision on experimental Alzheimer’s drug expected this week

January 2, 2023 3:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration could decide this week whether to grant accelerated approval to the experimental…

Establishing concrete goals will make it easier for you to take a break from alcohol

Worried about your drinking? Here’s how to check it

January 2, 2023 3:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN There are lots of great reasons to decide to go “dry” in January and give up alcohol. Perhaps you imbibed a bit…

Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds

January 2, 2023 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and…

Foods containing sesame will be subject to food allergen regulatory requirements in 2023

Sesame joins the major food allergens list, FDA says

January 1, 2023 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers Sesame has joined the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The change,…

Extend your life with these New Year’s resolutions

January 1, 2023 4:54 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Looking for New Year’s resolutions that can extend your life? Master these three science-based healthy habits during…

Embarking on a difficult workout may sound like a great way to see progress fast

5 science-based strategies for nailing your New Year’s resolutions

January 1, 2023 4:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Katy Milkman, CNN It’s that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and…

Drink as much water as you can when you wake up the next day. A multivitamin also may help.

Myths and facts about treating a hangover

January 1, 2023 1:01 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover? If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery. There…

Myths and facts about treating a hangover

January 1, 2023 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover? If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery. There…

Want to drink less or stay sober? Here’s how to deal with the social pressure

December 31, 2022 9:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Parties, weddings, back-on-again concerts and overdue catch-ups: The social calendar is back in full swing after nearly three…

A cold and flu medicine shelf is empty in a CVS pharmacy on December 6

Flu activity still high but continued to decline before Christmas, CDC data shows

December 30, 2022 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Seasonal flu activity remains high in the United States but continued to decline in most areas last week, leading up to…

Drinking water can help reduce the dehydration that occurs from downing too many alcoholic drinks.

How to beat that New Year’s hangover before it starts

December 30, 2022 3:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Toasting the birth of the new year is an age-old ritual, and for many, so is that dreaded morning aftermath — a hangover.…

Citizens seek treatment at a night clinic in Nanjing

2022 ends with looming risk of a new coronavirus variant, health experts warn

December 30, 2022 3:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the world enters a new year, many public health and infectious disease experts predict that monitoring for new…

Who decides cause of death? It may be a business owner — or an 18-year-old

December 30, 2022 3:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Young, Kaiser Health News When a group of physicians gathered in Washington state for an annual meeting, one made a startling revelation:…

Diabetes rates may surge in US young people, study finds

December 29, 2022 1:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The number of people under age 20 with type 2 diabetes in the US may increase nearly 675% by 2060 if trends continue,…

A congressional investigation found that the US Food and Drug Administration’s “atypical collaboration” to approve a high-priced Alzheimer’s drug was “rife with irregularities.”

House investigation says FDA approval process of Alzheimer’s drug was ‘rife with irregularities’

December 29, 2022 11:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN A congressional investigation found that the US Food and Drug Administration’s “atypical collaboration” to…

How one mom headed off a drug shortage

December 29, 2022 4:48 AM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Early this year, even before the national shortage of infant formula or a demand-driven shortfall of pain medications for…

Sesame will join the major food allergens list on January 1, FDA says

December 29, 2022 3:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Starting January 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug…

How one mom headed off a drug shortage

December 29, 2022 3:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Early this year, even before the national shortage of infant formula or a demand-driven shortfall of pain medications for…