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Signage requesting mask usage and Covid-19 safety precautions are displayed at a building on July 9 in New York City.

The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC’s new Covid-19 guidelines

August 17, 2022 5:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced key changes to its nationwide Covid-19 guidelines. Among…

An electron micrograph of the West Nile virus is shown. New York City reported two human cases of the virus on August 16.

New York City reports 2 human cases of the West Nile virus as the city sees record number of infected mosquitoes

August 17, 2022 3:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, CNN Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in New York as the virus has been detected in a record number of…

There is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk for monkeypox. A patient receives a vaccination at a pop-up site in West Hollywood

Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising

August 17, 2022 3:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…

This image shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red). The WHO says that the first possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission is 'not surprising.'

First possible case of human-to-dog monkeypox transmission ‘not surprising,’ WHO says

August 16, 2022 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox — recently reported in two men and their pet in Paris…

Registered Nurse Mariam Salaam administers the Pfizer booster shot at a Covid vaccination and testing site in Los Angeles on May 5. The Biden administration will stop buying Covid-19 vaccines

Biden administration will stop buying Covid-19 vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall, Jha says

August 16, 2022 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The Biden administration has been planning for how to get past the crisis phase of the Covid-19 pandemic and will stop buying…

It's the sweetest part of the summer -- this is the stretch of the year when sweet corn is in season. Grilled barbecue corn on the cob with herbs

Too hot to cook? Grab a bunch of corn and feast the rest of summer

August 16, 2022 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN It’s the sweetest part of the summer — this is the stretch of the year when sweet corn is in season. Fresh corn is…

‘Help is on the way’: FDA finalizes rule that should usher in cheaper hearing aids

August 16, 2022 7:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN Hearing aids should get cheaper and possibly even better due to a long-awaited rule change that the US Food…

Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label

August 16, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A hallmark of the ongoing monkeypox outbreak is that most cases have been linked to sexual activity, and this has prompted…

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has tested positive for Covid-19 and has "very mild symptoms

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’

August 15, 2022 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN Albert Bourla, CEO of drugmaker Pfizer, has tested positive for Covid-19 and has “very mild symptoms,” he said in a…

Meditation can help quiet the mind and let you get to sleep.

How to get to sleep the night before an early call or big event

August 15, 2022 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You’re catching a 5 a.m. flight tomorrow. Your boss, a true early bird, has set an unbearably early weekly meeting.…

Should your teens be watching ‘Euphoria’? And how should you talk to them about it?

August 14, 2022 12:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN One teen pulls around a suitcase full of drugs, another is the victim of statutory rape, and many sex scenes show…

Letter obtained by CNN shows FDA defended new monkeypox vaccine strategy to vaccine maker

August 13, 2022 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

By MJ Lee, CNN White House correspondent The US Food and Drug Administration defended the federal government’s recent decision to stretch out…

Mechanics may not be trying to rip you off

How to navigate conversations with your auto mechanic

August 13, 2022 4:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Fadem, CNN Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car…

Doctors are working to understand why monkeypox can be serious and

Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death

August 12, 2022 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Out of tens of thousands of monkeypox cases around the world this year, there have been a dozen deaths linked to the virus,…

A firefighter battles flames during the Creek Fire in Madera County

Do you have ‘eco-anxiety’? Here’s how to find out

August 12, 2022 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective…

Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say

August 12, 2022 8:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristina Sgueglia and Jen Christensen, CNN Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local…

A girl receives the flu vaccination shot from a nurse on October 14

More than 1 in 4 kids hospitalized for Covid or MIS-C have symptoms for months, study finds

August 11, 2022 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalized for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but serious Covid-related condition, had symptoms…

Registered Nurse Mariam Salaam administers the Pfizer booster shot at a Covid vaccination and testing site decorated for Cinco de Mayo at Ted Watkins Park in Los Angeles on May 5.

CDC ends recommendations for social distancing and quarantine for Covid-19 control, no longer recommends test-to-stay in schools

August 11, 2022 12:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the nation should move away from restrictive…

Researchers caution against making decisions when cognitively fatigued.

Your body may be pushing you to make worse choices after a day of hard thinking, study finds

August 11, 2022 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN After a long day at work, it feels so much better to just leave the dirty dishes in the sink or put off looking at your…

Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county

August 11, 2022 5:22 AM CNN

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater…

Homemade baby food contains as many toxic heavy metals as store-bought brands

Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says

August 11, 2022 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn’t going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food…

Polio is silently spreading in New York. Pictured is a polio vaccination clinic in Pomona

‘Silent’ spread of polio in New York drives CDC to consider additional vaccinations for some people

August 11, 2022 3:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent A polio case identified in New York last month is “just the very, very tip of the…

New US monkeypox vaccine strategy could be huge boost for supply, but much is unknown

August 10, 2022 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In an effort to stretch the limited supply of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine, federal health officials this week authorized…

An amount of sleep that seems like enough could be lacking in quality.

8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it

August 10, 2022 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How…

The US is on a Covid plateau. Pictured is a Covid-19 vaccine clinic in Denver

The US is on a Covid plateau, and no one’s sure what will happen next

August 10, 2022 3:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The United States seems to have hit a Covid-19 plateau, with more than 40,000 people hospitalized and more than 400 deaths…

One preventive measure to avoid common workout injuries like an ankle sprain is to cross-train

How to avoid soft tissue injuries, according to experts

August 10, 2022 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Soft tissue injuries are the bane of any physically active person. They are the most common injuries in sport, can…

Less than a third of insured hepatitis C patients get timely treatment, study shows

August 9, 2022 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Neeraj G. Patel, CNN There’s a highly effective and often curative treatment for people with hepatitis C, but less than a third of insured…

Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme disease with French vaccine company Valneva SE. A black-legged tick

Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial

August 9, 2022 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and Jen Christensen, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer says it has begun Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine candidate against Lyme…

FDA authorizes change in how monkeypox vaccine is given, stretching supply amid high demand

August 9, 2022 5:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization Tuesday that allows health-care providers to…

Ashton Kutcher shared his struggles with vasculitis in a video clip released exclusively to "Access Hollywood." He is shown at the premiere of "Vengeance" on July 25 at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.

Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is

August 9, 2022 4:23 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…

Children may have trouble making friends as they return to in-person interactions.

Your kids may need help making friends after the big pandemic pause. Here’s how

August 9, 2022 3:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Elissa Strauss, CNN The past few pandemic years have not made for ideal circumstances for our children to make or deepen friendships. At first,…

People walk by a health care facility that is administering the monkeypox vaccine by appointment on August 5 in New York City. Both the World Health Organization and the Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency as cases on the rise across the US.

To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

August 9, 2022 3:50 AM CNN

By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…

To prepare for possible monkeypox spread, colleges focus on educating students

August 9, 2022 3:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas and Neeraj G. Patel, CNN With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and…

Dangerous artificial marijuana, with names like K2 and Spice, is used less in states where weed is legalized

August 9, 2022 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN There’s nothing nice or dreamy about synthetic weed, sold under such catchy names as AK-47, K2, Spice, Scoobie Snacks,…

Ashton Kutcher says he battled the debilitating disease ‘vasculitis.’ Here’s what it is

August 8, 2022 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ashton Kutcher revealed Monday he had battled a serious autoimmune disease that affected his hearing, sight and ability to…

Sometimes the best way to talk about weight with kids is to avoid talking about weight at all

How to talk — or not talk — to kids about weight

August 8, 2022 9:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Oona Hanson’s child came home from school one day with a desire to eat healthier, which she thought was a positive…

A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in Peabody

Under 60, healthy, vaccinated and boosted? ‘You’re in a pretty good place’ with Covid-19

August 8, 2022 4:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Data obtained by CNN from New York’s largest health-care provider indicates you’re…

The anti-viral medication Paxlovid is given for five days to reduce severe illness in someone with Covid-19.

What should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains

August 8, 2022 3:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to test…

Baked macaroni and cheese can be a great comfort food to make during the summer months.

It’s the little things: The only pan every cook needs

August 6, 2022 11:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN I have a kitchen stuffed to the rafters with all sorts of cookware. As a professional recipe developer and food writer, I can…

President Joe Biden pictured at the White House on August 5

President Joe Biden officially cleared to emerge from isolation following rebound Covid-19 case

August 6, 2022 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden was officially cleared to emerge from isolation Sunday after a second negative Covid-19 test, his physician…

A grocery cashier sanitizes a checkout lane and the pandemic has created more tasks at work and at home.

How to say no: Boundary-setting tips from Nedra Tawwab

August 5, 2022 11:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Upasna Gautam, CNN In a world where people struggle with anxiety, depression and burnout, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has some solutions.…

Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children

August 5, 2022 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN An Illinois day-care worker has tested positive for monkeypox, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday,…

Bat tests positive for rabies in Seaside

August 5, 2022 2:35 PM Ricardo Tovar

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The County of Monterey Health Department said a bat found near East La Salle Avenue in Seaside has tested positive for…

An analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on August 5 offers new insight into the outbreak

Monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic people, latest CDC breakdown shows

August 5, 2022 1:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A detailed analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday…

Are monkeypox vaccines getting to people most at risk? It’s hard to tell, but early data isn’t promising

August 5, 2022 12:09 PM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. But…

Physical touch has been identified as one of the five love languages that can enhance a relationship.

Want to improve your relationship? The answer may be simpler than you think

August 5, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By John Duffy, CNN Married and intimate couples are often looking for ways to maximize satisfaction and compatibility. Countless self-help books,…

Gay men are lining up as early as 2 a.m. for monkeypox vaccines. Many leave empty-handed

August 5, 2022 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

By David Culver and Elizabeth Joseph, CNN The line begins to form before sunrise outside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with some people…

The Biden administration released two reports this week to initiate a whole-government effort to prevent

‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle

August 5, 2022 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…

‘The next public health disaster in the making’: Studies offer new pieces of long Covid puzzle

August 5, 2022 4:05 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s no test for long Covid. There’s no specific drug to take or exercises to do to ease its symptoms. There…

A pharmacist prepares a dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine on August 3 in West Hollywood

Change in monkeypox vaccine injection method could mean more doses but may not be easy, experts say

August 4, 2022 3:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US government is considering a change to how physicians give monkeypox vaccines so it can make the…