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Costs top Americans’ health care concerns, new poll finds

March 31, 2022 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Americans’ biggest health care priorities revolve largely around affordability, according to a new Kaiser Family…

In about half of US counties, less than 10% of children ages 5 to 11 are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

March 31, 2022 3:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The youngest group eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the US, children ages 5 to 11, is also…

In about half of US counties, less than 10% of children ages 5 to 11 are fully vaccinated against Covid-19

March 31, 2022 3:46 AM CNN

By Nadia Kounang and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The youngest group eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the US, children ages 5 to 11, is also…

How the next coronavirus variant could emerge

March 31, 2022 2:01 AM CNN

By Michael Nedelman, CNN Stopping the next major coronavirus variant involves knowing where it might come from. With Omicron, those answers are still…

Eating 2 servings a week of 1 fatty fruit can reduce heart attack risk, study says

March 30, 2022 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating avocados reduced the risk of heart attacks in both men and women, including when eaten in place of butter, cheese or…

Understanding the brain disorder affecting Bruce Willis

March 30, 2022 1:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting due to a brain disorder called aphasia, “which is impacting his cognitive…

Experts say conversations with children about humor

The incident between Chris Rock and Will Smith raises difficult questions for our kids, experts say

March 30, 2022 5:28 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It’s not hard to see the Oscars blowup between Will Smith and Chris Rock played out at recess in the schoolyard. One…

The incident between Chris Rock and Will Smith raises difficult questions for our kids, experts say

March 30, 2022 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It’s not hard to see the Oscars blowup between Will Smith and Chris Rock played out at recess in the schoolyard. One…

Fewer Americans ‘thriving’ today than past year, poll finds, but these hacks can help

March 29, 2022 11:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Fewer Americans are “thriving” today than 13 months ago while daily stress and worry remain steady and near…

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized additional booster doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for adults 50 and older.

Who’s eligible for second Covid-19 booster shots — and when to get them

March 29, 2022 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized additional booster doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus…

Alopecia areata begins with one or more small bald patches

What causes alopecia, a ‘devastating’ hair loss condition affecting Jada Pinkett Smith

March 29, 2022 1:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Jada Pinkett Smith found herself at the center of conflict when her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the…

With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains

March 29, 2022 8:23 AM CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN As the United States navigates a third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, cases are rising modestly in the Northeast, Philadelphia…

Pictured are free iHealth Covid-19 antigen rapid tests from the federal government. The subvariant of Omicron

What we know about BA.2 — now the dominant cause of Covid-19 in the US

March 29, 2022 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2 is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States, causing more than…

A patient receives a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in Southfield

Second booster shots authorized for adults 50 and older

March 29, 2022 7:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines…

Doctors inform Pacific Grove parents and students about the rising dangers of fentanyl

March 25, 2022 4:30 PM Victor Guzman, Lisa Principi

Multiple agencies are taking part in a town hall focusing on the deadly opioid fentanyl and its impact on children and young adults in the…

Men’s use of diabetes drug just before conception is linked to a 40% increase in birth defects, study finds

March 28, 2022 3:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Metformin use by men in the three-month period before they conceived a child was linked to a 40% higher risk of birth defects in…

Prediabetes has more than doubled among American children. Here’s how to reduce your kids’ risk

March 28, 2022 11:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Prediabetes in America’s youth is following a concerning trend: Rates among children have more than doubled in about…

Researchers say observing pictures that trigger childhood memories is linked to a reduced perception of pain.

Nostalgia can reduce perception of pain, study shows

March 28, 2022 1:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Kent, CNN The next time you feel aches or soreness, you might consider skipping the pain reliever and reaching instead for an old photo.…

A woman uses a glucometer to measure the glycemia in her blood in Paris

Studies link Covid-19 infection with increased risk of new diabetes diagnosis

March 28, 2022 3:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Over a year after recovering from a Covid-19 infection, Jennifer Hobbs is adjusting to her new normal: brain fog, joint pain,…

NYC aims to reduce racial inequities in maternal health care by offering free access to doulas

March 27, 2022 9:42 AM CNN Newsource

New York City is to offer free access to doulas for families in the city’s most vulnerable…

NYC aims to reduce racial inequities in maternal health care by offering free access to doulas

March 27, 2022 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN New York City is to offer free access to doulas for families in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. Mayor Eric Adams…

New technology can't substitute general nutrition principles such as eating more healthy plant foods.

The future of nutrition advice

March 27, 2022 5:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Drayer, CNN Most of us know we should eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. So why would the National Institutes of Health spend $150…

FDA expected to OK additional Covid-19 booster shots for adults over 50 next week

March 26, 2022 12:16 PM Victor Guzman

The Biden administration is expected to give older adults the option of getting a second Covid-19 vaccine booster as early as next…

FDA expected to OK additional Covid-19 booster shots for adults 50 and over this week

March 26, 2022 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The Biden administration is expected to give older adults the option of getting a second Covid-19 vaccine booster as early as…

Parents should ensure their kids know they are not weird or alone through the stages of early love.

Why your kid’s crush should be taken seriously

March 26, 2022 4:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Elissa Strauss, CNN I recently asked my third grade son about crushes in his class. After two years of having limited interaction with human…

Start the day off by making a delicious breakfast of traditional Mexican chorizo with potato tacos.

Say yes to spuds this month — why you should be eating potatoes and sweet potatoes

March 25, 2022 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Baked, fried, roasted, mashed, creamy, crunchy, salty and starchy — potatoes seem designed to appeal to everyone, and…

A jogger runs up Primrose Hill in London on February 17. A full-body workout like running or swimming burns the most calories.

Perfecting the ‘calories in, calories out’ strategy to get fit

March 25, 2022 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Forty-five percent of the world’s population is trying to shed a few pounds, according to a 2020 Ipsos poll.…

Perfecting the ‘calories in, calories out’ strategy to get fit

March 25, 2022 10:49 AM CNN

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Forty-five percent of the world’s population is trying to shed a few pounds, according to a 2020 Ipsos poll.…

Studies say drinking coffee may protect your heart instead of causing or worsening heart problems.

Drinking coffee could benefit your heart and help you live longer, research finds

March 25, 2022 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Contrary to worries among some doctors and the public, drinking coffee may actually protect your heart instead of causing or…

A nurse administers a flu vaccination shot in Lakewood

As Covid-19 cases fall and masks come off, flu cases are rising

March 25, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN After circulating at nearly nonexistent levels last year, influenza is increasing in most of the United States.…

As Covid-19 cases fall and masks come off, flu cases are rising

March 25, 2022 10:14 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN After circulating at nearly nonexistent levels last year, influenza is increasing in most of the United States.…

High levels of human-made chemicals that can harm the immune system were found in the food packaging of popular grocery and fast-food chains.

Dangerous chemicals found in food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and grocery chains, report says

March 25, 2022 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food and…

Covid-19 case rates still matter

March 25, 2022 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 cases in the United States have fallen more than 95% from their peak in January, and on Friday, Hawaii will become…

Some content creators are combating the dark side of social media platforms.

It’s time for spring cleaning, and unhealthy social media accounts need to go, experts say

March 24, 2022 1:16 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Many of us spend hours a day in front of a screen. Shouldn’t it be joyful? Unfortunately, it isn’t always so…

It’s time for spring cleaning, and unhealthy social media accounts need to go, experts say

March 24, 2022 1:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Many of us spend hours a day in front of a screen. Shouldn’t it be joyful? Unfortunately, it isn’t always so…

Vulnerable Americans are desperate to find this Covid-19 drug. Thousands of boxes are sitting around unused

March 24, 2022 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to Evusheld, a new drug to prevent…

Workplace ‘energy vampires’ can drain your life force. Stop them with these tips

March 24, 2022 2:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN You sit down at your desk and are about to start your workday when a coworker saunters up to you. After 20 minutes of chatting,…

FDA says maker of powdered infant formula didn’t take steps to prevent products from becoming contaminated

March 23, 2022 6:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the company running a plant at the center of a baby formula recall…

Pfizer has recalled three blood pressure medications over concerns they are tainted with a possible carcinogen.

Blood pressure medication recalled over cancer risk concerns

March 23, 2022 11:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Pfizer has issued a recall for a high blood pressure medication distributed under three names, according to the company.…

Pictured are blood samples part of a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine trial in Nashville

Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine performs as well in children as it does in adults

March 23, 2022 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN Moderna announced interim results of its Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 6 on Wednesday. The company said two…

A rise in blood sugars between age 50 and 61 was linked to higher risk for Alzheimer's

Fight Alzheimer’s in your mid-30s by tracking these warning signs

March 23, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Having high cholesterol and blood sugar in your 30s may raise your risk for Alzheimer’s disease decades later in life,…

A Covid-19 spike like the one in China is unlikely in the US, experts say. Here’s why

March 23, 2022 3:26 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN The Omicron coronavirus variant may be reaching around the world, but different places are seeing significantly different…

Healthcare workers attend to patients at a Covid-19 testing site set up outside a residential building placed under lockdown in Hong Kong

As BA.2 grows in the US, experts look to other countries to predict its impact here

March 22, 2022 5:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN After weeks in free fall, new Covid-19 cases are starting to level off in the US, as the BA.2 subvariant continues its ascent.…

What an expert says about the new BA.2 Omicron variant and whether it should affect your plans

March 22, 2022 8:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Deblina Chakraborty, CNN A subvariant of Omicron, BA.2, is leading to a new wave of Covid-19 infections across Europe. Cases in the United…

A health worker takes a drop of blood for the Covid-19 antibody test in Torrance

How protected are we against Covid-19? Scientists search for a test to measure immunity

March 22, 2022 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN In 2010, doctors told Ben Sobieck, now 37, that his kidneys were inexplicably failing. Shortly after, he had a kidney transplant…

How long Covid concerns are ramping up progress on other chronic diseases

March 22, 2022 2:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN As Covid-19 infection rates fall, doctors and patients are sifting through the wreckage of symptoms left behind. Shortness of…

Dylan Yeary (L) wears the trans flag during a rally for trans rights in Austin

Young people need us to see them as they are, and adults are off the mark, a study say

March 21, 2022 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There is more we can do to make our kids feel seen, accepted and secure — and it starts with adding more terms for…

Young people need us to see them as they are, and adults are off the mark, a study say

March 21, 2022 11:19 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There is more we can do to make our kids feel seen, accepted and secure — and it starts with adding more terms for…

You can kick diet culture out of your diet, experts say. Here’s where to start

March 21, 2022 2:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When you hear “diet culture,” you probably think of models, movies and magazines. But it’s much too…

A healthcare worker prepares a syringe with a vial of the J&J/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine at a temporary vaccination site at Grand Central Terminal train station on May 12

‘Reassuring’ data suggests Johnson & Johnson vaccine may still have a role to play against Covid-19

March 20, 2022 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The US public and even some health experts may have underestimated the Covid-19 vaccine made by…