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People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers

Healthy lifestyle may mean lower risk of long Covid, study says

February 6, 2023 8:23 am CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN People who have a healthy lifestyle before Covid-19 infection may have a lower risk of long Covid than their peers, a new…

The connection between alcohol and health is complicated and unclear

Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia

February 6, 2023 8:00 am CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of…

Study presents unexpected — and complicated — findings on link between alcohol and dementia

February 6, 2023 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Keeping alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day lessened the odds of developing dementia, according to a study of…

Changing fonts can make reading easier for some, even in State Department memos

February 6, 2023 3:11 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN On Monday, the US State Department’s domestic offices, bureaus and posts overseas will begin communicating in a style…

The virus threat is easing, but US hospitals are still as full as ever

February 6, 2023 3:01 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN At Massachusetts General Hospital in downtown Boston, the hallways of the emergency department are lined with dozens of…

Breakfast sandwiches are seen in a file photo.

More than 400 products including breakfast sandwiches and fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

February 5, 2023 10:59 pm CNN Newsource

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN More than 400 food products sold under dozens of brand names were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, the US…

A measles outbreak in central Ohio that sickened 85 children has been declared over.

Measles outbreak in central Ohio ends after 85 cases, all among children who weren’t fully vaccinated

February 5, 2023 7:07 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A measles outbreak in central Ohio that sickened 85 children has been declared over, officials at Columbus Public Health…

Many teenagers say what they see on social media helps them feel more connected to their peers' lives.

I’m a parent with an active social media brand: Here’s what you need to check on your child’s social media right now

February 5, 2023 3:02 am CNN Newsource

By Erin Hahn, CNN If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you’ll know I wear a lot of hats: romance author, parent of funny tweenagers,…

In what doctors are calling a worrisome trend

Cancer is striking more people in their 30s and 40s. Here’s what you need to know

February 4, 2023 12:13 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Cancer deaths are on the decline in the United States, and the outlook for winning the war against this deadly disease is both…

Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know

February 3, 2023 12:41 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or…

Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know

February 3, 2023 12:41 pm CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or…

A student picks up a free individually bagged lunch in the cafeteria during the first day of school at Stamford High School on September 8

Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays

February 3, 2023 9:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time…

Pathological lying could finally be getting attention as a mental disorder

February 3, 2023 4:51 am CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN When Timothy Levine set out to write a book about deception in 2016, he wanted to include a chapter on one of its most extreme…

Pathological lying could finally be getting attention as a mental disorder

February 3, 2023 4:51 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN When Timothy Levine set out to write a book about deception in 2016, he wanted to include a chapter on one of its most extreme…

How often you should wash your clothes sometimes depends on personal factors

How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans and other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in

February 3, 2023 2:40 am CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN The number of times it’s appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a…

Eye drop manufacturer issues recall amid CDC investigation of infections, death

February 2, 2023 5:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Global Pharma Healthcare is issuing a recall of its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops that were distributed by…

More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products

Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says

February 2, 2023 5:12 pm CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products, according to a new study led by researchers from…

Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA’s secret lab

February 2, 2023 3:42 pm CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy and Nadia Kounang, CNN Sitting among the warehouses of Dulles, Virginia, is one of the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s…

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

February 2, 2023 3:42 pm CNN

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…

How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans and other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in

February 2, 2023 1:58 pm CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN The number of times it’s appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a…

Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine

February 2, 2023 9:23 am CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly…

Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine

February 2, 2023 9:23 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly…

‘Groundhog Day’ movie: The Buddhist lifehacker film

February 2, 2023 7:13 am CNN Newsource

By David G. Allan, CNN “It’s not true that life is one damn thing after another — it’s one damn thing over and over.”…

Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds

February 1, 2023 3:33 pm CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…

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 1, 2023 8:58 am CNN

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…

Nearly half of adults in the United States

Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US

February 1, 2023 3:13 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Nearly half of adults in the United States — including 2 out of 5 women of childbearing age — are unsure…

Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US

February 1, 2023 3:13 am CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Nearly half of adults in the United States — including 2 out of 5 women of childbearing age — are unsure…

Long-term exposure to dirtier air can increase your risk of depression or anxiety, study finds

February 1, 2023 2:02 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN People who live in a highly polluted area have a higher risk of depression and anxiety than those who live with cleaner air,…

CDC advises against using EzriCare eye drops as it investigates dozens of infections and one death in 12 states

January 31, 2023 7:07 pm CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and consumers to stop using EzriCare…

Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds

January 31, 2023 2:01 pm CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…

Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds

January 31, 2023 2:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…

Following criticism, FDA proposes redesign of its human food program

January 31, 2023 10:53 am CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The head of the US Food and Drug Administration proposed sweeping changes to the agency’s food safety programs Tuesday…

Use of marijuana and other substances dropped in teenagers during the first year of the pandemic

Adult drug use rose during pandemic, but dropped dramatically in youth, study says

January 31, 2023 8:04 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Use of marijuana and other substances dropped in teenagers during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study.…

This image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue)

Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake

January 31, 2023 5:04 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once…

Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point

Children’s mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds

January 31, 2023 3:36 am CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with…

Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births

January 30, 2023 9:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of 2008. When…

Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births

January 30, 2023 9:02 pm CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of 2008. When…

The United States spends more on health care than any other high-income country but still has the lowest life expectancy at birth and the highest rate of people with multiple chronic diseases

US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds

January 30, 2023 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States spends more on health care than any other high-income country but still has the lowest life expectancy at…

Young children have a hard time learning from tablets and TVs

Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says

January 30, 2023 3:49 pm CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…

Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says

January 30, 2023 3:49 pm CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…

Covid-19 has become a leading cause of death among children in the United States

Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate

January 30, 2023 8:04 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 has become the eighth most common cause of death among children in the United States, according to a study…

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

January 30, 2023 8:00 am CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

January 30, 2023 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 3:44 am CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 3:44 am CNN

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

Adolescent chimpanzees showed more risk taking behavior than their adult counterparts

Does having a teen feel like living with a chimpanzee? You may not be far off, study shows

January 30, 2023 1:23 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Chimpanzee teens may not be so different from the ones living in our homes, a new study says. Except that your teen might…

I’m a parent with an active social media brand: Here’s what you need to check on your child’s social media right now

January 29, 2023 5:08 pm CNN

By Erin Hahn, CNN If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you’ll know I wear a lot of hats: romance author, parent of funny tweenagers,…

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks with CNN. Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms

Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media

January 29, 2023 8:09 am CNN Newsource

By Allison Gordon and Pamela Brown, CNN US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media…

Live longer with these dishes from ‘blue zones’ in America

January 29, 2023 2:02 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In a few, unique communities around the globe, people live long and heathy lives, up to and past 100. Dubbed “blue…

Most bariatric surgery today is done via laparoscopy

Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds

January 28, 2023 4:53 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes…

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