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Dementia diagnosis increases suicide risk for those under age 65, study finds

October 3, 2022 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A diagnosis of dementia more than doubles the risk of suicide in the first three months after a patient is told the news,…

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US monkeypox deaths are rare; here’s why they can be difficult to confirm

October 3, 2022 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN There have been more than 25,000 monkeypox cases in the United States during the current outbreak, and deaths among…

Focusing on your relationship with drinking can be helpful to all kinds of people

You may need a Sober October more than you think. Experts explain how to do it right

October 2, 2022 9:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Sober October, Dry January and Dry July: For one quarter of a year, these campaigns provide a motivation for people to come…

Long Covid: What science has learned about the loss of smell and taste

October 1, 2022 12:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Imagine waking up one morning after recovering from Covid-19 to find that your coffee smells like unwashed socks, your eggs…

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) rushes towards Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) before he was injured on a play during the first half of an NFL football game on September 25 in Miami Gardens.

Two concussions don’t always add up to second impact syndrome

September 30, 2022 6:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang, CNN The NFL has been thrust back into the concussion debate after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took two big hits just…

A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters in July 2020 in White Oak

ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness

September 30, 2022 10:32 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The…

US suicide rates rose in 2021, reversing two years of decline

September 29, 2022 10:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Last year, a landlord stopped by Patrick John’s home in the Salt Lake City area to replace a broken dishwasher. John…

ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness

September 29, 2022 8:56 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The…

A patient checks in at the Community Health Center in March of 2017 in Burton

First on CNN: US government to provide $266 million to build community, public health work force

September 30, 2022 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US government is awarding more than $266 million from the American Rescue Plan to expand the nation’s community…

The CDC has issued a new warning to health care providers on September 29 about severe illnesses in people with monkeypox.

CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient

September 29, 2022 8:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning to health care providers…

CDC warns of severe illnesses from monkeypox as Ohio reports death of a monkeypox patient

September 29, 2022 8:50 PM CNN

By Nadia Kounang and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning to health care providers…

ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness

September 29, 2022 3:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The…

Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death

Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated

September 29, 2022 3:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new…

The FDA is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry the "healthy" label on their packages.

FDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages

September 28, 2022 2:36 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry…

FDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages

September 28, 2022 2:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry…

Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in cancer screenings. Cancer remains one of the major causes of death in the United States

Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings

September 28, 2022 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in…

The pandemic may have caused people to become more neurotic and less agreeable

People experienced some key personality changes during the pandemic, study finds

September 28, 2022 12:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Covid-19 changed a lot — how we socialized, where we went, and even what work looked like. A new study shows the…

Doctors should prepare for a possible increase in young patients with enterovirus D68

US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows

September 27, 2022 1:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Doctors should prepare for a possible increase in young patients with enterovirus D68, the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Adding weight training to your fitness regimen could help reduce your risk of early death

Combining weight training with another activity could lower your risk of early death, study finds

September 27, 2022 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Aerobic activities and weight training have health benefits on their own, but combining them could have even greater effect…

A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27%.

Alzheimer’s drug slows progression of cognitive decline in clinical trial, drugmakers say

September 27, 2022 9:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called lecanemab slows the progression of cognitive decline by 27%…

US Food and Drug Administration authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger age groups as soon as early October

FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger ages as soon as early October

September 28, 2022 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US Food and Drug Administration authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters could be expanded to younger age groups as soon…

A nurse draws vaccine doses from a vial in Bowie

Study links Covid-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle

September 27, 2022 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN People who got the Covid-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new…

Chronic sleep deprivation in a small group of healthy adults increased production of immune cells linked to inflammation while also altering the immune cells' DNA

What you should know about sleep loss and inflammation, according to new study

September 27, 2022 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Chronic sleep deprivation in a small group of healthy adults increased production of immune cells linked to inflammation while…

Dietitian Natalie Mokari encourages people to eat their favorite kind of bread.

What is the healthiest bread?

September 26, 2022 8:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN One of the foods many people hate to love is bread. It tastes so good, but we often get messages that, nutritionally,…

An embryologist shows an Ovocyte after it was inseminated in Reston

Frozen embryos tied to higher risk of pregnancy complications related to high blood pressure, study suggests

September 26, 2022 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Pregnancies from in vitro fertilization using frozen embryos appear to be linked to an increased risk of complications…

There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave

Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US

September 27, 2022 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not…

Pfizer, Moderna seek authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters for younger children

September 26, 2022 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN Younger children could soon be eligible to receive an updated Covid-19 booster shot. Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday said they…

Rainbow fentanyl comes in bright colors and can be used in the form of pills or powder that contain illicit fentanyl

What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US

September 25, 2022 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new wave of concern has spread across the United States over multi-colored “rainbow fentanyl” pills, powders…

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid-19 again

September 24, 2022 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Albert Bourla, CEO of drugmaker Pfizer, has tested positive for Covid-19 and is “feeling well,” he said in a tweet…

Lightning can travel through plumbing so don't shower or wash hands or dishes during a thunderstorm.

Don’t shower during a thunderstorm. Here’s why

September 22, 2022 11:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Trees begin to sway, the sky darkens and suddenly you hear it — the distant sound of thunder. That’s your cue that…

Don’t shower (and other don’ts) during a thunderstorm

September 22, 2022 11:47 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Trees begin to sway, the sky darkens and suddenly you hear it — the distant sound of thunder. That’s your cue that…

A bike ride is the kind of physical activity members of the whole family can take part in and enjoy.

How to help your teen get moving

September 22, 2022 1:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN It’s no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it’s tempting to…

Our senses create order out of the world

The world doesn’t appear the same to every animal — or every human

September 22, 2022 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch — you know them as the five traditional senses.…

Cancer death rates fall steadily in the US, with more survivors than ever

September 21, 2022 4:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN More people are surviving cancer than ever before in the United States, according to a new report from the American Association…

Ohio’s new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient’s life

September 22, 2022 6:26 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN As soon as Dr. Mae Winchester did an ultrasound on Tara George, she knew that her baby was in trouble.…

Ohio’s new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient’s life

September 22, 2022 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN As soon as Dr. Mae Winchester did an ultrasound on Tara George, she knew that her baby was in trouble.…

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the release of "numerous batches" of Moderna's updated Covid-19 booster amid reports of 'limited' supply.

FDA releases more doses of Moderna’s updated Covid-19 boosters amid reports of ‘limited’ supply

September 21, 2022 1:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the release of “numerous batches” of…

Two women are seen wearing flu masks during a flu epidemic in 1929.

The Covid-19 emergency may end, but there’s no rule to say when the pandemic is over

September 21, 2022 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said in an interview that “the pandemic is…

Ebola Fast Facts

September 21, 2022 12:49 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts Ebola…

The overall score for the Global Women's Health Index in 2021 was just 53 out of 100

Women’s health got worse in 2021, global survey finds

September 21, 2022 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN For women around the globe, the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic brought more health challenges than the first. In…

Giving up on a goal can leave more room to pursue other passions.

You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say

September 21, 2022 6:32 AM CNN

By Megan Marples, CNN When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn’t anticipate the…

You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say

September 21, 2022 2:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn’t anticipate the…

Similac and Enfamil products are seen on largely empty shelves in the baby formula section of a Target store

FDA report details agency fumbles during infant formula investigation that hampered response

September 20, 2022 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A perfect storm of “systemic vulnerabilities” at the US Food and Drug Administration unfolded as the agency…

Black tea is one of the teas that could help lower type 2 diabetes risk

Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds

September 20, 2022 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Drinking black, green or oolong tea might have more benefits than a little energy boost — a certain amount could reduce…

The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety

For the first time, US task force proposes recommendation to screen for anxiety in adults

September 20, 2022 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety,…

4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC finds

September 20, 2022 6:09 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The vast majority of deaths among pregnant women and new mothers in the United States are preventable, according to a new…

Teens are intrigued by social media challenges but because the teenage brain isn't fully developed

Don’t cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns about dangerous social media challenges

September 20, 2022 7:07 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to cook chicken in NyQuil? Overdose on antihistamines? Swallow laundry detergent pods? While most of us would recoil in…

Drug overdose deaths in the United States increased sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic

Drug overdose death rates highest among American Indian people and middle-age Black men, study shows

September 20, 2022 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths in the United States increased sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, reaching record levels in…

Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD

September 20, 2022 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the…

Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD

September 20, 2022 9:00 AM CNN

By Carma Hassan, CNN In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the…

Don’t cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns about dangerous social media challenges

September 20, 2022 4:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to cook chicken in NyQuil? Overdose on antihistamines? Swallow laundry detergent pods? While most of us would recoil in…

A new study found that being a night owl can lead to a higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says

September 19, 2022 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you prefer to go to bed and get up later — a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl — you may be at higher…

4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC finds

September 19, 2022 3:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The vast majority of deaths among pregnant women and new mothers in the United States are preventable, according to a new…

U.S. President Joe Biden takes off his mask as he walks toward members of the press on August 26 in Washington

Biden’s comments about pandemic widen public health split over how US should respond to Covid-19

September 19, 2022 3:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Even as the US prepares for a potential winter surge of Covid-19, President Biden roamed the cavernous halls of the Detroit…

Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US

September 19, 2022 3:01 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not…

A recent study found that seniors who had Covid-19 had a substantially higher risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease within a year.

New Alzheimer’s diagnoses more common among seniors who have had Covid-19, study finds

September 19, 2022 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A recent study of more than 6 million people 65 and older found that seniors who had Covid-19 had a substantially higher…

People suffering from depression had a greater chance of developing long Covid-19 symptoms

What moves us ‘closer to the unfortunate finish line of getting long Covid’

September 18, 2022 1:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long Covid-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety…

NASCAR driver Armani Williams is the sports first to discuss his Autism diagnosis openly.

NASCAR driver Armani Williams fuels autism awareness and inclusivity

September 17, 2022 3:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Lee, CNN For NASCAR driver Armani Williams the cockpit of a race car is his sanctuary. “Being in a race car, it’s just sort of…

NASCAR driver Armani Williams fuels autism awareness and inclusivity

September 17, 2022 3:03 PM CNN

By Lauren Lee, CNN For NASCAR driver Armani Williams the cockpit of a race car is his sanctuary. “Being in a race car, it’s just sort of…

Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3

The 4-7-8 method that could help you sleep

September 16, 2022 11:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Falling asleep or coming down from anxiety might never be as easy as 1-2-3, but some experts believe a different set of…

Nicotine gummies are a ‘public health crisis just waiting to happen,’ FDA says

September 16, 2022 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN First, there were flavored cigarettes that tasted like chocolate or grape. Then came the e-cigarettes in flavors like cotton…

New York's governor has declared a state of emergency after health officials detected poliovirus in the wastewater

Polio has reemerged in the US. Who should get a polio vaccine now?

September 15, 2022 11:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Deblina Chakraborty, CNN New York’s governor has declared a state of emergency after health officials detected poliovirus in the wastewater…

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.

HHS debuts ads for updated Covid-19 booster, focusing on adults 50 and older

September 15, 2022 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As part of the White House’s Covid-19 response plan for the fall, the US Department of Health and Human Services is…

People are seen outside the entrance to the emergency room at Oak Hill Hospital in Hernando County. Survivors of sexual assault who are treated at emergency departments may be billed thousands of dollars for their care if they are uninsured

Some sex assault survivors have to pay thousands of dollars for emergency department visits

September 15, 2022 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Survivors of sexual assault who are treated at emergency departments may be billed thousands of dollars for their care if they…

How to help kids develop the confidence to try new things

September 15, 2022 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Elissa Strauss, CNN One might hope that children’s capacity for boredom would be matched by an appetite for all things new — if only…

Since the beginning of the monkeypox outbreak

Worries over stigma are driving a push to rename monkeypox, but the process is slow

September 15, 2022 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Since the beginning of the monkeypox outbreak, scientists and activists have pushed for the name of the virus and the disease…