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When Jessica Coletti’s 3-year-old son Vincent lost his usual pep last month, she worried that something was really…

Whether you’re shedding pounds with the help of effective new medicines, slimming down after weight loss surgery or cutting calories and adding…

By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — If you smoke or eat pot, you might have encountered the “marijuana munchies,” or the desire for salty, sweet or…

It’s 420 or “weed day,” and people around the world will be paying homage to their favorite guilty pleasure:…

By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency designated two widely used “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances…

Whether you are happy with your size or not, whether you follow a special diet or eat what you want when you want, the basic fact of life —…

The bird flu spreading through cattle in the United States is an “enormous concern” the chief scientist of the World Health Organization said…

It was a dream come true for millions of Taylor Swift fans, after the superstar released her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” at…

The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such as Covid-19, influenza and measles – to include when…

Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record-high levels in some parts of…

Some fresh, frozen and canned nonorganic fruits and vegetables are contaminated with concerning levels of pesticides, according to an investigation…

In a disturbing worldwide trend, new cancer cases among young people have been increasing…

Working your brain hard at your job could pay off in more ways than boosting your career — it may also protect your cognition and help prevent…

Kerry Pearl remembers the pharmacist holding up the medicine her 4-year-old son needed to help him…

Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, also seems to help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker Eli Lilly said…

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning that dangerous counterfeit versions of Botox have been identified in multiple states, putting the…

CNN By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more…

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt probably has become a pretty unpopular guy among teenagers over the last few…

Clyde Davis battled a methamphetamine and heroin addiction for over nine years. He tried various treatment programs, but none worked for him before…

Nineteen people from nine states have reported harmful reactions after receiving cosmetic injections — commonly known as Botox — that were…

Makers of melatonin supplements have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent packaging and improve cautionary language on labels of…

It’s common knowledge that exercise is good for your mental health and your heart health — and now a new study suggests that all three are…

Pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, may be linked to an elevated risk of death even decades after giving birth,…

Record-breaking heat, rising sea levels, increasingly extreme weather and more are fueled by the human-made climate…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — There are more active drug shortages in the United States than ever, according to data from the…

The number of women ages 40 to 64 seen at a hospital because of alcohol misuse nearly doubled during the pandemic, according to a new…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, more young adults in the United States took pregnancy off the…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 cases of measles have been reported in the United States since the start of the year, and the…

A worker on a dairy farm in Texas tested positive for the avian flu, only the second case of a person in the United States who has contracted the…

Kirsten Puccio gave birth to her daughter in August 2020. It was a moment she had both eagerly awaited and dreaded for…

People in at least two states have been hospitalized with botulism-like illness after receiving cosmetic injections – commonly known as “botox”…

By Phyllis Fagell, CNN (CNN) — CNN — At some point, most people will provide care for a loved one, whether their children, spouses or…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States have increased over the past two decades, making it…

Gen Z is having a harder time than previous generations did at their age, according to new research. But the secret to increasing their happiness may…

he US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stringent new regulations on levels of six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or…

An RSV vaccine already used for older adults could help protect people as young as 18 who are at increased risk of the disease, drugmaker Pfizer…

The US Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules on Tuesday to protect neighborhoods near more than 200 manufacturing facilities that release…

Using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual…

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Since time immemorial, humans have done their darnedest to try and cheat death. Today, as revolutionary…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Using less salt in your food may seem boring, but the payoffs could be as big as a lowered risk of death, new…

With dieting, the conventional wisdom says a person needs to be in calorie-deficit mode to lose weight. If you eat more calories than you burn, you…

Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in surface and groundwaters around the world at…

The popular weight loss drug Wegovy seems to provide more health benefits for people who have diabetes and a common kind of heart failure than just…

I stash lip balm everywhere: in my purse, bedroom drawer and car, to name a few spots. I have a better chance of finding a tube of lip balm than my…

Researchers looking for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead: a connection…

To spot breast cancer early, there are…

Sunday, April 7, marks six months since the brutal war between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in an immense amount of fear and anguish among…

An implant for obstructive sleep apnea — a serious sleep malady in which breathing stops for 10 seconds to two minutes many times an hour each…

Retirement may be time for a lot of fun things, but an increase in drinking shouldn’t be one of them, experts…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that…

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it has begun the process of voluntarily withdrawing its ALS drug, Relyvrio, from the market after it…

There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Around the world each year, tens of millions of people are told they have cancer, and millions die from the…

For roughly 1 in 4 American adults, spring blooms mark the start of itchy, eye-watering, congested…

Bird flu is affecting a growing number of cattle herds in the US, and these infections have led to only the second known human case in the nation,…

The immediate cons of an erratic work schedule are clear-cut: You may be tired all the time or missing out on time with loved…

(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is allowing the use of Rejoyn, the first prescription digital treatment for major depressive…

There are plenty of reasons why many health professionals don’t want you on a restrictive…

Are you forcing yourself to continue learning a language? What about holding out for closure in a relationship that ended…

Do irrational thoughts sometimes crowd your mind, leaving you feeling worried or maybe even on the verge of a panic…

A relatively new nicotine product with a tobacco-free and smokeless design has drawn in a wave of new users in just the past year: oral nicotine…

A coalition of civil rights and medical organizations said Tuesday that they are suing the US Food and Drug Administration because it has missed its…

A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Flame retardants added for decades to thousands of consumer products in the United States may raise the risk of…

The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive…

On its surface, The Zero Co looks like any other bottle…

(CNN) — The internet and social media are rife with marketing ploys: It’s hard to surf the Web or scroll through platforms such as Instagram,…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, women in the US can walk into a store and buy a supply of birth control pills right off…

By Ian Kerner, CNN (CNN) — Sex equals intercourse. If you’re not having sex like porn stars, you’re not having good sex. Scheduled sex is…

Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of…

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection, as they target all…

Mpox cases in the United States are twice as high as they were at this time last year, and experts are stressing the importance of improving…

The US Food and Drug Administration has settled a lawsuit over some of its posts about ivermectin, including what may have been one of its more…

Sniffling a bit more than usual? Welcome to spring allergy season in the Northern Hemisphere. Even if you don’t think you have allergies, it’s…