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High levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, can form in acne treatment products containing benzoyl peroxide, according to a new report from…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A deadly outbreak of psittacosis, a bacterial infection also known as parrot fever, has affected people living…

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past…

Public health leaders who are trying to help people fleeing the massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle should pay close attention to residents’…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — In a decision nearly five years in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can…

Jason Wood was sitting in a restaurant on vacation with his husband, angry and upset because he couldn’t swap pita for fresh vegetables in his…

By Meg Tirrell and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — CVS and Walgreens said they’ve received certification to dispense mifepristone, a pill…

More than 1 billion children, adolescents and adults live with obesity around the world, making it the most common form of malnutrition in many…

Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions, according to a new review of 45…

As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that can speak volumes about our well-being. It’s not just about frequency or…

Smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if a person had no existing heart…

After a long day, there is nothing quite like sinking into the comfort of your…

Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood sugar control and less medication use long-term in people with type 2…

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the…

When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a…

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A new study finds that the asthma medication Xolair may substantially reduce severe allergic reactions in people…

Many young people have reported having poor mental health during and after the Covid-19…

There is still much researchers don’t know about popular weight loss medications — and those lack of studies could have consequences for eating…

It is no secret that a growing percentage of Americans can be considered overweight or obese, and that includes…

Students who are exposed to violence at school tend to feel less safe, but a new study suggests that lockdown drills and training – designed to…

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, the same conditions that have affected actor Bruce…

In his darkest moments, Jason Hall felt…

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — While treadmills are among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, they can be dangerous. More…

Emergency physician Dr. Gail D’Onofrio has seen the grief and heartache firsthand, she said. Each time, the same questions are asked through tears:…

Maternal mental illness is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the US, according to a new evidence review, but national initiatives…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Talk to a group of 100 people born in the United States, and chances are two of them were born as the result…

Menthol cigarette bans are effective at getting people to quit smoking, new research…

Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study…

Can’t squeeze in exercise during the work…

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Finding a cure for cancer is a motivating force for many an aspiring doctor. Few get anywhere close to pursuing that…

Housing instability carries deadly risks, and these vulnerabilities were exacerbated for many during the Covid-19…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new…

Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for weeks, and the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Whether it be the latest prized Stanley cup or that 10-year-old plastic spout bottle you don’t go anywhere without, “emotional support water…

The exaggerated strut of a runway model is a far cry from how regular folks…

Olive oil has many health benefits, including lowering the risk for dementia, poor heart health, cognitive decline or early…

On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new, first-of-its-kind therapy that could help patients with metastatic melanoma, a rare…

Ten people have been sickened by E. coli in a multistate outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said…

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a medication called Xolair to help lessen the severity of…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to a mom’s mental health, grandparents are a big deal, according to a new study. “Mothers…

The percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking drugs rose sharply in recent years, overtaking injection as the leading route of drug use…

When people eat foods they love, sometimes those treats don’t love them back, causing digestive discomfort that has them reaching for a…

Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be true even when the patient gets the medicine…

By now, it is pretty clear that the new weight loss and diabetes medications have achieved blockbuster…

When a wave of depression hits, exercise may sound like the last thing you want to do. But a new study says it could be crucial to feeling…

Smoking tobacco is so harmful to the body that it changes a person’s immune system, leaving them vulnerable to more disease and infection even…

Just when we’ve finally given up on New Year’s resolutions, here comes Valentine’s Day with its own set of renewed pressures: flowers,…

The traditional diet of northern Portugal and northwestern Spain, known as the Southern European Traditional Atlantic Diet, or Atlantic diet for…

Flovent, one of the most commonly prescribed childhood asthma medications, is no longer being manufactured in the United…

Despite what your elders may have told you, you don’t need to rinse raw chicken or any other poultry or meat before prepping and cooking…

Women giving birth in the US are now three times more likely to have syphilis than they were in 2016, according to a report published Tuesday by the…

By Jacqueline Howard and Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — A person in Deschutes County, Oregon, has been diagnosed with a case of bubonic plague, making…

Health officials in Alaska have identified the first known death linked to a recently discovered virus called…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — When my mother was in her 80s, her daily call to her older brother always started with the same question: “Did…