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WABC, WCBS, CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Rocklin, California (CNN) — When I visited Rocklin Elementary school, I sat in on a lesson with a third-grade class – a lesson I would never have imagined as a father, a journalist or a trauma surgeon. “Chances are, you’re never ever going to have to use this.

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Some seniors across the United States continue to take a daily aspirin in the hopes of reducing their cardiovascular disease risk, even though the practice is only recommended for certain high-risk patients — and taking it without a doctor’s recommendation can come with significant risks. Cardiovascular diseases affect the

By Rob Kuznia and Isabelle Chapman, CNN (CNN) — A new study has drawn a possible link between rising infant mortality in Texas and the state’s abortion restrictions, which, when they took effect in 2021, were the strictest in the nation. The study, published today in JAMA Pediatrics – a publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association –

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — “There’s a woodpecker over there!” Alyssa Caribardi watched as her friend whipped her head around to look out the window and seek out the bird. And with that simple gesture, Caribardi knew their friendship would last. In what may seem like a small, everyday exchange, her friend’s reaction was

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — When US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy pushed last week for a tobacco-style warning on social media, he called the mental health crisis in young people an emergency that demanded action without waiting for “perfect information.” Even among experts, questions remain about the exact role that social media plays in the

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A new ketamine pill may help hard-to-treat depression with fewer side effects than other forms of the treatment, early research suggests. Technically, no form of ketamine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat any psychiatric disorder, including depression. A derivative of ketamine, called esketamine,

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — With summer officially here, many people are excited to go hiking along their favorite local trails or tackle an out-of-town bucket-list hike. But before you grab your backpack and race out the door, hiking and safety officials urge caution. Temperatures are already soaring in many parts of the

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Four menthol vaping products were authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday, the first non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products to get the agency’s sign-off. The decision drew harsh criticism from pediatricians and anti-tobacco groups, which called it “a blow to public health” and warned of potential for “disastrous

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As our planet endures what may be the hottest year on record, social media influencers are spawning messages about the sun and sunscreen that are not only false, but dangerous, say experts. “Stop wearing sunscreen,” says a TikTok influencer with 1.6 million followers and 36 million likes. “The more

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — For people in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s summer and you might be inspired to get outdoors to move more. But the weather is getting too warm in some places for people to exercise safely outside. We know that adults should aim for at least 150 minutes  of moderate-intensity physical activity weekly.

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Having grown up with food insecurity, Kimi Ceridon and her sister see how their childhood experiences continue to leave their mark on their lives. Ceridon looks back on how she would sneak off to her room with any extras she could come by. And now, she is protective of

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new research. “Obesity’s causes are very complex and in the majority of cases, the combination of many factors. In this study, however, we found a clear genetic trigger for obesity,”

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for the first gene therapy that treats a rare form of muscular dystrophy to be used in most people who have the disease and a certain genetic mutation. Last year, the drug – Elevidys, from the biotech company

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Rates of emergency medical services encounters for firearm injuries spiked in 2021 to more than 25% over 2019 levels, but they began to fall in the following years. However, rates were still higher in 2023 than before the Covid-19 pandemic began, a new study says. Young Black men who

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For some people with depression, finding the right medication can be a process of trial and error lasting for months or even years, which can worsen symptoms. But what if doctors, when diagnosing someone with depression, could assess exactly how depression is affecting a patient’s brain and prescribe a

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Low back pain affects at least 619 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to increase to 843 million people by 2050, according to research estimates. Unfortunately, nearly 70% of people who recover from an episode of low back pain have a recurrence within a year, experts say.

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over the tiny particles’ proliferation and potential health effects mount. Seven different kinds of microplastics were found in four out of five samples of penis tissue taken from five different men as part of a study

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — In the last couple years, Houston Women’s Reproductive Services scaled down from nearly 5,000 square-feet to an 800-square-foot location. The Texas clinic cut more than a dozen full-time employees down to a medical director and three part-time staff members. It’s no longer able to provide abortions, but it changed

By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — The intersection of kids and screen time is causing quite a stir among parents, experts and even the US Surgeon General (who wants social media apps labeled) these days. Earlier this year, a New York University social psychologist published a best-selling book about the supposed dangers of smart phones

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Retirement should be filled with time with loved ones, relaxation and—according to new research—heavy lifting. As people get older, their skeletal muscle function declines, according to the study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. “If you do resistance training at this age, benefits in

By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is reporting increases in the number of illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz edible products, with at least 16 hospitalizations and 26 total illnesses reported in 16 states as of Monday. Symptoms have included seizures, muscle rigidity, abnormal heart rate and blood pressure, and

CNN By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — “Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at the Jesuit-run Regis High School in New York City, might as well be the motto of his professional life. Even though he chose a career centered in science,

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Preventive Services Task Force updated its final recommendations Tuesday for how primary care clinicians can best help children with a high body mass index, the measure most practitioners use to determine whether a person has obesity. The task force suggested that extensive and intensive behavioral interventions are

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — “Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at the Jesuit-run Regis High School in New York City, might as well be the motto of his professional life. Even though he chose a career centered in science, medicine

CNN By Sandee LaMotte and A. Chris Gajilan, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, Tammy Maida, 67, said things started to change in her late 50s. At first, she would lose track of her belongings: her keys multiple times a day, a ring, eyeglasses, her purse. She would drive to the grocery store in her hometown

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Some studies have raised concerns about a potential link between the widely used type 2 diabetes drug metformin and an increased risk of conceiving a baby with birth defects. But new research now suggests that the use of the medication among men planning to conceive or women in early

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — There’s a crack of light shining through the dark clouds of America’s battle with poor nutrition and subsequent health issues, according to a new study that analyzed two decades of nutritional data. “There is good news. Americans are starting to hear the message about nutrition, and some companies and

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would be a little more tense, and she would hyperventilate if you pushed the subject too soon, she really needed to be slowly moved into the cycle.” Warner, who is

By Monica Haider, CNN (CNN) — While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there’s health benefits to remembering the meaning behind the celebration. The three-day holiday of Eid-al-Adha commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim, or Abraham, in a dream and commanding him

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re a new or seasoned father, the anxieties of raising children can pop up anywhere, anytime. What if I’m not meant for this? What if I stink at this “dad” stuff? What if my kids need something I simply can’t provide? These fears are normal, and perfection is

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A rare flu variant that has shown some resistance to the most commonly used antiviral treatment has been detected in at least two people in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza viruses are constantly changing, but this variant has two concerning

By Elissa Strauss, CNN (CNN) — Many arguments about why dads should do more parenting focus on why that would be good for their wives or partners and kids. How about why and how it would be good for the dads themselves? It’s also a conversation we should be having. Fatherhood can be good for

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — People taking medications for ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, may face disruptions in accessing treatment after the arrests of two executives of a telehealth company that distributed such drugs to adults across the United States. On Thursday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an official health

By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas-based skincare company Suntegrity is recalling nine lots of Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation after tests revealed “higher than acceptable” levels of Aspergillus sydowii mold in some tubes, according to a notice posted on the US Food and Drug Administration’s website Wednesday. No adverse events have been reported, according to the notice. But consumers

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with all its fun in the sun – and little critters who want to take a bite out of you. Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit vector-borne illnesses, and they are showing up with greater frequency. What can people do to protect themselves

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Republicans and Democrats on the US Senate Judiciary Committee showed rare agreement Wednesday as they took to task the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Justice for what they described as inaction on the country’s youth vaping epidemic. Nearly three years ago, a federal court

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Guys, let’s talk man to man. We often obsess over sex and our performance, but how many take steps to ensure we’re in top shape for the long haul? If we don’t take care of our health today, we won’t enjoy a healthy sex life tomorrow. It’s crucial

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — As summer temperatures rise and emergency department visits related to extreme heat top 100,000 Americans a year, what should people know about the dangers of heatstroke? What are the symptoms, and how can others recognize if someone needs help? What are other types of illnesses associated with extreme heat?

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with significantly better chances of healthy aging, according to a new study. “Our take-home message is that replacing TV time with light physical activity, moderate-to-vigorous physical

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Mark Naniot remembers 2022 as the summer from hell. As the co-founder of Wild Instincts animal rescue in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Naniot and his team spent the season sweating in gloves, gowns, smocks and masks and going through what felt like endless rounds of disinfection as they moved between the

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — On Monday, a panel of independent advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted to endorse Eli Lilly’s drug donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, agreeing that it was safe and effective. One in three older Americans dies with Alzheimer’s

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Want to reduce your risk of developing chronic disease and live longer while also helping the planet? Eat a plant-based diet, experts say. Does that mean you can fill your plate with boxed macaroni and cheese, deep-dish frozen veggie pizza or fast-food French fries and have a doughnut or

By Fabiana Chaparro and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and retailers to not “eat, sell or serve” any of Diamond Shruumz-brand’s microdosing chocolate bars, infused cones and micro dose and macro dose gummies after people across eight states were left hospitalized. Twelve people reported falling ill

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Federal health officials are partnering with the US Department of Justice to fight the illegal sale and distribution of e-cigarettes. The US Food and Drug Administration and Justice Department announced Monday that they are creating a task force to target the issue. The task force will include people from

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four healthy eating patterns, according to a new study. People who more carefully followed any of the healthy eating patterns — which all share a

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — There could be a combined Covid-19 and flu shot in our future, although it won’t be ready for this year’s flu season. On Monday, vaccine maker Moderna announced positive late-stage trial results for its Covid-flu combination vaccine it calls mRNA-1083. Calling the outcome of the late-stage trial “breakthrough results,”

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — Therapy often gets a bad rap. In old movies, it’s often depicted with a patient lying on a couch, talking to a stony-faced, note-taking analyst who never speaks. Critics sometimes derisively describe it as navel-gazing. Therapists are offhandedly called “shrinks,” a throwback to the ancient practice  of shrinking the

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Storm chasers endure life-threatening weather to photograph the fury of Mother Nature. These stunning images showcase just how close they get to lightning, tornadoes and supercells. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. 1. Europeam elections Far-right parties are

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the goal line. “There was a 280-pound tackle waiting for me, so I decided to give him my shoulder,” the 67-year-old told National Geographic magazine in 1987. “When I came

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it had advised the makers of the Covid-19 vaccines to formulate their new shots to be a better match for the JN.1 lineage of the coronavirus. The JN.1 version of the virus, along with its descendants KP.2 and KP.3 are the most

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The color of your child’s swimsuit could impact their safety at a swimming pool or the beach. That’s according to water safety experts who have taken a close look at how the hue of swimwear may influence how visible a child is under water. “A child’s swimsuit color can

By Sandee LaMotte and A. Chris Gajilan, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, Tammy Maida, 67, said things started to change in her late 50s. At first, she would lose track of her belongings: her keys multiple times a day, a ring, eyeglasses, her purse. She would drive to the grocery store in her hometown of

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As the H5N1 bird flu virus spreads through dairy cattle, the US Food and Drug Administration is asking states to take more steps to protect the public from the risks of raw milk. In an open letter posted to the agency’s website on Thursday, it urged states to warn the public more strongly about the

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As the LGBTQ+ community gears up for Pride celebrations this month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes people will get more than just their rainbow gear and sunscreen ready. The agency is urging more people – particularly some gay and bisexual men – to get the

By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it had rescinded marketing denial orders for vaping products from Juul Labs Inc., although it has not yet decided whether the products will ultimately stay on the market. Juul said Thursday its products will remain on the market during

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death in people who consume the highest levels of the sweetener, a new study found. “We gave healthy volunteers

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Even as the United States grapples with an outbreak of H5N1 flu in dairy cattle, the World Health Organization has announced the first known human infection with a different strain, H5N2, in a person in Mexico who died of complications of their infection. Both of these strains of the

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Results from recent wastewater testing across the US suggests that H5N1 bird flu may not be as widespread as first feared. The data, released Monday by the nonprofit WastewaterSCAN network, showed detections of the H5 protein portion of the flu virus in sewage from 14 water treatment plants in

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Antidepressants can do wonders for persistent mental health problems. But some people may be reluctant to take the medications, fearing what could happen if they want to stop taking them one day. That risk has now been quantified, thanks to a new review of 79 studies — known as

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Another new version of the Covid-19 vaccine will probably be coming this fall. The US Food and Drug Administration’s committee of independent advisers voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the agency tell vaccine manufacturers to update the Covid-19 shots so they will be more effective against the JN.1 lineage of the

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Recalled cucumbers might be linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 160 people. The US Food and Drug Administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Africana that has led to 162 illnesses in 25

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at avian flu. Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different strains of avian flu: 16 H subtypes and 9 N subtypes. Only those labeled H5, H7 and H10 have caused deaths in

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about stem cells. Scientists believe that stem cell research can be used to treat medical conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About Stem Cells Sources: National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic Stem cell research focuses

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — With hotter weather often comes more skin showing—and for many that means increased sense of pressure to get rid of body hair. Diet culture already makes summer a tricky time, with advertisements and headlines about celebrities emphasizing the importance of a “bikini body.” Adding a social expectation to remove

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — After decades of false starts, researchers say they are finally making progress on a long-acting and reversible birth control option for men. The experimental product is a hormonal gel that men rub on their shoulders once daily. Over time, it blocks the production of sperm in the testes. The

CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. A new study has possibly captured that objectively, finding that for teens diagnosed with internet addiction, signaling between brain

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN (CNN) — I know I’m not the only parent who has lost sleep worrying about the future of my sons. My 16-year-old has begun to drive, and I have concerns about his ability to navigate curbs. My 11-year-old son loves to play video games, but I have to be careful about

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A federal advisory committee on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly against of the use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. The novel treatment has the potential to transform a field with significant need, but the committee had concerns about the integrity of the particular

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — About 61% of US adults will have cardiovascular disease by 2050, new research from the American Heart Association predicts. The biggest driver of this trend will be the large number of people who have or will develop high blood pressure, which makes them much more likely to develop dangerous

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The United States continues to have a higher rate of women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum compared with all other high-income nations, even despite recent declines in the US maternal death rate, a new report shows. There were about 22 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The “fasten seat belt” sign is off, and the time for a nap on your flight is on. You grab your neck pillow, eye mask and a glass of wine to make sure you are well-rested on the other side. That tactic isn’t such a good idea, according to

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Fresh cucumbers sold in 14 states have been recalled due to possible contamination with salmonella. Florida-based Fresh Start Produce recalled the cucumbers, which shipped from May 17 through May 21. The cucumbers were sent to retail distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland,

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Her breath reeked of alcohol. She was dizzy, disoriented and weak, so much so that one day she passed out and hit her head on a kitchen counter while making lunch for her school-age children. Yet not a drop of liquor had passed her lips, a fact that the

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — Tossing and turning in the wee hours. A low but constant buzzing in the brain that thwarts concentration. A feeling of tense restlessness. Most have experienced this sort of anxiety — not clinical anxiety, which might result in a full-on panic attack, but the run-of-the-mill kind that leaves you

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Maryhope Howland gave birth to a baby she thought was a boy. But at 6 years old, the child asked her questions such as “Mom, am I a boy? How do you know I’m a boy?”   “Once I clued in, I said, ‘The doctors make a best guess

By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Honduras has declared a national health emergency after reporting a rise in hospitalizations and deaths from dengue, the health ministry announced on Friday. The government has instructed health officials to take all necessary actions, including applying prevention and control measures and identifying funds to manage the outbreak. The Honduran

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Friday about baby formula that may be contaminated with a bacteria that could be dangerous for infants. On May 24, Dairy Manufacturers Inc. recalled 12.4-ounce containers of Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat-Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0 to 12 months, Farmalac

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at conjoined twins. Conjoined twins are physically connected to one another at some point on their bodies. Conjoined twins occur once in every 50,000 to 60,000 births, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. About 70% of conjoined twins are female. Conjoined twins are identical –

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved another vaccine to help protect older people from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. The shot, made by Moderna and sold under the name of mResvia, could be another tool in the country’s RSV arsenal in the fall. Moderna’s shot is

By Amanda Sealy, CNN (CNN) — A genetically engineered pig kidney has been removed from a transplant patient after it started losing function, according to a statement on Friday from NYU Langone Health. The patient, 54-year-old Lisa Pisano of New Jersey, is stable and has started dialysis, her doctors said. Pisano first received a mechanical heart

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Women who closely followed a Mediterranean diet lived much longer than those who did not, according to a new study that followed more than 25,000 women for 25 years. “For women interested in longevity, our study shows that following a Mediterranean dietary pattern could result in about one quarter

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Most people don’t pick up a coloring book, paintbrush, poetry collection or museum membership for the health benefits — but maybe it’s time to start. Research shows that art experiences, whether as a maker or a beholder, transform our biology by rewiring our brains and triggering the release of

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A third person in the US has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak in dairy cattle, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday. This is the second human case reported in the state and the fourth ever in the US. This time, in addition to

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A Swedish study has found a potential link between tattoos and a type of cancer called malignant lymphoma, but it ultimately calls for more research on the topic, and cancer experts say the possible link is overblown. The researchers, from Lund University, said they wanted to do the study

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Younger generations are getting their first periods earlier, and the length of time it takes to become regular is changing — which could point to later health problems, according to a new study. “Among individuals born between 1950 and 2005, we found that younger generations were starting their first

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — It’s a true blessing to have great friends who frequently get together. At times, however, those blessings may overflow, according to “B,” a 43-year-old Atlantan who CNN is not identifying for privacy reasons. “I love Champagne bubbles and having Champagne on a patio on Sunday with friends  —  it’s

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at autism. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incorporates a group of neurodevelopmental disorders causing impaired communication skills and social skills. ASD generally starts before three years of age and lasts a lifetime, but early intervention plays a role in treatment and progress. ASD is about

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Zika virus, an illness spread through mosquito bites that can cause birth defects and other neurological defects. Facts Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and CNN Zika virus is a flavivirus, part of the same family as yellow fever, West

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Ebola, a virus with a high fatality rate that was first identified in Africa in 1976. Facts Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a disease caused by one of five different Ebola viruses. Four of the strains can cause severe illness in humans and animals. The fifth,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at vaccines in the United States. For Covid-19 vaccine details during the global health emergency, see Covid-19 Pandemic Timeline Fast Facts. Facts The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides vaccine recommendations by age, as well as by disease. For more than 100 years, there has