Novo Nordisk to increase supply of weight-loss drug Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, says it has started to increase the availability of the drug for people in the United…
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‘Groundhog Day’ movie: The Buddhist lifehacker film
By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — “It’s not true that life is one damn thing after another – it’s one damn thing over and over.” —…
Continue Reading Latest COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection against symptomatic infection, including from JN.1, early CDC data shows
A shot of the latest COVID-19 vaccine can help cut the chances of getting a symptomatic infection by half, early data from the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Dry January is over, but are ‘sober drinks’ a healthy way to keep it going?
A year ago, Corrina Montejano decided to take part in Dry January and completely remove alcohol from her life for a…
Continue Reading You may be eating predigested food. Here’s why
Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be…
Continue Reading Condition affecting at least 1 in 10 women linked with cognitive decline, study finds
Polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, has long been known for symptoms such as missed periods or excess body hair. Now, new research has revealed…
Continue Reading FDA warns of copycat eye drops that may be contaminated and ineffective
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against buying or using South Moon, Rebright and FivFivGo eye drops because of a potential…
Continue Reading First on CNN: To ‘meet people where they are,’ HHS to allow opioid disorder treatment via telemedicine, at home
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Some people being treated for opioid use disorders can soon take home doses of their methadone medications or…
Continue Reading Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing.…
Continue Reading More cancers linked to tainted water at Camp Lejeune, sweeping new study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Military and civilian personnel who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina in the mid-1970s and…
Continue Reading Biogen discontinues Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm
By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm is being discontinued by drugmaker Biogen as it shifts…
Continue Reading Experimental pain drug may offer alternative to opioids for acute pain, study suggests
An experimental pain medicine met the primary goal of a late-stage clinical trial, the drug’s maker said Tuesday, setting the stage for it to seek…
Continue Reading Spending on this fitness trend could pay off
Working one-on-one with a trainer used to be the province of elite athletes, or the rich and…
Continue Reading 5 ways to help boys cultivate friends and combat loneliness
Lori Oberbroeckling watched her son Kaden, 12, text friends about getting together, realizing he didn’t know how to execute a plan. She needed to…
Continue Reading More people need transplants than there are organ donors. Pigs might be a solution
Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was…
Continue Reading With about 5,000 adverse events related to cosmetics reported to the FDA each year, the agency is updating its oversight
The US Food and Drug Administration receives about 5,000 reports each year about health problems related to the use of cosmetic products, and under a…
Continue Reading Unsubscribe from everything to start controlling the tech in your life, new book says
By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Does the number of unread messages in your inbox leave you lightheaded? Do your thumbs ache from tiny-keyboard…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Jan. 31: Trump fraud trial, Border politics, Social media, Abortion rights, Brain chips
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Rent is unaffordable for over half of US tenants following years of surging prices. However, many analysts…
Continue Reading What to know about human brain implants
Elon Musk’s startup Neuralink implanted a computer chip in a person’s brain on Sunday, he said in a post on his X platform Monday, although he…
Continue Reading As syphilis cases continue to surge in the US, recent federal efforts aim to tackle the alarming trend
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2022…
Continue Reading More people need transplants than there are organ donors. Pigs might be a solution
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard…
Continue Reading More people need transplants than there are organ donors. Pigs might be a solution
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality…
Continue Reading ADHD medication recalled due to pill mixup
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled some of its ADHD and narcolepsy medication, Zenzedi, after incorrect pills were…
Continue Reading Rat poop, bug bits, mice hair: How many ‘unavoidable defects’ are in peanut butter and other foods you eat?
Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you probably didn’t know were…
Continue Reading Rare cases of possible Alzheimer’s transmission uncovered in recipients of discontinued medical treatment
Early-onset dementia symptoms in five adults may be connected to a now-discontinued human growth hormone medical treatment that they received decades…
Continue Reading What you should know to strengthen the weaker side of your body
It’s perfectly normal for one side of your body to be a bit stronger and more coordinated than the…
Continue Reading How a grocery upgrade can give your new year a boost
By Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — January is a month of contradictions. On one hand, it’s a time for most to try and reestablish a “normal”…
Continue Reading Losing weight is hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind
If you think it’s hard to lose weight and keep it off, you are not alone — and you are also 100% correct. Long-term weight loss is really…
Continue Reading Stanley and other drink cups contain lead. Should you be worried?
By Madeline Holcombe and Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now,…
Continue Reading King Charles is having surgery for an enlarged prostate. Here are the warning signs and what you should do
Everyone has experienced the…
Continue Reading Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?
By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News (KFF Health News) — As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November,…
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Desk-bound workers need additional exercise to counter health impacts of sitting, new study says
Tired of sitting at that desk all day long? Turns out it’s not good for your health, either, according to a new study published in JAMA Network…
Continue Reading If your teen is socially withdrawn, be on the lookout for more serious problems, study suggests
If your teen’s opting out of the school football game or shopping with friends, chalking it up to teen angst can be easy. But you should pay more…
Continue Reading Drug study brings animal-to-human organ transplants a step closer, scientists say
Scientists say they are closer to understanding the best way to make the human body receptive to an organ donation from another species, an effort…
Continue Reading Robitussin cough syrups recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
Some Robitussin Honey cough syrups sold nationwide are being recalled because of microbial contamination, according to an announcement posted…
Continue Reading Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of pregnancies have resulted from rape in states where abortion is not a legal option,…
Continue Reading Here is how to tell when a migraine attack is coming
Wouldn’t it be helpful to have a sense of when a debilitating migraine may be on the…
Continue Reading Cinnamon applesauce pouches were never tested for heavy metals at Ecuador plant, FDA inspection finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce pouches that may have sickened hundreds of children in the United…
Continue Reading FDA urges consumers not to buy tianeptine products due to serious risks as lawmakers call for ‘immediate action’
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or use any tianeptine products, saying it continues to receive reports of…
Continue Reading White House clinic handed out medications with little oversight during past administrations, new investigation shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — During previous presidential administrations, the White House Medical Unit operated a pharmacy where staff…
Continue Reading FDA warns of secondary cancer risk tied to CAR-T therapies that treat cancer
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about the possible risk of secondary cancers in…
Continue Reading Why the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ might be a good idea, according to experts
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Good sleep goes a long way in today’s busy world, so often people are looking for the perfect fix for…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s Disease Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that leads to loss of memory and other…
Continue Reading With menthol cigarette ban still uncertain, American Lung Association calls for White House to act ‘swiftly’ to save lives
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The American Lung Association is putting more pressure on the White House to finalize rules to end the sale…
Continue Reading Some states are loosening their Covid isolation guidelines, shifting away from CDC recommendations
People who test positive for Covid-19 in California and Oregon are no longer expected to isolate for a set period of time — and those without…
Continue Reading Why are measles cases popping up across the United States? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus
By Amanda Musa and Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two dozen cases of measles have been reported since December 1, according to an alert from…
Continue Reading Coping with ‘male menopause’: How lifestyle plays a role
Just like women, men undergo significant hormonal changes as they age, especially in their testosterone levels. Understanding “male menopause” is…
Continue Reading This is the greatest risk factor of death in people with obesity, according to a new study
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Treating loneliness and social isolation may put people classified as obese at a lower risk for health…
Continue Reading New blood test that screens for Alzheimer’s may be a step closer to reality, study suggests
CNN, WILX, WVIR By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could…
Continue Reading Seasonal blues? Here’s how to move more and feel better
The shorter, darker days of winter present a mental health challenge to many…
Continue Reading Superbug crisis threatens to kill 10 million per year by 2050. Scientists may have a solution
Cynthia Horton’s earaches are the stuff of…
Continue Reading Do humans need to hibernate, too? What the research shows
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Does the colder season have you dragging during the day, feeling like the amount of sleep you usually get in…
Continue Reading New blood test that screens for Alzheimer’s may be a step closer to reality, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen…
Continue Reading Native American communities have the highest suicide rates, yet interventions are scarce
By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, KFF Health News (KFF Health News) — Amanda MorningStar has watched her children struggle with mental health…
Continue Reading Have your New Year’s resolutions already failed? This year, try taking things week by week
By Katie Hawkins-Gaar, CNN (CNN) — Several years ago, after some major losses and personal setbacks, I gave up entirely on making New Year’s…
Continue Reading Cases almost double as CDC expands warning of salmonella infections linked to recalled charcuterie meats
By Amanda Sealy and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — As cases of salmonella infections linked to recalled charcuterie meats double, the US Centers…
Continue Reading Welcome to the ‘new normal’ of people expressing low rates of well-being, according to a report
More Republicans say they have had a harder time “thriving” in the last year than their Democratic counterparts, according to a new report…
Continue Reading What does hypothermia look and feel like? Emergency room doctors break down the signs
Brutally cold weather is affecting large swaths of the United States, with about 80% of the population experiencing temperatures below…
Continue Reading Genetic sequence of coronavirus was submitted to US database two weeks before China’s official disclosure, documents show
The genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, was submitted to a National Institutes of Health database two weeks before its…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Amid post-Roe concerns, Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to protect access to IVF
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at protecting access to infertility treatments, such…
Continue Reading What to consider before starting the new weight loss medications
As prescriptions for popular weight loss drugs have soared, the class of medications known as GLP-1 agonists is changing the way people think about…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: What weight tells us about our health
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been paying attention to health news recently, you may have noticed a subtle but real shift in the way…
Continue Reading Cancer incidence rising among adults under 50, new report says, leaving doctors searching for answers
Josh Herting was on a business trip in Vermont when he received a phone call from his doctor that would change his life. On that cold winter day —…
Continue Reading Anonymous tips work to prevent school shootings and suicides, new study finds
Anonymous reporting systems used by schoolchildren to report concerning behavior among their peers has resulted in the prevention of numerous…
Continue Reading Video gamers may be risking hearing loss or tinnitus, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to being exposed to extremely loud sounds at concerts, researchers have long warned about the…
Continue Reading FDA clears first CRISPR treatment for a second disease, beta thalassemia
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a second use for the first CRISPR-based medicine, Casgevy, which was approved in December to treat…
Continue Reading Biden administration must decide soon on menthol cigarettes or risk proposed ban going up in smoke, advocates say
By Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — Health advocates and activists plan to intensify their push for a ban on menthol cigarettes this week, ratcheting up…
Continue Reading 25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As wintry weather spreads across the United States, one challenge may be staying warm if you can’t afford or…
Continue Reading Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day was linked to a small increase in weight in children and…
Continue Reading It’s not just ‘Sephora kids.’ 20-somethings are paying up for cosmetic procedures to prevent aging
It’s been over 20 years since Botox was approved for cosmetic use by the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Taking both erectile dysfunction and chest pain drugs linked with early death risk, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For erectile dysfunction in men with cardiovascular disease, the ED drug phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors — also…
Continue Reading Why strength training is key to your long-term health
Chances are you don’t regularly pump weights. Nor do you likely have a resistance band regimen or do squats and lunges while watching TV. But you…
Continue Reading Seasonal affective disorder doesn’t mean you have to be SAD. Here are 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
The start of a new year means continued short days and long…
Continue Reading Level up your next walk by focusing on this one thing
If your everyday walks have become routine, consider incorporating breath work the next time you’re getting your steps in — and reap added…
Continue Reading Marijuana meets criteria for reclassification as lower-risk drug, FDA scientific review finds
Marijuana has a lower potential for abuse than other drugs that are subjected to the same restrictions, with scientific support for its use as a…
Continue Reading Seasonal affective disorder doesn’t mean you have to be SAD. Here are 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
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Continue Reading Flu activity ticked down last week, but respiratory virus season is far from over in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The United States started the new year awash in respiratory illness, with high levels of flu, Covid-19 and…
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Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know
It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous…
Continue Reading More US pharmacists can now prescribe birth control, and soon, some patients won’t need prescriptions at all
Access to hormonal birth control — such as birth control pills and patches — is getting major changes in…
Continue Reading Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella’s medulloblastoma diagnosis highlights rare type of cancer
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The diagnosis took Michael Strahan by surprise. On Thursday morning, the “Good Morning America” anchor…
Continue Reading Mariska Hargitay says she went into ‘freeze mode’ when sexually assaulted. Here’s what that is
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — In a personal essay for People magazine, “Law & Order” star Mariska Hargitay has revealed her…
Continue Reading FDA finds no evidence that Ozempic, similar drugs cause suicidal thoughts in preliminary evaluation
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that a preliminary evaluation of reports of suicidal thoughts or…
Continue Reading Pets suffer from the cold, too. Here’s what to do
When 2-year-old Clara dons her four rubber booties to go out into the intense cold of a Helsinki winter morning, she typically does a hop and a skip…
Continue Reading Prescriptions for ADHD medications jumped by more than 1 million during the pandemic, study finds
Prescriptions for medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – including stimulants – increased significantly…
Continue Reading Is it normal for cold-like symptoms to last for weeks? An expert explains
The winter surge of respiratory viruses is underway. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to record rising levels of…
Continue Reading Gene that protected humans 5,000 years ago may be linked to debilitating modern disease
Scientists have compiled the largest database of ancient DNA based on the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and…
Continue Reading Plastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in 2018 alone, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — By contributing to the development of chronic disease and death, a group of hormone-disruptive plastic chemicals…
Continue Reading How to exercise from the comfort of your couch
Incorporating more exercise into your life is one of the keys to better health, so it’s understandable that many people resolve every January to do…
Continue Reading Pets suffer from the cold, too. Here’s what to do
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Continue Reading Nearly 1 in 10 teens worldwide have used ineffective and potentially harmful weight-loss products, study estimates
Adolescents worldwide, especially girls, have used non-prescribed drugs, dietary supplements and other weight-loss products at a “high level,”…
Continue Reading Despite complications from surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has good prognosis after prostate cancer diagnosis
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery to treat prostate cancer in late December and later developed…
Continue Reading CNN anchor’s breast cancer diagnosis turns spotlight on striking racial disparity
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As she fought back tears, CNN anchor Sara Sidner revealed her cancer diagnosis to the world. “Just take a…
Continue Reading You’re trapped in a blizzard. Do you know what to do next to survive?
CNN, KHOU, WABC, WBBM, STRINGR, JAY LESYK, MICHAEL GORDON, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY LLC, NEBRASKA STATE PATROL By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Warm…
Continue Reading How to safely use a generator if you lost power during the winter storms
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As winter storms track across the central and eastern United States, more than 40 million people are under a…
Continue Reading Measles outbreak involving cases at a Philadelphia day care center expands, health officials say
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — A cluster of measles cases in Philadelphia has widened to include eight people over the past month, including at…
Continue Reading Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly. Here’s the right way to do it
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — A typical New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, although where to start can feel daunting. Some…
Continue Reading Hoping to clear the air in casinos, workers seek to ban tobacco smoke
By Sandy West, KFF Health News (KFF Health News) — The instant Tammy Brady felt the lump in her breast in February 2022, she knew it was…
Continue Reading American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as number of donors hits 20-year low
The United States is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross, and there is growing concern that a combination of…
Continue Reading Bottled water packed with nanoplastics, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In a trailblazing study, researchers have discovered bottled water sold in stores can contain 10 to 100 times…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders, Senate Democrats open investigation into price of asthma inhalers
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Senators on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee said Monday that they’ve started an investigation…
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