Biden administration finalizes rule to target ‘misleading’ Medicare Advantage ads
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials have issued a final rule that not only makes some changes to Medicare — including expanding…
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Sleep problems linked to fivefold rise in stroke risk, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Snoring, snorting, tossing and turning, napping for a long time during the day, waking up during the night, and sleeping too…
Continue Reading US health officials aim to ‘transform’ Alzheimer’s disease research with $300 million data platform
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US National Institute on Aging is moving forward with efforts to build a real-world Alzheimer’s disease database…
Continue Reading Gun violence in the US has become more lethal, research suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A record number of people are dying from firearm injuries in the US, and new research suggests that shootings are becoming…
Continue Reading Gun violence in the US has become more lethal, research suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A record number of people are dying from firearm injuries in the US, and new research suggests that shootings are becoming…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s and HRT: Study suggests sweet spot to avoid dementia
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Alzheimer’s disease strikes women harder than men — over two-thirds of those who descend into dementia’s…
Continue Reading How to tell when stress is a problem
By Katia Hetter, CNN As we mark Stress Awareness Month in April, I know there’s so much to be stressed out—mass shootings, wars around the…
Continue Reading Infertility affects a ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN An estimated 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility, according to a new report from the World Health…
Continue Reading These 5 rules for good sleep may also impact development of asthma, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Bad sleep quality and quantity may put you at greater risk for developing asthma, according to a new study. Previous…
Continue Reading FDA inspection finds sterilization issues at recalled eye drop manufacturer’s facility
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The manufacturer of eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, including at…
Continue Reading Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed
By Jen Christensen, CNN A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap…
Continue Reading A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise
by Brenda Goodman, CNN Scientists in Germany say they’ve been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose…
Continue Reading Not enough people wear hearing aids, experts say. Doing so could reduce dementia
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Treating hearing loss could mean reducing the risk for dementia, according to a new study. Hearing loss may increase the…
Continue Reading How to make your community livable for you now and in the years ahead
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There is something exciting about a walk with my dog down my street — even though everything we see and do along the way…
Continue Reading Chronic stress can affect your health. One activity can help
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies…
Continue Reading CDC investigates salmonella outbreak linked to flour
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to flour, and…
Continue Reading One iguana’s taste for cake leaves a young girl with a mysterious malady
By Jen Christensen, CNN The bump on a young California girl’s hand was mysterious — and growing. It wasn’t until she had seen two…
Continue Reading CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus…
Continue Reading Prescriptions for ADHD treatments surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Prescriptions for stimulants often used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder surged during the pandemic,…
Continue Reading Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids in 2022 linked to common childhood respiratory virus, studies suggest
By Janelle Chavez, CNN An outbreak of acute severe, unexplained hepatitis in previously healthy children in 2022 may be linked to adeno-associated…
Continue Reading First on CNN: CDC team studying health impacts of Ohio train derailment fell ill during investigation
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Seven US government investigators briefly fell ill in early March while studying the possible health impacts of a toxic train…
Continue Reading Emergency room visits from firearms dropped in 2022, but remained higher than pre-pandemic rate
Kyla Russell, CNN Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in the United States dropped slightly since 2020, but the rate in 2022 was still…
Continue Reading Why you keep having the same dream
By Kristen Rogers, CNN For years, dreams of my teeth cracking, loosening or falling out plagued my sleep. Loved ones of mine have repeatedly dreamed…
Continue Reading WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…
Continue Reading This life-saving medical device isn’t required at all schools. Damar Hamlin wants to help change that
By Carma Hassan, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where…
Continue Reading WHO advisers to consider whether obesity medication should be added to Essential Medicines List
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Advisers to the World Health Organization will consider next month whether to add liraglutide, the active ingredient in…
Continue Reading Pet cats and dogs may help protect infants from food allergies, study suggests
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Children who live with cats or dogs during fetal development and early infancy may be less likely than other kids to develop…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson halts development of RSV vaccine in midst of late-stage clinical trials
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Janssen, the pharmaceutical division of the Johnson & Johnson companies, announced Wednesday that it will scrap…
Continue Reading This life-saving medical device isn’t required at all schools. Damar Hamlin wants to help change that
By Carma Hassan, CNN Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday that when he played football as a child, he never thought about CPR or where…
Continue Reading A new procedure offers hope to ‘no option’ patients facing amputation because of severe circulation problems
By Jen Christensen and Janelle Chavez, CNN Cynthia Elford loves to travel and hike, but a few years ago, her Type 1 diabetes made getting around…
Continue Reading More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Contrary to what internalized stigma may tell you, a migraine isn’t just a headache. In people younger than age 50,…
Continue Reading FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan
By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Congress moves to make xylazine a controlled substance
By Janelle Chavez, CNN US lawmakers are moving to classify xylazine, the animal tranquilizer that’s increasingly infiltrating illicit drugs, as…
Continue Reading FDA sketches out plan to bolster fragile US infant formula supply management
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the…
Continue Reading What you need to know about the Marburg virus
By Katia Hetter, CNN The West African country of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus disease in mid-February. There have been…
Continue Reading FDA approves first over-the-counter version of opioid overdose antidote Narcan
By Nadia Kounang, Jen Christensen and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading WHO experts revise Covid-19 vaccine advice, say healthy kids and teens low risk
By Carma Hassan and Helen Regan, CNN The World Health Organization’s vaccine experts have revised their global Covid-19 vaccination…
Continue Reading Xylazine test strips available to help users check for animal sedative in drugs
By Nadia Kounang The biotech company BTNX says it is shipping out new test strips this week that detect the presence of xylazine, an animal sedative…
Continue Reading What someone with an eating disorder wishes you knew
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Getting diagnosed with an eating disorder happened by accident to Emily Boring. She went to her university’s mental…
Continue Reading What one millennial with phone anxiety did when she stopped texting to stay connected
By Erin Hahn, CNN Some of my earliest memories from growing up in the late 1980s were of my mom spending hours on the phone with my grandmother, my…
Continue Reading Strong, steady friendships may be an asset to your physiological health, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Good friends and good physical health may be even more closely linked than previously thought, new research has found.…
Continue Reading Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…
Continue Reading Government to step up efforts to monitor health of East Palestine residents, first responders
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Almost two months after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, the state…
Continue Reading Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and…
Continue Reading Let your pantry work for you with these easy kitchen organization tweaks
By Casey Barber, CNN Home organization shows can be simultaneously uplifting and deflating with rows of matching containers on every shelf of the…
Continue Reading Coffee drinkers get more steps but also less sleep, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, but the pendulum has swung back and forth about its benefits and…
Continue Reading Four California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists said could pose…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The eyes are more than a window to the soul — they’re also a reflection of a person’s cognitive health.…
Continue Reading Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35. A couple of years ago, she noticed that her stomach often felt…
Continue Reading ‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and…
Continue Reading ‘Equal opportunity to be healthy’: Stricter air pollution standards would benefit some populations more than others, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Everyone benefits when there is less air pollution, but it pays off more for older communities with high poverty rates and…
Continue Reading ‘Everything has changed’: Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring resulting in vision loss. She says it’s like…
Continue Reading ‘I don’t trust myself.’ For Muslims with eating disorders, fasting in Ramadan brings another set of challenges
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins, Habiba says she is “terrified” by the thought of fasting this year.…
Continue Reading US tuberculosis cases nearing pre-pandemic levels, CDC data shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Tuberculosis cases reported in the United States appear to be returning to levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Continue Reading College student recounts her social media breaking point and how she stopped ‘scrolling mindlessly’
By Andrea Kane, CNN The political and legal scrutiny of some Big Tech and social media platforms is running high at the moment. TikTok CEO Shou Chew…
Continue Reading California bill aims to ban sale of popular candies containing ingredients that may cause health issues
By Andi Babineau and Kristen Rogers, CNN Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the…
Continue Reading Many firefighters who responded to Ohio train derailment didn’t have the needed training, equipment
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Many of the first responders who helped fight the fire that erupted after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last…
Continue Reading Many firefighters who responded to Ohio train derailment didn’t have the needed training, equipment
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Many of the first responders who helped fight the fire that erupted after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last…
Continue Reading Bacteria from meat could be causing more than half a million UTIs in the US every year, study estimates
By Kyla Russell, CNN Bacteria from meat could be responsible for more than half a million urinary tract infections in the United States every year, a…
Continue Reading Autism diagnosis has become more common, but pandemic disrupted early detection, CDC says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The rate of children diagnosed with autism in the United States has been growing steadily since 2000, but two new reports…
Continue Reading You were right — traffic noise is indeed pushing up your blood pressure
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Most of us are familiar with road rage — aggressive driving that’s caused by stress or anger behind the wheel. But the…
Continue Reading What makes fentanyl so dangerous and how can people prevent overdoses? Our expert explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN The United States is facing a crisis of overdose deaths. In 2021, more than 106,000 Americans lost their lives to drug-involved…
Continue Reading Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Isabel, a 20-year-old undergraduate student, is no stranger to hard work. She graduated high school a year early and spent…
Continue Reading New drug shortages in the US increased nearly 30% in 2022, Senate report finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When a pharmaceutical plant in Shanghai that made contrast material for radiological scans shut down last year, half the…
Continue Reading Vaccination, Paxlovid decrease risk of long Covid, studies show
By Janelle Chavez, CNN People who are vaccinated or who take Paxlovid during a Covid-19 infection have a lower risk of developing long Covid, new…
Continue Reading What makes fentanyl so dangerous and how can people prevent overdoses? Our expert explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN The United States is facing a crisis of overdose deaths. In 2021, more than 106,000 Americans lost their lives to drug-involved…
Continue Reading Sanders slams ‘corporate greed’ as Moderna CEO won’t commit to lower Covid-19 vaccine cost
By Kyla Russell, CNN In the face of senators’ criticism, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel did not agree to lower the commercial cost of the…
Continue Reading Two additional deaths linked to bacteria in recalled eye drops, CDC says
By Janelle Chavez, CNN A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss…
Continue Reading US government announces plan to overhaul organ transplant system
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US government announced a plan Wednesday to overhaul the country’s organ transplant system. The US Department of…
Continue Reading Health officials consider another round of bivalent boosters for the most vulnerable Americans
By Brenda Goodman, CNN US officials are weighing whether to offer people who are at high risk of severe Covid-19 the chance to get another bivalent…
Continue Reading Progestagen-only contraceptives carry similar, small breast cancer risk as other hormone contraceptives, study finds
By Jessie Gretener, CNN All hormone contraceptives, including progestagen-only “minipills,” carry a small “excess risk” of…
Continue Reading Black, Hispanic adults are less likely to get statins for heart disease, study finds
By Kyla Russell, CNN Black and Hispanic adults in the US are less likely than White adults to get statins, medications that prevent or treat common…
Continue Reading US government announces plan to overhaul organ transplant system
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US government announced a plan Wednesday to overhaul the country’s organ transplant system. The US Department of…
Continue Reading Researchers say newly posted analysis supports natural origin for Covid-19 pandemic
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Swabs collected from stalls and equipment at the Huanan Market in Wuhan, China, that tested positive for traces of the virus…
Continue Reading Men with advanced prostate cancer going without life-prolonging medication amid shortage
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors across the United States who treat people with advanced prostate cancer can’t find supplies of a medicine that…
Continue Reading DEA issues alert about widespread threat of xylazine
By Janelle Chavez, CNN The US Drug Enforcement Administration issued an alert Monday about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a…
Continue Reading Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults
By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with…
Continue Reading Steps have dropped since Covid-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Americans took fewer steps during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they still haven’t gotten their mojo back, a…
Continue Reading An emerging fungal threat spread at an alarming rate in US health care facilities, study says
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Clinical cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent threat, nearly doubled in 2021, according to new data…
Continue Reading Child growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Potentially toxic chemicals found in everyday products, including fast-food wrappers, makeup and carpeting, are altering…
Continue Reading What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained
By Megan Marples, CNN Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring…
Continue Reading Is your birth control messing with your sex life? Experts explain
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Are your birth control pills ruining your sex life? Maybe, experts say — but it’s complicated. When comedian…
Continue Reading Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi recalled after hepatitis A infections
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco and Aldi, and in a frozen fruit blend at Trader…
Continue Reading Bacteria in recalled eye drops linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs
By Janelle Chavez, CNN A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eyedrops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss,…
Continue Reading WHO official criticizes China’s ‘inexcusable’ lack of transparency on pandemic’s origins
By Jen Christensen, CNN The World Health Organization still does not have key data from China about the origins of the Covid-19 outbreak, putting the…
Continue Reading Scientists parse another clue to possible origins of Covid-19 as WHO says all possibilities ‘remain on the table’
By Brenda Goodman, CNN There’s a tantalizing new clue in the hunt for the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. A new analysis of genetic material…
Continue Reading Sanofi becomes latest drugmaker to announce insulin price cuts, capping cost at $35 for the privately insured
By Tami Luhby, CNN Sanofi is cutting the list price of Lantus, its most widely prescribed insulin in the US, by 78% and establishing a $35 monthly…
Continue Reading Babesiosis, a tickborne disease, is on the rise in Northeast, according to CDC report
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Tickborne disease has been on the rise in the US, with the number of cases growing 25% from 2011 to 2019. Among them is…
Continue Reading Ozempic prescriptions can be easy to get online. Its popularity for weight loss is hurting those who need it most
By Annette Choi and Han Vu, CNN Telehealth and social media are playing a significant role in driving demand for Ozempic, a prescription drug that…
Continue Reading Sleep like a pro with these 6 expert tips
By Dana Santas, CNN How you sleep each night plays a vital role in how you perform in your daily life. So, it’s no wonder that professional…
Continue Reading Senator John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression has raised awareness of the condition. Our medical analyst explains what it is and how it’s treated
By Katia Hetter, CNN Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is continuing to receive treatment for depression at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda,…
Continue Reading How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child’s health, happiness and school day
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN One of the keys to keeping your child happy and healthy is making sure they get enough sleep consistently, a new study has…
Continue Reading This is your brain on social media
By Andrea Kane, CNN What effect does voracious use of social media — constantly consuming images of picture-perfect people posing in artfully…
Continue Reading Life-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The risks of severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum can vary drastically depending on where the…
Continue Reading Pediatric hospital beds are in high demand for ailing children. Here’s why
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Effie Schnacky was wheezy and lethargic instead of being her normal, rambunctious self one February afternoon. When her…
Continue Reading US maternal death rate rose sharply in 2021, CDC data shows, and experts worry the problem is getting worse
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As women continue to die due to pregnancy or childbirth each year in the United States, new federal data shows that the…
Continue Reading Paxlovid not linked to COVID-19 rebound, FDA says ahead of meeting to consider drug’s full approval
As the US Food and Drug Administration’s independent advisers prepare to discuss Thursday the full approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral, Paxlovid,…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote in support of Paxlovid approval for Covid-19 treatment in high-risk adults
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 16-1 on Thursday in support of full approval of Paxlovid, stating that…
Continue Reading What is mifepristone, the drug at the heart of the Texas medication abortion lawsuit?
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Supreme Court stayed a ruling by a federal judge in Texas to suspend the approval of mifepristone, a drug approved by…
Continue Reading ‘Am I dreaming?’: Double lung transplants save two people with late-stage cancer
By Kyla Russell, CNN Two people with stage IV lung cancer who had been told that they had only weeks or months to live are breathing freely after…
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