This key indicator may determine how bad a BA.2 wave could be in the US
By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With a new version of the Omicron coronavirus variant picking up steam in the United States, as many as…
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This key indicator may determine how bad a BA.2 wave could be in the US
By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN With a new version of the Omicron coronavirus variant picking up steam in the United States, as many as…
Continue Reading US drug overdose deaths reach another record high as deaths from fentanyl surge
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Annual drug overdose deaths have reached another record high in the United States as deaths from fentanyl and other…
Continue Reading US drug overdose deaths reach another record high as deaths from fentanyl surge
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Annual drug overdose deaths have reached another record high in the United States as deaths from fentanyl and other…
Continue Reading Should parents be worried about vaccine effectiveness for 5- to 11-year-olds? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN To many parents’ dismay, a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Most people don’t know these possible signs of early Alzheimer’s
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re not familiar with the term “mild cognitive impairment,” you’re not the only one. More than…
Continue Reading Most people don’t know these possible signs of early Alzheimer’s
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re not familiar with the term “mild cognitive impairment,” you’re not the only one. More than…
Continue Reading Pfizer/BioNTech seek FDA authorization for fourth Covid-19 vaccine doses for people 65 and up
By Amanda Sealy, Carma Hassan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration for…
Continue Reading Ending teen sleep struggles — is it possible?
By Michelle Icard, CNN Someone needs a nap. Is it you? Probably. Your teen? Definitely. Teenagers need more sleep than adults or their younger…
Continue Reading What rising Covid-19 infections in the UK and Europe could mean for the US
By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN Two weeks after the United Kingdom dropped its last remaining Covid-19 mitigation measure — a…
Continue Reading Sleeping with even a small amount of light may harm your health, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Sleeping for only one night with a dim light, such as a TV set with the sound off, raised the blood sugar and heart rate of…
Continue Reading Alternative sweeteners in your drinks can help with weight and diabetes risk, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN In our soda, tea, coffee and juice: We like to drink sugar. Americans eat about 60 pounds (27 kilograms) of sugar annually…
Continue Reading Tough to maintain healthy food habits? Shift to these weekly goals
By Lisa Drayer, CNN Going 100% vegan, cutting carbs or attempting to lose 30 pounds quickly is daunting, drastic and difficult to sustain. And such…
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By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you feel like calling it a day and dozing off for a bit, don’t feel bad — Monday, March 14, is National Napping…
Continue Reading War in Ukraine could make the Covid-19 pandemic worse, WHO says
By Jen Christensen, CNN The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it is concerned the war in Ukraine could worsen the Covid-19 pandemic, and it…
Continue Reading A 4th dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be needed, Pfizer’s CEO says, but the company is working on a shot to handle all variants
By Jen Christensen and Holly Yan, CNN To help fend off another wave of Covid-19, people will need a fourth dose of vaccine, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla…
Continue Reading Here’s what could lie ahead for the US in the third year of the pandemic
By Jen Christensen, CNN Things seem to be looking up as the US crosses into year three of the Covid-19 pandemic. Vaccines still do a good job of…
Continue Reading Does spirituality belong at the doctor’s office?
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Life’s big questions drew Dr. Victoria Sweet to a career in medicine. “Your job is to deal with birth, suffering…
Continue Reading Fall asleep faster with mental tricks that calm your racing mind
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You’re exhausted, your body yawning for sleep. Yet once your head hits the pillow, your mind is flooded with worry,…
Continue Reading The Daylight Saving Time debate is nothing to lose sleep over
By Harry Enten, CNN My least favorite weekend of the year is upon us. It’s the weekend in which I feel the effects of losing an hour of sleep…
Continue Reading If you’re living with chronic aches and pains, this activity could bring relief
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN One benefit of the Covid-19 pandemic is that people are focusing more on their health and wellness. And a growing…
Continue Reading If you’re living with chronic aches and pains, this activity could bring relief
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN One benefit of the Covid-19 pandemic is that people are focusing more on their health and wellness. And a growing…
Continue Reading If you’re living with chronic aches and pains, this activity could bring relief
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN One benefit of the Covid-19 pandemic is that people are focusing more on their health and wellness. And a growing…
Continue Reading Where the US stands on Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5
By Jen Christensen, CNN A month after the US Food and Drug Administration delayed key steps toward authorizing Covid-19 vaccines for children under…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Is America ready to take the next step in its Covid-19 recovery?
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent As we reach the second anniversary of the World Health Organization acknowledging Covid-19 as a…
Continue Reading Global pandemic death toll is three times higher than reported Covid-19 deaths suggest, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic may have been three times deadlier than the reported death toll suggests. Researchers estimate in a…
Continue Reading Over 2.5 million students were current users of tobacco products last year, survey shows
By Michael Nedelman, CNN About 1 in 8 US high school students — more than 2 million total — said they had used tobacco products in the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus wastewater data, CDC guidelines can give mixed signals on whether to mask
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The federal government has taken clear steps toward a new phase of the Covid-19 pandemic in recent weeks: The Biden…
Continue Reading Baby gets first heart and thymus transplant, possibly eliminating need for dangerous lifelong medication
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN When Kaitlyn Sinnamon was 20 weeks pregnant with her second child, doctors told her that her baby would be born with a heart…
Continue Reading Burnout may be changing your brain. Here’s what to do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you burned out? If these three symptoms apply to you — a total lack of energy, a decline in your sense of belonging…
Continue Reading As masks become optional, kids take their health into their own hands
By Kristen Rogers, CNN As many schools in the United States are lifting mask mandates, some kids are taking their health into their own hands. The US…
Continue Reading Affection from a dog really is medicinal, according to a new study
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Dogs may also be a doctor’s best friend. For patients suffering from pain in the emergency room, just 10 minutes with…
Continue Reading Spending bill aims to close vaping loophole
By Michael Nedelman, CNN A new move by Congress targets vaping products that remained on the market despite growing efforts to clamp down on flavors…
Continue Reading Patient who received genetically modified pig heart in groundbreaking transplant surgery dies
By Carma Hassan and Katherine Dillinger, CNN A 57-year-old Maryland man who had received a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind…
Continue Reading Pfizer begins Phase 2 and 3 trial of Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid in children ages 6 to 17
By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer has begun a Phase 2 and 3 clinical trial of its Covid-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, in children ages 6 to 17, the…
Continue Reading Covid-19 safety tips to consider as you return to work
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Covid-19 cases continue to fall and state and local governments lift remaining pandemic restrictions, many offices are asking…
Continue Reading New Florida Department of Health guidance says Covid-19 vaccine ‘may not benefit’ healthy 5- to 17-year-olds
By Tasnim Ahmed and Steve Contorno, CNN The Florida Department of Health released new guidance Tuesday that says healthy children between the ages of…
Continue Reading After 549 days in 9 hospitals and facilities with Covid-19, this man is finally home
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN In the last year and a half, Donnell Hunter has missed his daughter’s first day of kindergarten, his son’s…
Continue Reading A federal program to ease access to Covid-19 antivirals rolls out, but pills have been going unused in many parts of the United States
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The man came to the ER at Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland, wide-eyed and scared. He couldn’t catch…
Continue Reading Here’s how to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive for Covid-19
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of the US government’s Covid-19 test-to-treat program is underway, with in-pharmacy clinics ordering…
Continue Reading Americans can now order four more free at-home Covid-19 tests
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Americans can now order a second set of free at-home Covid-19 rapid antigen tests from the federal government. Covidtests.gov,…
Continue Reading Requiring masks in K-12 schools cut Covid-19 infections, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN As states roll back masking requirements for students, a new study shows that masks helped cut Covid-19 infections in public…
Continue Reading Wordle and your brain: Does playing make you smarter?
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Wordle-bragging, arguably one of the newest forms of humble-bragging, has taken over social media. Solving the five-letter…
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By Christine Koh, CNN Forming new friendships is important for mental well-being, my husband recently told me. He’s a therapist and shared this…
Continue Reading Health experts warn Florida’s plan to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy kids is irresponsible
By Travis Caldwell, CNN After Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo declared on Monday the state would issue guidance urging parents not to…
Continue Reading Former Biden advisers, public health experts release Covid-19 ‘roadmap’ with goal for transitioning out of pandemic phase
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Some of the nation’s leading public health experts, including former coronavirus advisers to the Biden…
Continue Reading Florida to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy children
By Steve Contorno and Carma Hassan, CNN The Florida Department of Health will recommend against Covid-19 vaccinations for healthy children, the…
Continue Reading Florida to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy children
By Steve Contorno and Carma Hassan, CNN The Florida Department of Health will recommend against Covid-19 vaccinations for healthy children, the…
Continue Reading Study links even mild Covid-19 to changes in the brain
By Nadia Kounang, CNN People who have even a mild case of Covid-19 may have accelerated aging of the brain and other changes to it, according to a…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 deaths surpass 6 million
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The global Covid-19 death toll surpassed 6 million on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Global daily…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 deaths surpass 6 million
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The global Covid-19 death toll surpassed 6 million on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Global daily…
Continue Reading Struggling after her son was born with disabilities, a mom learns to ask for help
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN A few weeks shy of giving birth to my middle child, I went to what I thought was a routine ultrasound appointment near my…
Continue Reading NIH needed help reaching communities of color about Covid-19, but grassroots groups say they were not paid properly
By Elizabeth Cohen and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN From the very beginning of his presidency, Joe Biden has pledged to make sure communities hit hardest…
Continue Reading The end is near: The new pandemic data looks promising — for some, anyway
By Jen Christensen, CNN While the pandemic is not over, experts say the US may be in for, at the very least, a “near normal” spring and…
Continue Reading The end is near: The new pandemic data looks promising — for some, anyway
By Jen Christensen, CNN While the pandemic is not over, experts say the US may be in for, at the very least, a “near normal” spring and…
Continue Reading Doing 30 to 60 minutes of one exercise weekly could help you live longer, study says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN You might have heard that strengthening exercises most benefit your muscular and skeletal health, but they could have two…
Continue Reading Goodwill project at California school goes viral
By Matt Villano, CNN Two years into a pandemic with a war in Ukraine and gun violence in schools, churches and synagogues, students at a tiny rural…
Continue Reading You sent us your hiccup cures. Experts put them to the test
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Hiccups. Everyone has a cure, and everyone insists theirs is the best. But when they try to pass it along to others, the…
Continue Reading Surgeon general launches effort to get to the bottom of Covid-19 misinformation
By Michael Nedelman and John Bonifield, CNN The office of US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a request Thursday for information surrounding…
Continue Reading These US counties still have ‘high’ Covid-19 levels as their states lift mask mandates, CNN analysis shows
By Jacqueline Howard and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to…
Continue Reading Requiring masks in K-12 schools cut Covid-19 infections, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN As states roll back masking requirements for students, a new study shows that masks helped cut Covid-19 infections in public…
Continue Reading Research on the pet-human bond has boomed in the pandemic. Here’s what studies found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Psst. Don’t tell my bosses, but I have a guilty pleasure. Every time a post pops up in the pet channel of our internal…
Continue Reading Want to sleep better? Lift some weights
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Struggling to sleep? Put some muscle into your efforts by adding resistance training, otherwise known as weight training, to…
Continue Reading Face masks expired? How to tell, plus why you should hold onto them despite easing restrictions
By Megan Marples, CNN Mask mandates may be lifting in many parts of the United States, but don’t ditch your face coverings just yet. Last week,…
Continue Reading A highly changed coronavirus variant was found in deer after nearly a year in hiding, researchers suggest
by Brenda Goodman An Omicron-like variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 — one that appears to be highly divergent from circulating strains…
Continue Reading Black and brown communities had highest increases in drug overdose death rates during pandemic, study says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Drug overdose death rates in the United States soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a new study suggests that Black and…
Continue Reading How should you decide whether to keep wearing a mask? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new measure for determining Covid-19 community levels.…
Continue Reading Yes, you should talk to your kids about Ukraine. Psychologists explain how
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and…
Continue Reading Yes, you should talk to your kids about Ukraine. Psychologists explain how
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and…
Continue Reading Vaccine protection against Covid-19 fell substantially for children during Omicron surge
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Many vaccinated kids experienced breakthrough infections during the Omicron surge, though protection against hospitalization…
Continue Reading Dementia linked to premature menopause for women, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study…
Continue Reading Demand for Covid-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever
By Amanda Sealy and Deidre McPhillips, CNN As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, Covid-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what it…
Continue Reading As the CDC shifts masking guidance, Americans are split on path forward
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most adults in the United States are getting back to some degree of pre-pandemic normalcy, but they’re divided over…
Continue Reading Over a third of parents believe CBD and marijuana are the same, a new report says
By Megan Marples, CNN Some 80% of parents say they know little to nothing about CBD products, according to a new poll by C.S. Mott Children’s…
Continue Reading US births continue to decline but ‘may be returning to pre-pandemic levels,’ preliminary CDC data suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The overall number of babies born in the United States continues to follow a downward trend but “may be returning to…
Continue Reading More Similac baby formula recalled as CDC investigation expands
By Steve Almasy, CNN Abbott Nutrition is recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula due to another report of a dangerous bacterial…
Continue Reading Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness fell quickly for kids during Omicron surge but still offered some protection against severe disease
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for children waned quickly during the Omicron surge, especially…
Continue Reading A slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air
By Holly Yan, CNN Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new…
Continue Reading A slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air
By Holly Yan, CNN Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new…
Continue Reading Having certain health conditions in adolescence may be linked with faster aging in adulthood, study says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you were obese, smoked or had a psychological disorder in adolescence, you might age faster than your peers as an adult,…
Continue Reading Meltdowns may be normal, but there is a way to help your kids better process their feelings
By Megan Marples, CNN As Shirley Oldale tucked her 3-year-old son into bed, he said, “I am sad because I wanted to play, and I don’t want…
Continue Reading My kids fight constantly: What do I do?
By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they go to…
Continue Reading FDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody…
Continue Reading Alone and lonely are not the same. How to feel connected no matter how many people are around
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN During the most isolating worldwide pandemic in a century, it’s time take a closer look at what it means to be…
Continue Reading It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the globe, and many people are feeling stress, anxiety and…
Continue Reading Studies offer further evidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in animals in Wuhan market
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Two preprint studies posted Saturday offer further evidence that the coronavirus originated in animals and spread to…
Continue Reading My kids fight constantly: What do I do?
By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they go to…
Continue Reading New CDC Covid-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country
By Elizabeth Cohen and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Most people in the United States live in areas where those who are healthy do not need to wear masks…
Continue Reading ECMO therapy cuts Covid-19 patients’ chance of dying by half, if they can get it
By Brenda Goodman, CNN For extremely sick patients, an advanced form of life support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, cuts the…
Continue Reading At least 5.2 million children have lost a parent or caretaker to Covid-19, study estimates
By Jen Christensen, CNN At least 5.2 million children globally have lost a parent, grandparent or family member who helped care for them to Covid-19,…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Plummeting Covid-19 case counts across the United States are leading to lifted mask mandates and more conversations about…
Continue Reading Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In today’s world of chronic sleep deprivation, the blessings of a good night’s sleep may seem impossible to find.…
Continue Reading Study finds children release fewer respiratory droplets and aerosols, a clue to understanding Covid-19 transmission
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Children ages 8 to 10 put out about a quarter of the aerosolized particles as adults do when breathing, speaking and singing,…
Continue Reading New vaccine demonstrates strong protection against severe Covid-19 in clinical trials
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The world could soon have another vaccine option in its fight against Covid-19. European drug makers Sanofi and GSK announced…
Continue Reading These US counties still have ‘high’ Covid-19 levels as their states lift mask mandates, CNN analysis shows
By Jacqueline Howard and Virginia Langmaid, CNN Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to…
Continue Reading CDC’s updated metrics to guide Covid-19 restrictions expected Friday
By Elizabeth Cohen and Danielle Herman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will announce new metrics to guide Covid-19…
Continue Reading Pets can boost your brain power, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has found. Pet…
Continue Reading New studies bring BA.2 variant into sharper focus
By Brenda Goodman, CNN On the heels of concerning new lab and animal experiments suggesting that BA.2 may be capable of causing more severe disease…
Continue Reading Time between Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines can be up to 8 weeks for some people, updated CDC guidance says
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jen Christensen, CNN The interval between first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines may be as long as…
Continue Reading US sees continued rise in maternal deaths — and ongoing inequities, CDC report shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN There has been a slight rise in the number of women dying due to pregnancy or childbirth each year in the United States,…
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