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By Kristen Rogers, CNN What if doctors could just print a kidney, using cells from the patient, instead of having to find a donor match and hope the patient’s body doesn’t reject the transplanted kidney? The soonest that could happen is in a decade, thanks to 3D organ bioprinting, said Jennifer Lewis, a professor at

By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The first shipments from the federal government’s Operation Fly Formula will bring a total of nearly 1 million pounds of baby formula powder into the United States. That’s just a fraction of what the nation’s families need — about the same amount of formula typically sold over two

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN “Choose to be optimistic. It feels better,” the Dalai Lama has said. It may also lengthen your life. Higher levels of optimism are associated with a longer lifespan and a greater chance of living past 90, according to a new study of nearly 160,000 women of different races and backgrounds. Healthy

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN A former employee at Abbott Nutrition filed a whistleblower complaint about the company’s Sturgis, Michigan, plant with the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration in February 2021, months earlier than previously known, a source familiar with the matter told CNN on Wednesday. The complaint was filed February 16,

By Jen Christensen and Naomi Thomas, CNN Every month, like clockwork, Renee Steiber got formula delivered to her home in the Chicago suburbs for her 11-year-old son, Owen. He has a feeding tube and needs a specialized formula, Neocate Jr., due to a rare disease that makes him severely allergic to a variety of foods.

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent One of the most memorable lectures during my first year of medical school at the University of Michigan was delivered by Dr. Julian “Buz” Hoff. He was the chair of neurosurgery and a master at teaching the natural history of brain diseases. We learned about brain tumors,

CNN Editorial Research 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 Nile, chikungunya

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Moderna said on Wednesday its bivalent Covid-19 vaccine booster that contained a vaccine targeting the Omicron variant showed a stronger immune response against the variant. Bivalent boosters address two viral strains in the same vaccine. The updated booster contains Moderna’s original vaccine, and a vaccine candidate that targets the Omicron variant.

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration decided Tuesday that authorizing Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine — which uses different technology from the three vaccines currently in use in the US — for emergency use in adults would be beneficial. Most of the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee

By Katie Hunt, CNN Kitchen sponges harbor more bacteria than kitchen brushes, which may be a more hygienic way to clean your dishes, according to researchers in Norway. “Salmonella and other bacteria grow and survive better in sponges than in brushes, the reason is that sponges in daily use never dry up,” said Trond Møretrø,

CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Salmonella. Facts Salmonellosis, the infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella, is one of the most frequently reported foodborne illnesses in the United States. Prono: sal•mo•nel•la. The first “L” is pronounced, unlike the silent “L” in salmon, the fish. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reports of Selected

By Michael Nedelman, Amanda Sealy and Nadia Kounang, CNN A shortage of a key component for some crucial imaging tests such as CT scans is leading to rationing within hospitals, patient backlogs and doctors across the United States making do with less-than-ideal alternatives ​across the United States. The component is a liquid called IV contrast,

By Sandee LaMotte and Virginia Langmaid, CNN A weekly dose of a medication recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes may help adults without diabetes lose weight as well, a new study found. Tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, was studied in people without diabetes

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Tuberculosis (also known as TB), an infection, caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that usually affects the lungs. It can also infect other parts of the body including the kidneys, spine and brain. About TB Two types of TB exist – Latent TB infection (non-infectious) and TB

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Parents and caregivers continue to feel the pain of store shelves that are cleaned out of baby formula, and many are turning to hospitals and community organizations for help. “There is a lot of panic,” said Jamie Lackey, founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Helping Mamas in Norcross, Georgia, which

By Katie Hurley, CNN As a therapist who works with tweens, teens and young adults, I aim to help them understand that love is an essential ingredient for a healthy intimate partner relationship. But so are things such as relational safety, empathy, trust and, most importantly, mutual respect. Healthy relationships grow from a seed of

By Harry Enten, CNN About a year ago or so, I was hanging out at my favorite haunt in New York. I’m such a regular that the staff kept my favorite soda, which is often very difficult to find in a can, on hand for me. (Seriously, there are pictures of me drinking it online.)

By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN After more than a year with two types of Covid-19 vaccines in use in the United States, another will be up for consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration next week. The FDA’s vaccine advisers are set to meet Tuesday to consider Novavax’s coronavirus vaccine for the

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN American producer, writer and director Norman Lear, creator of such iconic 1970s television characters as the bigoted blowhard Archie Bunker in the sitcom “All in the Family,” turns 100 in July. On Thursday, at an early celebration for Lear at the Life Itself conference, a health and wellness event presented in

CNN Editorial Research Hoof-and-mouth disease (also known as foot-and-mouth disease) is a communicable virus affecting cattle, pigs and other cloven-hoofed animals. Hoof-and-mouth disease is not related to hand, foot, and mouth disease, a virus that infects humans. About It is a member of the genus Aphthovirus in the family Picornaviridae. There are seven types of

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at E. coli outbreaks in the United States. General Information (from the CDC) There are many strains of the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli). Most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals. Some kinds of E. coli cause disease by producing Shiga toxin.

CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about MERS, or Middle East respiratory syndrome. MERS is a viral respiratory illness brought on by Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). It is in the same family of viruses as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) as well as the common cold. The illness was first reported in

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu. There was a pandemic outbreak across the globe which lasted from 2009 to 2010. Human cases of H1N1 from April 2009-April 2010 Fatalities in the United States – Estimated total is 12,469. Fatalities Worldwide – A 2012 study estimated

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The first time molecular biologist Doris Taylor saw heart stem cells beat in unison in a petri dish, she was spellbound. “It actually changed my life,” said Taylor, who directed regenerative medicine research at Texas Heart Institute in Houston until 2020. “I said to myself, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s life.’ I

By Megan Marples, CNN The earthy, caffeine-infused coffee drink may hold more power than waking you up in the morning. Drinking either sweetened or unsweetened coffee is associated with a lower death risk compared with not drinking the beverage, according to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers surveyed 171,616

By Ayana Archie and Brandon Griggs, CNN June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBTQ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. The original organizers chose

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment for Covid-19, was hailed as a game-changer in the pandemic thanks to its strong performance in lowering the risk of severe disease. Early supply challenges have been overcome in the United States, and the drug is perhaps more important than ever as case counts rise and more

By Megan Marples, CNN Cigarette smoking is very addictive and can have long-term, adverse health effects. But there is hope for those who want to quit thanks to innovative apps, help lines and proven coping strategies. In 2019, more than 30.8 million Americans smoked, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That

By Brenda Goodman, CNN People who have a Covid-19 rebound after treatment with the antiviral drug Paxlovid can be contagious and may not know it because they might not have symptoms, researchers warn. “People who experience rebound are at risk of transmitting to other people, even though they’re outside what people accept as the usual

By Jen Christensen, CNN Every day, Hillary Demmon has been reading the news about the nationwide formula shortage with horror. “It’s just such a nightmare scenario to think about,” said Demmon, who has a 1-year-old and who works at the University of Pittsburgh. For the week ending May 22, almost three-quarters of formula products nationwide

CNN Editorial Research 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 on embryonic

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The World Health Organization has received reports of 257 confirmed monkeypox cases and about 120 suspected cases in 23 nations where the virus is not endemic as of Thursday, it said in a Sunday update. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 12 cases in

By Harry Enten, CNN A few weeks ago, I found myself flying on a trapeze high above Manhattan. Why the heck was I there? Well, I was trying to answer an age-old question. Does money buy happiness? As you can see in the video below, I was petrified. So, what made me think that trapeze

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The World Health Organization reported Friday that there are at least 650 cases of sudden and unexplained hepatitis in young children under investigation in 33 countries, an increase of about 36 cases over the last international update, about a week ago. Another 99 cases are awaiting classification. Last week, the European

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Dr. David Schonfeld’s daughter came home and told the story of a lockdown drill at school, she talked about making jokes with other students while her class hid in a closet for 30 minutes. Schonfeld, a pediatrician and director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s

By Betsy Klein and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention is investigating more cases of monkeypox across the United States as part of a global outbreak. The CDC has identified nine monkeypox cases in seven states as of Wednesday, Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Thursday. Cases have been identified in

By Katie Hunt, CNN Searching for a better night’s sleep? A digital app to treat insomnia is an effective alternative to sleeping pills, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in the United Kingdom. The recommendation from NICE last week means that doctors in the UK’s National Health Service can prescribe the

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at diabetes, a disease that affects millions of people around the world. Diabetes is characterized by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. The disease can lead to serious complications such as blindness, kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, limb amputations and premature

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Congressional leaders will press baby formula manufacturers and government regulators at a hearing Wednesday in their efforts to find out what happened to the US baby formula supply and why it’s taking so long to restock store shelves. In a background memo released in advance of the hearing, Rep. Frank Pallone,

By Jen Christensen, CNN Abbott Nutrition said Tuesday that it plans to restart work at the Sturgis, Michigan, plant at the heart of the nationwide baby formula recall on June 4, with the first batches of new formula expected to be available to consumers on or around June 20. When the plant resumes manufacturing formula,

By Katia Hetter, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech announced Monday that three doses of their vaccine were safe and produced a strong immune response in children 6 months to 5 years old. This followed Moderna’s earlier announcement about its two-dose vaccine being safe and producing a good immune response in young children. The US Food and

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at cholera, an acute diarrheal infection that has killed thousands of people worldwide. Facts Cholera is contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The bacteria is usually found in water contaminated with feces. Dehydration from rapid loss of body fluids is the reason the

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN An extremely rare disease called monkeypox, a much less severe cousin of smallpox, is spreading around the world. More than 250 cases have been reported in at least 16 countries, according to the World Health Organization. Experts say it is spread by close and prolonged contact with an infected individual. “The

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at conjoined twins. Conjoined twins are physically connected to one another at some point on their bodies. Conjoined twins occur once every 200,000 live births, according to the University of Minnesota. About 70% of conjoined twins are female. Conjoined twins are identical – they are the same sex. According

By Megan Marples, CNN People around the world are likely to lose 50 to 58 hours of sleep a year by 2099 due to the climate crises, a new study revealed. Researchers used wristbands with internal accelerometers to measure sleep duration and sleep timing in over 47,000 adults across 68 countries for an average of