Why Covid-19 vaccines for younger children would come in smaller doses
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine just authorized for younger children still requires two shots given on the same…
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What will a COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids mean? An expert weighs in
A US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech…
Continue Reading What will a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids mean? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN A US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for…
Continue Reading Get to know farro and other superfood whole grains
By Casey Barber, CNN Quinoa has reached a level of superfood status not seen since the great kale takeover of the aughts. Equally embraced and mocked…
Continue Reading Immunocompromised may need a fourth COVID-19 shot, CDC says
People with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA COVID-19 shot, according to…
Continue Reading Immunocompromised may need a fourth Covid-19 shot, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN People with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA Covid-19…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s…
Continue Reading When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…
Continue Reading Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The need for liver transplants because of heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. They found…
Continue Reading Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The need for liver transplants because of heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. They found…
Continue Reading FDA’s independent vaccine committee meets to discuss Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisory committee meets Tuesday to discuss if the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine should…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…
Continue Reading Why am I a scaredy-cat and you’re not? The science of fright
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I am a card-carrying scaredy-cat. I’ve never seen “Halloween” (any of them). Or “Scream” or…
Continue Reading Why it could be a good idea to ditch your running watch
By Lauren Kent, CNN Running shoes, keys, watch — I used to always grab the essentials before heading out for a jog. When I first began running…
Continue Reading How to talk to your younger kids about the COVID-19 vaccine
An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it with me. She couldn’t talk about it…
Continue Reading Doctors are often unaware of the only treatment for early COVID-19
On September 17, Mayra Arana made the phone call she says saved her…
Continue Reading Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11
Interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial showed Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a robust immune response in children ages 6…
Continue Reading FDA could authorize a COVID-19 vaccine for kids by this week. Here’s the most important thing to do while we wait, CDC director says
As the number of new daily cases of COVID-19 continues to fall in the US, the country awaits a major milestone that could provide another critical…
Continue Reading Vaping marijuana by teens doubles in last seven years, with potentially harmful consequences, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Marijuana vaping by school-aged youth doubled between 2013 and 2020, a new study found, with reported use within the last 30…
Continue Reading Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial showed Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a robust immune…
Continue Reading FDA could authorize a Covid-19 vaccine for kids by this week. Here’s the most important thing to do while we wait, CDC director says
By Susannah Cullinane, CNN As the number of new daily cases of Covid-19 continues to fall in the US, the country awaits a major milestone that could…
Continue Reading Doctors are often unaware of the only treatment for early Covid-19
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent On September 17, Mayra Arana made the phone call she says saved her life. Arana had been…
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How to talk to your younger kids about the Covid-19 vaccine
By Katie Hurley, CNN An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it…
Continue Reading Putty and ice cream? An expert’s advice on younger kids and the vaccine
By Katie Hurley, CNN An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…
Continue Reading Children are expected to be eligible for the vaccine in early November, Dr. Anthony Fauci says
By Alaa Elassar and Nadia Kounang, CNN The nation’s top infectious disease expert says some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United…
Continue Reading CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US
By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…
Continue Reading CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US
By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…
Continue Reading CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray
By Maggie Fox, CNN Federal agencies updated recalls and warnings to doctors Wednesday about aromatherapy sprays that have been linked to fatal cases…
Continue Reading Younger kids could be getting a Covid-19 vaccine within weeks. Here’s what happens next
By Jen Christensen, CNN Some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may soon be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, and plans are…
Continue Reading Mystery of exotic infectious disease traced to aromatherapy room spray
By Maggie Fox, CNN It was a mystery by any definition of the word — a rare tropical infection that had sickened people in the decidedly…
Continue Reading You might already be following the Mediterranean diet with these easy food swaps
By Casey Barber, CNN The Mediterranean diet has been an expert-recommended way of eating since it was first introduced in the 1990s, but it still…
Continue Reading Lemon Baked Cod With Pistachio Crust
By Michelle Dudash, CNN This 30-minute recipe is light and satisfying, offering a nice crunch from the pistachios. This flavor profile would also…
Continue Reading Greek 7-Layer Hummus Dip
By Michelle Dudash, CNN This savory dip is a crowd-pleaser. I served this to my gaggle of girlfriends for a pre-dinner wine and snack meet-up during…
Continue Reading Brain fog in COVID-19 patients can persist for months, even in those who were not hospitalized, study finds
Cognitive impairment — described as brain fog — can persist for months in COVID-19 patients, even for some who were not hospitalized, according to…
Continue Reading Brain fog in Covid-19 patients can persist for months, even in those who were not hospitalized, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cognitive impairment — described as brain fog — can persist for months in Covid-19 patients, even for some who…
Continue Reading Learn to let go of sleep battles with your teen
By Michelle Icard, CNN It’s 11 p.m. on a school night, and the light is still pouring out from under your teen’s door. You do some quick…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11
In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and 90.7%…
Continue Reading These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…
Continue Reading These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…
Continue Reading Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…
Continue Reading How to become more patient with everyday annoyances
By Kristen Rogers, CNN When the elevator’s running slow, you clench your teeth and curse under your breath. If you still haven’t received…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Thursday to recommend booster doses of both Moderna’s and Johnson &…
Continue Reading CDC endorses booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match is fine
By Maggie Fox, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed recommendations for booster doses for…
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As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from COVID-related…
Continue Reading Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say
A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against COVID-19 in a Phase 3 trial, the…
Continue Reading More people are getting boosters than new COVID-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
The number of people in the US looking to boost their COVID-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to begin them as booster doses…
Continue Reading Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against…
Continue Reading 5 expert tips to stress less this fall
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…
Continue Reading 5 expert tips to stress less this fall
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…
Continue Reading More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…
Continue Reading Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…
Continue Reading Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading Booster shots could soon be recommended for people as young as 40, source says
Booster protection in the US could soon expand to a much broader population, as a source says the US government likely will soon recommend them to…
Continue Reading Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…
Continue Reading Booster shots could soon be recommended for people as young as 40, source says
By Elizabeth Cohen, Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Booster protection could soon expand to a much broader population, as a source says the US…
Continue Reading Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cars line up before sunrise. Tiny heads stick out of the back seat windows, tightly close their eyes and tilt back as the…
Continue Reading Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cars line up before sunrise. Tiny heads stick out of the back seat windows, tightly close their eyes and tilt back as the…
Continue Reading Pfizer vaccine is 93% effective in preventing Covid-19 hospitalization among adolescents, CDC study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is 93% effective in preventing hospitalization due to Covid-19 among children ages 12 to 18,…
Continue Reading Seniors are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine
As the US tries to stave off another COVID-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is eligible to get a booster dose of vaccine do…
Continue Reading Why vaccinated people dying from COVID-19 doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of COVID-19 complications. His family announced that he was fully vaccinated. He was 84…
Continue Reading FDA planning to allow mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine boosters
The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their booster shots than their…
Continue Reading Using e-cigarettes to prevent smoking relapse doesn’t work well, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to keep from relapsing to cigarettes doesn’t appear to be effective,…
Continue Reading FDA planning to allow mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine boosters
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their…
Continue Reading FDA planning to allow mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine boosters
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their…
Continue Reading Why vaccinated people dying from Covid-19 doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective
By Katia Hetter, CNN Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. His family announced that he was fully…
Continue Reading More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…
Continue Reading Seniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the US tries to stave off another Covid-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is…
Continue Reading Why Colin Powell’s cancer likely reduced his protection from the Covid-19 vaccine
By Jen Christensen, CNN Gen. Colin Powell died Monday from complications of Covid-19, and experts say his death shows how important it is for more…
Continue Reading Children under 10 are using social media. Parents can help them stay safe online
By Kristen Rogers, CNN It’s not just your teens who are on social media anymore. Younger kids are getting on those apps, and some parents…
Continue Reading Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says
Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters…
Continue Reading Vaccine mix-ups are rare and there are systems in place to keep it that way
An Indiana couple says they took their family to get their annual flu shot at the local Walgreens, but all of them, including their 4- and…
Continue Reading COVID-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
The rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But with so many Americans…
Continue Reading Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with…
Continue Reading Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic
By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…
Continue Reading Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic
By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…
Continue Reading How to best burn calories while walking
By Dana Santas, CNN It’s no secret that walking is good for you. Many of us are trying to get in those recommended 10,000 steps a day that our…
Continue Reading As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase
By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…
Continue Reading Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…
Continue Reading Vaccine mix-ups are rare and there are systems in place to keep it that way
By Jen Christensen, CNN An Indiana couple says they took their family to get their annual flu shot at the local Walgreens last month, but all of…
Continue Reading What might be changing on aspirin guidance: An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Wait, are we taking a break from aspirin? While so much of our conversations around health is rightly focused on Covid-19, there…
Continue Reading J&J vaccine recipients should get their second dose as soon as it’s available, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the greenlight looms for another dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, experts on Friday urged those who…
Continue Reading A dad who traveled 1,200 miles for Covid-19 care is finally going home. Here’s what he wants you to know
By Holly Yan, CNN These days, brushing his teeth while standing up is a major accomplishment. But Robby Walker is alive — a feat some doctors…
Continue Reading Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…
Continue Reading Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…
Continue Reading 4 key moments from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast
By Dakin Andone, CNN When CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down for a three-hour conversation on “The Joe Rogan…
Continue Reading Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…
Continue Reading State lotteries did not motivate people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 66 million people in the United States who are eligible still have not gotten vaccinated against Covid-19, no matter…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least…
Continue Reading New CDC data shows the risk of dying from Covid-19 is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Throughout August, the risk of dying from Covid-19 was 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading Your children need life skills — this dad explains how to teach them
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN I taught my 12-year-old daughter to change a car battery at 8 p.m. in a grocery store parking lot. It’s one of the…
Continue Reading FDA advisers recommend J&J Covid-19 vaccine boosters, talk mix and match boosters
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson &…
Continue Reading More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…
Continue Reading More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…
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