Should you wear a mask amid Delta variant surge? Watch doctor’s answer
Dr. Jonathan Reiner says unvaccinated people should wear masks as the Delta variant continues to spread across the…
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The Delta variant has now been detected in all 50 states and Washington, DC
By Aya Elamroussi and Amir Vera, CNN The Delta variant of Covid 19 has now been detected in all 50 states and Washington, DC, according to the latest…
Continue Reading Fauci on vaccination rates: It’s almost like there’s two Americas
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the rise in coronavirus from the Delta variant in certain part of the US “is entirely avoidable, entirely preventable” if more…
Continue Reading Here’s what is known about the Delta variant of coronavirus
By Maggie Fox, CNN The Delta variant of the coronavirus is worrying officials around the world. Four major Australian cities went into a four-day…
Continue Reading The Delta variant leaves children vulnerable to Covid-19. Here’s how to protect your children
By Megan Marples, CNN As the more contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, doctors are concerned it could create…
Continue Reading What parents need to know about children and the Delta variant
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The Delta variant of Covid-19 is more contagious than other lineages, and is spreading rapidly in under-vaccinated…
Continue Reading Here’s what is known about the Delta variant of coronavirus
By Maggie Fox, CNN The Delta variant of the coronavirus is worrying officials around the world. Four major Australian cities went into a four-day…
Continue Reading Surgeon General on Delta variant: If you are not vaccinated, you are in trouble
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says he is concerned that the Detla variant of Covid-19 is behind the rise in cases of coronavirus in the US and…
Continue Reading Record heat wave to break for Northeast
Severe storms usher in cooler/drier air for the Northeast. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast and what to expect with the extreme…
Continue Reading This is what happens to your body during extreme heat
By Christina Maxouris, CNN The unprecedented heat wave that’s scorching parts of Northern America isn’t letting up just yet. More than 50…
Continue Reading This is what happens to your body during extreme heat
By Christina Maxouris, CNN The unprecedented heat wave that’s scorching parts of Northern America isn’t letting up just yet. More than 50…
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Should you wear a mask amid Delta variant surge? Watch doctor’s answer
Dr. Jonathan Reiner says unvaccinated people should wear masks as the Delta variant continues to spread across the…
Continue Reading Fauci on vaccination rates: It’s almost like there’s two Americas
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the rise in coronavirus from the Delta variant in certain part of the US “is entirely avoidable, entirely preventable” if more…
Continue Reading Breathe your way to better sleep and overall recovery
By Dana Santas, CNN In Part I of the series, I outlined the overall power of breathing to impact our bodies and minds. Then in Part II, I shared how…
Continue Reading Find your sleep ‘sweet spot’ to protect your brain as you age, study suggests
By Kristen Rogers, CNN How long older adults sleep could affect their brain health, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA…
Continue Reading Rise of Delta variant brings mask question back, even for the vaccinated
By Maggie Fox, CNN Nearly all the staff at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are vaccinated against Covid-19. Yet they are all still…
Continue Reading Rise of Delta variant brings mask question back, even for the vaccinated
By Maggie Fox, CNN Nearly all the staff at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are vaccinated against Covid-19. Yet they are all still…
Continue Reading How to have a good relationship with siblings as adults
By Katie Hunt, CNN When it comes to our closest adult relationships, the ones we have with our siblings often take a back seat. Parent-child…
Continue Reading Britain thinks it can out-vaccinate the Delta variant. The world isn’t so sure
By Rob Picheta, CNN When the United Kingdom emerged from one of the world’s longest and most stringent coronavirus lockdowns in April, it did…
Continue Reading Breathe your way to better sleep and overall recovery
By Dana Santas, CNN In Part I of the series, I outlined the overall power of breathing to impact our bodies and minds. Then in Part II, I shared how…
Continue Reading Try this routine before sleep to get a good night of rest
Dana Santas, a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach in professional sports, demonstrates four yoga moves that help prepare your body for…
Continue Reading Anxious as we transition out of the pandemic? That’s common and can be treated, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN America is in celebratory mode. States are dropping Covid-19 restrictions, plane travel is breaking records, and many…
Continue Reading Anxious as we transition out of the pandemic? That’s common and can be treated, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN America is in celebratory mode. States are dropping Covid-19 restrictions, plane travel is breaking records, and many…
Continue Reading Britain thinks it can out-vaccinate the Delta variant. The world isn’t so sure
By Rob Picheta, CNN When the United Kingdom emerged from one of the world’s longest and most stringent coronavirus lockdowns in April, it did…
Continue Reading US lawmakers launch investigation into FDA approval and price of new Alzheimer’s drug
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Two House committees have launched an investigation into the approval and pricing of the Alzheimer’s disease drug…
Continue Reading US lawmakers launch investigation into FDA approval and price of new Alzheimer’s drug
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Two House committees have launched an investigation into the approval and pricing of the Alzheimer’s disease drug…
Continue Reading COVID: WHICH STATES COULD BE HARDEST HIT BY DELTA? (4 AM ET)
Experts say the Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, will be…
Continue Reading With the more contagious Delta variant, some officials are issuing new mask guidance
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The more transmissible Delta variant has spread to almost every state in the US, fueling health…
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This simple text message can encourage people to get vaccinated, researchers say
A simple text message may be able to provide the nudge some people need to get vaccinated, researchers…
Continue Reading How to stay cool without air conditioning
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re one of the more than 20 million people experiencing the Northwest heat wave, you might be wondering how to…
Continue Reading COVID: WHICH STATES COULD BE HARDEST HIT BY DELTA? (4 AM ET)
Experts say the Delta variant, a strain of Covid-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, will be…
Continue Reading With the more contagious Delta variant, some officials are issuing new mask guidance
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN The more dangerous and more transmissible Delta variant has spread to almost every state in the US, fueling…
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Why these parents volunteered their young children for COVID-19 vaccine trials
As troubling new variants emerge, doctors say America’s chances of winding down the COVID-19 pandemic in the US will largely depend on how many young…
Continue Reading Where do coronavirus variants come from?
The 30-something woman wasn’t sick for very…
Continue Reading Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to get started with mindfulness
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Noticing the here and now sounds simple, right? That’s the core of mindfulness practices, which invite participants to…
Continue Reading SURGE HITS MISSOURI, SOME BLAME DELTA VARIANT
Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading in almost all states, Missouri hospitals…
Continue Reading Spanking can worsen a child’s behavior and do real harm, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Physical punishment does not appear to improve a child’s positive behavior or social competence over time, according to…
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The Delta variant will cause ‘very dense outbreaks’ in these five states, expert says
The Delta variant, a strain of COVID-19 believed to be more transmissible and dangerous than others, is likely to break out in some US communities, a…
Continue Reading E-cigarette company Juul to pay $40 million in North Carolina lawsuit settlement
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay $40 million and make changes to its business practices to settle the first state…
Continue Reading To fully vaccinate children against COVID-19 by the time school starts, many parents must act now
While it’s a bit of a bummer to think about going back to school before it’s even the Fourth of July, in many parts of the country, if you want your…
Continue Reading Life after the 1918 flu has lessons for our post-pandemic world
A widespread sense that time has split into two — or pandemics creating a “before” and “after” — is an experience that’s associated with many…
Continue Reading Should you always tell your kids the truth? It depends
I lie to my children all the…
Continue Reading ‘Step up and get vaccinated:’ How adults should protect children from COVID-19 variants, expert says
The Delta variant continues to be a major threat to America’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and getting more vaccine shots into arms is a way…
Continue Reading Kevin Curry’s depression almost killed him. Food, fitness and fortitude brought him back
By Jennifer Grubb, CNN Ever since he was a child, Kevin Curry would pray for God to “fix” him and take away his sadness.…
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Worried about your kid’s development? Turn to your doctor before the internet or friends
Opinion by Dr. Neha Chaudhary, CNN If you’re worried about whether your child is hitting developmental milestones on time— like walking,…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The secrets of a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent One day earlier this year, in the midst of all the darkness surrounding the pandemic, I received…
Continue Reading An inside look at how the first Covid-era cruise prepared to set sail
The first cruise ship is set sail from a U.S. port since the CDC brought the industry to a halt more than 15 months ago with a no-sail order that was…
Continue Reading How the first cruise of the Covid era got ready to safely set sail
By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN It’s anchors aweigh and full steam ahead for the Celebrity Edge. On Saturday, the cruise ship, owned by…
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‘Please get your second shot,’ top health official urges as Delta variant remains a pressing threat
America is in a far better place now than it was six months ago in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, with overall cases and deaths down,…
Continue Reading The author of ‘White Fragility’ takes on ‘nice racism’
By John Blake, CNN One evening, Robin DiAngelo became a nice racist. DiAngelo, author of “White Fragility,” remembers the precise moment…
Continue Reading How to create a gender-inclusive environment for our kids
Opinion by Allison Hope, CNN Gender reveal parties. Boys don’t cry. That color is for girls. That bathroom is for boys. That sport is only for…
Continue Reading East Asia was hit by another coronavirus epidemic 20,000 years ago, new study shows
By Amy Sood and Zixu Wang, CNN Over the past 20 years, people have faced a series of outbreaks caused by coronaviruses, including SARS, MERS, and…
Continue Reading SURGE HITS MISSOURI, SOME BLAME DELTA VARIANT
Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading in almost all states, Missouri hospitals…
Continue Reading FDA adds a warning to COVID-19 vaccines about risk of heart inflammation
The US Food and Drug Administration added a warning about the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis to fact sheets for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech…
Continue Reading These beating heart cells went to space. This is how they could save patients
When SpaceX’s 20th resupply mission lifted off to the International Space Station in March 2020, beating heart cells were along for the…
Continue Reading Cases of type 2 diabetes among children more than doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, research finds
Cases of type 2 diabetes among children more than doubled during the coronavirus pandemic at one Louisiana hospital, according to research presented…
Continue Reading Did COVID-19 take your taste and smell? Here’s when they may return
Alisson Clark first knew she definitely had COVID-19 last September when she lost her sense of…
Continue Reading Experiencing Hulk rage and terrible sleep? It may be perimenopause — here’s what to do
Feeling confused by the onset of Hulk rage, interrupted sleep or gushing periods? It might be perimenopause, and it is most definitely time to talk…
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Some fully vaccinated people may still get sick if exposed to variants, CDC warns
By Madeline Holcombe and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told CNN Friday that the agency is tracking the…
Continue Reading There are at least 200 known cases of the Delta Plus coronavirus variant worldwide. Here’s what we know
A new and slightly changed version of the Delta coronavirus variant is spreading in a number of countries including the United Kingdom, United States…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 10 people have missed their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A growing number of people — now more than one in 10 — have missed their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the United States, a cause for concern…
Continue Reading COVID: WHO CAN REQUIRE VACCINATIONS? (4 AM ET)
Some companies, schools, and cities are requiring their people to get vaccinated and there’s been some…
Continue Reading COVID: WHO CAN REQUIRE VACCINATIONS? (4 AM ET)
Some companies, schools, and cities are requiring their people to get vaccinated and there’s been some…
Continue Reading This CNN Hero is fighting to save lives in Philadelphia’s communities of color through Covid-19 vaccination and testing
By Kathleen Toner, CNN Earlier this week, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced that 70% of the city’s adults had received at least one dose…
Continue Reading CNN Heroes: Dr. Ala Stanford
This CNN Hero, a pediatric surgeon, saw how the pandemic devastated communities of color in her hometown of Philadelphia. She responded by bringing…
Continue Reading CNN Heroes: Confronting the role of race in medicine
CNN Hero and Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium founder Dr. Ala Stanford offers a history lesson to a student asking why she should trust the…
Continue Reading CNN Heroes: Confronting the role of race in medicine
CNN Hero and Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium founder Dr. Ala Stanford offers a history lesson to a student asking why she should trust the…
Continue Reading CNN Heroes: What’s in the Covid-19 vaccine?
Dr. Ala Stanford formed the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium to bring testing and vaccinations to communities of color hit hard by the pandemic in…
Continue Reading Officials blame Delta variant for Covid-19 surge in Missouri
Hospitalizations are up 225% since early June in Springfield, Missouri, which experts are blaming on the Covid-19 Delta variant. CNN’s Martin Savidge…
Continue Reading US life expectancy fell by more than a year during coronavirus pandemic, research suggests
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Deidre McPhillips and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Two new studies reveal just how much of a toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken…
Continue Reading Try these 5 ways to practice mindfulness with your kids
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Back when Travis M. Spencer’s daughter was in fourth grade, there were times when she struggled to fall asleep. On those…
Continue Reading A ‘tough nut to crack’: States race to vaccinate young adults against COVID-19
With more than 84% of all eligible people in Vermont having had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, no one would blame health officials if they…
Continue Reading These are the two key groups now being hit hardest by COVID-19
COVID-19 deaths have been falling dramatically in the US, but — with many people still unvaccinated — the number of daily deaths remains in the…
Continue Reading FDA chief stays mum on plans for banning flavored vapes
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Members of Congress pressed acting US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock on Wednesday to ban all…
Continue Reading Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination clearly outweigh risks of rare heart inflammation, CDC vaccine advisers told
There’s a likely association between the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in adolescents and young adults, but the…
Continue Reading Scientist says early coronavirus samples were deleted from NIH database
By Maggie Fox, CNN Scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic might be working with the wrong samples, because some early…
Continue Reading Cannabis use may be linked with suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts in young adults, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Cannabis use has been associated with a higher likelihood of thinking about suicide in young adults, according to a study from…
Continue Reading Will a COVID-19 vaccine booster be needed later this year?
Vaccine makers are preparing for a next possible phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout: booster doses. CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on these…
Continue Reading Optimize your breathing with these tips
Dana Santas, a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach in professional sports, explains how breathing can impact the way you feel and demonstrates…
Continue Reading Nearly every new COVID-19 death is now entirely preventable, CDC director says
The dangerous Delta variant poses a risk to the United States as the country works to ease out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say the nation…
Continue Reading US births fell during the pandemic, CDC data show
The number of births in the United States fell by 4% last year, much of it likely due to the pandemic, according to a new report from the US Centers…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Vaccine makers are preparing for a next possible phase of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout: booster doses. Currently three…
Continue Reading As Covid-19 deaths hit record lows, those dying are younger and more disproportionately Black than before
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 deaths have fallen dramatically across the United States — average daily deaths are less than a tenth of…
Continue Reading How to improve posture and relieve pain with your breath
By Dana Santas, CNN In the first article of our series, we established why breathing is your superpower, impacting virtually all aspects of your…
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First came COVID, then long-haul symptoms. And now they’re battling the guilt of having survived it all
Lauren Nichols’ battle with COVID-19 began early in the pandemic, when resources were scarce and experts debated whether the US would have to ration…
Continue Reading What the Delta variant could mean for Covid-19 in the United States
By Michael Nedelman and Nadia Kounang, CNN A coronavirus variant first spotted in India is poised to become the dominant one in the United States,…
Continue Reading Living with a short sleep gene: ‘It’s a gift’
For as long as he can remember, Brad Johnson knew he was…
Continue Reading More infectious variant now makes up 20% of coronavirus samples tested, Fauci says
By Madeline Holcombe and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The Delta coronavirus variant, which is highly transmissible and possibly more dangerous than current…
Continue Reading Parents need to start talking about puberty early
By Lisa Selin Davis, CNN When my oldest child turned 11, I figured it was time to talk birds and bees and bodily changes, and purchased a couple of…
Continue Reading Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says
Drinking up to three or four cups of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day reduces your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver diseases,…
Continue Reading International Day of Yoga 2021: Find the path to your well-being
By Forrest Brown, CNN Maybe you need a mental escape from stress. Perhaps you need time to rejuvenate your health. You might simply want to feel more…
Continue Reading It has been 500 days since the first known US death from COVID-19. Variants and low vaccination rates threaten to prolong the pandemic
As the United States continues on a path to near pre-pandemic normalcy, experts remain concerned over low vaccination rates and the spread of…
Continue Reading What to do to stay safe around water this summer at the pool or beach
With summer in full swing and excessive heat waves rolling through parts of the country, taking a dip in water can be a refreshing way to cool…
Continue Reading Why becoming a stay-at-home dad was the best decision I ever made
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN When people ask me why I am a stay-at-home dad, I’ve usually been pretty busy. One time I was wiping dried formula…
Continue Reading They lost their loved ones to Covid. Then they heard from them again
By John Blake, CNN They never ran out of things to talk about. It was obvious from the start. He was a brawny former Maine lobsterman with a booming…
Continue Reading Blind chess champion’s advice to all
Jessica Lauser lost much of her eyesight shortly after she was born. She was teased in school until she found chess. Here’s her advice to those…
Continue Reading This woman is a chess champion. And she’s blind
By Matt Villano, CNN Jessica Lauser is relentless on the chess board. She plays quickly, applying constant pressure on her opponents. She attacks…
Continue Reading The US marks a vaccine milestone, but one expert warns that the coronavirus Delta variant has a worrying impact on patients
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As President Joe Biden celebrated America’s 300 million vaccine dose milestone Friday, experts warned that the spread of…
Continue Reading Summer is the season that reminds us to come alive
By David G. Allan, CNN Welcome to the start of summer! Now slow down. You don’t want to miss anything by hurrying past it. And there is no need…
Continue Reading Bring the ‘dad jokes,’ we need ’em. (Warning: This story contains actual dad jokes)
By David G. Allan, CNN In September 2019, just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic — so roughly before-anyone-can-remember ago —…
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