Health

By Faye Chiu, CNN High blood pressure is a common condition that occurs with pregnancy. One form, gestational hypertension, has become substantially more common in the United States, a new report has found. The rate of gestational hypertension increased 73% between 2016 and 2024, and more than 1 in 10 women giving birth in 2024

By Dana Santas, CNN If your knees ache on the way down a flight of stairs but not on the way up, the issue probably isn’t your knees. More likely, it’s your brakes. Most general exercise programs train your body to produce power through pushing, pressing, lifting and forward motion. Too few address the opposite

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Are you coughing, hacking or feeling feverish? It may not be just a summer cold; you might want to consider taking a Covid test. Although the autumn respiratory illness season hasn’t kicked off, and flu and RSV activity remain low, there’s a growing summer wave of Covid-19. Case numbers

By Meg Tirrell, Jamie Gumbrecht, and Reuters (CNN) — A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda succeeded in a late-stage trial for the deadly skin cancer melanoma, its makers said Wednesday, potentially opening up a new way of treating the disease. The study is ongoing, but interim results found that the treatment,

By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — Restrictions on older, more polluting vehicles from most of the British capital is “strongly” associated with improved lung health in children, according to a new study. Researchers found that improvements in air quality following the 2019 introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) helped to boost lung

By Mary Frances Ruskell My daughter saw a mouse in her dorm room — what should she do? What brand of rain boots should I buy for my student? Should I hire a private service to wash my child’s clothes, or teach them to do their own laundry? When my older brother decided where to

By Adam Cancryn, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s nominating Dr. Heidi Overton as his next US Food and Drug Administration commissioner, elevating a longtime ally to lead the embattled agency. The decision comes roughly three months after the resignation of Trump’s first FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, who

By Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — Some Outshine Fruit Bars distributed nationwide have been recalled amid concerns over potential contamination with glass, according to parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream. The recall was prompted by reports of glass in the fruit bars, which are a popular frozen dessert marketed as containing “real fruits or fruit

By Diana Anos, CNN (CNN) — When Dr. Vishal Patel found himself scrolling through Spotify to find songs from a new Taylor Swift album in his car, he realized he had drifted out of his lane. It’s a situation many drivers find themselves in, searching for the perfect song to add to their queues, and

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A record share of kindergartners in the United States had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year, as the Trump administration continues to make moves to reduce the number of vaccinations recommended for children. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week aims to reshape

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — “Look at me when I’m talking to you.” It’s a request I heard from my mother throughout much of my childhood, and even into my adult life. Somehow, what has always felt like the right amount of eye contact from my end has often been less than for her.

By Elise Haulund, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — For some older adults, the flu vaccine could look a little different this year. In August, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the nation’s first mRNA-based flu vaccine for use in people 50 and older. The vaccine, called mFlusiva, is now available at more than 13,000

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week that seeks to dramatically reshape vaccine policy in the United States, including a change that contradicts one of his other stated goals: to give children fewer shots. Trump’s order says the combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella,

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican senators have recently stirred up false and misleading claims that are now spreading on social media. On Monday, Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rand Paul of Kentucky released a batch of text messages retrieved from

By Kara Alaimo, CNN (CNN) — Want more time in your day? You can get plenty by managing how you react to challenging situations, author Neal Schore told me. The trick is to avoid second-guessing, worrying, griping or doing other things that waste time, according to Schore. He details this approach in his new book,

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial centered on the mental health issues the 36-year-old faced after giving birth to her third child. The judge declared a mistrial Friday after the jury couldn’t reach a verdict on whether the former Massachusetts labor and delivery nurse was criminally responsible when she strangled her

By Sneha Dhandapani, Sandee LaMotte, CNN Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States with untreated high blood pressure would benefit from treatment and are not getting it, according to a new study. That’s because nearly 10 million Americans now meet newly updated guidelines by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As parents shop for backpacks, No. 2 pencils and sneakers in preparation for the new school year, making sure children are up to date on their vaccinations is on many families’ back-to-class checklists. This year, many health experts are worried that decisions about vaccination — how many shots to

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs to “feel more in control of her life,” she announced on social media Saturday. The 36-year-old has not said whether she plans to have children but said she had been saving up for the process. Egg freezing, formally called oocyte preservation,

By Sarah Owermohle, Madeline Holcombe, Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has released a long-awaited plan to close a loophole in food regulation that lets manufacturers put certain chemicals in products without notifying national food regulators. The FDA is proposing that food manufacturers notify the agency when they use ingredients

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than a dozen Taylor Farms products that were sold at large retailers across the US are being recalled because they include jalapeño peppers that may be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled products include salsas, dips, sandwiches and more that were distributed across 26 states and sold at stores

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Do you suspect that spending hours every day in front of the television isn’t doing your brain any favors? A new study suggests you may be onto something. Researchers found that people who reported watching television more often in midlife had smaller brain volumes decades later in areas involved

By Diana Anos, CNN (CNN) — Cases of Candida auris, a fungus found in healthcare facilities, are rising rapidly this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. As of July 25, 3,437 clinical cases in 27 states have been reported, CDC data shows. The agency recorded 4,290 clinical cases in all of

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — “Kuh, kuh, kuh.” It was a Friday, and staffers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Atlanta headquarters were getting ready to pack up and head home for the weekend. They thought the steady pneumatic sounds they heard outside their windows were coming from some kind of

By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — White House officials are mulling an executive order that would target vaccines and autism amid a push by President Donald Trump to take more action on the issue, an administration official familiar with the deliberations told CNN. The potential order is expected to focus on the childhood vaccine schedule

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Scientists used an artificial intelligence program to create new viral genomes that are different from any known natural viruses and that targeted specific hosts, according to a new study. The development is a hopeful step toward medical advances, but it also raises concerns around the potential for misuse. The

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The United States is experiencing several major salmonella outbreaks connected to food and pets. Hundreds of people have gotten sick in dozens of states, and one death has been reported. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections every year, with

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve spent any time in a gym, you’ve probably heard the cue: Brace your core. The intention behind that advice is sound. Your core needs to stabilize your spine during movement and lifting. But when bracing becomes your default — forcefully tightening your abs during every exercise and

By Elise Haulund, Katherine Dillinger, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, drugmaker Moderna said. “Flu remains a significant public health challenge, and mFLUSIVA provides an important new option for America’s seniors,” Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel

By Brenda Goodman, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — As cyclospora cases slow, Michigan residents can go back to eating lettuce and salad greens, state health officials said Thursday. “New cyclosporiasis case reports and emergency department visits are on the decline,” the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement. “The broad, precautionary

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The federal government is moving to shut down the organization that manages organ donations in the Kentucky region, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday, calling the organization a “bad apple.” “When an organization entrusted with the gift of life repeatedly puts patients at risk,

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Avoiding three health factors may delay the odds of developing dementia by about 13 years, a new study has found: type 2 diabetes, smoking and high blood pressure. Scientific research has long established that these risk factors are three of the strongest for dementia, and that the neurodegenerative disease’s

By Sarah Owermohle, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Senate voted 51-44 on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general and retired US Coast Guard officer, was nominated for the job in April and is the first Black

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 has killed more than a million people in the United States, but in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that lockdowns were “the thing that did the most damage to our country.” This

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York said Monday that it’s seen three probable cases of tularemia, a rare but serious infection that’s also known as rabbit fever. It can occur after a bite from a tick or a fly that has previously bitten a sick mammal,

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday. These are the first known deaths related to the multistate outbreak of explosive diarrhea in the United States. “Two deaths have been identified as part of the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan. According

By Nadia Kounang, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City that led to seven deaths and 84 people hospitalized has ended, the New York City Department of Health announced in a statement on Friday. The city noted that the two week incubation period for any new cases has

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — When most people think about staying fit as they get older, they focus on the usual suspects: strength, mobility and cardio. But reaction time is a crucial cognitive and physical skill that rarely makes the list, despite its decline quietly affecting everything — including whether you catch yourself before

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has quickly grown into the second-largest on record, with cases taking just weeks to reach levels that had taken years in previous outbreaks. There have been at least 3,553 confirmed cases since this outbreak was identified in mid-May, according

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Two nominees to lead public health at the Health and Human Services Department cleared a committee vote Thursday, moving them closer to being confirmed into the roles after extended talks between federal officials and senators about vaccine misinformation. Sen. Bill Cassidy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Four out of five foods sold for toddlers in the United States are ultraprocessed, according to research that analyzed more than 2,700 products on grocery store shelves. Nearly half of those items also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization.

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. The researchers aimed to estimate how many adults in the US would be considered eligible for statin therapy under the new 2026 blood

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — As cases of explosive diarrhea continue to rise across the US this summer, health officials are grappling with a longstanding question about the tiny parasite that’s behind all this torment: Just how the heck is poop getting into our food? The appalling truth about cyclospora is that humans are

CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second record-breaking year in a row. Just over halfway through 2026, the country has recorded more cases than in any other year since 1991 – surpassing a grim milestone that was just topped last

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second record-breaking year in a row. Just over halfway through 2026, the country has recorded more cases than in any other year since 1991 – surpassing a grim milestone that was just topped last year.

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Nine states now have related cases of diarrheal illness caused by the microscopic cyclospora parasite and thought to be linked with iceberg lettuce, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four more states — Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania — have been added to the outbreak

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Drink tart cherry juice for sleepmaxxing! Add protein in everything for proteinmaxxing! Eat raw garlic for spermmaxxing! Online influencers are telling you to take your health to the max with highly specific — and sometimes highly unusual — changes. “Maxxing” is an online trend applied to advice for aspects

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The Senate’s health committee on Thursday pushed back a vote to advance two top health care nominations to the Senate floor but indicated that one, the pick to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, would win the necessary votes after some assurances by the Trump administration

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — “How long do I have to live ?” When I tell a patient he has prostate cancer, this is usually what he asks me first. With early-stage or low-grade prostate cancer, I can offer strong reassurance: Your life expectancy is good — expect a five-year relative survival rate

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A little-known advisory group to the US Food and Drug Administration met this week to mull over whether to ease restrictions on certain peptides. The injectables are popular among wellness influencers and some doctors, who say they improve muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, promote longevity or simply boost your overall

By Katia Hetter, CNN You know what’s never given someone explosive diarrhea? Cookies, many people say on social media. While some may be looking for more reasons to eat cookies, many more are simply hesitating to eat salads and other fresh produce amid a multistate outbreak of cyclospora, known for that unpleasant symptom, among others.

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — About 1 in every 1,000 people in Michigan has had cyclosporiasis over the past three months amid a multistate outbreak that has grown to the largest on record and killed two people. More than 11,500 cases have been reported in Michigan during the outbreak investigation period, according to the

By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — As the use of artificial intelligence continues to proliferate, AI-generated sexual content is already impacting teenagers. Nearly 75% of teens have seen online pornography and more than half are encountering this type of content as early as age 12, according to new research from Common Sense Media. The survey

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Health officials investigating the large outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora say they have “very strong” evidence that shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms is the likely source, despite a false positive test for the parasite over the weekend. “FDA’s traceback investigation and outbreak data continue

By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — I just learned from a firefighter on Instagram that leaving my child’s bedroom door open at night makes it much more likely he would die in the event of a fire. Closing it, on the other hand, would keep the flames outside his room and ensure his survival,

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states because of potential contamination with cyclospora, the parasite causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country. The company said it’s “actively removing” the products, has suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico to the

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, and it’s getting worse. After years of declining rates, child drowning deaths have increased since the Covid-19 pandemic, perhaps because of disruptions to swimming lessons and public pool access. This trend has

By Elise Haulund, CNN Ann McNitt found herself in the emergency room in Michigan this month with an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. She had endured two full days of trips to the bathroom every 20 to 30 minutes and was concerned about her hydration and potassium levels. “I went to the emergency room,

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Many millions of Americans and Canadians are breathing bad air right now due to smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires and additional wildfires in northern Minnesota. If you’re in an affected area, it’s important to check air quality before you go anywhere this weekend, and keep certain items on

By Katherine Dillinger, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A fourth person has died in connection with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in New York City, city health officials said. As of Monday, 76 cases have been reported, and seven people are still hospitalized, the city’s health department said. Fifty-three people who were previously hospitalized

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — More than a hundred million people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from nearly 3,500 fires in Canada and northern Minnesota sweeps through the upper Midwest and along the East Coast. The smoke can cause health problems such as trouble breathing, burning eyes, dizziness, headache

By Stephanie Fairyington, CNN I was 10 years old the first time I was basically told I was ugly. After a swim in my family’s pool, I was racing up and down the street with the neighborhood kids in the cul-de-sac where I grew up when a woman bunched up her nose and lobbed a

CNN By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration said. Taylor Fresh Foods, which supplied the lettuce, said

By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration said. Taylor Fresh Foods, which supplied the lettuce, said Friday

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — “Hey doc, can you order me labs? I want to get my T checked.” As a urologist, I’ve gotten some version of that message more often in the past few months than in the rest of my career. Testosterone talk has moved from locker rooms to podcasts and

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Scrolling on TikTok during a break one day, I watched a content creator named Kara make a vegan bean soup recipe to boost her iron levels during her menstrual period. “All my anemic girlies this one is for you,” the young woman from central Florida, who goes by her

CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong illness and no certainty about the source, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat? As of Thursday, one outbreak has grown to more

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A massive outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continues to grow and two deaths are now linked to the illness. With the threat of symptoms that can last for weeks, it’s easy to wonder: Is there anything in the produce aisle that’s safe to eat? US health

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Cognitively healthy older adults with high levels of a biomarker called p-tau217 in their blood had an estimated 38% greater chance of developing early signs of dementia over five years, a new study found. Over 10 years, the risk was 78% higher, although the data was not as robust.

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — New York City is managing a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on the Upper East Side that officials believe is tied to bacteria found in cooling towers. Towers on 76 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for the bacteria, the city’s Department of Health and

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more than 5,100 additional cases are being investigated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday — a sharp increase in cases compared with recent years. A growing outbreak in

By Amen Galinato, CNN A yearly physical is the standard preventive measure for adults, but many Gen Z patients are forgoing regular doctor appointments. More than 1 in 4 young adults don’t have a primary care provider, according to a recent national survey by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. For Gen Zers who

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio, and the ongoing investigation suggests lettuce or salad greens may be the source. However, Michigan health officials said other foods can’t be ruled out and no specific type, grower

By Elise Haulund, CNN Whitney Hand was in her laundry room when she heard her daughter scream from the kitchen. “It was a sound I’d never heard her make before, and she just kept screaming, ‘Mom!,’ so I went in there, and I didn’t really understand what was going on at first, but she was

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — While research around sports and brain impacts has tended to focus on American football, soccer players may be at risk as well. Retired professional soccer players show signs of potential neurological impacts in midlife, according to new research. As the World Cup heads toward the finals, the study presented

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill weeds on the nation’s crops. An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump administration. Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is the best time to be enjoying fresh berries and cool salads with a sprinkling of fresh basil, preferably poolside. But this summer, with cases of diarrhea caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora climbing across several states, you may want to take extra care with how you

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Not sure what type of bug bit you or what caused that rash? Many Americans hashtag their questions and turn to social media for health information, whether they are looking up symptoms, researching a diagnosis or learning about a treatment. More than 1 in 5 adults in the United

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating. This infection tends to occur during the warm summer months, but several states are reporting increases in cases beyond what they would normally expect

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For decades, the prescription for better heart health has centered around aerobic exercise and moving more: Get in your steps and avoid sitting too much. That advice isn’t wrong, but new research suggests another important piece of the puzzle. A recent study found that women who regularly engaged in

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — We’ve long known that healthy eating is linked to better brain health. Now there’s even more evidence, just published in the journal JAMA Network Open, that an anti-inflammatory diet may play an important role in reducing dementia risk — even among people already at higher biological risk for the

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The New World screwworm, which was found in the United States in June for the first time in decades, often chooses livestock like cows to host its flesh-eating larvae. That fact may have some meat-eaters on edge, but public health leaders have emphasized repeatedly that the parasite is not

By Jacqueline Howard and Andrew Quimby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health. But at the World Cup, that same technology is being pushed to

By Amen Galinato, CNN Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States. But as a stifling heat wave spreads and wildfires rage, experts advise revelers to be on alert against severe — and potentially fatal — firework-related injuries. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 13,000

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is peak season for hot weather delights like fresh berries and salad greens, but for now, you may want to consider cooking or at least thoroughly washing raw fruits and veggies. A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal

By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, families and friends across the United States are preparing to mark the holiday with a summer cookout. A potluck salad that’s been a showstopper at Meggan Hill’s family gatherings for more than 50 years should be on your picnic table. The creamy

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Much of the country is sizzling under record heat, but Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease specialist in Houston, is heading out for his early morning walks as covered up as possible in a t-shirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a hat, sweatpants, socks and sneakers. It’s not the heat he

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — By the time Eddie Jiang was in high school, he knew he wanted to become a doctor. He chose an in-state college with existing federal loan programs so he could afford to go straight to medical school after college. He graduated from Stony Brook University in New York in

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were about 689 deaths for every 100,000 people in the US in 2025, according to a

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. stood in the US House Chamber doing something the public rarely sees politicians do –– he spoke about his mental health. Kean explained his absence from Washington for more than 100 days by disclosing that he had been diagnosed with depression and had undergone

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Your daily cup of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease or liver cancer, a large new study has found — even if you drink five or more cups a day. The findings are based on more than 354,000 participants whom researchers followed for more than a decade,

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth. The episode occurred during a visit to a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024, according to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday. Woken by the

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — For 35 years, Barbara Senich only owned black pants. “I thought somehow, that would make me look less big,” said Senich, 69, who has struggled with obesity for most of her life. At her heaviest, Senich, who is 5’11”, weighed 340 pounds. She lost at least 100 pounds twice

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for drugs for weight loss under a temporary pilot program that launches July 1. Mary Abrahamson hopes to be one of them. The rural Washington resident was tired of carrying extra weight on her 5-foot-3-inch frame. It made it harder

Essay by Carolyn O’Laughlin, CNN I am the keeper of countless little love stories. And each student who has entrusted me with their truth over the years has helped me remain brave and out. As Sunday marks the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, I’m also reminded that their trust has fueled my drive to do