Health

By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency designated two widely used “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances under the United States’ Superfund law on Friday. This ruling will allow the EPA to investigate and clean up leaks and spills of these harmful chemicals, according to the official news release. It will also

Whether you are happy with your size or not, whether you follow a special diet or eat what you want when you want, the basic fact of life — unavoidable, inescapable, non-negotiable — is that we all have to eat. If we are fortunate, it’s usually up to five times a day, every day.

The bird flu spreading through cattle in the United States is an “enormous concern” the chief scientist of the World Health Organization said Thursday as he called for more tracking and preparation for the virus.

It was a dream come true for millions of Taylor Swift fans, after the superstar released her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” at midnight on Friday.

The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such as Covid-19, influenza and measles – to include when respiratory droplets spread through the air and when they land on a person, regardless of the size of the droplet.

Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record-high levels in some parts of the country.

Some fresh, frozen and canned nonorganic fruits and vegetables are contaminated with concerning levels of pesticides, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that provides product reviews and ratings for its subscribers.

In a disturbing worldwide trend, new cancer cases among young people have been increasing sharply.

Working your brain hard at your job could pay off in more ways than boosting your career — it may also protect your cognition and help prevent dementia as you age, a new study found.

Kerry Pearl remembers the pharmacist holding up the medicine her 4-year-old son needed to help him breathe.

Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, also seems to help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker Eli Lilly said Wednesday.

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning that dangerous counterfeit versions of Botox have been identified in multiple states, putting the safety of consumers at risk.

CNN By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — For years, conventional wisdom in fitness culture has promoted the belief that stretching to become more flexible leads to better movement and injury prevention. But what if I told you that the road to improved mobility isn’t always paved with stretching? As a mobility coach in professional sports, I’ve

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt probably has become a pretty unpopular guy among teenagers over the last few weeks.

Clyde Davis battled a methamphetamine and heroin addiction for over nine years. He tried various treatment programs, but none worked for him before he reached his insurance maximum and was forced to discharge.

Nineteen people from nine states have reported harmful reactions after receiving cosmetic injections — commonly known as Botox — that were administered from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-medical settings, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.

Makers of melatonin supplements have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent packaging and improve cautionary language on labels of over-the-counter products, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry.

It’s common knowledge that exercise is good for your mental health and your heart health — and now a new study suggests that all three are working together.

Pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, may be linked to an elevated risk of death even decades after giving birth, according to a new study.

Record-breaking heat, rising sea levels, increasingly extreme weather and more are fueled by the human-made climate crisis.

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — There are more active drug shortages in the United States than ever, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service. The organizations first started tracking drug shortages in 2001. Active shortages previously peaked in 2014, with 320 drugs in active

The number of women ages 40 to 64 seen at a hospital because of alcohol misuse nearly doubled during the pandemic, according to a new study.

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, more young adults in the United States took pregnancy off the table entirely, new research has shown. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned the 1973 high court decision that gave abortion

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 cases of measles have been reported in the United States since the start of the year, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that a rapid rise in cases — significantly more than in recent years — poses a renewed threat to the

A worker on a dairy farm in Texas tested positive for the avian flu, only the second case of a person in the United States who has contracted the H5N1 influenza strain. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the person was diagnosed with the H5N1 virus and was recovering with mild symptoms.

Kirsten Puccio gave birth to her daughter in August 2020. It was a moment she had both eagerly awaited and dreaded for months.

People in at least two states have been hospitalized with botulism-like illness after receiving cosmetic injections – commonly known as “botox” – that were administered in non-medical settings.

By Phyllis Fagell, CNN (CNN) — CNN — At some point, most people will provide care for a loved one, whether their children, spouses or parents — and likely be the recipient of such care themselves. While those who are wealthy, like comedian Jay Leno, have the money to provide daily care for his wife, Mavis,

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States have increased over the past two decades, making it a serious public health problem. Among US college athletes, suicide is now the second leading cause of death after accidents — and rates have doubled from 7.6% to 15.3%

Gen Z is having a harder time than previous generations did at their age, according to new research. But the secret to increasing their happiness may be found in that data.

he US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stringent new regulations on levels of six perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in public water systems.

An RSV vaccine already used for older adults could help protect people as young as 18 who are at increased risk of the disease, drugmaker Pfizer said in a news release Tuesday.

The US Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules on Tuesday to protect neighborhoods near more than 200 manufacturing facilities that release airborne toxins such as ethylene oxide, chloroprene, benzene, vinyl chloride, 1,3 butadiene and ethylene dichloride.

Using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability in children, a new study found.

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Since time immemorial, humans have done their darnedest to try and cheat death. Today, as revolutionary advancements transform the stuff of science fiction into everyday reality, are we closer to extending our lifespan or even perhaps immortality? If so, do we really want eternal life? In his new book,

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Using less salt in your food may seem boring, but the payoffs could be as big as a lowered risk of death, new research has found. Using a salt substitute when cooking was linked with a lower risk of dying early from any cause or from cardiovascular disease in

With dieting, the conventional wisdom says a person needs to be in calorie-deficit mode to lose weight. If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight; if you eat fewer calories, you lose weight.

Potentially toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are found in surface and groundwaters around the world at levels much higher than many international regulators allow, a new study found.

The popular weight loss drug Wegovy seems to provide more health benefits for people who have diabetes and a common kind of heart failure than just helping take off the pounds, according to a new study.

I stash lip balm everywhere: in my purse, bedroom drawer and car, to name a few spots. I have a better chance of finding a tube of lip balm than my keys.

Researchers looking for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead: a connection to accelerated biological aging.

To spot breast cancer early, there are mammograms

Sunday, April 7, marks six months since the brutal war between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in an immense amount of fear and anguish among Israelis and Palestinians, as well as onlookers throughout the international community.

An implant for obstructive sleep apnea — a serious sleep malady in which breathing stops for 10 seconds to two minutes many times an hour each night — works best in people who are overweight but not severely obese, a new study found.

Retirement may be time for a lot of fun things, but an increase in drinking shouldn’t be one of them, experts say.

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that argue otherwise are petitioning the US Food and Drug Administration to ban a key chemical involved in the decaffeination process due to cancer concerns. That chemical is methylene chloride, a colorless liquid

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it has begun the process of voluntarily withdrawing its ALS drug, Relyvrio, from the market after it failed to prove efficacy in a large clinical trial.

There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health.

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Around the world each year, tens of millions of people are told they have cancer, and millions die from the disease. Now, a report from the American Cancer Society projects that by 2050, the number of people with cancer could rise 77%. The report, published Thursday in the journal

For roughly 1 in 4 American adults, spring blooms mark the start of itchy, eye-watering, congested misery.

Bird flu is affecting a growing number of cattle herds in the US, and these infections have led to only the second known human case in the nation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The immediate cons of an erratic work schedule are clear-cut: You may be tired all the time or missing out on time with loved ones.

(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is allowing the use of Rejoyn, the first prescription digital treatment for major depressive disorder.

There are plenty of reasons why many health professionals don’t want you on a restrictive diet.

Are you forcing yourself to continue learning a language? What about holding out for closure in a relationship that ended abruptly?

Do irrational thoughts sometimes crowd your mind, leaving you feeling worried or maybe even on the verge of a panic attack?

A relatively new nicotine product with a tobacco-free and smokeless design has drawn in a wave of new users in just the past year: oral nicotine pouches that sit at the gums and are nearly undetectable when in use.

A coalition of civil rights and medical organizations said Tuesday that they are suing the US Food and Drug Administration because it has missed its own deadline to take action to ban menthol cigarettes.

A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and trustworthiness.

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Flame retardants added for decades to thousands of consumer products in the United States may raise the risk of dying from cancer, according to new research. People with the highest levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, in their blood had approximately a 300% increased risk of dying from