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Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate

January 30, 2023 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 has become the eighth most common cause of death among children in the United States, according to a study…

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

January 30, 2023 9:00 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 4:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 4:44 AM CNN

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media

January 29, 2023 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Gordon and Pamela Brown, CNN US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media…

Lunar New Year holiday trips surge in China after lifting of Covid restrictions

January 28, 2023 10:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Nectar Gan and CNN’s Beijing bureau China saw 226 million domestic trips during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported, a 74%…

Deaths in pregnant or recently pregnant women have risen, especially for unrelated causes such as drug poisoning and homicide

January 27, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN The mortality rate of pregnant and recently pregnant women in the United States rose almost 30% between 2019 and 2020,…

How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout

January 27, 2023 11:01 AM CNN

By Dana Santas, CNN When you think about working out with dumbbells, you probably picture using a set of two, one in each hand. There are many…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 2:29 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…

Best and worst states for health care

January 26, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

MoneyGeek analyzed a host of statistics, from health outcomes — such as preventable deaths and rates of certain diseases or risk factors — to…

How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout

January 27, 2023 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN When you think about working out with dumbbells, you probably picture using a set of two, one in each hand. There are many…

Lunar New Year holiday trips surge in China after lifting of Covid restrictions

January 27, 2023 1:01 AM CNN

By Nectar Gan and CNN’s Beijing bureau China saw 226 million domestic trips during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported, a 74%…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 7:33 AM CNN

Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be difficult to watch — but it may…

Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls to reopen to visitors after 3-year closure

January 26, 2023 6:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown, CNN Havasu Falls, one of the most intriguing features of the Grand Canyon system, will be reopening to visitors after a three-year…

Portneuf Medical Center to host Health Fair Saturday

January 27, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

Portneuf Health invites the community to the Portneuf Health Fair on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Portneuf Medical Center in the Pebble Creek…

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds

January 27, 2023 9:01 AM CNN

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…

FDA proposal would allow more men who have sex with men to donate blood

January 27, 2023 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a blood donation policy that focuses on individual risk instead of blanket…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…

With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld

January 26, 2023 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear to protect against…

FDA indicates need to better regulate CBD products and plans to work with Congress on new rules

January 26, 2023 3:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN CBD products will require a new regulatory pathway, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, and the agency plans…

With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld

January 26, 2023 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear…

How to be prepared in case of a shooting without living in fear

January 25, 2023 5:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN At first, Brandon Tsay froze when a gunman aimed a firearm at him, he said. He was sure those would be his last moments.…

FDA’s vaccine advisers to meet to consider the future of COVID-19 vaccination in the US

January 26, 2023 9:42 AM CNN Newsource

A panel of independent experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration on its vaccine decisions will hold a full day of meetings Thursday to…

FDA vaccine advisers vote to harmonize Covid-19 vaccines in the United States

January 26, 2023 5:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A panel of independent experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration on its vaccine decisions voted unanimously…

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

January 25, 2023 12:28 PM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a new study has found — and…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 676 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

January 25, 2023 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 676 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last…

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

January 25, 2023 11:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a new study has found — and…

Updated COVID-19 boosters continue to offer substantial protection, even against rapidly spreading XBB.1.5 subvariant

January 25, 2023 12:11 PM CNN Newsource

The updated boosters are cutting the risk that a person will get sick from COVID-19 by about half, even against infections caused by the rapidly…

Updated boosters are cutting the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 by about half

January 25, 2023 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The updated Covid-19 boosters are cutting the risk that a person will get sick from the coronavirus by about half, even…

Healthiest states for seniors

January 24, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Stacker consulted America’s Health Rankings’ 2022 Senior Report to determine which states are the most and least healthy for senior…

US tobacco control in 2022 gets a mixed review from the American Lung Association

January 24, 2023 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Although fewer US adults are smoking cigarettes than ever, smoking remains the cause of the most preventable disability and…

CDC figuring out ‘logistical and legal’ aspects of testing airplane wastewater for coronavirus variants, source says

January 25, 2023 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the “logistical and legal” aspects of testing wastewater from airplanes for…

Women, older adults and those with lower income are more likely to use sleep medication, survey finds, despite potential health harms

January 24, 2023 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Millions of Americans say they regularly turn to medications for help falling or staying asleep, a practice that experts say…

CDC figuring out ‘logistical and legal’ aspects of testing airplane wastewater for coronavirus variants, source says

January 24, 2023 5:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the “logistical and legal” aspects of testing…

FDA proposes new levels for lead in baby food, but critics say more action is needed

January 24, 2023 12:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The allowable levels of lead in certain baby and toddler foods should be set at 20 parts per billion or less, according to new…

Pocatello mom warns of RSV dangers after losing 16-month-old

January 25, 2023 5:16 AM Emma Benson

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One-year-old Oddie was a normal, healthy kid.…

FDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products

January 24, 2023 11:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for two menthol e-cigarette products marketed by R.J.…

Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests

January 24, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN David Adams spent half a decade fighting an illness he couldn’t name. He was in and out of the hospital several times…

Midriff bulge linked to later physical decline, study says

January 24, 2023 2:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you are a man or woman approaching 50, look down at your middle. If you’re like many people, you might have to lean…

One type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds

January 23, 2023 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN What if you could look at all the things you do daily — walking from room to room, preparing a presentation at your desk,…

Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests

January 24, 2023 10:26 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN David Adams spent half a decade fighting an illness he couldn’t name. He was in and out of the hospital several times…

SIPH announces flu deaths in southeastern Idaho

January 23, 2023 12:53 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Monday seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 during the last…

Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows

January 23, 2023 9:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Dense breast tissue has been associated with up to a four times higher risk of breast cancer. However, a new study suggests…

FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of COVID-19 vaccines

January 23, 2023 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration wants to simplify the COVID-19 vaccine process to look more like what happens with the flu vaccine, according to…

Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows

January 23, 2023 9:04 AM CNN

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Dense breast tissue has been associated with up to a four times higher risk of breast cancer. However, a new study suggests…

FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of Covid-19 vaccines

January 23, 2023 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration wants to simplify the Covid-19 vaccine process to look more like what…

Pediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis

January 22, 2023 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker, CNN In a triage waiting room of St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri, a clear basket filled with gun locks sits near the…

China says 80% of population have had Covid-19, as millions travel for Lunar New Year

January 21, 2023 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

By CNN’s Beijing Bureau Eight in 10 people in China have now been infected with Covid-19, a prominent government scientist has claimed. Wu…

DOJ investigating Abbott over baby formula plant in Michigan

January 20, 2023 5:46 PM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN The US Department of Justice is investigating Abbott Laboratories infant-formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, a spokesperson…

Governor Gordon tests positive for COVID-19

January 20, 2023 9:23 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has received results of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus.…

Rest isn’t necessarily best for concussion recovery in children, study says

January 20, 2023 10:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Sending kids back to school rather than isolating and resting may be a better way to help them recover faster from a…

Flu, Covid-19 and RSV are all trending down for the first time in months

January 20, 2023 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A rough respiratory virus season in the US appears to be easing, as three major respiratory viruses that have battered the…

It’s an awkward conversation, but you have to talk to other parents about guns, experts say

January 20, 2023 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The first time Johanna Thomas talked to the families of her kids’ friends about gun safety, she had to work up her…

USDA toughens up regulation of organic products for first time since 1990

January 19, 2023 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The US Department of Agriculture is taking steps to improve the transparency and standards for products that are currently…

First cases of gonorrhea resistant to several classes of antibiotics identified in the U.S.

January 19, 2023 4:27 PM CNN Newsource

by Brenda Goodman, CNN Public health officials says they have found two cases of gonorrhea that appear to have reduced susceptibility to every kind…

US confirmed country’s first case of COVID-19 three years ago Friday

January 20, 2023 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

Friday marks three years since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in the United…

FDA declines to grant accelerated approval for Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s treatment

January 20, 2023 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration declined to grant accelerated approval to an experimental…

US confirmed country’s first case of Covid-19 three years ago Friday

January 20, 2023 5:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa, CNN Friday marks three years since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the United States. The virus still has not settled into a…

Japan considers downgrading Covid-19 to same level as seasonal flu

January 20, 2023 12:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Emiko Jozuka, Junko Ogura, Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Japan will consider downgrading Covid-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza…

Merck says it’s working to reduce levels of cancer-causing compound in popular diabetes drugs

January 19, 2023 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Pharmaceutical company Merck said that it is working to reduce levels of a cancer-causing organic compound that was found in…

New 988 mental health crisis line sees ‘eye-opening’ rise in calls, texts, chats in first 6 months, data shows

January 19, 2023 2:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Since the summer launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the new three-digit number has seen a significant rise in…

New poll shows jump in adults who rate the quality of US health care as ‘poor’

January 19, 2023 3:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most adults in the US consider the quality of the country’s health care to be unfavorable, according to a new survey.…

Intermittent fasting may not be as helpful for losing weight as once thought, study finds

January 19, 2023 4:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Are snacks before bed your vice? Or do you prefer to wait a few hours after you wake up to eat? The timing of meals may not…

Life lessons from 6 money and lifestyle coaches

January 19, 2023 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, Megan Marples and Rachel Fadem, CNN As we scroll through the curated lifestyles of the influencers we follow on Instagram or…

Some people may be able to stretch out the time between colonoscopies, study suggests

January 19, 2023 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN A new study raises the question whether some people can wait longer than the recommended 10years to repeat a colonoscopy after…

3 of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make — and how to approach them

January 18, 2023 9:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Sooknanan, CNN There are a few important conversations financial activist Dasha Kennedy wished she’d had with her ex-husband before…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 659 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

January 18, 2023 4:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 659 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the last…

High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks

January 18, 2023 4:41 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN With egg prices rising, more people may be shopping for their own backyard chicken flock. But before you build a coop and…

When young children test positive for COVID-19 and another respiratory virus, their illness may be much more severe, a new study suggests

January 18, 2023 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

When COVID-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to become sicker and develop more severe disease, a…

High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks

January 18, 2023 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN With egg prices rising, more people may be shopping for their own backyard chicken flock. But before you build a coop and…

When young children test positive for Covid-19 and another respiratory virus, their illness may be much more severe, a new study suggests

January 17, 2023 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Janelle Chavez, CNN When Covid-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to…

CDC needs a reset requiring support from the federal level, new think tank report finds

January 17, 2023 3:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in “a moment of peril” and a “strong, effective, and more…

6 stats that show which teens receive mental health services—and why

January 12, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

Charlie Health analyzed survey data from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and The Trevor Project to see which teens were receiving…

A lot of people hide their cancer diagnosis from their bosses. These companies aim to change that

January 17, 2023 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN After having surgery to remove a small cancerous tumor from his neck last year, Publicis Groupe CEO Arthur Sadoun decided to…

Flu turned deadly within 48 hours for 3-year-old girl. Now her family gets vaccinated every year

January 17, 2023 5:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Jessica Richman felt fear rush over her — again. In October, she watched her 3-year-old daughter, Layla, become…

Enjoying nature may lessen need for some medications, study finds

January 16, 2023 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Going for a walk in a park or along a lake or a tree-lined space may reduce the need for medication for anxiety, asthma,…

Locally caught fish are full of dangerous chemicals called PFAS, study finds

January 17, 2023 12:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Fish caught in the fresh waters of the nation’s streams and rivers and the Great Lakes contain dangerously high levels…

COVID-19 killed fewer people in the US in 2022, but early data suggests it was still a leading cause of death

January 17, 2023 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

COVID-19 has killed more than 1 million people in the United States since the start of the pandemic, and life expectancy has been cut by nearly 2.5…

Covid-19 killed fewer people in the US in 2022, but early data suggests it was still a leading cause of death

January 17, 2023 4:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 has killed more than 1 million people in the United States since the start of the pandemic, and life expectancy…

China posts one of its worst economic performances in decades because of Covid

January 16, 2023 7:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Laura He, CNN China’s economy expanded by just 3% in 2022, far below the government’s own target, marking one of the worst…

A sound you can’t hear but may one day change your life

January 15, 2023 8:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Undergoing clinical trials around the world is a brain surgery that doesn’t need an incision or produce any blood yet…

The ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. Here’s what to do

January 16, 2023 2:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers and Rob Picheta, CNN As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic life’s daily plights, today (January 16) is…

Bullying at school: What parents can do to help victims and stop bullies

January 16, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Icard, CNN There’s a crisis of bullying in US schools, and the solution is learning what to do before it happens. One in 5 students…

The best meals follow 3 rules

January 15, 2023 12:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There can be something anxiety inducing about big meals. Whether you’re gathering for a holiday meal or interrupting…

Covid broke supply chains. Now on the mend, can they withstand another shock?

January 16, 2023 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Alicia Wallace, CNN The pandemic dislodged the global supply chain, hurling once smoothly running businesses, industries and economies into a…

Long COVID-19 can be debilitating, even for healthy kids

January 16, 2023 10:40 AM CNN Newsource

Jessica Rosario loved watching her 15-year-old, Eliana, play flute with the rest of the marching band during Open Door Christian School football…

Walgreens removes online purchasing limits for children’s fever medications

January 16, 2023 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN After weeks of high demand that stretched supply, Walgreens removed its online purchasing limits for children’s pain- and…

ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency

January 16, 2023 7:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang and Amanda Sealy, CNN When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped to the ground from a cardiac arrest earlier this month, help…

ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency

January 16, 2023 7:57 AM CNN

By Nadia Kounang and Amanda Sealy, CNN When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped to the ground from a cardiac arrest earlier this month, help…

Long COVID a ‘whole-body disease,’ with some patients experiencing loss of taste and smell for months: expert

January 15, 2023 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Ferreira Click here for updates on this story Toronto (CTV Network) — When Julie Wright joined her family…

The CDC recommends seven CT counties to wear masks

January 15, 2023 9:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Eliza Kruczynski Click here for updates on this story ROCKY HILL, Connecticut (WFSB) — While hospitalizations are…

‘I am breaking from stress’: Parents are exhausted after Covid and a brutal respiratory virus season

January 15, 2023 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN With children back in school and daycare after the holidays, weary parents fear what illness awaits them next during this…

Long Covid can be debilitating, even for healthy kids

January 14, 2023 4:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Jessica Rosario loved watching her 15-year-old, Eliana, play flute with the rest of the marching band during Open Door…

China says 60,000 people have died of Covid since early December

January 14, 2023 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

By CNN’s Beijing Bureau Close to 60,000 people have died of Covid in China since the country abruptly abandoned its tight…

CDC identifies possible safety issue with Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine but says no changes to vaccination practices recommended

January 13, 2023 3:30 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said there is a possible safety issue with the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer…

Flu activity peaked without post-holiday spike in cases, but respiratory virus season is still in full swing

January 13, 2023 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips and Brenda Goodman, CNN Flu continues to be very prevalent in the US, but the first wave of the season — which swept…

CDC identifies possible safety issue with Pfizer’s updated Covid-19 vaccine but says people should still get boosted

January 13, 2023 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there is a possible safety issue with the bivalent Covid-19…

Study shows convalescent plasma works for immune-compromised Covid-19 patients, but it can be hard to find

January 12, 2023 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Convalescent plasma — a once-celebrated treatment for Covid-19 that has largely fallen out…

Why no Pi? Variants are still stuck on Omicron even as coronavirus continues to mutate

January 13, 2023 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN You may have heard that there’s a new Omicron spinoff that’s quickly gaining ground in the United States. Maybe…

Naloxone is reaching more people than ever

January 13, 2023 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips and Janelle Chavez, CNN As drug overdose deaths hover near record levels in the United States, naloxone is reaching more people…