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One thing you need in your kitchen to make cooking so much easier

January 13, 2023 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Before there were Crock-Pots and Instant Pots, slow cookers and air fryers, there was the Dutch oven. A multipurpose pot that…

How to restart our New Year’s resolutions

January 13, 2023 6:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katy Milkman, CNN It’s that time of year again. You’ve set a New Year’s resolution and haven’t stuck to it. It’s…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 12, 2023 7:08 PM CNN

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

Old mice grow young again in study. Can people do the same?

January 12, 2023 1:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In Boston labs, old, blind mice have regained their eyesight, developed smarter, younger brains and built healthier muscle and…

Required vaccine coverage among kindergarteners drops for second year in a row

January 12, 2023 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Vaccination rates for measles and other diseases dropped again last school year, according to a study published Thursday by…

What is bacterial meningitis, the illness that killed Jeff Beck?

January 12, 2023 5:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN After contracting bacterial meningitis, legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck died Wednesday at the age of 78, according to a…

How the pandemic impacted teacher shortages—and ways schools are adapting

January 11, 2023 11:41 PM Stacker

HeyTutor cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the impact of the pandemic on teacher shortages, exploring new policies and…

Long COVID-19 resolves within year for many with mild COVID, study says

January 12, 2023 10:43 AM CNN Newsource

The majority of long COVID symptoms resolve within the first year after infection for people with mild cases of COVID-19, according to a large study…

US cancer death rate falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report says

January 12, 2023 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rate of people dying from cancer in the United States has continuously declined over the past three decades, according…

Sitting too much is bad for your health, but offsetting the impact is easy, study shows

January 11, 2023 10:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Sure, you’ve heard the dangers of sitting all day, but with most jobs there isn’t much you can do about it,…

How much should people worry about COVID-19’s newly-dominant XBB.1.5 variant? Our medical analyst explains

January 12, 2023 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

A new COVID-19 variant, XBB.1.5, is spreading rapidly throughout the United…

How much should people worry about Covid’s newly-dominant XBB.1.5 variant? Our medical analyst explains

January 12, 2023 2:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN A new Covid-19 variant, XBB.1.5, is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. In December 2022, the proportion of new…

Long Covid resolves within year for many with mild Covid, study says

January 11, 2023 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The majority of long Covid symptoms resolve within the first year after infection for people with mild cases of Covid-19,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 941 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths

January 11, 2023 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 941 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths in the last week.…

Tap water isn’t safe to use in neti pots and other home medical devices. Here’s what to do instead

January 11, 2023 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Tap water is not sterile, and using it in home medical devices can result in serious and even deadly infections. But in a…

Your attention span is shrinking, studies say. Here’s how to stay focused

January 11, 2023 2:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I’ve been working steadily for hours now, but feel as if I haven’t even started. My attention is being pulled from…

FDA vaccine advisers ‘disappointed’ and ‘angry’ that early data about new COVID-19 booster shot wasn’t presented for review last year

January 11, 2023 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

Some vaccine advisers to the federal government say they’re “disappointed” and “angry” that government scientists and the pharmaceutical company…

How to know when it’s time to walk away from a sibling

January 11, 2023 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As Prince Harry’s accounts of a troubled relationship with his brother, Prince William, in his new memoir…

How to know when it’s time to walk away from a sibling

January 11, 2023 10:49 AM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As Prince Harry’s accounts of a troubled relationship with his brother, Prince William, in his new memoir…

Biden administration renews Covid-19 public health emergency

January 11, 2023 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein and Tami Luhby, CNN The Biden administration on Wednesday again renewed the Covid-19 public health emergency, a provision that gives…

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak ends, leaving relief and unanswered questions

January 11, 2023 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN No new Ebola infections have been detected in Uganda for 42 days, and so on Wednesday, the World Health Organization and the…

FDA vaccine advisers ‘disappointed’ and ‘angry’ that early data about new Covid-19 booster shot wasn’t presented for review last year

January 11, 2023 4:35 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen and Naomi Thomas, CNN Some vaccine advisers to the federal government say they’re “disappointed” and…

FDA vaccine advisers ‘disappointed’ and ‘angry’ that early data about new Covid-19 booster shot wasn’t presented for review last year

January 11, 2023 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Naomi Thomas, CNN Some vaccine advisers to the federal government say they’re “disappointed” and…

Pentagon officially rescinds Covid-19 vaccine requirement for troops

January 10, 2023 6:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky, CNN Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has officially rescinded the military’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate for troops after…

Liposuction overtakes breast augmentation as most popular cosmetic surgery

January 10, 2023 2:32 AM CNN Newsource

Oscar Holland, CNN Liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the world’s most popular form of cosmetic surgery amid growing concern…

Report: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it

January 10, 2023 6:38 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…

Report: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it

January 10, 2023 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…

Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people

January 9, 2023 5:38 PM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…

SIPH encourages residents to reduce the risk of severe respiratory illness

January 9, 2023 4:52 PM News Team

SIPH recommends the following…

Chelsea Public Schools has implemented a mask mandate for students and staff after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated Suffolk County as "High Risk” for Covid-19 transmission.

Massachusetts public schools issue mask mandate as Covid-19 risk level rises

January 9, 2023 12:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Matt Reed Click here for updates on this story CHELSEA, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Chelsea Public Schools has…

5 New Year’s resolutions for your dog and cat

January 7, 2023 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new…

Here’s how to eat to live longer, new study says

January 7, 2023 9:50 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns

January 7, 2023 4:53 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…

Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people

January 9, 2023 6:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…

As flu tapers off, COVID-19 again shows signs of a winter spike

January 9, 2023 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

First, the respiratory virus season brought us RSV to worry about, and then came influenza. Now, COVID-19, which had taken a back seat to those…

Here’s how to eat to live longer, new study says

January 9, 2023 9:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…

As flu tapers off, Covid-19 again shows signs of a winter spike

January 6, 2023 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN First, the respiratory virus season brought us RSV to worry about, and then came influenza. Now,…

How to really torch plenty of calories walking on a treadmill

January 6, 2023 11:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Walking has long been lauded as one of the best exercises for overall health. This physical activity can strengthen…

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns

January 6, 2023 12:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…

EPA proposes new rule to crack down on deadly air pollution

January 6, 2023 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen and Angela Fritz, CNN For the first time since 2012, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing an update to the federal air…

How a medication abortion, also known as an ‘abortion pill,’ works

January 6, 2023 5:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN While legal battles over access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used for medication abortions, play out in court, the drug…

Influenza contributes to Idaho child’s death

January 5, 2023 3:21 PM News Team

A Washington County child is Idaho’s first influenza-related death among Idahoans younger than 18 years of age for the 2022-2023 season.…

CDC has tested wastewater from aircraft amid concerns over Covid-19 surge in China

January 5, 2023 3:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, Kylie Atwood and Pete Muntean, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has “done some very preliminary…

XBB.1.5 may be ‘most transmissible subvariant of Omicron to date,’ scientists warn

January 4, 2023 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Health experts voiced concern Wednesday over the rapid growth of the new Omicron sublineage XBB.1.5, advising the public to…

FDA to review preventative option for RSV in infants, developers say

January 5, 2023 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted a biologics license application for a long-acting antibody for the…

How to protect your kids when they play sports, according to doctors

January 5, 2023 8:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Every time there is a head trauma, cardiac arrest, or other major injury among professional sports, parents take a deep…

Some major pharmacies are planning to dispense abortion pills, but not in every state

January 4, 2023 8:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN After a change to US Food and Drug Administration rules, major pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens say they plan to seek…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

January 5, 2023 12:52 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,125 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths in the last…

MIS-C has been more common and more severe than previously reported, study finds

January 5, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Although still rare, MIS-C after Covid-19 has been more common and more severe than previously reported, and there are…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 5, 2023 6:18 AM CNN

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

China ‘under-representing’ true impact of Covid outbreak, WHO says

January 4, 2023 10:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Simone McCarthy, CNN The World Health Organization has accused China of “under-representing” the severity of its Covid outbreak and…

How the pandemic changed enrollment for college students of nontraditional age

December 27, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Best Universities used data from the National Student Clearinghouse Center to look at enrollment of nontraditional age students in fall 2022 compared…

Report shares new details about death possibly linked to experimental Alzheimer’s drug

January 4, 2023 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Amanda Sealy, CNN The death of a participant in a clinical trial of an antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, which…

What to do if someone is in cardiac arrest

January 4, 2023 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If you suspect that someone has gone into cardiac arrest, there are some simple steps you can take right away that could mean…

‘KNOW Vape’ teen video contest

January 4, 2023 10:27 AM Kailey Galaviz

Eastern Idaho Public Health is looking for creative teens to enter into a video contest about…

For adolescents, social media might be a brain-changer, researchers say

January 3, 2023 12:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Frequent use of social media could be reshaping how adolescents’ brains develop, a new study found. Those who checked…

Diabetes rates may surge in US young people, study finds

December 29, 2022 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The number of people under age 20 with type 2 diabetes in the US may increase nearly 675% by 2060 if trends continue,…

All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds

December 27, 2022 5:53 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN No matter where they live in the world, no matter what their cultural or family influences: In general, women are better at…

Mental health-related emergency department visits and revisits are on the rise among children, study finds

December 27, 2022 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

Emergency department visits and revisits in children’s hospitals that are related to mental health are “increasing rapidly,” a new study…

One thing you need in your kitchen to make cooking so much easier

January 3, 2023 7:01 AM CNN

By Casey Barber, CNN Before there were Crock-Pots and Instant Pots, slow cookers and air fryers, there was the Dutch oven. A multipurpose pot that…

A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova’s isn’t as rare as you might think

January 2, 2023 6:00 PM CNN

By Carma Hassan, CNN Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to…

Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds

January 2, 2023 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Sandee LaMotte, CNN In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 3, 2023 5:50 AM CNN

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

5 science-based strategies for nailing your New Year’s resolutions

January 1, 2023 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Katy Milkman, CNN It’s that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and…

Extend your life with these New Year’s resolutions

January 1, 2023 5:54 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Looking for New Year’s resolutions that can extend your life? Master these three science-based healthy habits during…

Sesame joins the major food allergens list, FDA says

January 1, 2023 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers Sesame has joined the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The change,…

FDA decision on experimental Alzheimer’s drug expected this week

January 2, 2023 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration could decide this week whether to grant accelerated approval to the experimental…

Worried about your drinking? Here’s how to check it

January 2, 2023 4:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN There are lots of great reasons to decide to go “dry” in January and give up alcohol. Perhaps you imbibed a bit…

Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds

January 2, 2023 6:44 AM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and…

Omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 could drive new COVID-19 surge in US

January 3, 2023 11:25 AM CNN Newsource

For weeks, scientists have been watching a slew of Omicron descendants duke it out for dominance of COVID-19 transmission in the United States, with…

Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating

January 3, 2023 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The gold medals are piling up. For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 3, 2023 5:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

Omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 could drive new Covid-19 surge in US

January 3, 2023 3:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN For weeks, scientists have been watching a slew of Omicron descendants duke it out for dominance of Covid-19 transmission in…

World’s largest iPhone factory bounces back from Covid disruption that hurt Apple

January 3, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Chang and Juliana Liu, CNN Production at the world’s biggest iPhone factory, disrupted since October by China’s Covid-19…

Australia’s top health adviser urged government against restrictions on travelers from China

January 3, 2023 2:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, Hilary Whiteman and Alex Stambaugh, CNN Australia’s top medical officer advised the government against imposing any…

A double cancer diagnosis like Navratilova’s isn’t as rare as you might think

January 2, 2023 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova is starting treatment for stage I throat cancer and breast cancer this month, according to…

Scientists discover key reason why long-COVID patients experience long-term smell loss

January 2, 2023 6:54 AM CNN Newsource

Scientists are working on determining the cause behind one of the most distinctive side effects of earlier strains of COVID-19—losing one’s sense…

Extend your life with these New Year’s resolutions

January 2, 2023 6:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Looking for New Year’s resolutions that can extend your life? Master these three science-based healthy habits during…

Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds

January 2, 2023 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and…

Myths and facts about treating a hangover

January 1, 2023 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover? If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery. There…

Myths and facts about treating a hangover

January 1, 2023 2:01 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you celebrating the first day of 2023 with a hangover? If so, you might be looking for a method to ease your misery. There…

Taiwan willing to offer help to China to deal with Covid-19 surge

December 31, 2022 8:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Chang and Kathleen Magramo, CNN Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said the self-ruled democratic island is willing to provide assistance…

Want to drink less or stay sober? Here’s how to deal with the social pressure

December 31, 2022 10:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN Parties, weddings, back-on-again concerts and overdue catch-ups: The social calendar is back in full swing after nearly three…

Flu activity still high but continued to decline before Christmas, CDC data shows

December 30, 2022 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Seasonal flu activity remains high in the United States but continued to decline in most areas last week, leading up to…

How to prevent a hangover

December 30, 2022 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You had a little too much to drink last night, and now you’re nursing that dreaded morning aftermath — a hangover.…

2022 ends with looming risk of a new coronavirus variant, health experts warn

December 30, 2022 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the world enters a new year, many public health and infectious disease experts predict that monitoring for new…

Who decides cause of death? It may be a business owner — or an 18-year-old

December 30, 2022 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Samantha Young, Kaiser Health News When a group of physicians gathered in Washington state for an annual meeting, one made a startling revelation:…

House investigation says FDA approval process of Alzheimer’s drug was ‘rife with irregularities’

December 29, 2022 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN A congressional investigation found that the US Food and Drug Administration’s “atypical collaboration” to…

How one mom headed off a drug shortage

December 29, 2022 5:48 AM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Early this year, even before the national shortage of infant formula or a demand-driven shortfall of pain medications for…

How one mom headed off a drug shortage

December 29, 2022 4:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Early this year, even before the national shortage of infant formula or a demand-driven shortfall of pain medications for…

Sesame will join the major food allergens list on January 1, FDA says

December 29, 2022 4:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Starting January 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug…

At-home strep throat test – A clinical study

December 28, 2022 10:18 AM Kailey Galaviz

Checkable Medical searches for participants to help advance at-home strep throat test clinical trial. Find out how you can participate and bring it…

The TikTok wellness trends we should and shouldn’t take into 2023, according to experts

December 28, 2022 7:50 AM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, Sandee LaMotte and Megan Marples, CNN TikTok can be great for many things, such as recipes, style inspiration, cat videos or…

The TikTok wellness trends we should and shouldn’t take into 2023, according to experts

December 28, 2022 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, Sandee LaMotte and Megan Marples, CNN TikTok can be great for many things, such as recipes, style inspiration, cat videos or…

As the market for new weight loss drugs soars, people with diabetes pay the price

December 28, 2022 4:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The drug that Jeremy Mitchell takes to manage his diabetes, Ozempic, has become a hot new weight loss fad, and now he’s…

Should you attend that New Year’s Eve party? Our medical analyst weighs in

December 28, 2022 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Faye Chiu, CNN At the end of 2020 and 2021, many people greeted the start of the coming year hunkered down due to the risk of Covid-19. But now,…

Shortfalls of some cold and flu meds continue amid shifting respiratory virus season

December 28, 2022 4:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Experts say there will likely be a post-holiday bump in respiratory virus numbers, and that could put an even greater strain…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: 6 keys to keeping sharp in 2023

December 27, 2022 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent At least once a year, we read a sparkling headline about some promising new drug that might help…

Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn

December 27, 2022 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN There is growing concern among infectious disease and public health experts that the US could face even more respiratory…

All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds

December 26, 2022 3:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN No matter where they live in the world, no matter what their cultural or family influences: In general, women are better at…