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Meta phased out Covid-19 content labels after finding they did little to combat misinformation, Oversight Board says

April 20, 2023 6:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Fung, CNN Late last year, Facebook-parent Meta quietly phased out certain content labels on its platforms that for much of the pandemic had…

On ‘weed day,’ our medical analyst urges caution on recreational marijuana use

April 20, 2023 4:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN As some people mark 4/20 as “weed day,” a day of celebration of marijuana use, I don’t want to bum you out —…

Most adults value reproductive rights when deciding where to go to college, poll shows

April 20, 2023 4:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Class sizes, available majors and extracurriculars aren’t the only things going into college decisions this year. A…

Most adults value reproductive rights when deciding where to go to college, poll shows

April 20, 2023 4:16 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Class sizes, available majors and extracurriculars aren’t the only things going into college decisions this year. A…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 396 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

April 19, 2023 4:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 396 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the last week.…

After fall of Roe, future doctors show less interest in training in states with abortion bans or as ob/gyns

April 19, 2023 10:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips and Kyla Russell The Supreme Court decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion created a patchwork of laws across…

Breakfast can be fun! Start your day with these make-ahead and quick meals

April 19, 2023 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN If the word “breakfast” conjures up big plates of bacon and eggs, stacks of pancakes, or omelets — all of which…

Strep infections in the US surged this winter, up nearly 30% from pre-pandemic peak

April 19, 2023 8:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN After two years of significantly low levels, strep infections in the US have surged again this season, according to a new…

A quarter of Americans live with polluted air, with people of color and those in Western states disproportionately affected, report says

April 18, 2023 10:05 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN About 1 in 4 people in the United States — more than 119 million residents — live with air pollution that can…

New study suggests Black women should be screened earlier for breast cancer

April 19, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new study on breast cancer deaths raises questions around whether Black women should screen at earlier ages. An…

A quarter of Americans live with polluted air, with people of color and those in Western states disproportionately affected, report says

April 18, 2023 10:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN About 1 in 4 people in the United States — more than 119 million residents — live with air pollution that can…

ADHD medication abuse in schools is a ‘wake-up call’

April 18, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they’ve abused prescription stimulants for…

Global corporate defaults highest since the pandemic in 2020

April 18, 2023 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Cooban, CNN More companies around the world defaulted on their debts in the first three months of this year than in any quarter since late…

FDA clears the way for additional bivalent boosters for certain vulnerable individuals

April 18, 2023 9:09 AM CNN Newsource

by Brenda Goodman, CNN The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the terms of its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna…

Most US adults and a third of children use dietary supplements, survey finds

April 17, 2023 10:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Most American adults and more than a third of children use dietary supplements, according to a new study from the US Centers…

Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say

April 17, 2023 12:30 PM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN New data from a trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine shows that it reduced the risk of recurrence of the serious skin…

Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, study says

April 17, 2023 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Gobbling up too many refined wheat and rice products, along with eating too few whole grains, is fueling the growth of new…

One death and almost 100 cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill, health officials say

April 17, 2023 2:17 PM CNN

By Katherine Dillinger and John Bonifield, CNN Ninety-seven confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan’s…

Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say

April 17, 2023 12:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN New data from a trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine shows that it reduced the risk of recurrence of the serious skin…

To protect kids from tobacco, pediatricians say, focus should be on quitting — or never starting

April 16, 2023 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Although smoking rates for adults in the US are at their lowest recorded levels, more must be done to stop children from…

Why looking at awe-inspiring art could lead to a happier, healthier life

April 16, 2023 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

Eva Rothenberg, CNN It may be a sunset, a stirring orchestral number or a striking painting — whatever gives you goosebumps or makes you shed a…

As gun violence reaches record levels in the US, an underlying trauma may be building up

April 17, 2023 5:25 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As more communities reel from deadly mass shootings — including Dadeville, Alabama, where four people were killed and…

As gun violence reaches record levels in the US, an underlying trauma may be building up

April 17, 2023 5:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As more communities reel from deadly mass shootings — including Dadeville, Alabama, where four people were killed and…

How long you can use your vintage Tupperware and other plastic food storage products

April 15, 2023 8:12 AM CNN

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that’s been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be…

How long you can use your vintage Tupperware and other plastic food storage products

April 14, 2023 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that’s been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be…

Why we have nightmares and how to stop them

April 14, 2023 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood…

Telehealth medication abortions surged since Dobbs decision. They could become harder to access if the latest court decision stands

April 14, 2023 9:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Annette Choi, CNN Medication abortions provided by virtual-only providers accounted for an increasing share of total abortions in the United…

Telehealth medication abortions surged since Dobbs decision. They could become harder to access if the latest court decision stands

April 14, 2023 9:08 AM CNN

By Annette Choi, CNN Medication abortions provided by virtual-only providers accounted for an increasing share of total abortions in the United…

Texas abortion drug ruling could create ‘slippery slope’ for FDA approvals, drug research and patients, experts say

April 14, 2023 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN What happened in one judge’s courtroom in Texas could have drastic effects for the United States’ entire drug…

Why the health care staffing crisis persists despite returning to pre-pandemic employment levels

April 7, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

When will the U.S. nursing shortage let up? Incredible Health charted Bureau of Labor Statistics data on employment trends in health…

‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research

April 13, 2023 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A lab test that can tell doctors if someone has Parkinson’s disease is a long-sought goal of researchers. Doctors…

‘Big step forward’: New lab tests may accelerate Parkinson’s diagnosis and research

April 13, 2023 4:37 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A lab test that can tell doctors if someone has Parkinson’s disease is a long-sought goal of researchers. Doctors…

Not enough people wear hearing aids, experts say. Doing so could reduce dementia

April 13, 2023 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Treating hearing loss could mean reducing the risk for dementia, according to a new study. Hearing loss may increase the…

Texas abortion drug ruling could create ‘slippery slope’ for FDA approvals, drug research and patients, experts say

April 13, 2023 4:08 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN What happened in one judge’s courtroom in Texas could have drastic effects for the United States’ entire drug…

Medication abortion drug may be harder to get after court ruling, but it won’t be impossible

April 13, 2023 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortion, faces tighter restrictions than it has in years after a federal appeals…

Almost 90% of US mpox-related deaths were in Black men, and nearly all had weakened immune systems, CDC reports

April 13, 2023 2:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN Almost 90% of mpox-related deaths in the United States were among Black men, and nearly all had weakened immune systems,…

Suicide rises to 11th leading cause of death in the US in 2021, reversing two years of decline

April 12, 2023 10:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The suicide rate in the United States returned to a near-record high in 2021, reversing two years of decline, according to…

When children are told they were born via assisted reproduction can affect outcomes, study finds

April 12, 2023 6:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN At age 14, Helen wasn’t bothered by the fact she was born via surrogacy. “My mum is still my mum. My dad is still…

About 100,000 nurses left the workforce due to pandemic-related burnout and stress, survey finds

April 13, 2023 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN About 100,000 registered nurses in the US left the workplace due to the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the…

Concerned about the courts, some states and universities are stockpiling abortion drugs

April 12, 2023 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN With an eye on the courts, a growing number of Democratic-led states are stockpiling the pills that can be used for a…

Concerned about the courts, some states and universities are stockpiling abortion drugs

April 12, 2023 3:49 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN With an eye on the courts, a growing number of Democratic-led states are stockpiling the pills that can be used for a…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 575 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

April 12, 2023 5:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 575 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths in the last…

What is autism? An expert explains

April 12, 2023 1:48 AM CNN

By Matt Villano, CNN Some individuals with autism have challenges processing senses. Others struggle to communicate. Still others might have a tough…

Biden administration declares fentanyl laced with xylazine ‘an emerging threat’ in the US

April 12, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The White House has declared that the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl combined with xylazine — an animal…

What is autism? An expert explains

April 12, 2023 1:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Villano, CNN Some individuals with autism have challenges processing senses. Others struggle to communicate. Still others might have a tough…

This California city’s newest police recruit, “Officer Hops,” is a therapy bunny

April 11, 2023 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN Police dogs are nothing new — but a bunny in uniform is something that sound more like a character in an animated…

There were 32,000 fewer legal abortions in the US in the six months after the Dobbs decision, new analysis suggests

April 11, 2023 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN In the six months after the Supreme Court ruling that ended the federal right to an abortion, there were about 32,000 fewer…

Weight loss may mean a risk of death for older adults, study shows

April 10, 2023 12:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN As much as people may celebrate their own weight loss, it is not always healthy. A new study shows that weight loss in…

Gun violence has affected most families in the US, new survey finds

April 11, 2023 3:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Worry and fear about gun violence are widespread in the United States, where most families have been affected by a…

One death and almost 100 cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill, health officials say

April 10, 2023 5:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and John Bonifield, CNN Ninety-seven confirmed or probable cases of blastomycosis have been identified in Michigan’s…

EPA proposes new regulations on toxic gas used to sterilize spices and medical equipment

April 11, 2023 9:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a set of new restrictions on facilities that use the cancer-causing…

EPA proposes new regulations on toxic gas used to sterilize spices and medical equipment

April 11, 2023 9:18 AM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a set of new restrictions on facilities that use the cancer-causing…

Sexually transmitted infections jumped by 7% in 2021, according to the CDC

April 11, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN More than 2.5 million cases of sexually transmitted infections were reported in 2021, jumping by 7% in one year, according…

Suspension of mifepristone approval wouldn’t be the end of medication abortion

April 11, 2023 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Even if US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision to suspend the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval…

Suspension of mifepristone approval wouldn’t be the end of medication abortion

April 11, 2023 5:28 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Even if US District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision to suspend the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval…

‘It just didn’t enter my mind to initiate sex;’ Low sex drive in men linked to chemical imbalance

April 11, 2023 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN While hanging out with his college roommates, Peter (not his real name) realized he felt differently about sex than other…

Gun violence has affected most families in the US, new survey finds

April 11, 2023 3:33 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Worry and fear about gun violence are widespread in the United States, where most families have been affected by a…

Project that gave $500 a month to some California residents shows that such efforts could have a ‘profound impact on public health, researchers say

April 10, 2023 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Results are out from a two-year experiment testing the effects of guaranteed income on residents of Stockton, California —…

Clinics and doctors brace for more restrictions on women’s health care after court ruling on abortion drug

April 10, 2023 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Less than a year after the US Supreme Court ended legal protection for abortions nationwide, clinics that provide reproductive…

Clinics and doctors brace for more restrictions on women’s health care after court ruling on abortion drug

April 10, 2023 2:46 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Less than a year after the US Supreme Court ended legal protection for abortions nationwide, clinics that provide reproductive…

Drugmakers sign letter supporting FDA and calling for reversal of Texas judge’s mifepristone ruling

April 10, 2023 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and dozens of other biotech and pharmaceutical company leaders have signed an open letter in support of…

Some ready-to-eat salads with chicken or ham may contain potentially deadly listeria

April 10, 2023 11:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Certain brands of fresh ready-to-eat salads that include chicken or ham may also contain lettuce contaminated with listeria, a…

Why you keep having the same dream

April 9, 2023 1:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN For years, dreams of my teeth cracking, loosening or falling out plagued my sleep. Loved ones of mine have repeatedly dreamed…

Maternity units are closing across America, forcing expectant mothers to hit the road

April 7, 2023 5:38 PM CNN

By Amanda Musa and John Bonifield, CNN In picturesque Bonner County, Idaho, Leandra Wright, 40, is pregnant with her seventh child. Wright is due in…

Eastern Idaho Public Health to offer free STD testing

April 10, 2023 11:32 AM Kailey Galaviz

As part of National STD Awareness Week, Eastern Idaho Public Health is holding free STD testing for the full month of…

There were 32,000 fewer legal abortions in the US in the six months after the Dobbs decision, new analysis suggests

April 10, 2023 9:06 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN In the six months after the Supreme Court ruling that ended the federal right to an abortion, there were about 32,000 fewer…

Access to reproductive health care has become more challenging for women in the US, study shows

April 10, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As abortion rights become more restricted in the United States, a new study shows that it’s become harder for women…

Some Philips CPAP, BiPAP machines may not work as intended, FDA says in recall

April 7, 2023 4:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued a Class I recall Friday, the most serious type of recall,…

Maternity units are closing across America, forcing expectant mothers to hit the road

April 7, 2023 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa and John Bonifield, CNN In picturesque Bonner County, Idaho, Leandra Wright, 40, is pregnant with her seventh child. Wright is due in…

FDA warns of risk of overheating, fire with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors

April 7, 2023 3:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN At least seven fires and one injury that were related to some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor products have led the US Food…

Hawaii, Wyoming lead the country in primary care doctor shortages

April 5, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Sana compiled 2022 data from the Health Resources and Services Administration and Census Bureau to determine how many people in each state live in…

Gardening has taken off. Here’s why the popular activity can replace your gym workout

April 7, 2023 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN A lot of people find it difficult to embrace the idea of regular exercise, even though they know it’s good for…

CDC warns doctors to watch for Marburg virus amid outbreaks in two African nations

April 6, 2023 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Thursday about the Marburg virus outbreak in…

5 easy steps to get healthier

April 7, 2023 5:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some undiscovered ingredient, and one bite of it would cure all our health…

Life-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds

April 6, 2023 4:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The risks of severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum can vary drastically depending on where the…

WHO warns new Omicron spinoff XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch,’ but hasn’t shown to be more severe

April 6, 2023 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization is monitoring the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, which has been identified in about two dozen…

WHO official criticizes China’s ‘inexcusable’ lack of transparency on pandemic’s origins

April 6, 2023 1:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The World Health Organization still does not have key data from China about the origins of the Covid-19 outbreak, putting the…

FDA takes only drug for premature birth off the market

April 6, 2023 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Katherine Dillinger, CNN On Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration announced its final decision to withdraw its…

WHO warns new Omicron spinoff XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch,’ but hasn’t shown to be more severe

April 6, 2023 11:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The World Health Organization is monitoring the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, which has been identified in about two dozen…

This Chicago doctor donated her kidney to a woman in Virginia she’d never met

April 6, 2023 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN More than 90,000 people in the United States are waiting for a kidney donation, but Dr. Aleksandra Gmurczyk helped take two…

Late-stage RSV vaccine trials show ‘exciting promise,’ some scientists say

April 5, 2023 3:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN A Pfizer vaccine to protect older adults and infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has shown what some…

Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds

April 5, 2023 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study. Copious research has shown the…

Biden administration finalizes rule to target ‘misleading’ Medicare Advantage ads

April 5, 2023 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN US health officials have issued a final rule that not only makes some changes to Medicare — including expanding…

How the trucking industry changed during the pandemic

April 4, 2023 11:42 PM Stacker

Truckinfo.net investigated how the trucking industry changed during the pandemic using a variety of news and other…

Sleep problems linked to fivefold rise in stroke risk, study says

April 5, 2023 2:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Snoring, snorting, tossing and turning, napping for a long time during the day, waking up during the night, and sleeping too…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 608 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

April 5, 2023 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 608 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths in the last…

US health officials aim to ‘transform’ Alzheimer’s disease research with $300 million data platform

April 4, 2023 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US National Institute on Aging is moving forward with efforts to build a real-world Alzheimer’s disease database…

Gun violence in the US has become more lethal, research suggests

April 5, 2023 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A record number of people are dying from firearm injuries in the US, and new research suggests that shootings are becoming…

Gun violence in the US has become more lethal, research suggests

April 5, 2023 9:00 AM CNN

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A record number of people are dying from firearm injuries in the US, and new research suggests that shootings are becoming…

Alzheimer’s and HRT: Study suggests sweet spot to avoid dementia

April 3, 2023 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Alzheimer’s disease strikes women harder than men — over two-thirds of those who descend into dementia’s…

How to tell when stress is a problem

April 4, 2023 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN As we mark Stress Awareness Month in April, I know there’s so much to be stressed out—mass shootings, wars around the…

Infertility affects a ‘staggering’ 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO says

April 3, 2023 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN An estimated 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility, according to a new report from the World Health…

These 5 rules for good sleep may also impact development of asthma, experts say

April 3, 2023 4:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Bad sleep quality and quantity may put you at greater risk for developing asthma, according to a new study. Previous…

FDA inspection finds sterilization issues at recalled eye drop manufacturer’s facility

April 3, 2023 11:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The manufacturer of eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, including at…

Study finds slightly higher risk of autism diagnosis in areas with more lithium in drinking water, but experts say more research is needed

April 3, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN A new study found a moderately higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in children born to pregnant people exposed to tap…

A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise

April 3, 2023 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

by Brenda Goodman, CNN Scientists in Germany say they’ve been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose…

Not enough people wear hearing aids, experts say. Doing so could reduce dementia

April 2, 2023 9:11 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Treating hearing loss could mean reducing the risk for dementia, according to a new study. Hearing loss may increase the…

How to make your community livable for you now and in the years ahead

April 2, 2023 9:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN There is something exciting about a walk with my dog down my street — even though everything we see and do along the way…

Chronic stress can affect your health. One activity can help

March 31, 2023 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies…