Health

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Yawning and exhausted from another night of little sleep? Congratulations, you have joined the multitude of people around the globe who suffer from sleep deprivation, a serious problem that can affect your mental and physical health. Sleep problems constitute a “global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN For fully vaccinated Americans, the risk of being hospitalized or dying from Covid-19 is low — much lower than the risk for unvaccinated people. But in those rare cases when a fully vaccinated person gets infected, data suggests it’s older adults and those with multiple underlying medical conditions who are most

By Dana Santas, CNN Some forgetfulness — like occasionally forgetting to pay a bill or recall a word — can be expected at any age. But cognitive decline — such as consistently struggling to remember monthly bills or stay focused in conversations — is not a natural part of getting older, according to the National

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Surging Covid-19 cases — and the increasing proportion reported in children — are causing many health experts to worry about the outlook as the school year gets underway across the entire country. But Dr. Anthony Fauci said there shouldn’t be a big uptick “if we do it right.” “We’ve gotta get

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As more people get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the National Football League season starts September 9, you may be wondering whether the time to trade your couch for a stadium seat is finally here. The factors that made pre-pandemic sporting events fun — excited people crowding together, cheering, talking, eating, drinking

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Back-to-school after the Labor Day weekend could mean fresh spread of coronavirus unless schools take strong action to keep the virus in check, doctors and education experts are warning. August saw an explosion of Covid-19 cases when some schools resumed in-person classes without mask measures in place and tens of thousands

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Like many new parents, René Marsh felt her life was “transformed” in March of 2019 when her newborn son Blake was handed to her by a nurse. “It really is like someone hands you your heart,” said Marsh, who is a CNN correspondent. “My instinct from the second that I was

By John Duffy, CNN Within the first several weeks of any school year, I receive dozens of calls from parents concerned about their increasingly frayed connection to their children. Conflict about school and homework, laziness and screen time dominates relationships between parents and their kids during the school year. Parents too often find themselves frustrated,

By Ryan Prior and Kristen Rogers, CNN Can this year just stop already? It’s a thought ricocheting around the world as we cope with Covid-19, quarantine, wildfires and hurricanes. Now it can. Rosh Hashanah, which marks the Jewish New Year, begins Monday night. Even if you’re not Jewish, it’s a way to immerse yourself in

By Rob Picheta and Amir Tal, CNN One-year-old Israeli twin girls, who were born joined back-to-back at the head, have been separated after a rare and complicated surgery. The sisters, whose names were not provided, underwent a 12-hour operation at Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel last week. The procedure was extremely rare, the hospital

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As she held up her cell phone to take back-to-school selfies with the new school resource officers last week, the excitement of the first day swept through Liz Pray just as it had in previous years. But Pray, a school nurse, was nervous, too. “I don’t know what the school year

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci says there’s an important step adults can take to protect children who are too young to be vaccinated against Covid-19. “The way you protect children who, because of their age, cannot get vaccinated yet is to surround the children — be it friends, family, school teachers, personnel in

By Angela Dewan, CNN Human health is already being harmed by the climate crisis, and the impacts could become catastrophic and irreversible unless governments do much more to address global warming, the editors of more than 230 medical journals said in a joint editorial Monday. The editorial points to established links between the climate crisis

By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the more contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 sweeping across the country this summer, health care workers and officials are finding themselves returning to a crisis experienced last year when hospitals struggled to handle an influx of patients. In the Southeast, Georgia is now seeing its highest number of hospitalizations since

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ping! It’s the email you’ve been dreading — your child may have been exposed to Covid-19 at school. How are you to cope with the possibility of 10 days of quarantine and the fear that your child — or another member of the family — may fall ill? By being prepared,

By Randi Kaye, CNN A Florida teen who spent 11 days on a ventilator after she contracted Covid-19 has a message for her peers and others. “My message, technically is: If you’re eligible to get the vaccine, please do,” Paulina Velasquez told CNN from her home in Coral Springs, Florida. “I plan on getting vaccinated

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Health experts are reinforcing the point that full vaccination remains highly effective against severe illness and death caused by Covid-19 as federal regulators consider the possibility of authorizing a third dose in the upcoming weeks. “What’s the goal of this vaccine? The stated goal by (CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky) and

By Luke McGee, CNN One of the greatest success stories of the Covid-19 crisis has hit an alarming bump in the road. The initial stages of the vaccine rollout earlier this year in countries such as Israel, the United Kingdom and the United States provided hope that the misery of lockdowns and isolation would soon

By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the latest Covid-19 surge upending American life yet again, an official rollout of booster doses could begin within weeks, pending FDA authorization. And it’s likely that three doses of the vaccine are needed for full protection, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. He cited two Israeli-based studies that showed a decrease in

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 9.5 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2020, including 9.3 million prescription pain reliever abusers and 902,000 heroin users. Opioids are drugs formulated to replicate the pain-reducing

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new study of breakthrough Covid-19 infections finds that vaccines not only reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalization, but can lower the odds of having long-term Covid-19 symptoms too. “We found that the odds of having symptoms for 28 days or more after post-vaccination infection were approximately halved by

By Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Those hit hardest by Hurricane Ida now face an even longer test of survival. Catastrophic damage means some Louisiana parishes won’t have electricity for up to a month — which can be deadly in the oppressive heat. Many areas still lack running water or have sewage systems that

By Kristen Rogers, CNN More than a million people have lost power during Hurricane Ida and its aftermath, and some are using backup generators to provide their homes with electricity. “When a storm hits and the power goes out for an extended period of time, people are going to either buy a portable generator to

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN The roasted grape salsa topping this salmon dish brings out a burst of sweet and tart flavors. Salmon is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids and known for its heart-healthy benefits. Grapes provide natural sweetness and are a source of vitamin C, a powerful

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Rich in fiber and protein, this grain salad has farro, an ancient Mediterranean grain, as its base. A pantry staple in Italy, this whole grain has a chewy texture and nutty flavor that combines well with roasted vegetables, feta and pomegranate seeds for a

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN This green shakshuka is a spin on the traditional tomato shakshuka. It features fresh spinach and basil leaves, poached eggs, and toasted pine nuts. Eggs are rich in protein, vitamin D, choline, antioxidants and several other nutrients. This one-skillet dish is a crowd-pleaser and

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend on hand, feel free to use it in this recipe

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Ricotta is whipped with cream cheese to give a thick, rich filling that complements crunchy granola and juicy strawberries. The protein-rich ricotta and high-fiber oats provide the perfect combo for a healthy yet decadent parfait dessert. You can make the filling and the granola

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Whip up a batch of these make-ahead egg muffins for quick, satisfying breakfasts on the go. Eggs are high in protein, which means greater fullness from your morning meal. These vegetable frittata muffins are also freezable, which means there is no excuse to skip

Recipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Elevate your breakfast by whipping Greek yogurt with warm cardamom spice. A topping of medjool dates adds sweetness and pistachios lend crunch. Whole-milk Greek yogurt is rich in protein compared to regular yogurt, providing a great boost to your morning meal. Makes 2 servings

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN This kid-pleasing meal is easy and wholesome. The pizza comes together in no time, using pita bread and simple Mediterranean pantry staples. The whole-wheat pita adds a boost of fiber. Invite your child to help you create fun faces with the toppings. Makes 2 servings