Health

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It can take new parents a beat or two to fully tune in to what their…

By Amanda Sealy, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The American Academy of Pediatrics released its updated recommendations for vaccines on…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control…

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — More than 15 million Americans are now losing weight with GLP-1 drugs. The medications — drugs…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The measles outbreak centered in West Texas – one of the largest and deadliest in decades – has ended,…

CNN By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — This month, our twin boys — our only children — will fly the coop and head off to university. For the first…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The director of the US National Institutes of Health outlined on Friday a “unified strategy” to align the…

By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in New York City say a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 101…

By Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s strategy to “Make America Healthy Again” will bypass aggressive…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Americans watched for 18 seasons as people pushed their bodies to the limits physically, ate as…

Personal essay by Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN (CNN) — The first round of admissions decisions for Clemson University came out on a December…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, many people in the United States who want to protect themselves against the flu this…

By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — A record low number of Americans are drinking, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Just 54% of…

By Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said it is re-establishing the Task Force on Safer…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Imagine if there were a vaccine for breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer or…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — After a random shooting in Austin, Texas, left three people dead, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said that the…

By Deidre McPhillips, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Parents in the United States who want to vaccinate their young children against…

By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Put yourself in Emma’s shoes: You’re scrolling on your phone and get a text notification that says, “Hey girly,…

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — That persistent tension in your back, hip or shoulder never seems to fully resolve despite stretching before and…

By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in New York City say a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem has grown to 90…

By Sarah Owermohle, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Americans will have to wait several weeks for the Trump administration’s next steps in its…

By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Too busy to go to the gym? Don’t worry — you can stay healthy by incorporating at least 15 minutes of fast…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — That cup of joe that jolts you awake in the morning is pretty safe when it comes to contaminants and toxins, a…

By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — This month, our twin boys — our only children — will fly the coop and head off to university. For the first…

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By Dalia Faheid, Ryan Young, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The gunman in the fatal attack on the US Centers for Disease Control and…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The orange juice at grocery stores could have a little bit less sugar if a proposed regulation goes into…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — This week, President Donald Trump called Operation Warp Speed, a public-private federal program that helped…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Step aside, MAHA. The country’s largest heart-health organization has just released its long-awaited…

By Sarah Owermohle, Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The former head of the US Food and Drug Administration is testing the Trump administration’s…

By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — Is water in a box really better for the environment? What about sneakers labeled eco-friendly? How about…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a…

By Amanda Sealy, CNN (CNN) — In the first Phase 3 trial of its once-daily oral GLP-1 pill in people with obesity, drugmaker Eli Lilly said…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Most of the American diet is comprised of calories from ultraprocessed foods, which have been linked to a…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In a major new finding almost a decade in the making, researchers at Harvard Medical School say they’ve found…

By Lauren Kim (CNN)— Think speeding up your metabolism is key to losing weight? Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Texas hasn’t reported a new outbreak-related measles case in nearly a month — a hopeful sign that one of…

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services is “winding down” its mRNA vaccine development and will instead fund other…

By Faye Chiu, CNN (CNN) — Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes.…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services is “winding down” its mRNA vaccine development and will instead fund other…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two dozen people have developed food poisoning in Florida after consuming tainted raw milk from the same…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new…

By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — New York City health officials are continuing to investigate a cluster of cases of Legionnaires’ disease, a…

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from…

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re taking a morning walk or chasing after a little one, your feet bear your body weight with every…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — People in the United Kingdom lost twice as much weight eating meals typically made at home than they did when…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Even more colorectal cancer cases are being found in adults under 50, and a new collection of research…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Money stress exists at all socioeconomic levels. It causes prolonged and serious fights in relationships, is…

Opinion by Thomas Engels (CNN) — Organ donation can be a profound last gift of life. I think about the future my grandson will inherit,…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In a further jolt to the process of reviewing and recommending vaccines at the US Centers for Disease Control…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — As pop star Justin Timberlake concluded his world tour earlier this week, the “SexyBack” singer shared on…

By Faye Chiu, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve spent time on TikTok or Instagram lately, chances are the “cortisol cocktail” trending as the latest…

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day.…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As Covid-19 transmission ramps up in the United States, recent changes to federal vaccine guidance have left…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A record share of US kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year, and…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Susan Monarez was sworn in Thursday as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — You know the drill — exercise could help you feel better, prevent disease and live longer. But that knowledge…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of microplastics so small they can penetrate deep into the lungs are in the air you breathe in your…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be…

By Lauren KIm (CNN) — For summertime beachgoers, the threat of sharks may loom large, but nature’s deadliest predator is actually much smaller.…

By Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Vinay Prasad, the controversial critic of the US Food and Drug Administration…

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There are many reasons to avoid ultraprocessed foods, including a link with heart disease, diabetes and…

Opinion by Dr. Jerome Adams (CNN) — The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which experts predict will reduce Medicaid coverage for…

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in convenience store…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As her memory faded from Alzheimer’s disease in her late 50s, Tammy Maida began to lose track of her life. Car…

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that he is working with the Justice…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — At 62, Phyllis Jones felt trapped in darkness. She was traumatized by her mother’s recent death, ongoing…

By Issy Ronald, CNN You can actually die of a broken heart after the death of a loved one, especially if the grief is overwhelming, new research…

By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — If you needed another reason to get your daily steps in, science just handed you one. A new study shows that…

Essay by Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — After a long day of work, I climb onto the couch to make plans for the rest of the week, and my mind…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is…

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to remove the expert advisers who make…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Millions of dollars have been pulled from state and local vaccination programs with no explanation, after a…

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Health experts universally recommend walking as one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise — and for…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration appears poised to continue with a plan to ban prescription fluoride…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — All menopause treatments containing the hormone estrogen are mandated by the US Food and Drug Administration to…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Does the popular activity benchmark of walking 10,000 steps a day feel like too distant of a goal? Don’t…

By Jacqueline Howard, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services has adopted a recommendation to…

By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — A nonprofit anti-vaccine group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said it is funding…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Extremely high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been…

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that it’s undertaking an initiative to reform the…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Plant-based meats have an image problem. It’s not flavor or appearance. Look-alike beef burgers, chicken-like…

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A man died last week after being pulled into an MRI machine by a “large metallic chain” police said he was…

Personal essay by Dr. Jen Harvey, CNN (CNN) — “Who wants to start in goal?” I asked. Four kids’ hands shot up. “OK. We’ll go in this…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Starting this fall, a cane sugar-sweetened version of Coca-Cola will be on store shelves, the company announced…

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — A person died from pneumonic plague in Arizona last week, the first death from the disease in this region in…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have officially ended…

By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve…

By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — It’s a Sunday evening, but your work for the week is already cut out for you. You throw your bedsheets in…

By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides in an abrupt shakeup…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Drugmaker Pfizer is warning doctors that it expects to run low on supplies of Bicillin L-A, a long-acting…

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Better health for your whole body can be broken down into just seven factors, according to a new study.…