The virus threat is easing, but US hospitals are still as full as ever
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN At Massachusetts General Hospital in downtown Boston, the hallways of the emergency department are lined with dozens of…
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More than 400 products including breakfast sandwiches and fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN More than 400 food products sold under dozens of brand names were recalled due to possible Listeria contamination, the US…
Continue Reading Measles outbreak in central Ohio ends after 85 cases, all among children who weren’t fully vaccinated
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A measles outbreak in central Ohio that sickened 85 children has been declared over, officials at Columbus Public Health…
Continue Reading Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays
By Jen Christensen, CNN If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time…
Continue Reading Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or…
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How states compare by the shortage of mental health professionals—and how much they fall short
Charlie Health investigated how every state ranks in the shortage of mental health professionals and what it would take to close the shortfall using…
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN It’s COLD. We’re talking dangerous cold. Cold that might rob you of the tips of your nose, ears, chin, fingers or…
Continue Reading Is the Fed ignoring long Covid in its inflation fight?
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Federal Reserve officials have for months blamed a dwindling supply of US workers for elevated inflation levels. During his…
Continue Reading How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans and other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The number of times it’s appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a…
Continue Reading Pathological lying could finally be getting attention as a mental disorder
By Brenda Goodman, CNN When Timothy Levine set out to write a book about deception in 2016, he wanted to include a chapter on one of its most extreme…
Continue Reading Most US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
By Janelle Chavez, CNN More than half of US adults support ending the sale of all tobacco products, according to a new study led by researchers from…
Continue Reading Eye drop manufacturer issues recall amid CDC investigation of infections, death
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Global Pharma Healthcare is issuing a recall of its Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops that were distributed by…
Continue Reading Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA’s secret lab
By Amanda Sealy and Nadia Kounang, CNN Sitting among the warehouses of Dulles, Virginia, is one of the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s…
Continue Reading Pathological lying could finally be getting attention as a mental disorder
By Brenda Goodman, CNN When Timothy Levine set out to write a book about deception in 2016, he wanted to include a chapter on one of its most extreme…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote in favor of making opioid overdose antidote available over the counter
By Jen Christensen, CNN If the US Food and Drug Administration gives the go-ahead, a nasal spray version of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan may…
Continue Reading How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans and other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The number of times it’s appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a…
Continue Reading Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…
Continue Reading Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine
By Jen Christensen, CNN Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly…
Continue Reading Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine
By Jen Christensen, CNN Without cracking a single textbook, without spending a day in medical school, the co-author of a preprint study correctly…
Continue Reading ‘Groundhog Day’ movie: The Buddhist lifehacker film
By David G. Allan, CNN “It’s not true that life is one damn thing after another — it’s one damn thing over and over.”…
Continue Reading Long-term exposure to dirtier air can increase your risk of depression or anxiety, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN People who live in a highly polluted area have a higher risk of depression and anxiety than those who live with cleaner air,…
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Washington state Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…
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Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday
During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…
Continue Reading Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…
Continue Reading Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds
Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to a new study of over…
Continue Reading Long-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of depression later in life, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Exposure to air pollution may be tied to the risk of developing depression later in life, a large new study finds. Scientists…
Continue Reading Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Nearly half of adults in the United States — including 2 out of 5 women of childbearing age — are unsure…
Continue Reading Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Nearly half of adults in the United States — including 2 out of 5 women of childbearing age — are unsure…
Continue Reading CDC advises against using EzriCare eye drops as it investigates dozens of infections and one death in 12 states
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and consumers to stop using EzriCare…
Continue Reading Adult drug use rose during pandemic, but dropped dramatically in youth, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Use of marijuana and other substances dropped in teenagers during the first year of the pandemic, according to a new study.…
Continue Reading Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…
Continue Reading Following criticism, FDA proposes redesign of its human food program
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The head of the US Food and Drug Administration proposed sweeping changes to the agency’s food safety programs Tuesday…
Continue Reading Children’s mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with…
Continue Reading Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once…
Continue Reading Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…
Continue Reading US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States spends more on health care than any other high-income country but still has the lowest life expectancy at…
Continue Reading COVID-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births
The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of…
Continue Reading Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of 2008. When…
Continue Reading Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of 2008. When…
Continue Reading Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…
Continue Reading I’m a parent with an active social media brand: Here’s what you need to check on your child’s social media right now
By Erin Hahn, CNN If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you’ll know I wear a lot of hats: romance author, parent of funny tweenagers,…
Continue Reading Does having a teen feel like living with a chimpanzee? You may not be far off, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Chimpanzee teens may not be so different from the ones living in our homes, a new study says. Except that your teen might…
Continue Reading Sleep disorders are associated with more parental stress
By Dr. Neha Chaudhary, CNN When I found out I was expecting my son a couple of years ago, it wasn’t the process of labor I was most terrified…
Continue Reading Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes…
Continue Reading Live longer with these dishes from ‘blue zones’ in America
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In a few, unique communities around the globe, people live long and heathy lives, up to and past 100. Dubbed “blue…
Continue Reading WHO says COVID-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
COVID-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the pandemic is at a “transition…
Continue Reading COVID-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate
COVID-19 has become the eighth most common cause of death among children in the United States, according to a study published…
Continue Reading Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate
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…
Continue Reading Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…
Continue Reading WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…
Continue Reading WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…
Continue Reading Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media
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…
Continue Reading Lunar New Year holiday trips surge in China after lifting of Covid restrictions
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%…
Continue Reading Deaths in pregnant or recently pregnant women have risen, especially for unrelated causes such as drug poisoning and homicide
By Janelle Chavez, CNN The mortality rate of pregnant and recently pregnant women in the United States rose almost 30% between 2019 and 2020,…
Continue Reading How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout
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…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…
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Best and worst states for health care
MoneyGeek analyzed a host of statistics, from health outcomes — such as preventable deaths and rates of certain diseases or risk factors — to…
Continue Reading How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout
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…
Continue Reading Lunar New Year holiday trips surge in China after lifting of Covid restrictions
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%…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
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…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls to reopen to visitors after 3-year closure
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…
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Portneuf Medical Center to host Health Fair Saturday
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…
Continue Reading Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…
Continue Reading FDA proposal would allow more men who have sex with men to donate blood
By Carma Hassan, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a blood donation policy that focuses on individual risk instead of blanket…
Continue Reading To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…
Continue Reading With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear to protect against…
Continue Reading FDA indicates need to better regulate CBD products and plans to work with Congress on new rules
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN CBD products will require a new regulatory pathway, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, and the agency plans…
Continue Reading With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear…
Continue Reading How to be prepared in case of a shooting without living in fear
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.…
Continue Reading FDA’s vaccine advisers to meet to consider the future of COVID-19 vaccination in the US
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…
Continue Reading FDA vaccine advisers vote to harmonize Covid-19 vaccines in the United States
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A panel of independent experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration on its vaccine decisions voted unanimously…
Continue Reading A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
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…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 676 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 676 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last…
Continue Reading A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
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…
Continue Reading Updated COVID-19 boosters continue to offer substantial protection, even against rapidly spreading XBB.1.5 subvariant
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…
Continue Reading Updated boosters are cutting the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 by about half
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…
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Healthiest states for seniors
Stacker consulted America’s Health Rankings’Â 2022 Senior Report to determine which states are the most and least healthy for senior…
Continue Reading US tobacco control in 2022 gets a mixed review from the American Lung Association
By Jen Christensen, CNN Although fewer US adults are smoking cigarettes than ever, smoking remains the cause of the most preventable disability and…
Continue Reading CDC figuring out ‘logistical and legal’ aspects of testing airplane wastewater for coronavirus variants, source says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the “logistical and legal” aspects of testing wastewater from airplanes for…
Continue Reading Women, older adults and those with lower income are more likely to use sleep medication, survey finds, despite potential health harms
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Millions of Americans say they regularly turn to medications for help falling or staying asleep, a practice that experts say…
Continue Reading CDC figuring out ‘logistical and legal’ aspects of testing airplane wastewater for coronavirus variants, source says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the “logistical and legal” aspects of testing…
Continue Reading FDA proposes new levels for lead in baby food, but critics say more action is needed
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…
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Pocatello mom warns of RSV dangers after losing 16-month-old
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One-year-old Oddie was a normal, healthy kid.…
Continue Reading FDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for two menthol e-cigarette products marketed by R.J.…
Continue Reading Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests
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…
Continue Reading Midriff bulge linked to later physical decline, study says
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…
Continue Reading One type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds
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,…
Continue Reading Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests
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…
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SIPH announces flu deaths in southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Monday seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 during the last…
Continue Reading Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows
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…
Continue Reading FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of COVID-19 vaccines
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…
Continue Reading Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows
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…
Continue Reading FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of Covid-19 vaccines
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…
Continue Reading Pediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis
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…
Continue Reading China says 80% of population have had Covid-19, as millions travel for Lunar New Year
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…
Continue Reading DOJ investigating Abbott over baby formula plant in Michigan
By John Bonifield, CNN The US Department of Justice is investigating Abbott Laboratories infant-formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, a spokesperson…
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Governor Gordon tests positive for COVID-19
Governor Mark Gordon has received results of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus.…
Continue Reading Rest isn’t necessarily best for concussion recovery in children, study says
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…
Continue Reading Flu, Covid-19 and RSV are all trending down for the first time in months
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…
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