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Pfizer vaccine is 93% effective in preventing Covid-19 hospitalization among adolescents, CDC study finds

October 19, 2021 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is 93% effective in preventing hospitalization due to Covid-19 among children ages 12 to 18,…

Using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to keep from relapsing to cigarettes doesn't appear to be effective

Using e-cigarettes to prevent smoking relapse doesn’t work well, study finds

October 19, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Using e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to keep from relapsing to cigarettes doesn’t appear to be effective,…

The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their booster shots than their original dose

FDA planning to allow mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine boosters

October 19, 2021 7:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their…

FDA planning to allow mix-and-match Covid-19 vaccine boosters

October 19, 2021 7:30 AM CNN

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is planning on allowing Americans to receive a different coronavirus vaccine for their…

Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. Powell is shown here giving a speech on March 4th 1991 in Washington

Why vaccinated people dying from Covid-19 doesn’t mean the vaccines are ineffective

October 19, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday of Covid-19 complications. His family announced that he was fully…

A pharmacist gives a a booster shot to a senior at McDonalds in Fullerton

Seniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine

October 19, 2021 11:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the US tries to stave off another Covid-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is…

People wait in line with their paperwork to receive their coronavirus booster vaccination during a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination clinic in Southfield

More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot

October 21, 2021 2:39 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…

Why Colin Powell’s cancer likely reduced his protection from the Covid-19 vaccine

October 18, 2021 3:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Gen. Colin Powell died Monday from complications of Covid-19, and experts say his death shows how important it is for more…

Nearly one-third of parents of children ages 7 to 9 reported their kids used social media apps in the first six months of 2021.

Children under 10 are using social media. Parents can help them stay safe online

October 18, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN It’s not just your teens who are on social media anymore. Younger kids are getting on those apps, and some parents…

Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic

October 18, 2021 8:14 AM CNN

By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…

Physicians suffering from infertility face challenges on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic

October 18, 2021 8:14 AM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN Dr. Christina Yannetsos’ patient was about her age, 38, and extremely sick with Covid-19. “I remember having a…

How to best burn calories while walking

October 18, 2021 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN It’s no secret that walking is good for you. Many of us are trying to get in those recommended 10,000 steps a day that our…

As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

October 18, 2021 11:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…

Experts say those who received the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine are "awfully well protected

Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says

October 17, 2021 11:18 PM CNN

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…

Covid-19 numbers are getting better. But where they go from here will depend on vaccinations, Fauci says

October 17, 2021 11:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are improving; an optimistic sign for the future of the pandemic. But…

Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make holiday gatherings safe this year

Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says

October 16, 2021 9:53 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…

Pharmacists and other specialists who give the shots say there are dozens of safeguards baked into the system to limit the possibility of human error. And

Vaccine mix-ups are rare and there are systems in place to keep it that way

October 16, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN An Indiana couple says they took their family to get their annual flu shot at the local Walgreens last month, but all of…

CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen advises talking to your doctor before taking aspirin to protect heart health so you can weigh the risks and benefits.

What might be changing on aspirin guidance: An expert weighs in

October 16, 2021 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Wait, are we taking a break from aspirin? While so much of our conversations around health is rightly focused on Covid-19, there…

Experts on October 15 urged those who received the Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine to get a booster shot as soon as it's available. Pfizer's third dose was approved last month for people older than 65

J&J vaccine recipients should get their second dose as soon as it’s available, experts say

October 16, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the greenlight looms for another dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, experts on Friday urged those who…

A dad who traveled 1,200 miles for Covid-19 care is finally going home. Here’s what he wants you to know

October 16, 2021 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, CNN These days, brushing his teeth while standing up is a major accomplishment. But Robby Walker is alive — a feat some doctors…

Wider distribution for third doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is being considered.

More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say

October 16, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…

UTI is short for urinary tract infection. It's an infection of the organs in your body -- I call them pipes -- that are meant to funnel your urine out of your system and into the urinal. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that work their way into the urethra

Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know

October 15, 2021 7:23 PM CNN

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…

Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know

October 15, 2021 7:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received…

4 key moments from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast

October 15, 2021 4:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN When CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down for a three-hour conversation on “The Joe Rogan…

Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says

October 16, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make…

State lotteries did not motivate people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, study finds

October 15, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 66 million people in the United States who are eligible still have not gotten vaccinated against Covid-19, no matter…

New CDC data shows the risk of dying from Covid-19 is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults

October 15, 2021 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Throughout August, the risk of dying from Covid-19 was 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated…

Learn to let go of sleep battles with your teen

October 15, 2021 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Icard, CNN It’s 11 p.m. on a school night, and the light is still pouring out from under your teen’s door. You do some quick…

Do your children know how to help maintain the family vehicle? It's an important skill they should know by the time they are adults

Your children need life skills — this dad explains how to teach them

October 15, 2021 5:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN I taught my 12-year-old daughter to change a car battery at 8 p.m. in a grocery store parking lot. It’s one of the…

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at least two months after people get the first dose.

FDA advisers recommend J&J Covid-19 vaccine boosters, talk mix and match boosters

October 15, 2021 3:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson &…

More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say

October 16, 2021 1:14 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of…

Mindful eating could change your food habits and overall life. Here’s how to start

October 14, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You gobbled down your lunch while scrolling through your social media or watching your favorite show, and now you feel bloated…

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are meeting Thursday morning to discuss whether to authorize boosters of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine for some adults.

FDA vaccine advisers recommend emergency use authorization for booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine

October 14, 2021 7:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Thursday to recommend emergency use…

As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

October 18, 2021 11:48 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…

While the rate of Covid-19 infections nationwide is slowing

Covid-19 infections are declining in the US. But hospitalizations are still high in some hot spots

October 14, 2021 11:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN While the rate of Covid-19 infections nationwide is slowing, health care systems in some parts of the country are struggling…

As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

October 18, 2021 11:48 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why Joe Rogan and I sat down and talked — for more than 3 hours

October 14, 2021 6:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent In today’s highly segmented media world, most of the people who watch and listen to me…

We’re drowning in a sea of salt. The FDA says we have to help save ourselves

October 13, 2021 4:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I never add salt to my food at home or in restaurants. Nor do I add salt to any recipe while I’m cooking. I’m well…

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration meet Thursday and Friday of this week to tackle the next round of questions about booster vaccines for Covid-19. A health care worker is shown here preparing a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles

FDA to take up Moderna, J&J Covid-19 booster questions, including mix-and-match shots

October 14, 2021 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration meet Thursday and Friday of this week to tackle the…

Reported drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a new high of more than 96

US reaches record high of more than 96,000 drug overdose deaths in a 12-month period, CDC data show

October 13, 2021 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Reported drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a new high of more than 96,000 in the 12-month period ending March…

Doctors see advanced cancer cases in the wake of pandemic-delayed screenings and treatment

October 13, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Anne LaPorte, a registered nurse, was fatigued and had some back pain. She just moved from Hawaii to California, and it was…

FDA lowers voluntary sodium guidelines, but not to recommended levels

October 13, 2021 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will be lowering its targets for sodium content in processed,…

The number of new Covid-19 cases in children remains "exceptionally high

CDC predicts continued declines in Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths over next 4 weeks

October 14, 2021 1:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations are expected to decline over the next four weeks, according to ensemble forecasts from…

How to stock your kitchen with Mediterranean grocery staples

October 20, 2021 1:49 AM CNN Newsource

Text by Sandee LaMotte, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Starting or staying on the gold medal-winning Mediterranean diet? Then you’ll…

How to stock your kitchen with Mediterranean grocery staples

October 12, 2021 5:44 PM CNN

Text by Sandee LaMotte, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN Starting or staying on the gold medal-winning Mediterranean diet? Then you’ll…

The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it had authorized e-cigarette products for the first time ever

US FDA OKs Vuse e-cigarettes, its first vape authorization

October 12, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it had authorized e-cigarette products for the first time ever, giving permission…