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Treat your phone like a bad relationship. Break up

March 3, 2023 7:29 AM CNN

By Andrea Kane, CNN It happens in our most intense relationships — the need to take a step back and whisper the words, “I need more…

Treat your phone like a bad relationship. Break up

March 3, 2023 7:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN It happens in our most intense relationships — the need to take a step back and whisper the words, “I need more…

Naloxone nasal spray may soon be in your pharmacy. Our medical analyst explains what it is and who can use it

March 2, 2023 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Two advisory committees to the US Food and Drug Administration have voted unanimously to recommend that a nasal spray version of…

Ohio, Pennsylvania offer health services following train derailment, but some residents feel skeptical

March 2, 2023 12:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The municipal building in tiny Darlington Township, Pennsylvania, was buzzing with activity on Wednesday afternoon as a stream…

Person in Florida dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly due to sinus rinse with tap water, health officials warn

March 2, 2023 11:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A person in Charlotte County, Florida, has died after being infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.…

3 messages from Daniel Tiger that teens still need

March 2, 2023 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN While I was playing with my toddler at the park in 2012, another mom told me about a new show that “you have to…

Rates of congenital syphilis are skyrocketing in the US. Here’s why

March 1, 2023 4:17 PM CNN

By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN Venus Johnson entered the world clinging to life. She stopped breathing shortly after delivery, and…

Among seniors, Black men more likely to die after surgery than their peers, new study suggests

March 1, 2023 3:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Kyla Russell, CNN Among older patients, Black men may have a higher chance of dying within 30 days following surgery than…

Rates of congenital syphilis are skyrocketing in the US. Here’s why

March 1, 2023 2:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN Venus Johnson entered the world clinging to life. She stopped breathing shortly after delivery, and…

Sanofi becomes latest drugmaker to announce insulin price cuts, capping cost at $35 for the privately insured

March 1, 2023 7:03 AM CNN

By Tami Luhby, CNN Sanofi is cutting the list price of Lantus, its most widely prescribed insulin in the US, by 78% and establishing a $35 monthly…

Report shows ‘troubling’ rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55

March 1, 2023 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Adults across the United States are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancers at younger ages, and now 1 in 5 new cases…

Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs at $35 for many people with diabetes

March 1, 2023 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen and Betsy Klein, CNN Eli Lilly announced Wednesday a series of price cuts that would lower the price of the most commonly used…

Adding 11 minutes of exercise to your day could lower your risk of chronic disease and death

11 minutes of daily exercise could have a positive impact on your health, large study shows

February 28, 2023 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN When you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing anything at all?…

FDA advisers vote in favor of approval for RSV vaccines for older adults

February 28, 2023 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Over the course of a two-day meeting, vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of approval for…

A month after announcing plans to make a sweeping redesign of its food safety programs

FDA update on redesigned foods program sets final proposal for fall, draws disappointment from industry stakeholders

February 28, 2023 1:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN A month after announcing plans to make a sweeping redesign of its food safety programs, the US Food and Drug Administration…

A quarter of Black transgender and nonbinary youth reported a suicide attempt in the previous year. Pictured is a march for equality for Black

1 in 4 Black transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide in past year, survey finds

February 28, 2023 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN A quarter of Black transgender and nonbinary youth reported a suicide attempt in the previous year, according to a new study,…

‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research

February 28, 2023 4:10 AM CNN

By Carma Hassan and Sandee LaMotte, CNN A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad”…

The pollutants released from the Norfolk Southern train derailment (pictured here) in East Palestine

High levels of chemicals could pose long-term risks at Ohio train derailment site, researchers say

February 28, 2023 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN An analysis of data from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s measurements of pollutants released from the Norfolk…

High levels of chemicals could pose long-term risks at Ohio train derailment site, researchers say

February 28, 2023 5:10 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN An analysis of data from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s measurements of pollutants released from the Norfolk…

Erythritol is added to many low-carb and keto products and low-calorie sweeteners.

Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds

February 27, 2023 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products…

Stem cell therapy may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke in certain heart failure patients, study shows

February 27, 2023 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cell therapy, involving adult stem cells from bone marrow, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in…

Misconceptions exist about eating disorders

Here are the signs of an eating disorder — the ones you know and the ones you don’t

February 27, 2023 12:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN For an illness that affects so many people, there are plenty of misconceptions about eating disorders, experts say. Eating…

Chef Marco Canora offers to-go cups of his broths at Brodo

High-quality bone broth comes ready-made. Here’s why you should make it yourself

February 26, 2023 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Susan Puckett, CNN After everyone at your table has devoured the juiciest pieces of a roast chicken and you’ve treated your canine to the…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of an increase of a drug-resistant bacteria called Shigella.

CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria

February 25, 2023 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of an increase of a…

Rare neurological condition is ‘important potential risk’ of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, FDA says

February 25, 2023 8:53 AM CNN

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Two people who received Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial were later diagnosed…

Measles case confirmed in a person who attended Kentucky spiritual revival event

February 25, 2023 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess, Ben Tinker and Kelly Murray, CNN Health officials are warning that people who attended the weekslong spiritual revival event at…

Strengthen your core with exercises you can do at home using only a paper plate

February 25, 2023 5:11 AM CNN

By Dana Santas, CNN With spring still nearly a month away, the continued wintry weather and shorter days with less sunlight could be taking a toll on…

Strengthen your core with exercises you can do at home using only a paper plate

February 25, 2023 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN With spring still nearly a month away, the continued wintry weather and shorter days with less sunlight could be taking a toll on…

Beware the budget butt lift, regulators warn amid social media-inspired boom

February 25, 2023 3:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Chang, Kaiser Health News In hindsight, Nikki Ruston said, she should have recognized the red flags. The office in Miami where she…

Rare neurological condition is ‘important potential risk’ of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, FDA says

February 24, 2023 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Two people who received Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during a clinical trial were later diagnosed…

FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and Covid-19

February 24, 2023 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If you’ve got a fever and a cough, you don’t necessarily have to go to the doctor anymore to find out if…

The Food and Drug Administration announced it would take to do a better job regulating tobacco products.

FDA says there’s ‘a lot more work to come’ to improve the way it regulates tobacco products

February 24, 2023 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products announced steps it would take to do a…

31% of US adults and 46% of US teens say they are on the internet "almost constantly".

How much screen time is too much? The signs you’re addicted to your phone

February 24, 2023 9:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN It is indisputable that many of us spend much of our lives in front of our screens — especially our phones. What’s…

Marijuana increases heart rate and blood pressure immediately after use

Study offers concerning insight into how daily marijuana use can affect your heart

February 24, 2023 6:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Using marijuana every day can raise a person’s risk of coronary artery disease, or CAD, by a third compared with those…

Insomnia may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack

Insomnia may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, study says

February 24, 2023 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN It’s no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have substantial effects on your…

Celebrities may have helped shape anti-vaccine opinions during Covid-19 pandemic, study finds

February 24, 2023 3:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Covid-19 vaccines are known to be safe and effective, and they’re available for free, but many Americans in the US…

A physician talks with her patient while looking at her mammogram breast cancer screening. Screening rates declined during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cancer screenings could be back to normal after millions missed during Covid-19 pandemic

February 23, 2023 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Millions of people across the United States missed routine cancer screenings during the second year of the Covid-19…

The 2022-2023 flu shot reduced the risk of flu-related hospitalization by nearly three quarters among children andby nearly half among adults.

Flu shot provided ‘substantial protection’ this season, CDC says

February 23, 2023 8:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN The 2022-2023 flu shot reduced the risk of flu-related hospitalization by nearly three quarters among children andby nearly…

The FDA announced a shortage of Adderall on October 12.

Adderall users struggle with ongoing shortage while reason — and resolution — remain uncertain

February 23, 2023 6:06 AM CNN

By Amanda Musa, John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Clara Pitts has always strived for perfection. The 17-year-old Utah native has been named a…

Good sleep habits added to life expectancy a new study found.

Sleep this way to add almost 5 years to your life

February 23, 2023 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to live longer? Then prioritize sleep in your life: Following five good sleep habits added nearly five years to a…

Adderall users struggle with ongoing shortage while reason — and resolution — remain uncertain

February 23, 2023 3:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa, John Bonifield and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Clara Pitts has always strived for perfection. The 17-year-old Utah native has been named a…

The fluorescent lighting used in most exam rooms does not help spot bruises on patients with darker skin

Using an alternate light source could help nurses and police detect bruises on darker skin, research says

February 22, 2023 5:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Meron Moges-Gerbi and Nicole Chavez, CNN Sexual assault and domestic violence injuries, like bruises, can be challenging to spot on darker skinned…

Many people with constipation use one of two major types of laxative.

Laxative use may be linked to dementia risk, study says

February 22, 2023 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Kyla Russell, CNN Researchers say they’ve found a possible link between regular laxative use and a person’s risk of dementia, but…

CDC advisers vote in favor of using mpox vaccine in future outbreaks

February 22, 2023 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of…

Labels on plant-based milks may look different in the future.

FDA releases draft guidance on how plant-based milk items should be labeled

February 22, 2023 12:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Sandee LaMotte, CNN The plant-based milk you buy may soon have a revised label. The US Food and Drug Administration issued…

Most Americans are uncomfortable with the idea of their doctors using artificial intelligence to help manage their health

Most Americans are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence in health care, survey finds

February 22, 2023 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Most Americans feel “significant discomfort” about the idea of their doctors using artificial intelligence to…

‘He came here to be safe, but it turns out it wasn’t’: Mourners remember Syrian doctor killed in earthquake in Turkey

February 22, 2023 3:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Will Wintercross, Global Health Reporting Center A doctor who colleagues say cared for thousands of Syrians over his career was among more than…

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world.

Best medications for low back pain, according to new research

February 22, 2023 3:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Ouch, that aching back! Perhaps it’s from sitting too long, picking up a heavy object, a sudden slip or fall, or an…

Near-eradication of a debilitating parasitic disease is a pillar of Carter’s legacy

February 22, 2023 3:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN In 2015, millions of people around the world tuned in to hear President Jimmy Carter announce that his cancer —…

Near-eradication of a debilitating parasitic disease is a pillar of Carter’s legacy

February 22, 2023 3:16 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN In 2015, millions of people around the world tuned in to hear President Jimmy Carter announce that his cancer —…

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