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What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021 1:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even…

What a public health expert is grateful for this Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021 1:54 AM CNN

By Katia Hetter, CNN As Americans head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I know everyone talks about being grateful, and that can feel rote or even…

Turn your holiday stress into a teachable moment. Here’s how

November 21, 2021 1:01 PM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa following in quick…

Fully vaccinated family members can celebrate the holidays without masks, Fauci says

November 21, 2021 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Dakin Andone, CNN If you and your family members are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, it’s OK for you to ditch the…

Turn your holiday stress into a teachable moment. Here’s how

November 20, 2021 11:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa following in quick…

Children and teens are less likely to need Covid-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why

November 19, 2021 1:23 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has rolled out Covid-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been…

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized boosters of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for all adults

CDC recommends Covid-19 boosters for all adults

November 19, 2021 5:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard, Maggie Fox and John Bonifield, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle…

CDC recommends Covid-19 boosters for all adults

November 19, 2021 6:15 AM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht, Jacqueline Howard, Maggie Fox and John Bonifield, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle…

Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says

November 19, 2021 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Flu season may be getting under way, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While influenza activity is very low…

Is your mom warmer with her grandkids than with you? A new study says blame biology

November 19, 2021 4:17 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You know that special bond your mother seems to have with your kids? The one she doesn’t seem to have with anyone…

Is your mom warmer with her grandkids than with you? A new study says blame biology

November 19, 2021 4:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN You know that special bond your mother seems to have with your kids? The one she doesn’t seem to have with anyone…

Several vials labeled "smallpox" have been found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania

Vials marked “smallpox” contained virus used in vaccine, not smallpox virus, CDC finds

November 18, 2021 6:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vials found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania that were marked “smallpox” contained virus used to make…

Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says

November 18, 2021 7:34 PM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese…

Vials marked “smallpox” contained virus used in vaccine, not smallpox virus, CDC finds

November 18, 2021 6:50 PM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vials found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania that were marked “smallpox” contained virus used to make…

Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says

November 18, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese…

More than a million people in the US may not have regained sense of smell months after Covid-19 infection, study estimates

November 18, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic has brought on an “emerging public health concern” of people losing their sense of smell,…

People should make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations as the holiday season approaches.

How to prepare for another winter of Covid-19? An expert weighs in

November 18, 2021 1:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Winter is almost here. After weeks of steady decline, Covid-19 cases appear to be on the rise again. Is a surge inevitable? How…

An influenza pandemic like the pandemic of 1918 could be even worse than Covid-19 has been

A flu pandemic could be even worse than Covid-19 has been, National Academy of Medicine says

November 17, 2021 1:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN An influenza pandemic like the pandemic of 1918 could be even worse than Covid-19 has been, and the world is not ready to deal…

Walking’s ‘sister activity’ may burn more calories

November 17, 2021 11:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN Walking is the most popular aerobic physical activity in the United States, with 111 million people hitting the…

The 5:2 diet was rated more highly by the obese people in a new study because it was easy to follow.

Fasting 2 days a week can help obese people keep off the weight with modest results, study finds

November 17, 2021 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, is no more effective than traditional approaches to weight loss, according to what…

Drug overdose deaths top 100,000 annually for the first time, driven by fentanyl, CDC data show

November 17, 2021 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN America’s drug epidemic is the deadliest it has ever been, new federal data suggests. More than 100,000 people died…

Scientists have found SARS-CoV-2 spreads like

Coronavirus spreads in deer and other animals. Scientists worry about what that means for people

November 17, 2021 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Scientists have found SARS-CoV-2 spreads like, well, a virus among white-tailed deer and other wild animals in the United States.…

There are concerns that Molnupiravir could lead to the development of vaccine-resistant Covid-19 mutations.

The FDA will soon decide on Merck’s Covid-19 antiviral pill. It shows promise, but there are also concerns

November 17, 2021 3:11 AM CNN

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent In the fall of 2015, Dr. Mark Denison was preparing for a long drive home from Alabama after…

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel said today is the day to unfriend connections that don't make you feel good.

Today is Jimmy Kimmel’s Unfriend (on social media) Day. Here is how to decide who makes the cut

November 17, 2021 1:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Hanging on to social media connections that don’t make you feel good? Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel said today is the…

Today is Jimmy Kimmel’s Unfriend (on social media) Day. Here is how to decide who makes the cut

November 17, 2021 1:48 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Hanging on to social media connections that don’t make you feel good? Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel said today is the…

Dr. Neha Chaudhary shares how families can shift to a social media strategy that supports teens' emotional health.

For teens who are glued to social media, this 4-step plan can help

November 17, 2021 1:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Neha Chaudhary, CNN The holiday season is right around the corner, and for many that means more time spent with family across generations.…

Vials labeled ‘smallpox’ found at vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, CDC says

November 16, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Several vials labeled “smallpox” have been found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the US Centers for…

Some ‘frustrated’ states don’t wait for FDA, expand Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility to all adults

November 16, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Some states are not waiting. At least five so far — Arkansas, California, Colorado, New Mexico and West Virginia…

Key decisions on whether all adults will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine booster could come soon.

Key decisions on Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine boosters for all adults could come this week

November 16, 2021 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, Elizabeth Cohen and John Bonifield, CNN Key decisions on whether all adults will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine booster…

Pfizer seeks FDA emergency use authorization for its experimental Covid-19 antiviral pill

November 16, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer announced Tuesday that it is seeking emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its…

HIV/AIDS Fast Facts

November 16, 2021 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the origins, treatments and global response to HIV and AIDS. Facts HIV stands for human…

Your morning cups of coffee and tea could be associated with lower risk of stroke and dementia

November 16, 2021 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The cup of coffee or tea you reach for in the morning — OK, maybe it’s a few — may be associated with a…

Public health leaders hope stories about long Covid will motivate more young people to get vaccinated

November 16, 2021 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Katelyn Van Dyke was on winter break in January, visiting her boyfriend’s family, when she got sick with Covid-19. For…

Pfizer said Tuesday it signed a licensing agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 pill.

Pfizer signs license agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 antiviral pill

November 16, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN Pfizer said Tuesday it signed a licensing agreement to allow broader global access to its experimental Covid-19 pill. The…

A second HIV patient may have been ‘cured’ of infection without stem cell treatment, in extremely rare case

November 16, 2021 2:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Researchers say they have found a second patient whose body seemingly had rid itself of the human immunodeficiency virus…

Maternal cannabis use may be linked to higher levels of anxiety

Using cannabis in pregnancy linked to aggression and anxiety in children, a study suggests

November 16, 2021 3:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN More and more women are using weed in pregnancy but they may want to think twice. Researchers have found a link between marijuana…

How to use food to boost your immune system

November 16, 2021 12:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to fight off infectious diseases this winter? Consider boosting your immune system with nutritious food. “What we…

How to use food to boost your immune system

November 16, 2021 12:44 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to fight off infectious diseases this winter? Consider boosting your immune system with nutritious food. “What we…

Little kids can often tell how people are feeling

Little kids can likely read your emotions even when you wear a face mask, study finds

November 15, 2021 1:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Little kids can often tell how people are feeling, even if that person is wearing a face mask, a new study published Monday…

Little kids can likely read your emotions even when you wear a face mask, study finds

November 15, 2021 1:05 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Little kids can often tell how people are feeling, even if that person is wearing a face mask, a new study published Monday…

The Biden administration is withdrawing a policy established under the Trump administration that limited the US Food and Drug Administration's review process of certain lab tests

HHS withdraws Trump administration policy that limited FDA review of certain Covid-19 tests

November 15, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The Biden administration is withdrawing a policy established under the Trump administration that limited the US Food and…

Advice for winter 2021: Get vaccinated and wear a mask

November 14, 2021 8:04 AM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN The forecast for the coming winter isn’t looking hopeful: Covid likely is not going away for the holidays. Cases have at…

Advice for winter 2021: Get vaccinated and wear a mask

November 14, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The forecast for the coming winter isn’t looking hopeful: Covid likely is not going away for the holidays. Cases have at…

Oregon Lox Company recalls smoked salmon because of potential listeria contamination

November 14, 2021 6:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Theresa Waldrop, CNN The Oregon Lox Company is recalling several of its smoked salmon lox products because of potential listeria contamination,…

This library lets you borrow people instead of books. It just may help bridge our bitter divisions

November 14, 2021 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

By John Blake, CNN On a rainy spring morning in Muncie, Indiana, a White, middle-aged, conservative woman met a transgender woman for a date. It did…

As food technology continues to develop meat- and dairy-free alternatives that are better and better at mimicking the usual ingredients

No turkey? No problem! Try a plant-based Thanksgiving menu this year

November 14, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Thinking about ditching the turkey this Thanksgiving? You’re not the only one. Whether you’re hosting a smaller…

Diabetes is a ‘pandemic of unprecedented magnitude,’ and experts fear Covid-19 may make it worse

November 14, 2021 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The year 2021 marks 100 years since the discovery of insulin, a game-changing drug in the fight against diabetes. Despite a…

Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says

November 13, 2021 5:18 AM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN Flu season may be getting under way, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While influenza activity is very low…

Should you go to Thanksgiving dinner with your unvaccinated uncle? Experts help make the decision

November 13, 2021 5:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN As it is, holiday gatherings with loved ones can be a careful dance of dodging landmines on the way to wonderful memories…

World Kindness Day 2021: 25 ways to be kind today

November 13, 2021 12:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s time to be kind. It’s World Kindness Day today, Saturday, November 13. After more than a year of pandemic…

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