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Cheap, generic anti-depressant may reduce severe Covid-19 disease, study finds

October 27, 2021 9:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN A cheap, generically available anti-depressant may reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 disease by close to a third in people at…

FDA adds boxed warning to breast implants

October 27, 2021 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it made several changes to breast implant regulations, including…

Why Covid-19 vaccines for younger children would come in smaller doses

October 27, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine just authorized for younger children still requires two shots given on the same…

The US Food and Drug Administration granted on October 26 emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

What will a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids mean? An expert weighs in

October 27, 2021 1:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN A US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for…

Buckwheat is gluten-free and often used in pancakes and soba noodles.

Get to know farro and other superfood whole grains

October 27, 2021 1:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Quinoa has reached a level of superfood status not seen since the great kale takeover of the aughts. Equally embraced and mocked…

People with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA Covid-19 shot

Immunocompromised may need a fourth Covid-19 shot, CDC says

October 26, 2021 4:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN People with certain health conditions that make them moderately or severely immunocompromised may get a fourth mRNA Covid-19…

Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know

October 26, 2021 3:08 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…

Researchers found the number of people who got a liver transplant or were put on a waiting list due to alcoholic hepatitis was 50% higher than what was forecast based on pre-pandemic trends.

Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, study finds

October 26, 2021 10:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The need for liver transplants because of heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. They found…

Need for liver transplants due to heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, study finds

October 26, 2021 10:42 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN The need for liver transplants because of heavy drinking soared during the pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. They found…

FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 26, 2021 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…

One reason we may be drawn to scary experiences is the satisfaction of conquering a threat. Pictured is a carved pumpkin in Montague

Why am I a scaredy-cat and you’re not? The science of fright

October 26, 2021 1:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I am a card-carrying scaredy-cat. I’ve never seen “Halloween” (any of them). Or “Scream” or…

Studies show that obsessively tracking fitness metrics can lead to negative outcomes and unhealthy mindsets.

Why it could be a good idea to ditch your running watch

October 26, 2021 12:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Kent, CNN Running shoes, keys, watch — I used to always grab the essentials before heading out for a jog. When I first began running…

Marijuana vaping by school-aged youth doubled between 2013 and 2020.

Vaping marijuana by teens doubles in last seven years, with potentially harmful consequences, study says

October 25, 2021 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Marijuana vaping by school-aged youth doubled between 2013 and 2020, a new study found, with reported use within the last 30…

Interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial showed Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11.

Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11

October 25, 2021 6:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial showed Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a robust immune…

Children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine in the first two weeks of November. Bridgette Melo

Children are expected to be eligible for the vaccine in early November, Dr. Anthony Fauci says

October 24, 2021 1:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar and Nadia Kounang, CNN The nation’s top infectious disease expert says some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United…

The FDA's independent vaccine advisory board will meet Tuesday to discuss whether the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine should be authorized for younger kids.

FDA could authorize a Covid-19 vaccine for kids by this week. Here’s the most important thing to do while we wait, CDC director says

October 25, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Susannah Cullinane, CNN As the number of new daily cases of Covid-19 continues to fall in the US, the country awaits a major milestone that could…

The FDA has issued emergency use authorization to monoclonal antibody drugs made by three pharmaceutical companies -- Regeneron

Doctors are often unaware of the only treatment for early Covid-19

October 25, 2021 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent On September 17, Mayra Arana made the phone call she says saved her life. Arana had been…

How to talk to your younger kids about the Covid-19 vaccine

October 25, 2021 2:16 AM CNN

By Katie Hurley, CNN An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it…

Prepare ahead of time so you can ease your child's fears about getting vaccinated. A child receives the Covid-19 vaccine in Quito

Putty and ice cream? An expert’s advice on younger kids and the vaccine

October 25, 2021 2:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hurley, CNN An 11-year-old girl was petrified — her word — of needles, so much so that she didn’t want to talk about it…

FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 24, 2021 1:29 PM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…

CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US

October 23, 2021 9:02 PM CNN

By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…

CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US

October 23, 2021 9:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…

Younger kids could be getting a Covid-19 vaccine within weeks. Here’s what happens next

October 23, 2021 8:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may soon be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, and plans are…

CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray

October 23, 2021 9:50 AM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN Federal agencies updated recalls and warnings to doctors Wednesday about aromatherapy sprays that have been linked to fatal cases…

Mystery of exotic infectious disease traced to aromatherapy room spray

October 23, 2021 4:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN It was a mystery by any definition of the word — a rare tropical infection that had sickened people in the decidedly…

You might already be following the Mediterranean diet with these easy food swaps

October 22, 2021 11:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN The Mediterranean diet has been an expert-recommended way of eating since it was first introduced in the 1990s, but it still…

Lemon Baked Cod With Pistachio Crust

October 22, 2021 6:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Dudash, CNN This 30-minute recipe is light and satisfying, offering a nice crunch from the pistachios. This flavor profile would also…

Greek 7-Layer Hummus Dip

October 22, 2021 6:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Dudash, CNN This savory dip is a crowd-pleaser. I served this to my gaggle of girlfriends for a pre-dinner wine and snack meet-up during…

Brain fog in Covid-19 patients can persist for months, even in those who were not hospitalized, study finds

October 22, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cognitive impairment — described as brain fog — can persist for months in Covid-19 patients, even for some who…

Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11

October 22, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…

These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important

October 22, 2021 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…

These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important

October 22, 2021 7:21 AM CNN

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…

Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11

October 21, 2021 6:26 PM CNN

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…

Everyday inconveniences can throw us for a loop

How to become more patient with everyday annoyances

October 21, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN When the elevator’s running slow, you clench your teeth and curse under your breath. If you still haven’t received…

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Thursday to recommend booster doses of both Moderna's and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines.

CDC endorses booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match is fine

October 21, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed recommendations for booster doses for…

A Safeway pharmacist prepares to give a Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccination at a vaccination booster shot clinic on October 01

Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say

October 21, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against…

There are easy steps you can use to identify and then treat stress.

5 expert tips to stress less this fall

October 21, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…

5 expert tips to stress less this fall

October 21, 2021 4:21 AM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…

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 Newsource

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…

A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health

Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health

October 20, 2021 7:57 PM CNN

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any of the three authorized vaccines could be used as a booster is a "mix and match" approach.

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

October 20, 2021 6:24 PM CNN

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…

Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health

October 20, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

October 20, 2021 6:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson…

The quality of rest you get every night is just as important as the number of hours slept.

Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says

October 20, 2021 12:52 PM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…

Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep ‘sweet spot,’ study says

October 20, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, right? Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed too…

A nurse sanitizes a patient's arm before administering a Covid-19 vaccine booster during a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination clinic in Southfield

Booster shots could soon be recommended for people as young as 40, source says

October 20, 2021 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Booster protection could soon expand to a much broader population, as a source says the US…

Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay

October 19, 2021 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cars line up before sunrise. Tiny heads stick out of the back seat windows, tightly close their eyes and tilt back as the…

Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay

October 19, 2021 12:36 PM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cars line up before sunrise. Tiny heads stick out of the back seat windows, tightly close their eyes and tilt back as the…

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,…

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