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Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds

January 31, 2023 2:01 PM CNN

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…

Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds

January 31, 2023 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing and dying from cancer, especially ovarian cancer, according to…

Following criticism, FDA proposes redesign of its human food program

January 31, 2023 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The head of the US Food and Drug Administration proposed sweeping changes to the agency’s food safety programs Tuesday…

Use of marijuana and other substances dropped in teenagers during the first year of the pandemic

Adult drug use rose during pandemic, but dropped dramatically in youth, study says

January 31, 2023 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

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.…

This image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue)

Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake

January 31, 2023 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once…

Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point

Children’s mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds

January 31, 2023 3:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with…

Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births

January 30, 2023 9:02 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Covid-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births

January 30, 2023 9:02 PM CNN

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…

The United States spends more on health care than any other high-income country but still has the lowest life expectancy at birth and the highest rate of people with multiple chronic diseases

US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds

January 30, 2023 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

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…

Young children have a hard time learning from tablets and TVs

Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says

January 30, 2023 3:49 PM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…

Your child’s academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says

January 30, 2023 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Letting infants watch tablets and TV may be impairing their academic achievement and emotional well-being later on,…

Covid-19 has become a leading cause of death among children in the United States

Covid-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the US, despite relatively low mortality rate

January 30, 2023 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

January 30, 2023 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…

Children lost about 35% of a normal school year’s worth of learning during the pandemic, study suggests

January 30, 2023 8:00 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new paper adds to the mounting evidence that school-age children across the globe experienced significant setbacks in…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 3:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

WHO says Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, but pandemic is at a ‘transition point’

January 30, 2023 3:44 AM CNN

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Covid-19 remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but it acknowledged the…

Adolescent chimpanzees showed more risk taking behavior than their adult counterparts

Does having a teen feel like living with a chimpanzee? You may not be far off, study shows

January 30, 2023 1:23 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Many teenagers say what they see on social media helps them feel more connected to their peers' lives.

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

January 29, 2023 5:08 PM CNN

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,…

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks with CNN. Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms

Surgeon General says 13 is ‘too early’ to join social media

January 29, 2023 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Live longer with these dishes from ‘blue zones’ in America

January 29, 2023 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Most bariatric surgery today is done via laparoscopy

Weight loss surgery extends lives, study finds

January 28, 2023 4:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of premature death, especially from such obesity-related conditions as cancer, diabetes…

Sleep disorders are associated with more parental stress

January 28, 2023 12:13 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 1:29 PM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…

How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout

January 27, 2023 10:01 AM CNN

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…

How to use a single dumbbell for a total-body workout

January 27, 2023 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

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…

The mortality rate of pregnant and recently pregnant women in the United States rose almost 30% between 2019 and 2020

Deaths in pregnant or recently pregnant women have risen, especially for unrelated causes such as drug poisoning and homicide

January 27, 2023 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN The mortality rate of pregnant and recently pregnant women in the United States rose almost 30% between 2019 and 2020,…

Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds

January 27, 2023 8:01 AM CNN

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the…

The FDA proposes individual risk assessments for blood donors

FDA proposal would allow more men who have sex with men to donate blood

January 27, 2023 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing a blood donation policy that focuses on individual risk instead of blanket…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 6:33 AM CNN

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be…

To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits

January 27, 2023 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials released Friday, will be difficult to watch — but it may…

The FDA now says CBD products cannot be considered dietary supplements or food additives.

FDA indicates need to better regulate CBD products and plans to work with Congress on new rules

January 26, 2023 2:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN CBD products will require a new regulatory pathway, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, and the agency plans…

With rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld

January 26, 2023 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear…

FDA vaccine advisers vote to harmonize Covid-19 vaccines in the United States

January 26, 2023 4:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN A panel of independent experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration on its vaccine decisions voted unanimously…

How to be prepared in case of a shooting without living in fear

January 25, 2023 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

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.…

Exposure to ultraviolet light via gel nail dryers may raise risk for DNA damage

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

January 25, 2023 11:28 AM CNN Newsource

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…

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

January 25, 2023 11:28 AM CNN

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…

The updated boosters are cutting the risk that a person will get sick from Covid-19 by about half

Updated boosters are cutting the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 by about half

January 25, 2023 10:02 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Women, older adults and those with lower income are more likely to use sleep medication, survey finds, despite potential health harms

January 24, 2023 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Millions of Americans say they regularly turn to medications for help falling or staying asleep, a practice that experts say…

Although fewer US adults are smoking cigarettes than ever

US tobacco control in 2022 gets a mixed review from the American Lung Association

January 24, 2023 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Although fewer US adults are smoking cigarettes than ever, smoking remains the cause of the most preventable disability and…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the "logistical and legal" aspects of testing wastewater from airplanes for coronavirus variants as it continues to explore such a Covid-19 monitoring program.

CDC figuring out ‘logistical and legal’ aspects of testing airplane wastewater for coronavirus variants, source says

January 24, 2023 4:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the “logistical and legal” aspects of testing…

The US Food and Drug Administration issued new draft guidance Tuesday

FDA proposes new levels for lead in baby food, but critics say more action is needed

January 24, 2023 11:27 AM CNN Newsource

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…

The US Food and Drug Administration agency has been criticized for years for moving too slowly to regulate e-cigarettes.

FDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products

January 24, 2023 10:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for two menthol e-cigarette products marketed by R.J.…

Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests

January 24, 2023 9:26 AM CNN

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…

Recently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests

January 24, 2023 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Fight midriff bulge to be healthy and active as you age

Midriff bulge linked to later physical decline, study says

January 24, 2023 1:22 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Vigorous physical activity is designed to boost your heart rate and breathing.

One type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds

January 23, 2023 3:30 PM CNN Newsource

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,…

A new study suggests few women view breast density as a significant risk factor.

Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows

January 23, 2023 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Many women underestimate breast density as a risk factor for breast cancer, study shows

January 23, 2023 8:04 AM CNN

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…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to simplify the Covid-19 vaccine process. Pictured is the FDA headquarters on July 20

FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of Covid-19 vaccines

January 23, 2023 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

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…

Several hundred high school students from the Washington area observe 19 minutes of silence while rallying in front of the White House before marching to the US Capitol to protest against the National Rifle Association and to call for stricter gun laws April 20

Pediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis

January 22, 2023 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

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…