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

January 30, 2023 4:44 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…

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 9:09 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…

Try to keep your knees and feet together when doing the seated twist and tap.

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

January 27, 2023 11:01 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 9:01 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,…

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 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

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 5:46 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…

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

January 27, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

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

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 11:55 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…

David Adams in the hospital during a flareup of VEXAS syndrome symptoms.

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

January 24, 2023 9:01 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…

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 9:04 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…

Keeping chickens in your backyard can come with a handful of serious health risks

High egg prices may tempt you to start your own backyard flock, but chickens carry some health risks

January 18, 2023 4:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN With egg prices rising, more people may be shopping for their own backyard chicken flock. But before you build a coop and…

Spotters around the field at every game have different views of plays -- and potential injuries.

ER on the field: An inside look at how NFL medical teams prepare for a game day emergency

January 16, 2023 7:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Nadia Kounang and Amanda Sealy, CNN When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin dropped to the ground from a cardiac arrest earlier this month, help…

Prince William and Prince Harry arrive for the unveiling of a statue they commissioned of their mother Diana at Kensington Palace in London

How to know when it’s time to walk away from a sibling

January 11, 2023 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As Prince Harry’s accounts of a troubled relationship with his brother, Prince William, in his new memoir…

FDA vaccine advisers are 'disappointed' and 'angry' that early data about the new Covid-19 booster shot wasn't presented for review last year. This photo shows a vial of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

FDA vaccine advisers ‘disappointed’ and ‘angry’ that early data about new Covid-19 booster shot wasn’t presented for review last year

January 11, 2023 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Naomi Thomas, CNN Some vaccine advisers to the federal government say they’re “disappointed” and…

Many teens are coming across pornography at school

Report: Young teens are stumbling across porn. Here’s how they are finding it

January 10, 2023 6:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families waiting to talk about pornography until their children are teenagers should move up that schedule, according to a…

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released new guidelines for treatment of childhood obesity.

Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people

January 9, 2023 6:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treatment of obesity urge prompt use of behavior…

The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval on January 6 for the Alzheimer's disease drug Lecanemab

Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns

January 6, 2023 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval Friday for the Alzheimer’s…

What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

January 4, 2023 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Susan Scutti and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It…

A Dutch oven is the low-maintenance pot you'll use for a lifetime

One thing you need in your kitchen to make cooking so much easier

January 3, 2023 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN Before there were Crock-Pots and Instant Pots, slow cookers and air fryers, there was the Dutch oven. A multipurpose pot that…

You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20% just by eating more foods from your choice of four healthy eating patterns

Here’s how to eat to live longer, new study says

January 3, 2023 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You can reduce your risk of an early death for any reason by nearly 20%, just by eating more foods from your choice of four…

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