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By Casey Barber, CNN We’re all trying to make healthier choices, but when it comes to fish, is one type truly better than another? Nutritionally, there’s no wrong choice when it comes to seafood as a food group. “As an animal source, it has one of the lowest amounts of saturated fat in relation to

By Jen Christensen, CNN Kids are heading back into the classroom for yet another pandemic school year, but this time with the more contagious Delta variant getting more people sick. Navigating school safely will be trickier than ever. “Everyone keeps reflecting back on last year and saying: ‘Oh, we got through it with school last

By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the latest Covid-19 surge upending American life yet again, an official rollout of booster doses could begin within weeks pending FDA authorization. And it’s likely that three doses of the vaccine are needed for full protection, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. He cited two Israeli-based studies that showed a decrease in

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new study of breakthrough Covid-19 infections finds that vaccines not only reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalization, but can lower the odds of having long-term Covid-19 symptoms too. “We found that the odds of having symptoms for 28 days or more after post-vaccination infection were approximately halved by

By Jen Christensen, CNN Anxiety is high among parents as more kids head back to school without the protection of a Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few more months. Parents have a reason to be concerned. After months of declining cases, the virus is finding the unvaccinated. Adolescents as young as 12 can be

By Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Those hit hardest by Hurricane Ida now face an even longer test of survival. Catastrophic damage means some Louisiana parishes won’t have electricity for up to a month — which can be deadly in the oppressive heat. Many areas still lack running water or have sewage systems that

By Kristen Rogers, CNN More than a million people have lost power during Hurricane Ida and its aftermath, and some are using backup generators to provide their homes with electricity. “When a storm hits and the power goes out for an extended period of time, people are going to either buy a portable generator to

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN The roasted grape salsa topping this salmon dish brings out a burst of sweet and tart flavors. Salmon is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids and known for its heart-healthy benefits. Grapes provide natural sweetness and are a source of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. This salmon recipe is easy

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Rich in fiber and protein, this grain salad has farro, an ancient Mediterranean grain, as its base. A pantry staple in Italy, this whole grain has a chewy texture and nutty flavor that combines well with roasted vegetables, feta and pomegranate seeds for a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN This green shakshuka is a spin on the traditional tomato shakshuka. It features fresh spinach and basil leaves, poached eggs, and toasted pine nuts. Eggs are rich in protein, vitamin D, choline, antioxidants and several other nutrients. This one-skillet dish is a crowd-pleaser and the ideal brunch meal. Makes 6

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend on hand, feel free to use it in this recipe as a shortcut instead of making

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Ricotta is whipped with cream cheese to give a thick, rich filling that complements crunchy granola and juicy strawberries. The protein-rich ricotta and high-fiber oats provide the perfect combo for a healthy yet decadent parfait dessert. You can make the filling and the granola a day ahead; storing the ricotta

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Whip up a batch of these make-ahead egg muffins for quick, satisfying breakfasts on the go. Eggs are high in protein, which means greater fullness from your morning meal. These vegetable frittata muffins are also freezable, which means there is no excuse to skip breakfast! Makes 12 servings Ingredients ½

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Elevate your breakfast by whipping Greek yogurt with warm cardamom spice. A topping of medjool dates adds sweetness and pistachios lend crunch. Whole-milk Greek yogurt is rich in protein compared to regular yogurt, providing a great boost to your morning meal. Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1

By Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN This kid-pleasing meal is easy and wholesome. The pizza comes together in no time, using pita bread and simple Mediterranean pantry staples. The whole-wheat pita adds a boost of fiber. Invite your child to help you create fun faces with the toppings. Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 whole-wheat pita breads

By Amir Vera and Deidre McPhillips, CNN September marks a year and a half since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic and the United States issued a national emergency because of the virus. In recent weeks and months, though, many Americans have focused on other issues, including the US withdrawal

By Maggie Fox, CNN What finally did it for Nathan, the parent of a young child at a small Catholic school in California, was the seating chart that showed how a teacher infected at least 12 of 24 students in her class with the coronavirus. “We had never seen that seating chart before,” Nathan told

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Earlier this summer, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a call to Dr. Eric Rubin, editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, asking him to do something unconventional. She knew his journal was reviewing a CDC study

By Nadia Kounang, Virginia Langmaid and Amanda Sealy, CNN Two senior leaders in the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine review office are stepping down, even as the agency works toward high-profile decisions around Covid-19 vaccine approvals, authorizations for younger children and booster shots. The retirements of Dr. Marion Gruber, director of the Office of

By Virginia Langmaid New case study data published Tuesday offers another cautionary tale about the importance of Covid-19 vaccination and testing at large, in-person gatherings. By August, 180 Covid-19 cases had been traced back to a five-day overnight church camp for teenagers and a two-day men’s conference, both held in June. Five people were hospitalized.

By Holly Yan, CNN More kids were hospitalized with Covid-19 this month than any other time this past year — further proving how seriously the Delta variant can hit any age group. Between August 20 and 26, an average of 330 children were admitted to hospitals every day with Covid-19, according to the US Centers

By Jessica DuLong, CNN Given the pandemic’s extra stressors, it can be hard for parents to know what’s weighing on our kids or how to help. Whether adolescents are struggling with the impact of Covid-19 on their lives or more ordinary issues around friends, grades, extracurriculars or graduation and what comes after, psychologist Lisa Damour

By Maggie Fox, CNN Overall effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines has not dropped much yet for most vaccinated Americans, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisers were told Monday. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Monday to discuss the potential eventual need for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine — although they did not

By Maggie Fox, CNN Genetics researchers who have been watching for new coronavirus variants say they’ve seen a troubling new lineage that carries many of the same hallmarks as other strains, including Alpha, Beta and Gamma. The variant they are watching, called C.1.2, has popped up across South Africa as well as in seven other

By Kristen Rogers, CNN How long older adults sleep could affect their brain health, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology. Disrupted sleep is common in late life, the study authors wrote, and associated with changes in cognitive function — the mental capacity for learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering and

By Amanda Sealy and Hollie Silverman, CNN With nearly 100,000 Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 and infections surging among the unvaccinated population, it’s possible another 100,000 people could die from the virus by December, according to a recent University of Washington model. “What is going on now is both entirely predictable, but entirely preventable,” Dr. Anthony