CNN – Health

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Sometimes people who die by suicide get branded as selfish, depressed or attention-seeking. Such myths contribute to the…

By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency amid evidence of circulating poliovirus, a move that…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN After the summer launch of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, calls to the lifeline increased 45% compared…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public about certain cancers — including squamous cell carcinoma…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 cases are on the rise among kids in the United States as another school year gets underway. New cases reported…

By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has this month greenlit the rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccine boosters,…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you waking up in a puddle of sweat — if you can sleep at all? That’s the grim reality for millions around the…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antibodies in Evusheld, the only therapy available to protect people with reduced immune function against Covid-19, may…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new study finds that temporal thermometers — used to measure body temperature on the forehead — may be less…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Vitamin D supplements aren’t likely to prevent an infection from Covid-19 or respiratory infections like colds or flu,…

By Megan Marples, CNN Being pregnant is tough enough, but with the added pressure of work, a shaky economy and the risks of Covid-19, it can seem…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN For some students in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, the start of classes this week came with…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The share of US adults who received treatment for mental health grew throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data…

By Brenda Goodman Americans ages 12 and up are eligible to get their first updated Covid-19 shots now, and they probably won’t be their last.…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long Covid-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to reduce your risk for dementia? Slap on a step counter and start tallying your steps — you’ll need between…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN At this point in the Covid-19 pandemic, much of the United States has slowly moved away from following or enforcing…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN Influenza is always unpredictable. Infectious disease experts like to hedge their forecasts with a caution: When you’ve…

By Matt Villano, CNN Youth sports are supposed to be fun, build character and improve fitness. In many cases, however, they’re also causing…

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at monkeypox in the United States. In 2022, an outbreak was declared a public health emergency of…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Early in the coronavirus pandemic, health officials closely monitored sewage samples for signs of the virus to track where…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Suicide is a leading cause of death among children and adults, but spotting risk factors and warning signs isn’t easy.…

By Rebekah Riess, CNN Wendy’s restaurants have been associated with an E. coli outbreak now reported in six states, with 97 people infected,…

By Jen Christensen, CNN The organizers of Atlanta Black Pride, an LGBTQ celebration held each Labor Day weekend, have big plans. There will be…

By Jacqueline Howard and Jorge Engels, CNN Three people have died and several others in Argentina have become sick after developing pneumonia with no…