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Pressure builds on Kennedy’s vaccine panel ahead of first meeting
By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the first meeting of newly appointed vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease…
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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may…
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CDC vaccine advisory meeting should be postponed amid bias concerns, senator says
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on Monday night called for federal health officials to postpone this week’s…
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Former leader of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. to present at first meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers
By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A former leader of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense will present this week on…
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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead” was first published by The Texas…
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Deep belly fat triggers inflammation. Here’s how to reduce it
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter…
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NIH froze funding for clinical trials at a major university. By fall, they’ll run out of funding
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Angelina Brown passed out while she was exercising one day, a scary experience that led her to a diagnosis of…
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Health insurers promise to simplify care preapproval process
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Months after the killing of a top health insurance executive unleashed Americans’ pent-up anger over denials of…
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Does face yoga actually work? Experts weigh in on its slimming, anti-aging effects
By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter…
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Dozens in northeast England report symptoms of potentially deadly botulism after getting Botox
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in the UK are investigating reports of dozens of people suffering from a potentially…
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Instead of worrying about your weight, focus on avoiding fragility
By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Shift Your Mindset is an occasional series from CNN’s Life, But Better team. We talk to…
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Trump administration’s guidance on emergency care law adds to ‘chaos,’ not clarity, in states with strict abortion laws, some doctors say
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Federal guidance that the Trump administration says is intended to offer clarity is instead leaving health care…
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Two years after train derailment, NIH to commission longer-term health studies of East Palestine residents
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The National Institutes of Health said Thursday that it will fund longer-term health studies of the residents of…
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How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — As summer temperatures rise and emergency department visits related to extreme heat top 100,000 Americans a year,…
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The new coronavirus variant surging in China has arrived in the US. Here’s what to know about Nimbus
By Katia Hetter, CNN Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information…
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What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The right of transgender minors to access gender-affirming care has sparked debate across the United States.…
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FDA approves twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A drug currently used to treat certain HIV infections has also, on Wednesday, received approval from the US…
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CDC vaccine advisers to vote on thimerosal in flu shots at first meeting of new panel
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A newly posted agenda for next week’s meeting of the just-appointed group of outside vaccine advisers to the US…
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Trump administration to end 988 suicide prevention specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth will no longer be in…
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Chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart recalled after illnesses, deaths from listeria
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals sold at Walmart and Kroger have been recalled after a listeria…
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Older adults in the US are increasingly dying from unintentional falls
Associated Press (CNN) — Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published…
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Highly microplastic-polluted US coastal waters linked to serious health risks, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Greener newsletter. Our limited newsletter series guides you on how to minimize…
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Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new analysis of pooled medical data…
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Deming wastewater tests positive for measles
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) just announced that wastewater in Deming tested positive for measles. The…
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Managing kid’s screen time this summer
More screen time in the summer can mean a rougher transition going back to school. Experts at the El Paso Center for Children share how excessive…
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Former CDC advisers say they are ‘deeply concerned’ RFK Jr.’s actions will critically weaken US vaccine program
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Seventeen vaccine experts who were dismissed from a federal advisory panel last week say they are worried that…
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A father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Mothers bear much of the burden for a child’s healthy development, from pregnancy through their teen years.…
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How to be a dad to sons today, according to experts
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ideals of manhood for many people have changed. In previous generations, being a man meant you provided for…
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A father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds
CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Mothers bear much of the burden for a child’s healthy development, from pregnancy through their teen…
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