
Health


RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried
By Meg Tirrell and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of the US Department…
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Texas AG secures $83 million from Kroger in opioid settlement
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton just secured a $83 million statewide settlement with Kroger, the chain that owns…
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Measles is debilitating and deadly, and cases are surging, WHO and CDC warn
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Global measles cases surged by more than 20% to an estimated 10.3 million last year, the World Health…
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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, you need to start prepping today
Text by Casey Barber and illustrations by Alberto Mier, CNN (CNN) — I always think of Thanksgiving as the Super Bowl of food holidays. No…
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High rates of preterm birth and infant deaths get the US another D+ grade: ‘It’s a travesty’
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Being rushed to a hospital nearly two hours away, in the middle of a dangerous spring storm – with fear in…
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How to prevent diabetes, according to a doctor
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — More than 800 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, according to a new study in the journal The…
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Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out retailers in time for holiday shopping
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Major retailers are failing to protect consumers from hazardous chemicals and plastics in the products they…
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Planned Parenthood opens new facility in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas has now opened it’s doors to a new facility located in Central El Paso. The 4800…
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New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ash Perez recently tried some new things. He got a haircut at a barbershop, bought his first suit,…
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New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ash Perez recently tried some new things. He got a haircut at a barbershop, bought his first suit, learned to…
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It’s easier than you might think for teens to buy restricted e-cigarette devices online
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Although sales of tobacco products have been restricted in hundreds of municipalities across the US, a new study is…
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Canadian teen in critical condition with bird flu; source of exposure is unknown
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A Canadian teenager is hospitalized in critical condition with bird flu, health officials reported Tuesday. The…
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Planned Parenthood in El Paso moves into new, bigger health center
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert November 12, 2024 Planned Parenthood in El Paso opened the doors to its new, expanded facility Tuesday morning at…
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There are millions of sexually transmitted infections in the US every year, but new data shows the epidemic may be slowing
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Although sexually transmitted infections are still at an epidemic level in the US, scientists at the US Centers…
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Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of…
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Morning-after pill sales surge online, telehealth companies say, as women prepare for second Trump term
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Online sales of emergency contraceptives, like the morning-after pill Plan B, have skyrocketed in the United…
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Prostate Cancer: Risks, symptoms, and the need for early detection
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, following skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society,…
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Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows
Originally Published: 07 NOV 24 16:22 ET Updated: 07 NOV 24 18:16 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Seven percent of tested workers on dairy…
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Bleeding and in pain, a woman endured a harrowing wait for miscarriage care due to Georgia’s restrictive abortion law
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — In early October, Avery Davis Bell learned that she was about to lose the baby she and her husband very much…
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Knee pain in the US increased 65% over the past 20 years. Easy exercises can help
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — Aching knees are surprisingly common. While you may be tempted to hang out on the couch if one or both…
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Here’s why music from your younger years leaves a lasting impact
By Jemal Polson, CNN (CNN) — If you like Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Fall Out Boy’s “Dance, Dance” and Gwen Stefani’s…
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Cynics not only lose out on friendships, love and opportunity — they’re also wrong about human nature
By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Cynicism is on the rise. Should that come as any surprise given today’s divisive global conflicts and our…
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What the abortion measures from Election Day mean for access in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Despite a strong showing of support for abortion rights on Election Day, the abortion access landscape in the…
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How a practice called forest bathing can boost your physical and mental health
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — No matter their political persuasion, many people may be feeling stressed and anxious during election week in the…
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FDA moves to pull popular decongestant from shelves amid effectiveness concerns
By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine – a common ingredient in…
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Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Seven percent of tested workers on dairy farms where cows were infected with bird flu caught the virus…
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Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Just five more minutes of exercise doesn’t sound so bad, right? Especially when such a small amount may…
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Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to…
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Study expands the science on the link between sleep and dementia
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If you find yourself sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, you may need to consider it more…
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