Health

By Rebecca Cairns, CNN (CNN) — For centuries, Thailand has produced premium silk fabrics, exported around the globe. However, biomedical researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok have found another use for the fiber: to deliver medicines into the body. Drug delivery systems come in many forms, from capsules and tablets that are swallowed, to skin

CNN By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — One day in September, I stood in front of my open refrigerator, ravenous but unable to figure out what I should eat. I was worried that whatever I chose to eat would cause the new app on my phone to record a spike in my glucose levels that

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Despite a relatively slow start to respiratory disease season, low vaccination rates threaten that trend and the rapid rise of some illnesses is already putting children at increased risk. Overall, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that this season could be similar — or even better

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Your child has been asking for one for so long, and the holiday season might be the time –– especially if the gift will make this Christmas or Hanukkah magical. It’s not a puppy this time though. It’s a smartphone or tablet. This holiday season, many families may be

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Cucumbers distributed to more than two dozen US states and Canada are being recalled after 68 reported salmonella infections. Health agencies are warning that the contaminated cucumbers may still be in people’s refrigerators and should not be eaten. SunFed Produce announced Wednesday that it’s recalling whole fresh cucumbers sent

CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, including many of you. As family and friends gather together to share meals, it may be good to remember that foodborne illnesses are on the rise. These are mostly preventable with the right precautions. I want

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Up to 90% of people who menstruate experience pain during their periods. For some, that pain is severe and linked with symptoms of depression, which are often thought to be a result of the intense throbbing or cramps. But a new study published Wednesday in the journal Briefings in

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — More than 10,000 cartons of organic eggs sold at Costco stores are being recalled due to concerns about potential salmonella contamination. Handsome Brook Farms, a New York-based organic egg supplier, said the organic, pasture-raised, 24-count eggs were sold under the Kirkland Signature brand. The eggs were distributed to 25

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If you’re a candle lover, you have probably seen some brands offer soy or beeswax versions as natural alternatives to typical wax options. But are conventional candles actually bad for you? And if they are, how much better could the ones marketed as “healthier” or “nontoxic” really be? Concerns

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — One day in September, I stood in front of my open refrigerator, ravenous but unable to figure out what I should eat. I was worried that whatever I chose to eat would cause the new app on my phone to record a spike in my glucose levels that would

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research. While most previous research has measured the impact of sleep length on human health, less is known

By Lex Harvey and Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — California health officials are warning not to drink another lot of raw milk from Fresno-based Raw Farm after it tested positive for bird flu virus. More testing of Raw Farm products is underway, the state said. “As the state continues to investigate the link between bird

By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — Logically speaking, we should be in a perpetual state of gratitude. Most people who read this column, even if they aren’t fully aware, have a long list of blessings to count (most of the time, anyway). Whatever your challenges, there is much to embrace. Family. Friends. Love. Health.

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, including many of you. As family and friends gather together to share meals, it may be good to remember that foodborne illnesses are on the rise. These are mostly preventable with the right precautions. I want to

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — People in the United States who have HIV and need kidney or liver transplants can now receive organs from donors who also have HIV without having to be part of a research study. The new federal rule is expected to reduce wait times and expand access to organ transplants,

Essay by David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — At a Thanksgiving gathering three decades ago, I went cold turkey on eating meat. When I look back at that meal, I’m embarrassed by my gleeful, holier-than-thou pronouncement at the dinner table. My father solemnly shook his head as I made a toast. “To quote George Bernard

By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — The current list of food recalls is long and growing: a well-known brand of deli meats; slivered onions served atop a

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services sent a shudder through the global health community. If confirmed as HHS secretary, Kennedy will hold considerable sway over US health policies, and his reach will extend well beyond the

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Men at risk for heart disease may develop dementia up to a decade earlier than similarly at-risk women, a new study found. “The influence of cardiovascular disease on dementia in men a decade before the females is not known before,” said lead study author Dr. Paul Edison, professor of

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The announcements came Friday night, one after another, President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for the country’s premier health leadership roles: a New York family physician and Fox News medical contributor for surgeon general; a Florida physician and former congressman to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; a

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Here’s a secret that’s not really a secret — many people pee in the shower. Maybe you’re one of those people who don’t care since it’s all going down the same drain, or perhaps you’re one of those who find it unhygienic. When it comes to going number one