
Health


HHS touts universal flu, coronavirus vaccine initiative while casting doubt on future of seasonal Covid-19 shots
By Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it aims to accomplish within…
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Texas attorney general targets toothpaste companies amid increased scrutiny of fluoride
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The public health practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny from the Trump…
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With whooping cough cases on the rise, a doctor explains how to protect yourself and others
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Cases of whooping cough are climbing across the country this year, with about 6,600 already documented — nearly…
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Do bad people have it coming? Study finds most karma believers think so
By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to karma, most people believe the universe is their own personal cheerleader — but an exacting…
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Trump administration releases 400-page review of gender dysphoria treatment for youths but won’t say who wrote it
By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday released a 400-page review of…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: ABC-7 focuses on Be Mindful stories every day
Everyone struggles with mental health in some shape or form — and during National Mental Health Awareness Month, ABC-7 will focus on building a…
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HHS to require placebo testing of ‘all new vaccines,’ raising questions about approval of updated Covid-19 shots
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said it will require that all new vaccines be tested in…
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Despite pledge to expand naloxone access, Trump administration proposal would cut overdose prevention programs
By Deidre McPhillips and Connor Greene, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has named overdose prevention among its top drug policy…
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Florida set to become second state to ban fluoride in municipal drinking water
By Katherine Dillinger and Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers in Florida approved a bill to prohibit certain additives in drinking water,…
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What eliminating artificial food dyes could mean for the food system
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As artificial food dyes are becoming increasingly restricted at state and federal levels, some manufacturers are…
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How to flourish –– even when you aren’t at your happiest, according to research
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There is happiness, and then there is flourishing. And as new research has found, having one doesn’t always…
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Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo,…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – El Paso’s Measles Outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Friday, April 25, the El Paso Department of Health has reported 22 confirmed cases of measles. Of all of the cases,…
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It might be time to ‘reparent’ yourself. Here’s how to get started
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and…
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Milwaukee announces additional school closures, new plan to address lead paint hazards as contamination crisis deepens
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee will temporarily close two more school buildings as the city works to address a lead crisis in its…
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Eating more ultraprocessed food ups the risk of premature death, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises,…
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Signs you’re in a ‘silent divorce’ are loud and clear
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — When she was married, Carly and her husband didn’t fight much. When things started to go downhill in her marriage,…
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FDA may ask Novavax to conduct additional trials of its Covid-19 vaccine to receive full approval
By Meg Tirrell and Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has discussed with vaccine-maker Novavax the need for an…
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How to cook tofu so even meat-and-potatoes diners will dig it
By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — Peek inside Jackie Akerberg’s refrigerator and you’ll see a rainbow-hued array of fresh fruits and vegetables,…
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Dog in New Mexico infected by plague
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County dog was just diagnosed with the plague. It’s the first animal plague case in New Mexico of 2025. The…
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ABC-7 at 4: National Infant Immunization Week
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—It’s National Infant Immunization Week. Dr. Alozie explains what you need to know about…
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Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Gwyneth Paltrow says she has moved away from her yearslong strict Paleo diet and is venturing back into carbs and…
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Your tight hips are hurting your knees. Here’s how to fix them
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If your knees hurt, your first instinct is probably to blame them. But in many cases, knee pain isn’t about the…
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988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is considering eliminating the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline’s…
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After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — In an abrupt reversal, the US Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it no longer plans…
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US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Measles could become endemic in the United States if routine childhood vaccination rates continue to decline,…
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Concerned about US vaccine misinformation and access, public health experts start Vaccine Integrity Project
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Concerned that the nation’s health leadership is casting unfounded doubt on the safety of well-studied vaccines…
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Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Ivermectin can now be purchased in Idaho just like Tylenol or ibuprofen, without the need for a prescription,…
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Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Zahydie Burgos Ribot and her husband, Francisco Rios, are checking items off their travel bucket list and…
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