Health Archives

No US coronavirus cases were caught by airport temperature checks. Here’s what has worked

February 20, 2020 3:07 AM CNN

One of the enduring images of the current coronavirus outbreak is a space-age looking thermometer pointed at an airplane passenger. Eleven airports…

Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of birth defects, study says

February 19, 2020 5:08 PM CNN

Taking some common antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked with higher risk of birth defects, according to a new study. The…

With mom and daughters out of coronavirus quarantine, a Wisconsin family is happy to be together again

February 19, 2020 12:36 PM CNN

It’s been a tough few weeks for families separated by the coronavirus. But a Wisconsin couple and their two little girls are finally back…

Chinese CDC study finds Covid-19 virus to be more contagious than SARS or MERS

February 19, 2020 5:44 AM CNN

A comprehensive study of more than 72,000 confirmed and suspected cases of the novel coronavirus by Chinese scientists has revealed new information…

A deadly virus is spreading from state to state and has infected 26 million Americans so far. It’s the flu

February 19, 2020 5:28 AM CNN

The novel coronavirus that’s sickening thousands globally — and at least 15 people in the US — is inspiring countries to close…

An American evacuated from Japan on a US charter flight says she didn’t know people on the plane had tested positive for coronavirus until it landed

February 19, 2020 1:47 AM CNN

An American who was evacuated on a US-chartered jet from a cruise ship docked in Japan told CNN that she wasn’t aware that other passengers on…

Nebraska doctors are providing coronavirus patients with chicken soup and Tylenol

February 18, 2020 11:09 PM CNN

University of Nebraska Medical Center doctors aren’t just providing top tier medical care to coronavirus patients, they’re also…

NICU nurse reunited with her patient from three decades ago while treating his son

February 18, 2020 10:45 PM CNN

Little Zayne Caldwell’s early arrival into this world led to a surprise reunification for his father and a nurse who cared for them both. Zayne…

US ranks lower than 38 other countries when it comes to children’s wellbeing, new report says

February 18, 2020 7:02 PM CNN

The United States ranks lower than 38 other countries on measurements of children’s survival, health, education and nutrition — and every…

Japanese couple who visited Hawaii were diagnosed with coronavirus, and Delta is warning passengers on their flight

February 18, 2020 5:57 PM CNN

A couple from Japan tested positive for novel coronavirus shortly after visiting Hawaii this month, and Delta Airlines says it is notifying…

These are the states with the highest risk for melanoma linked to UV rays

February 18, 2020 4:38 PM CNN

States with the highest rates of melanoma cases linked to ultraviolet radiation are spread across the United States on the East and West coasts, in…

Here’s how long coronaviruses may linger on contaminated surfaces, according to science

February 18, 2020 6:59 AM CNN

Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces — so much so that China’s central bank has taken…

13 Americans moved to Omaha facility from evacuation flights, US officials say

February 18, 2020 4:23 AM CNN

More than a dozen Americans evacuated on US-chartered flights from a cruise ship docked in Japan were being tested for the novel coronavirus at the…

Coronavirus explained: What you need to know

February 18, 2020 3:16 AM CNN

A new Chinese coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected hundreds since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December. Scientist Leo…

Coronavirus death toll tops 1,800 as 780 million remain on lockdown in China

February 17, 2020 8:59 PM CNN

The death toll from the novel coronavirus has reached 1,873, as almost half of China’s 1.3 billion-strong population remain subject to varying…

Nebraska’s specialized medical care has handled Ebola. Now it’s taking on the novel coronavirus

February 17, 2020 8:45 PM CNN

Nebraska’s state slogan “Honestly, it’s not for everyone,” should have an asterisk, because everyone with even the trickiest…

El Pasoans see vacation cruise plans ruined by coronavirus concerns

February 17, 2020 6:33 PM Michael Gordon

EL PASO, Texas — Some El Pasoans have seen their long-awaited vacations on cruise ships cancelled due to growing coronavirus concerns. At least a…

Americans evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship get stuck on buses with no bathrooms and fly 10 hours in cargo planes

February 17, 2020 5:32 PM CNN

This holiday from hell just doesn’t end. More than 300 Americans quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for almost two weeks finally…

Vaccines can prevent fatal complications from measles, study affirms

February 17, 2020 4:31 PM CNN

Measles may lead to serious, fatal complications not often associated with the disease, a new study finds. Almost a third of all reported cases of…

The health benefits of a random act of kindness

February 17, 2020 2:39 PM CNN

This year, “Random Acts of Kindness” Day falls on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day. In…

Cancer cases on the rise globally, but not equally, WHO report says

February 17, 2020 8:50 AM CNN

In the next two decades, the world could see a 60% increase in the number of cancer cases, according to a new report from the World Health…

Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

February 17, 2020 2:03 AM CNN

If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you’re not getting enough sleep, according to a study…

Elton John had to stop a performance because of ‘walking pneumonia.’ What does that mean?

February 16, 2020 3:22 PM CNN

No, this pneumonia doesn’t have legs. But the term “walking pneumonia” entered the spotlight Sunday when singer Elton John had to…

Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single

February 15, 2020 3:18 AM CNN

An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…

Parents, grandparents to blame for half of child poisonings, study says

February 14, 2020 8:28 AM CNN

Parents and grandparents, listen up — this is serious. More than half of children under age five poisoned by prescription pills ate them after…

Quarantined evacuees wrote a petition asking to be tested for coronavirus. Here’s why the CDC said no

February 14, 2020 4:09 AM CNN

Ordered into quarantine, a group evacuated to California from Wuhan, China, is at odds with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and has…