Health

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN New monkeypox cases in the United States have been steadily dropping in recent weeks, with cases reported in the first week…

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN A Los Angeles County resident’s death has been attributed to monkeypox, the county Department of Public Health said…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Scientists have long known that air pollution can be linked with an increased risk of lung cancer in people who never…

By Katherine Dillinger and Deidre McPhillips, CNN People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Put on your walking shoes and don’t forget your step counter: You can reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease and…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Fall and winter are around the corner, which means not only is it time to get your flu shot, but US health officials are…

By Casey Barber, CNN Mushrooms are having a moment, whether it’s the recent documentary “Fantastic Fungi” or their newfound…

By Kristen Rogers, CNN Sometimes people who die by suicide get branded as selfish, depressed or attention-seeking. Such myths contribute to the…

By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency amid evidence of circulating poliovirus, a move that…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN After the summer launch of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, calls to the lifeline increased 45% compared…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public about certain cancers — including squamous cell carcinoma…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 cases are on the rise among kids in the United States as another school year gets underway. New cases reported…

By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has this month greenlit the rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccine boosters,…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you waking up in a puddle of sweat — if you can sleep at all? That’s the grim reality for millions around the…

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antibodies in Evusheld, the only therapy available to protect people with reduced immune function against Covid-19, may…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A new study finds that temporal thermometers — used to measure body temperature on the forehead — may be less…

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Vitamin D supplements aren’t likely to prevent an infection from Covid-19 or respiratory infections like colds or flu,…

By Megan Marples, CNN Being pregnant is tough enough, but with the added pressure of work, a shaky economy and the risks of Covid-19, it can seem…

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN For some students in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, the start of classes this week came with…

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The share of US adults who received treatment for mental health grew throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data…