Health Archives

Climate crisis, epidemics and drug resistance among next decade’s urgent health challenges, WHO says

January 14, 2020 1:23 PM CNN

Climate change, infectious diseases, anti-vaxxers and antimicrobial resistance all made their way onto the World Health Organization’s list of…

There’s a mismatch in the flu shot — and it’s not good news for children

January 14, 2020 6:00 AM CNN

This year’s flu vaccine is “not a very good match” for a common strain of the flu that’s especially tough on children,…

Future uncertain for bill that would eliminate religion as a reason not to vaccinate public schoolchildren

January 13, 2020 8:30 PM CNN

Lawmakers in New Jersey did not vote Monday, despite much anticipation, on a controversial bill that would eliminate religion as a reason not to…

Warmer temperatures linked to increase in US injury deaths, study says

January 13, 2020 8:17 PM CNN

A temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius or 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit — as predicted under the Paris Climate Agreement without a mitigation…

Burnout linked to potentially deadly irregular heartbeat, study says

January 13, 2020 6:51 PM CNN

If you’re feeling bone-deep mental and physical exhaustion, or what is otherwise known as burnout, new research suggests you could be at a…

Man in his 70’s is El Paso’s 1st flu death of the season

January 13, 2020 5:15 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas – A man in his 70’s is El Paso’s first flu-related death of the season, health officials said Monday. “Although this…

Most people wait too long for knee replacement surgery, study says

January 13, 2020 10:18 AM CNN

Living with knee pain? A new study has found that 90% of Americans with osteoarthritis suffer too long before having a knee replacement that could…

Flu leaves a 4-year-old girl blind in Iowa

January 11, 2020 6:39 AM CNN

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A 4-year-old girl in Iowa nearly died and is now blind because of the flu, and her parents have a message: Get your child…

US hospitals raise alarm about higher-than-normal RSV cases in young children

January 10, 2020 5:22 PM CNN

Pediatricians across the United States are sounding the alarm about unusually high numbers of young children being admitted to emergency departments…

More popular heartburn medications recalled due to impurity

January 10, 2020 4:34 PM CNN

More common heartburn medications have been recalled due to the presence of an impurity that might cause cancer. Denton Pharma Inc. this week…

US flu activity fell last week, but it’s too early to say the worst is over

January 10, 2020 2:24 PM CNN

Flu activity in the United States went down last week, but that doesn’t mean the season has peaked and the worst is behind us, the US Centers…

Lose fat in your tongue to improve sleep apnea, study says

January 10, 2020 6:26 AM CNN

Have you ever asked yourself: Do I have a fat tongue? It’s not a idle query. If you are one of the one billion people globally who suffer from…

Nearly 2 million adults are estimated to have shown symptoms of PTSD during Hong Kong protests, study finds

January 10, 2020 2:49 AM CNN

Almost 2 million people in Hong Kong — about a third its adult population — are estimated to have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic…

A massive study of 200,000 veterans identifies genetic links to anxiety

January 9, 2020 7:49 PM CNN

A massive genetic study in nearly 200,000 veterans with anxiety is providing new insights into how and why people may be pre-disposed to anxiety…

Texas 15-year-old’s death is youngest vaping lung injury fatality in the United States

January 9, 2020 1:01 PM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — Vaping-related lung injuries have caused 57 confirmed deaths in 27 states and the District of Columbia, including the youngest…

A college student in Boston was diagnosed with measles. Health officials say many people may have been exposed

January 9, 2020 6:56 PM CNN

A student at Northeastern University in Boston was diagnosed with measles and may have exposed many others to the highly contagious disease, Boston…

Increasing the minimum wage by $1 could reduce US suicide rates, study finds

January 9, 2020 5:22 PM CNN

An increase in the minimum wage could help prevent thousands of suicides every year among workers with a high school degree or less, especially…

Second baby in the US born from transplanted uterus of deceased donor

January 9, 2020 9:29 AM CNN

Jennifer Gobrecht always knew she would be a mother someday, but her birth experience was one she couldn’t have imagined. She learned as a teen…

World’s worst measles epidemic kills 6,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo

January 9, 2020 3:41 AM CNN

Measles has killed more than 6,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization has said. In a statement Tuesday,…

A new virus related to SARS is the culprit in China’s mysterious pneumonia outbreak, scientists say

January 9, 2020 3:38 AM CNN

A mysterious pneumonia outbreak that has struck dozens of people and put China on edge is from the same family of viruses as the deadly severe acute…

Losing one night’s sleep may increase risk factor for Alzheimer’s, study says

January 9, 2020 3:22 AM CNN

A preliminary study found the loss of one night’s sleep in healthy young men increased the levels of tau protein in their blood compared to…

Drinking green tea, rather than black, may help you live longer, new study suggests

January 9, 2020 1:29 AM CNN

Drinking tea at least three times a week could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and is linked with a longer and healthier life,…

Fewer than 100 Seattle students sent home after missing vaccination record deadline

January 8, 2020 7:30 PM CNN

Seattle Public Schools sent home fewer than 100 students who arrived for class on Wednesday without complete immunization records. Washington state…

What is Lyme disease? Things you should know

January 8, 2020 6:41 PM CNN

Lyme disease is the most common disease caused by ticks in the United States, and with the climate crisis it may become even more common. Symptoms…

El Paso Fire Department extends free flu shot program

January 8, 2020 5:05 PM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso City Department of Public Health recently reported that flu cases are up nearly 90 percent from last flu season. So the…

Avoid these five risk factors and live longer, study says

January 8, 2020 4:38 PM CNN

How would you like to add seven to 10 healthy, disease-free years to your life as you age? Try eliminating these five bad health habits: smoking, not…

Secrets of an astonishingly well-preserved 2,600-year-old human brain

January 8, 2020 11:48 AM CNN

It’s called Britain’s oldest brain, and 2,600 years ago it belonged to an Iron Age man who was likely bashed over the head and…

Five ways to improve your mental health in 2020

January 8, 2020 10:08 AM CNN

It’s a difficult birth for this new decade. The year 2020 kicks off under the shadow of divisive politics, international security threats, a…

Scooter-related injuries are spiking in the United States, study finds

January 8, 2020 9:47 AM CNN

As electric scooters become increasingly ubiquitous in cities, so are scooter-related injuries, one study reports. A study out of the University of…

US cancer death rate sees largest-ever single-year drop, report says

January 8, 2020 5:17 AM CNN

The rate of people dying from cancer in the United States continued to decline for the 26th year in a row, according to a new American Cancer Society…