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CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced Wednesday…
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When racing thoughts are interrupting your sleep, here’s what to do
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — You fall asleep at an appropriate hour, giving yourself enough time to rest before a big day ahead — only to…
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New Jersey organ procurement organization under congressional investigation after ‘alarming’ whistleblower claims
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US House Ways and Means Committee said Wednesday that it is investigating the organ procurement…
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Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to community drinking water is facing heavy…
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Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Certain ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, are contributing to worldwide obesity, chronic health conditions and premature death,…
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A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called…
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About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says
By Jacqueline Howard, Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnant test, but Dr. L. Joy…
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Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Facing increased competition in the weight loss market and intense pressure from President Donald Trump, Novo…
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Why posture during movement matters more than how you sit or stand
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve ever caught yourself slouching at your desk and immediately jerked your shoulders back and straightened…
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Nordic walking isn’t just a ‘senior sport.’ It’s a fun way to burn calories and work your muscles
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — In Europe and other spots around the globe, it’s common to see people striding around the…
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Make this easy brunch recipe and invite your friends and family
By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — The sound of your morning alarm may not inspire you to think “party time!” But if you ask Dan Pelosi, with the…
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Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the Washington State Health Department,…
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Why some people lose their hair when they’re on GLP-1s
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — Carol Saffran started taking Ozempic a year ago to regulate her blood sugar after other medications were…
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New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In the summer of 2024, a previously healthy 47-year-old father collapsed and died in the bathroom of his New…
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New Endeavors Health and Wellness Center in Pebble Hills area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In East El Paso, a new Endeavors Health and Wellness Center opened. The new center is located by Pebble Hills and…
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Officials warn parents to stop using ByHeart formula amid botulism outbreak; cases found in Texas
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Health officials have issued an alert to stop use of ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula amid an ongoing botulism…
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First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As colon and rectal cancers in young people are on the rise globally, especially in the United States,…
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Doctors say they’re ‘measurably closer’ to making pig kidneys work for humans
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Doctors at New York University say two new studies show that they are a significant step closer to making…
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Importance of lifestyle, diet changes to prevent diabetes
Diabetes is what many doctors call “the silent killer.” It’s a chronic illness affecting people all over the world, and can seriously affect vital…
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Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since…
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US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for menopause. Doctors are pushing for balance
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — On Monday, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and US Food and Drug Administration…
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At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Six people have died due to a multistate outbreak of listeria linked to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at…
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Whooping cough cases increasing in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also…
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ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The baby formula company ByHeart said Tuesday that it has recalled all of its infant formula products…
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Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that Dr. Richard Pazdur has been named head of its largest…
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How couples can ‘snore-proof’ their sexual relationship
By Ian Kerner, CNN (CNN) — We know that snoring can be the enemy of sleep — but must it also be the enemy of sex? I’ve heard repeatedly…
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Women face a much higher risk of homicide, especially from guns, during pregnancy
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — On April 9, 2020, after Shirley Scarborough made her daily call to a prayer line, she went to work and got…
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‘Black box’ safety warning to be removed from hormone therapy for menopause
By Jacqueline Howard, Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In a pivotal move, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it is taking steps to…
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