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Microbreaks can increase your well-being, but only if you do these types of activities, experts say

August 31, 2022 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Eating a snack, going for a walk or scrolling through social media: No matter how you spend them, microbreaks of 10 minutes or…

WHO: New COVID cases, deaths keep falling nearly everywhere

August 31, 2022 10:18 AM Associated Press

GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally continued to fall nearly everywhere in the world in what the World…

FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna’s updated Covid-19 boosters

August 31, 2022 7:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer. This…

Religion linked to better measures of heart health among Black Americans, study says

August 31, 2022 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN African American adults who participate in frequent religious activities, or hold deeper spiritual beliefs, are more likely to score…

What makes mosquito bites itch and what to do about it

August 31, 2022 2:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Mahtani, CNN If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. The little red bumps swell up…

US life expectancy lowest in decades after dropping nearly a full year in 2021

August 30, 2022 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN After a historic drop in 2020, life expectancy in the United States took another significant hit in 2021. According to…

Common steroids used for asthma, allergies linked to brain decline, study finds

August 30, 2022 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Taking oral or inhaled glucocorticoids, a type of steroid used to curb inflammation in asthma and other autoimmune disorders,…

Texas resident with monkeypox dies, marking first death in the U.S. linked to the virus

August 30, 2022 1:14 PM Texas Tribune

An adult Harris County resident who was diagnosed with monkeypox has died, marking the first publicly reported death associated with the virus in the…

Study reveals how drinking two or more cups of black tea a day could affect your longevity

August 30, 2022 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A warm cup of tea in your favorite mug can seem to heal the soul — and a new study finds it may be good for your…

Monkeypox infections are slowing in the US. It’s not clear if that will last

August 30, 2022 5:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The pace of new monkeypox cases reported in some major cities — and in the US overall — has started to slow…

Elon Musk thinks the population will collapse. Demographers say it’s not happening

August 30, 2022 5:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Billionaire Elon Musk tweeted, not for the first time, that “population collapse due to low birth rates is a much…

Robotic Surgery: Is It Right for You?

August 29, 2022 9:11 PM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas – Robotic surgery has continued to advance since it was introduced more than two decades ago. Among the different systems in use, the…

Monkeypox vaccine strategy shift yields more supply for some, hurdles for others

August 29, 2022 7:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Most places in the United States with heavy monkeypox caseloads have shifted their vaccination strategies to the Biden…

Many patients stop taking statins because of muscle pain, but statins aren’t causing it, new study says

August 29, 2022 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN Statins are an important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems, but many patients stop taking them because of side…

Many patients stop taking statins because of muscle pain, but statins aren’t causing it, new study says

August 29, 2022 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN Statins are an important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems, but many patients stop taking them because of side…

Tiny batteries are sending more children to the ER, report finds

August 29, 2022 2:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN An increasing number of little children are eating small lithium batteries, also known as “button” batteries, that…

Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation launches race to raise Breast Cancer Awareness

August 27, 2022 12:46 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– The Stand with Estela Casas Cancer Foundation will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a 5K race at Ascarate Park on…

White mulberry leaf linked to congressman’s wife’s 2021 death

August 26, 2022 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Lori McClintock died in what the Sacramento County Corner determined was an accident. On the section of the form that asks…

Combination ‘polypill’ lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events, study finds

August 26, 2022 2:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN Older heart disease patients who took a combination “polypill” made up of three different medications had a lower…

Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county

August 26, 2022 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Liam Reilly, CNN New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater…

Doggie dementia risk rises each year after age 10, study finds. Here’s what to look for

August 26, 2022 8:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Just like people, dogs can get dementia as they age. The spry speedster that used to zoom out the door may one day amble…

EPA wants to label certain ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous substances

August 26, 2022 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that it proposes to label certain “forever chemicals”…

Moderna files patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech over mRNA Covid-19 vaccines

August 26, 2022 6:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Tinker and Amanda Sealy, CNN Moderna on Friday filed patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech “for infringing patents…

Covid-19 rebound is probably more common than data suggests, but Paxlovid is still effective

August 26, 2022 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As the coronavirus evolves, the number of treatment options that remain effective against new variants has dwindled.…

You have a doppelganger and probably share DNA with them, new study suggests

August 25, 2022 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Photographs by François Brunelle Sometimes when Charlie Chasen or Michael Malone would be out and about on their own in…

You have a doppelganger and probably share DNA with them, new study suggests

August 25, 2022 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Photographs by François Brunelle Sometimes when Charlie Chasen or Michael Malone would be out and about on their own in…

Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases

August 25, 2022 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be…

Want to lower your risk of early death? 3 activities are most beneficial, study says

August 24, 2022 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Want to live a longer, healthier life? Pick an activity you enjoy, and get moving. Choose just about anything — walking,…

Psilocybin ‘trips’ combined with therapy reduce alcohol use, study finds

August 24, 2022 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The psychedelic compound psilocybin, commonly known as “shrooms” or magic mushrooms, may help people who struggle…

School is in session. Should you worry about your kid catching monkeypox?

August 24, 2022 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox cases are increasing across America and around the world, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…