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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…

Are you in love or just high on chemicals in your brain? Answer: Yes

February 14, 2020 3:03 AM CNN

We call it “falling in love,” as if we have no control over how we topple into that dreamy state of emotional bliss. But those sweetly…

El Paso man killed in motorcycle accident gives the gift of life through organ donation

February 13, 2020 11:06 PM Iris Lopez

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family is taking a tragedy and turning into something positive, not just for their family, but for several others.…

Borderland woman’s ultimate act of love: Donates portion of her liver to a complete stranger

February 13, 2020 9:33 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Jaimie Walker has always been a giver. Her husband Isaiah says she’s always been that way, volunteering at any and every…

90-year-old El Paso amputee learns to love herself after suffering numerous setbacks

February 13, 2020 8:49 PM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas — 90-year old Davie Johnson is quite the inspiration. Eleven years ago, she had both of her legs amputated at the knees. Her life…

Drugmaker Eisai to withdraw weight loss drug Belviq after trials find cancer link

February 13, 2020 8:22 PM CNN

Eisai Co. will withdraw its weight loss drug Belviq after the US Food and Drug Administration said clinical trials showed an increased incidence of…

CDC director: Novel coronavirus ‘is probably with us beyond this season, beyond this year’

February 13, 2020 8:08 PM CNN

As an outbreak of a novel coronavirus has swept through Hubei province, China, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been preparing…

15th U.S. coronavirus case is at an Air Force base in Texas

February 13, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — U.S. officials on Thursday announced the country’s 15th confirmed case of the new coronavirus — an evacuee from China…

A doctor’s suicide note prompted an investigation into how he handled children’s vaccinations

February 13, 2020 4:58 PM CNN

A Chicago-area pediatrician’s suicide note has prompted an investigation into his vaccination practices and record keeping, according to the…

What we know about the coronavirus cases in the US

February 13, 2020 11:31 AM CNN

There are 15 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States. The virus was most recently confirmed in evacuees from Wuhan, China,…