
Health


Lower your risk of early death by some 40% with this lifestyle change
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Doing exercises that increase your heart and breathing rate on a regular basis may reduce your risk of an early…
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The diseases that could return as vaccination rates decline — and why you should care
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Measles have surged to a record high, with more cases reported this year than any year since the disease was…
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Sliding vaccine rates hang over vote on CDC director nominee as US measles cases hit dangerous milestone
By Sarah Owermohle, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday tallied the highest number of…
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HHS abruptly calls off meeting of expert panel on preventive care, raising questions about its future
By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services called off an upcoming meeting of…
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How can families handle anxiety around summer camp after the Texas floods?
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — When tragedies are in the news — natural disasters, plane crashes, fires — parents naturally and unavoidably…
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96-year-old shares what she does to keep life vibrant. You start doing it now
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — At 96 years old, Betty Parker is tired of hearing about other people’s aches and pains. Instead, she fills…
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First malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks
By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in…
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The testosterone trap: Why your problem might not be ‘low T’
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — You’re feeling unusually tired and sad, and your interest in sex has dropped off. That’s no fun. If…
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Hundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump.…
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Matching your workouts to your personality could make exercise more enjoyable and give better results
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out.…
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CDC ends emergency response to H5N1 bird flu
By Brenda Goodman, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has ended its emergency response to…
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The hidden physical powers that help women outlive men
By Starre Vartan, CNN (CNN) — People who lived through the Irish Potato Famine, enslavement in Trinidad and Icelandic measles epidemics all…
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Major medical associations sue Kennedy, Trump administration health leaders for Covid-19 vaccine changes
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Medical associations representing hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical professionals and scientists in the…
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US children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — American children’s health has declined profoundly over the past few decades, a new study shows, and the…
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How to tell if you have a ‘dopamine deficit’ and what you can do to reset
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and…
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Measles cases surge to record high since disease was declared eliminated in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Falling childhood vaccine coverage and a large, smoldering outbreak that was kindled in an undervaccinated…
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Every breath you take affects how you move. Here’s how to fix both
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been dealing with persistent tension, poor posture or nagging pain, it’s worth checking in on your…
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‘Cool’ people tend to have these six things in common, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard and Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — An international team of researchers may have just cracked the code for what makes someone…
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The link between cancer and exercise that patients should know
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as…
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Transforming secondhand finds into treasures
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — You don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Kelsey MacDermaid and Becky Wright, called The Sorry…
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A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power…
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Top FDA vaccine official rejected broad use of Covid-19 shots, documents show
By Sarah Owermohle, Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official overrode agency experts in May to…
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There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There is strong evidence that there is “no safe amount” of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say…
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Scientists discovered microplastics in human semen and follicular fluid
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have detected microplastics — the tiny and pervasive fragments now found in our seas, drinking…
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Destroying 50 years of women’s health samples is like ‘burning the Library of Congress’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — For decades, researchers have been collecting samples from hundreds of thousands of women and tracking their…
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Insurer and cancer center reach agreement in contract dispute that left thousands of patients in limbo
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday morning, the nation’s largest insurance company, UnitedHealthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer…
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The cost of loneliness can be death. Here’s how to find good friends
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show…
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Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by treating a fetus as a person
By Jessica Shuran Yu and Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by…
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With federal support uncertain, states and nonprofits scramble to safeguard access to vaccines
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — After recent moves by the US Department of Health and Human Services to restrict the approval and use of some…
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