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Drug and alcohol deaths are increasing among US adults 65 and older

Drug and alcohol deaths increasing among US adults 65 and older, CDC data shows

November 29, 2022 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Deaths related to drug misuse and alcohol abuse appear to be on the rise among older adults in the United States, similar…

Early research suggests a promising use of artificial intelligence to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack or stroke from a single chest X-ray.

Early research suggests promising use of AI to predict risk of heart attack or stroke using a single chest X-ray

November 29, 2022 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Early research suggests a promising use of artificial intelligence to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack…

The experimental drug lecanemab shows "potential" as an Alzheimer's disease treatment.

Experimental drug appears to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease in clinical trial but raises safety concerns

November 29, 2022 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The experimental drug lecanemab shows “potential” as an Alzheimer’s disease treatment, according to new…

New studies suggest that a common treatment for some arthritis pain might actually be making the condition worse.

A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say

November 29, 2022 11:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A common treatment for some arthritis pain might actually be making the condition worse, according to two new studies.…

America’s gun epidemic is deadlier than ever, and there are vast disparities in who’s dying

November 29, 2022 8:58 AM CNN

CNN, FACEBOOK, JEROMY BASHAM, WTKR, CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, Facebook/Jeromy Basham By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Firearm deaths surged in the US during the…

America’s gun epidemic is deadlier than ever, and there are vast disparities in who’s dying

November 29, 2022 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Firearm deaths surged in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic, killing a record number of people in 2021. But as…

Why most men don’t have enough close friends

November 29, 2022 1:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Friendships aren’t just about those you sit with on the school bus or play alongside on your childhood baseball team…

A woman in Minnesota loses peripheral vision from apparent exposure to mercury in beauty creams.

Mother loses peripheral vision from apparent exposure to mercury in beauty creams. Toxic levels in her home put family at risk, say experts

November 28, 2022 9:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Meera Senthilingam, CNN A woman in Minnesota lost part of her vision and inadvertently put her entire household at risk of mercury poisoning, most…

Mother loses peripheral vision from apparent exposure to mercury in beauty creams. Toxic levels in her home put family at risk, say experts

November 28, 2022 9:05 PM CNN

CNN By Meera Senthilingam, CNN A woman in Minnesota lost part of her vision and inadvertently put her entire household at risk of mercury poisoning,…

Dr. Anthony Fauci said on November 28 that the Covid-19 pandemic has carried a key lesson for public health officials.

Fauci shares lessons from pandemic, criticism of China’s zero-Covid policy ahead of his departure from government

November 28, 2022 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The Covid-19 pandemic has carried a key lesson for public health officials, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday: When talking…

Hy-Vee pharmacist Carley Start administers a flu shot to Rick DeBruin at the Hy-Vee Westlakes location in West Des Moines on September 21. Flu season continues to intensify in the US

Flu season continues to intensify in the US, and holiday gatherings could make it worse

November 28, 2022 1:17 PM CNN

CNN, CBS: WBBM, WCVB, MALL OF AMERICA By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Americans gathered for Thanksgiving last week amid a flu season that’s worse…

Flu season continues to intensify in the US, and holiday gatherings could make it worse

November 28, 2022 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Americans gathered for Thanksgiving last week amid a flu season that’s worse than any has been in more than a decade,…

OSU researchers take key step toward improving lives of people with epilepsy

November 28, 2022 1:10 PM KTVZ news sources

Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have taken a key step toward improving the lives of patients with epilepsy by…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to announce this week recipients of nearly $4 billion in grants to improve public health infrastructure.

Community health groups that played crucial role during Covid-19 pandemic say they’re being left out of government funding

November 28, 2022 4:32 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN As the US government distributes some of the most significant investments ever to improve public…

The World Health Organization renames monkeypox as "mpox" on Monday. Pictured is an undated microscopic image of the Monkeypox virus.

WHO renames monkeypox as ‘mpox’

November 28, 2022 4:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The World Health Organization announced Monday that “mpox” is now the preferred name for monkeypox. “Both…

Eating more flavonols may slow your rate of memory loss

Slow cognitive decline with flavonols, study says

November 28, 2022 2:09 AM CNN

CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss, a…

Slow cognitive decline with flavonols, study says

November 28, 2022 2:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating more flavonols, antioxidants found in many vegetables, fruits, tea and wine, may slow your rate of memory loss, a new…

This financial approach involves intention

Conscious spending: The finance approach that’s both smart and fun

November 28, 2022 1:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers When you think of money, do you feel like living in the moment and being responsible are mutually exclusive? Does guilt eat at you…

High-intensity interval training includes bursts of activity such as squats

Try this interval workout to avoid HIIT burnout or injuries

November 27, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN For many people aiming to burn a lot of calories, high-intensity interval training is the way to go. Also known as…

Carol Seigler learned to read at a young age.

Secrets of ‘SuperAgers’ who possess brains as sharp as people 20 to 30 years younger

November 26, 2022 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Despite volunteering and working out at the gym several days each week, socializing frequently with friends and family,…