CDC scientists push back on vaccine presentations casting doubt on immunization safety
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — At the start of an unprecedented meeting of vaccine committee of the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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New CDC vaccine advisers endorse thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite no evidence of harm from the preservative
By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A new slate of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Thursday…
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Discipline is overrated. Here’s what people are doing instead
By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Now that it’s summer, I need to go to the gym and eat healthy — and I should probably add meditation to the list,…
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What to know about thimerosal, a target of RFK Jr.’s new CDC vaccine advisers
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A century ago, one of the biggest safety concerns about vaccines involved bacterial contamination. In 1916, four…
Continue ReadingCDC nominee defends Kennedy shakeup of vaccine advisers
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent move to replace a federal panel of…
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How food markdown apps are saving tons of food from the trash
By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Sophia Kokolakis doesn’t always know what she’s having for dinner, even after she’s been to the store. A…
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RFK Jr.’s new CDC advisers to study childhood vaccination schedule, guidelines for hepatitis B, measles shots
By Meg Tirrell, Brenda Goodman, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At the first meeting of a controversial new group of vaccine advisers to the US…
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Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. However, overall heart disease death rates over…
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Presentation for CDC advisers appears to cite nonexistent study to support claims about risk of vaccine preservative
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A presentation slated to be shared at this week’s meeting of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease…
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Childhood vaccines were a global success story. Misinformation and other obstacles are slowing that progress, a study shows
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Routine vaccines have prevented the deaths of about 154 million children around the world over the past 50…
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BMI is B-A-D, a new study suggests. Here’s a better way to measure weight
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate. Health professionals have long…
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Pressure builds on Kennedy’s vaccine panel ahead of first meeting
By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the first meeting of newly appointed vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease…
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Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water
By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — When you’re thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated? Sure, you can…
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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may…
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CDC vaccine advisory meeting should be postponed amid bias concerns, senator says
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on Monday night called for federal health officials to postpone this week’s…
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Former leader of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. to present at first meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers
By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A former leader of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense will present this week on…
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Deep belly fat triggers inflammation. Here’s how to reduce it
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter…
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NIH froze funding for clinical trials at a major university. By fall, they’ll run out of funding
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Angelina Brown passed out while she was exercising one day, a scary experience that led her to a diagnosis of…
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Health insurers promise to simplify care preapproval process
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Months after the killing of a top health insurance executive unleashed Americans’ pent-up anger over denials of…
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Does face yoga actually work? Experts weigh in on its slimming, anti-aging effects
By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter…
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