Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns
By Matt Villano, CNN Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The…
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Ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19, new study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antiparasitic drug ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19 any more effectively than symptom…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in…
Continue ReadingDevelopmental milestones for children have changed for the first time in nearly 20 years
By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released…
Continue ReadingMiddle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
CNN, KGO, WFSB By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting…
Continue ReadingKids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Adolescence is a critical period of physical growth and self-discovery, but it also might be the most important phase for…
Continue ReadingMiddle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…
Continue ReadingAs BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…
Continue ReadingA new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…
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CNN, CLEVELAND CLINIC, PFIZER, MODERNA By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be…
Continue ReadingSleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. Snoring…
Continue Reading5 ways to recover from resolution mistakes
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN Many of us enter into a new year with high hopes for our health and wellness goals. Perhaps vowing to exercise daily,…
Continue Reading2 truths and a lie about why you are butting heads with your teen
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The teenage brain undergoes a major renovation, and it can be a messy, stressful and uneven process. Although your…
Continue ReadingHybrid immunity offers increased protection that is longer-lasting against Covid-19 reinfection, studies show
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 mRNA vaccine provides an added layer of protection against reinfection for people who have been…
Continue ReadingUS government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to…
Continue ReadingUS government plans to make high-quality masks available for kids, White House adviser says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN High-quality masks for children soon might be easier to find in the United States, if government plans come to fruition.…
Continue ReadingNew data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle
CNN, KYW By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and…
Continue ReadingNew data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and…
Continue ReadingMy ‘dry’ January: What I learned from a month without social media
By Jacque Smith, CNN I deleted Instagram and TikTok. I logged out of Facebook and Twitter. I vaguely remembered I still had a Snapchat account and…
Continue ReadingExperimental brain surgery may help some people overcome drug addiction
CNN By Caleb Hellerman When her son bounced up the steep stone steps and through the door of the house he shared with his mother and father, Gina…
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