How should you decide whether to keep wearing a mask? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new measure for determining Covid-19 community levels.…
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Yes, you should talk to your kids about Ukraine. Psychologists explain how
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress and…
Continue ReadingYes, you should talk to your kids about Ukraine. Psychologists explain how
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has caused international outrage, and people around the world are feeling the stress…
Continue ReadingVaccine protection against Covid-19 fell substantially for children during Omicron surge
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Many vaccinated kids experienced breakthrough infections during the Omicron surge, though protection against hospitalization…
Continue ReadingDementia linked to premature menopause for women, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study…
Continue ReadingAs the CDC shifts masking guidance, Americans are split on path forward
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Most adults in the United States are getting back to some degree of pre-pandemic normalcy, but they’re divided over…
Continue ReadingDemand for Covid-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever
By Amanda Sealy and Deidre McPhillips, CNN As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, Covid-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what it…
Continue ReadingOver a third of parents believe CBD and marijuana are the same, a new report says
By Megan Marples, CNN Some 80% of parents say they know little to nothing about CBD products, according to a new poll by C.S. Mott Children’s…
Continue ReadingUS births continue to decline but ‘may be returning to pre-pandemic levels,’ preliminary CDC data suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The overall number of babies born in the United States continues to follow a downward trend but “may be returning to…
Continue ReadingMore Similac baby formula recalled as CDC investigation expands
By Steve Almasy, CNN Abbott Nutrition is recalling one lot of Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula due to another report of a dangerous bacterial…
Continue ReadingPfizer Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness fell quickly for kids during Omicron surge but still offered some protection against severe disease
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for children waned quickly during the Omicron surge, especially…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Plummeting Covid-19 case counts across the United States are leading to lifted mask mandates and more conversations about…
Continue ReadingA slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air
CNN By Holly Yan, CNN Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new…
Continue ReadingA slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air
By Holly Yan, CNN Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new…
Continue ReadingHaving certain health conditions in adolescence may be linked with faster aging in adulthood, study says
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you were obese, smoked or had a psychological disorder in adolescence, you might age faster than your peers as an adult,…
Continue ReadingMeltdowns may be normal, but there is a way to help your kids better process their feelings
By Megan Marples, CNN As Shirley Oldale tucked her 3-year-old son into bed, he said, “I am sad because I wanted to play, and I don’t want…
Continue ReadingMy kids fight constantly: What do I do?
CNN, HLN By Chloe Melas, CNN Kicking, hitting and screaming. It’s what happens at my house from the moment my kids wake up to the moment they…
Continue ReadingFDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody…
Continue ReadingAlone and lonely are not the same. How to feel connected no matter how many people are around
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN During the most isolating worldwide pandemic in a century, it’s time take a closer look at what it means to be…
Continue ReadingIt makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Russia’s attack on Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the globe, and many people are feeling stress, anxiety and…
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