Stay safe while hiking in the heat by following this advice from experts
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — With summer officially here, many people are excited to go hiking along their favorite local trails or…
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FDA sign-off on menthol e-cigarettes ‘flies in the face of public health,’ anti-tobacco groups say
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Four menthol vaping products were authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday, the first…
Continue ReadingSocial media’s message about the sun and sunscreen: ‘It’s frightening’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As our planet endures what may be the hottest year on record, social media influencers are spawning messages…
Continue ReadingHow to exercise when it’s too hot outside
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — For people in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s summer and you might be inspired to get outdoors to move more. But…
Continue ReadingFood hoarding is a problem. Here is what you need to know
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Having grown up with food insecurity, Kimi Ceridon and her sister see how their childhood experiences…
Continue ReadingResearchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Obesity isn’t just a matter of food and exercise — it may be in your genetic code, according to new…
Continue ReadingFDA expands approval of first gene therapy for rare form of muscular dystrophy
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for the first gene therapy that treats a rare…
Continue ReadingEmergency medical service encounters for firearm injuries spiked during pandemic and remained elevated last year, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Rates of emergency medical services encounters for firearm injuries spiked in 2021 to more than 25% over 2019…
Continue ReadingA study identified 6 types of depression. Here’s why that matters
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For some people with depression, finding the right medication can be a process of trial and error lasting for…
Continue ReadingPrevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Low back pain affects at least 619 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to increase to 843…
Continue ReadingMicroplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over the tiny particles’…
Continue ReadingPost-Dobbs, abortion clinics find new ways to serve patients in states with bans
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — In the last couple years, Houston Women’s Reproductive Services scaled down from nearly 5,000 square-feet…
Continue ReadingParents should let go of guilt over screens, an expert explains
By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — The intersection of kids and screen time is causing quite a stir among parents, experts and even the US Surgeon…
Continue ReadingA new study shows that 1 year of this kind of exercise yields results 4 years later
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Retirement should be filled with time with loved ones, relaxation and—according to new research—heavy…
Continue ReadingFDA reports more illnesses linked with Diamond Shruumz products
By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is reporting increases in the number of illnesses associated with Diamond…
Continue ReadingDr. Anthony Fauci says empathy motivated his medical career but an old phrase from high school kept him going
CNN By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — “Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at…
Continue ReadingTo help children with high BMI, expert panel recommends 26 hours of behavior coaching — but not weight-loss drugs
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Preventive Services Task Force updated its final recommendations Tuesday for how primary care clinicians…
Continue ReadingDr. Anthony Fauci says empathy motivated his medical career but an old phrase from high school kept him going
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — “Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at the…
Continue Reading‘A study to give us hope’: Lifestyle changes improve Alzheimer’s symptoms for some
CNN By Sandee LaMotte and A. Chris Gajilan, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, Tammy Maida, 67, said things started to change in her late 50s. At first,…
Continue ReadingUse of popular diabetes drug in preconception or early pregnancy may not be tied to higher birth defect risk, studies suggest
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Some studies have raised concerns about a potential link between the widely used type 2 diabetes drug…
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