To cope with release of violent videos, manage stress and know your own limits
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN Video of the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which officials have said they’ll release Friday, is expected to be…
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FDA indicates need to better regulate CBD products and plans to work with Congress on new rules
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN CBD products will require a new regulatory pathway, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, and the agency plans…
Continue ReadingWith rise of new coronavirus variants, FDA halts authorization of Evusheld
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday halted the emergency use authorization of Evusheld because it does not appear…
Continue ReadingFDA vaccine advisers vote to harmonize Covid-19 vaccines in the United States
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A panel of independent experts that advises the US Food and Drug Administration on its vaccine decisions voted unanimously…
Continue ReadingHow to be prepared in case of a shooting without living in fear
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN At first, Brandon Tsay froze when a gunman aimed a firearm at him, he said. He was sure those would be his last moments.…
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St. Charles’ planned $90 million Redmond Cancer Center should save many patients long trips for treatment
More than 40% of patients treated at the St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend travel from Redmond, Madras, Prineville and other rural communities for…
Continue ReadingA common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
CNN, GETTY IMAGES, DAVID BAILLOT, UC SAN DIEGO By Kristen Rogers, CNN Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in…
Continue ReadingA common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a new study has found — and…
Continue ReadingUpdated boosters are cutting the risk of getting sick from Covid-19 by about half
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The updated Covid-19 boosters are cutting the risk that a person will get sick from the coronavirus by about half, even…
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PE requirements still dropping at colleges, universities, OSU study finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study from Oregon State University found that about 32% of colleges and universities in the U.S. require some form…
Continue ReadingWomen, older adults and those with lower income are more likely to use sleep medication, survey finds, despite potential health harms
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Millions of Americans say they regularly turn to medications for help falling or staying asleep, a practice that experts say…
Continue ReadingUS tobacco control in 2022 gets a mixed review from the American Lung Association
By Jen Christensen, CNN Although fewer US adults are smoking cigarettes than ever, smoking remains the cause of the most preventable disability and…
Continue ReadingCDC figuring out ‘logistical and legal’ aspects of testing airplane wastewater for coronavirus variants, source says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is ironing out the “logistical and legal” aspects of testing…
Continue ReadingFDA proposes new levels for lead in baby food, but critics say more action is needed
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The allowable levels of lead in certain baby and toddler foods should be set at 20 parts per billion or less, according to new…
Continue ReadingFDA rejects two menthol Vuse e-cigarette products
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders for two menthol e-cigarette products marketed by R.J.…
Continue ReadingRecently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests
CNN, DAVID ADAMS, NYU LANGONE HEALTH, JAMA By Jacqueline Howard, CNN David Adams spent half a decade fighting an illness he couldn’t name. He…
Continue ReadingRecently identified inflammatory disease VEXAS syndrome may be more common than thought, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN David Adams spent half a decade fighting an illness he couldn’t name. He was in and out of the hospital several times…
Continue ReadingMidriff bulge linked to later physical decline, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you are a man or woman approaching 50, look down at your middle. If you’re like many people, you might have to lean…
Continue ReadingOne type of physical activity protects the brain more than others, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN What if you could look at all the things you do daily — walking from room to room, preparing a presentation at your desk,…
Continue ReadingFDA wants to simplify the use and updating of Covid-19 vaccines
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration wants to simplify the Covid-19 vaccine process to look more like what…
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