Health Archives

Former President Donald Trump has said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have a health role in his administration.

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals

October 30, 2024 4:59 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — “I’m going to let him go wild on health,” former President Donald Trump promised Sunday at his rally at…

You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests

October 30, 2024 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Four free home Covid-19 antigen tests are available to order at COVIDTests.gov, part of the seventh round of the…

Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter's North Cove site in North Carolina in September

Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene

October 29, 2024 5:07 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Patients visiting emergency departments for dehydration or nausea are half as likely to receive IV fluids now…

There are databases to help determine which products are lower in endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

October 29, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A class of chemicals –– likely in products all over many homes in the United States –– could be…

A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching Lassa fever

Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say

October 28, 2024 4:48 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching Lassa fever, state…

Consuming added sugar has become woven into almost every meal for many Americans. One way to control the sugar intake is to make desserts yourself

5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar

October 28, 2024 6:30 am CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries…

Updated guidelines may help reduce the risk of a first-time stroke, according to the American Stroke Association

October 28, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to…

Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs

October 27, 2024 9:26 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years…

McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli

October 27, 2024 5:05 pm CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — McDonald’s will resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants this week after…

University of Oregon researchers unravel how a breast cancer gene affects fertility

October 26, 2024 1:28 pm KTVZ news sources

University of Oregon biologists have uncovered a mechanism by which a well-known breast cancer gene also influences…

The mysteries — and sometimes miracles — of the fertility fight

October 26, 2024 5:00 am CNN Newsource

Essay by Jessica Schneider, CNN (CNN) — It was the night before we would find out if our fifth – and likely final – try at an embryo…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized

October 25, 2024 5:37 pm KTVZ news sources

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…

Numerous studies have documented high rates of suicide and suicidal thoughts in transgender children and teenagers

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

October 25, 2024 3:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of puberty-blocking drugs for transgender children are drawing fresh attention…

Federal agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.

E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

October 25, 2024 8:29 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states,…

Walking pneumonia is joining whooping cough and RSV on the list of lung infections making children sick this fall.

Cases of walking pneumonia are surging in kids this year, CDC reports

October 25, 2024 3:25 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Children who have coughs that go on for weeks may have a type of walking pneumonia that’s been surging in the…

‘I’m their sherpa’: Bend diabetes specialist offers new insulin tech for patients, raises awareness amid rising rates

October 24, 2024 11:59 am Matthew Draxton

A Bend diabetologist, Dr. Eden Miller, has Type 1 diabetes herself, making her patients experience with new high-tech treatment more relatable. She…

Is your significant other your girlfriend

More straight couples are calling each other partner. Here’s why

October 24, 2024 9:28 am CNN Newsource

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Within a year of dating, 31-year-old Siara Rouzer crossed a major relationship milestone. The guy she was…

Blood tests confirmed a second person in Missouri had H5N1 bird flu without any known exposure to infected animals or contaminated food.

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

October 24, 2024 8:08 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Blood tests of several people who were in contact with a patient in Missouri who caught H5N1 bird flu without…

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.

Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe

October 24, 2024 3:33 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United…

When lead-based paint is identified in a home

EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities

October 24, 2024 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and…