Five senior CDC leaders to depart as agency braces for deep cuts
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Five key division leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving the public health agency…
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Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Are you keeping a mental list of all the sources of microplastics finding their way into your daily life? You…
Continue ReadingMillions of women get painful UTIs that keep coming back. A new kind of antibiotic may help break the cycle
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections. The…
Continue ReadingRobert F. Kennedy Jr. says beef tallow is healthier than seed oils. Is he right?
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The battle over the health merits of various cooking fats has never really gotten below a simmer — but it’s…
Continue Reading‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At the end of last week, Dr. Colleen Kelley said she was getting texts about every 10 minutes from colleagues…
Continue ReadingDr. Susan Monarez named as Trump’s pick to lead CDC
By Meg Tirrell, Nick Valencia, Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The White House is nominating Dr. Susan Monarez, the current…
Continue ReadingSocks could really improve your sleep, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Want to improve your chances for a good night’s sleep? This idea could actually knock your socks on, says…
Continue Reading‘Measles is only a plane flight away’: As outbreak surges, experts warn against global health funding cuts
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — After returning home from a trip abroad last week, an infant in Houston was hospitalized with measles. In…
Continue ReadingBothered by back pain? Here’s how some pro athletes prevent it
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your…
Continue ReadingLA firefighters put out massive blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside them
By John Bonifield, CNN (CNN) — Pacific Palisades was burning to ash. “As far as the eye could see, homes were on fire, everywhere,” said…
Continue ReadingSex shouldn’t be painful. Here’s what to do if it is
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — When Nicole started having pain during intercourse nearly a decade ago, she was determined to find a solution.…
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OSU researchers develop fast-heating nanoparticles to stop ovarian tumors, perhaps destroy other cancer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New magnetic nanoparticles in the shape of a cube sandwiched between two pyramids represent a breakthrough for treating…
Continue ReadingMeasles outbreak surpasses 350 cases and is expected to keep growing
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — Three hundred and fifty-five cases have been reported in the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, New Mexico and…
Continue ReadingReduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer with these basic steps
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Colorectal cancer stands as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in US men and the fourth leading…
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Funding issues hit La Pine Community Health Center’s Wellness Center, delay opening to early fall; support sought
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —The much-anticipated Wellness Center, an expansion of La Pine Community Health Center’s campus aimed at enhancing vital…
Continue ReadingYou can’t remember being a baby for a reason, new study finds
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Do you ever wonder what it was like to be a baby? But no matter how hard you try, you can’t remember any of…
Continue ReadingKindness will make you happier than a higher salary, report shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The world may feel cold, scary and cruel, but if you are open to seeing it, there is a lot of kindness,…
Continue ReadingFormer US surgeon general: America is getting a crash course in herd immunity
Opinion by Dr. Jerome Adams (CNN) — The ongoing measles outbreak has reached three states and serves as a stark reminder of the vital role that…
Continue ReadingSmall study hints anti-amyloid therapy may keep Alzheimer’s symptoms at bay in certain patients
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — For the first time, scientists say, they have evidence that using a biologic drug to remove sticky beta amyloid…
Continue ReadingDon’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The future of Ukraine. A looming trade war. Stock market turmoil. Rising prices for consumers in the midst of…
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