The diseases that could return as vaccination rates decline — and why you should care
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Measles have surged to a record high, with more cases reported this year than any year since the disease was…
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Sliding vaccine rates hang over vote on CDC director nominee as US measles cases hit dangerous milestone
By Sarah Owermohle, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday tallied the highest number of…
Continue ReadingHHS abruptly calls off meeting of expert panel on preventive care, raising questions about its future
By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services called off an upcoming meeting of…
Continue ReadingHow can families handle anxiety around summer camp after the Texas floods?
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — When tragedies are in the news — natural disasters, plane crashes, fires — parents naturally and unavoidably…
Continue Reading96-year-old shares what she does to keep life vibrant. You start doing it now
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — At 96 years old, Betty Parker is tired of hearing about other people’s aches and pains. Instead, she fills…
Continue ReadingFirst malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks
By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in…
Continue ReadingThe testosterone trap: Why your problem might not be ‘low T’
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — You’re feeling unusually tired and sad, and your interest in sex has dropped off. That’s no fun. If…
Continue ReadingHundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump.…
Continue ReadingMatching your workouts to your personality could make exercise more enjoyable and give better results
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out.…
Continue ReadingCDC ends emergency response to H5N1 bird flu
By Brenda Goodman, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has ended its emergency response to…
Continue ReadingThe hidden physical powers that help women outlive men
By Starre Vartan, CNN (CNN) — People who lived through the Irish Potato Famine, enslavement in Trinidad and Icelandic measles epidemics all…
Continue ReadingMajor medical associations sue Kennedy, Trump administration health leaders for Covid-19 vaccine changes
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Medical associations representing hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical professionals and scientists in the…
Continue ReadingUS children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — American children’s health has declined profoundly over the past few decades, a new study shows, and the…
Continue ReadingHow to tell if you have a ‘dopamine deficit’ and what you can do to reset
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Maybe you’d like to spend time on hobbies or hang out with friends, but nothing feels as exciting and…
Continue ReadingMeasles cases surge to record high since disease was declared eliminated in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Falling childhood vaccine coverage and a large, smoldering outbreak that was kindled in an undervaccinated…
Continue ReadingEvery breath you take affects how you move. Here’s how to fix both
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been dealing with persistent tension, poor posture or nagging pain, it’s worth checking in on your…
Continue Reading‘Cool’ people tend to have these six things in common, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard and Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — An international team of researchers may have just cracked the code for what makes someone…
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Recreational use advisory lifted for Lake Billy Chinook as toxin level drops; dog owners urged to keep them away
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy…
Continue ReadingThe link between cancer and exercise that patients should know
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as…
Continue ReadingTransforming secondhand finds into treasures
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — You don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Kelsey MacDermaid and Becky Wright, called The Sorry…
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