CDC denies Milwaukee’s request for help with unsafe lead levels in public schools
By Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has denied a request from Milwaukee’s public…
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Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older women who stayed on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, walked and did resistance training for three…
Continue ReadingA German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working full-time even if they receive…
Continue ReadingTransplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
By Deidre McPhillips, Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — A genetically engineered pig kidney helped Towana Looney enjoy 130 days…
Continue ReadingThat chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says
CNN By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting…
Continue ReadingThat chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says
By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting more…
Continue ReadingThat chronic pain is not all in your head, but the solution may not be in your body, expert says
CNN By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting…
Continue ReadingFDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it will be phasing out a requirement that…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. claims new research effort will find cause of ‘autism epidemic’ by September
By Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle and Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a “massive…
Continue ReadingStay motivated to work out by using mottos or mantras
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — When Nike unveiled its now-famous slogan “Just do it” in 1988, it helped propel the US-based…
Continue ReadingPutting yourself out there as a neurodivergent person, according to the ‘Love on the Spectrum’ cast
CNN By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As someone with autism, Madison Marilla would often feel left out as her neurotypical friends would get in…
Continue ReadingPutting yourself out there as a neurodivergent person, according to the ‘Love on the Spectrum’ cast
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — As someone with autism, Madison Marilla would often feel left out as her neurotypical friends would get in…
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Local county health officials urge communities to prepare for smoke as prescribed burn season arrives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Public Health officials from Deschutes, Jefferson and Klamath counties, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, are…
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Lava Ridge Elementary students get free helmets, learn about bike safety with fun ‘Train Your Brain’ program
This spring, more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon are learning about brain injury prevention and helmet safety through the Train…
Continue ReadingHeavy drinking linked with lasting impact on the brain, study finds
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Heavy drinking is associated with increased risk of a type of brain injury linked with memory and thinking…
Continue ReadingTrump drug tariffs would drive up prices, worsen shortages before any boost to US manufacturing, experts warn
By Meg Tirrell and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — “Major” tariffs on pharmaceutical imports are coming soon, President Donald Trump says, pledging…
Continue ReadingMore people with type 1 diabetes are using GLP-1 drugs, study finds, despite limited evidence on safety or effectiveness
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound in people with type 1 diabetes has risen sharply over the…
Continue ReadingPets could boost wellbeing as much as a wife or husband, study suggests
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Having a cat or a dog to keep you company could boost your wellbeing as much as being married or meeting up…
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RFK Jr. publicly urges people to get the measles vaccine
By Neha Mukherjee and John Bonifield, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly urged people to get the…
Continue ReadingClusters of additives in ultraprocessed foods linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 70% of all food in grocery stores in the United States is ultraprocessed, meaning the foods contain…
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