Illicit ketamine on the rise in the US, research suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A growing supply of illicit ketamine is making its way to the United States, new research suggests, fueling…
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OHA investigating 4 Oregon salmonella cases tied to eating Papa Murphy’s raw cookie dough; 18 cases reported nationwide
Four recent cases of Salmonella infection in Oregon are being linked to the consumption of Papa Murphy’s raw cookie dough, which now includes at…
Continue ReadingMost US adults still unaware of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline months after its launch, survey suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Many adults in the United States say they still have not heard of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,…
Continue ReadingSalmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough, S’mores bar dough, CDC says
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A salmonella outbreak that’s sickened 18 people in six states is linked to Papa Murphy’s raw chocolate…
Continue ReadingNew HIV infections are trending down in the US, especially among young gay men, CDC estimates
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — New HIV infections in the United States have dropped in recent years, driven largely by decreases among young…
Continue ReadingAddressing America’s deadly drug epidemic goes far beyond fentanyl
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Drug overdose deaths in the United States surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, and preliminary data suggests…
Continue ReadingSocial media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
CNN By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — There’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents…
Continue ReadingSocial media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — There’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents when it…
Continue ReadingHow to season food the Mediterranean way
By Susan Puckett, CNN (CNN) — It took me about 15 minutes, plus a half hour of simmering time, to throw together a rustic lemony chickpea and…
Continue ReadingOnly 25% of sunscreens offer broad-spectrum protection without ‘troublesome’ ingredients, report says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eeny, meeny, miny, moe — choosing a sunscreen for summer used to be child’s play. Today, market shelves are…
Continue ReadingSleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid…
Continue ReadingHPV vaccine: Some studies say one and done might be better
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — This week, at the World Health Organization’s 76th World Health Assembly, health leaders from nearly 100…
Continue ReadingWhat happens if you wake up before your alarm? Tips from sleep experts
By Alexa Mikhail, CNN (CNN) — Many people dread the blaring sound of an alarm clock, signaling the start of a busy workday. Others wish they…
Continue ReadingThe good, bad and ugly about BMI
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — It’s a dirty word for some: BMI. Short for body mass Index, BMI is nothing more than a crude measurement of a…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta: Parenting in the era of ubiquitous screens and social media
CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondent (CNN) — A growing number of states are turning the screws on Big Tech, the internet…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta: Parenting in the era of ubiquitous screens and social media
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN chief medical correspondent (CNN) — A growing number of states are turning the screws on Big Tech, the internet and…
Continue Reading5 healthy habits that are easy to add to your day
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you feel like you don’t have enough time for daily self-care beyond the basics, you aren’t alone. Many…
Continue ReadingOpioid Crisis Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An…
Continue ReadingConjoined Twins Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at conjoined twins. Conjoined twins are physically connected to one another at some point on…
Continue ReadingAnother death, more cases of vision loss linked to contaminated eye drops, CDC reports
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting an additional death and six more cases of vision…
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