Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are…
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Mysterious meat allergy passed by ticks may affect hundreds of thousands in US, CDC estimates
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Ken McCullick died in an emergency room on August 12, 2021. “I got lucky and there was this young nurse … I…
Continue ReadingA daily dose of one vegetable oil may lower risk of dying from dementia, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Including olive oil in your regular diet offers several benefits — such as protecting heart health or…
Continue ReadingWith climate change, health care providers should be more mindful of heat-related illness, doctors say
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals typically have a system in place to get care quickly to patients who need it most. Alerts may be…
Continue ReadingWHO updates list of essential medicines to include heart ‘polypills,’ MS treatments but not weight-loss drugs
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for essential medicines Wednesday to include drugs to…
Continue Reading‘Barbie’ movie’s ending is an important reminder for women’s health
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — SPOILER Alert: Do not read past this line if you haven’t seen “Barbie.” After all of Barbie’s glories…
Continue ReadingPostpartum depression pill is safe and effective, new trial data shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For Sahar McMahon, having her second baby was a completely different experience than having her first. Her…
Continue ReadingStillbirth rate holds steady in 2021 after increase in first year of Covid-19 pandemic, new CDC report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Stillbirths have been trending down for decades in the United States. But the rate ticked up in the first…
Continue ReadingKids with allergies at risk of developing more of them, study confirms
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — From eczema to hay fever, kids with allergic conditions might be on track to develop others down the road, a…
Continue ReadingPfizer advises hospitals on products with limited inventory after tornado damages manufacturing facility
By Meg Tirrell, John Bonifield and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Drug giant Pfizer is informing hospitals that dozens of its products could face…
Continue ReadingState restrictions on gender-affirming care for children have doubled the average travel time to a provider in the US, study shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — At least 20 states have enacted policies restricting health care for transgender youth, and the loss of…
Continue ReadingGood or bad? Plant-based and cow’s milk are not always nutritionally equal, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The plant-based milk market is exploding, offering beverages made from seeds, nuts, legumes, grains and blends…
Continue ReadingThey took blockbuster drugs for weight loss and diabetes. Now their stomachs are paralyzed
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for…
Continue ReadingHow to prevent heat stroke and other heat-related emergencies
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s only June, and Americans across parts of the US South and West have already experienced record heat…
Continue Reading5 ways parents can shore up a middle schooler’s self-image
By Phyllis Fagell, CNN (CNN) — After a disappointing routine during a gymnastics meet, Jason Moser’s daughter was full of self-doubt, so…
Continue ReadingFive hospitalized, three dead in Washington listeria outbreak
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in Western Washington are investigating a lethal outbreak of listeria, a pathogen often…
Continue ReadingThese 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Want to live up to an additional 24 years? Just add eight healthy lifestyle choices to your life at age 40…
Continue ReadingExposure to extreme heat and pollution may double risk of a deadly heart attack, study shows
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As heat waves and wildfire smoke continue to affect parts of the United States, doctors are warning that people…
Continue ReadingThese 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Want to live up to an additional 24 years? Just add eight healthy lifestyle choices to your life at age 40…
Continue ReadingA new study finds a strong link between depression and dementia
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