Men with advanced prostate cancer going without life-prolonging medication amid shortage
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors across the United States who treat people with advanced prostate cancer can’t find supplies of a medicine that…
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Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults
By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with…
Continue ReadingDEA issues alert about widespread threat of xylazine
By Janelle Chavez, CNN The US Drug Enforcement Administration issued an alert Monday about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a…
Continue ReadingAn emerging fungal threat spread at an alarming rate in US health care facilities, study says
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Clinical cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent threat, nearly doubled in 2021, according to new data…
Continue ReadingSteps have dropped since Covid-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Americans took fewer steps during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and they still haven’t gotten their mojo back, a…
Continue ReadingWhat is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained
By Megan Marples, CNN Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring…
Continue ReadingChild growth and development hampered by PFAS in blood, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Potentially toxic chemicals found in everyday products, including fast-food wrappers, makeup and carpeting, are altering…
Continue ReadingIs your birth control messing with your sex life? Experts explain
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Are your birth control pills ruining your sex life? Maybe, experts say — but it’s complicated. When comedian…
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‘Pay or Die’: Bend mother, daughter featured in new documentary about struggle to afford life-saving insulin
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The high cost of insulin has been a stressful challenge for millions of Americans and families across…
Continue ReadingFrozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s and Aldi recalled after hepatitis A infections
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Frozen organic strawberries sold at several stores, including Costco and Aldi, and in a frozen fruit blend at Trader…
Continue ReadingBacteria in recalled eye drops linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs
By Janelle Chavez, CNN A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eyedrops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss,…
Continue ReadingWHO official criticizes China’s ‘inexcusable’ lack of transparency on pandemic’s origins
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN The World Health Organization still does not have key data from China about the origins of the Covid-19 outbreak, putting…
Continue ReadingScientists parse another clue to possible origins of Covid-19 as WHO says all possibilities ‘remain on the table’
By Brenda Goodman, CNN There’s a tantalizing new clue in the hunt for the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. A new analysis of genetic material…
Continue ReadingSleep like a pro with these 6 expert tips
By Dana Santas, CNN How you sleep each night plays a vital role in how you perform in your daily life. So, it’s no wonder that professional…
Continue ReadingBabesiosis, a tickborne disease, is on the rise in Northeast, according to CDC report
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Tickborne disease has been on the rise in the US, with the number of cases growing 25% from 2011 to 2019. Among them is…
Continue ReadingSenator John Fetterman’s hospitalization for depression has raised awareness of the condition. Our medical analyst explains what it is and how it’s treated
By Katia Hetter, CNN Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is continuing to receive treatment for depression at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda,…
Continue ReadingOzempic prescriptions can be easy to get online. Its popularity for weight loss is hurting those who need it most
By Annette Choi and Han Vu, CNN Telehealth and social media are playing a significant role in driving demand for Ozempic, a prescription drug that…
Continue ReadingSanofi becomes latest drugmaker to announce insulin price cuts, capping cost at $35 for the privately insured
By Tami Luhby, CNN Sanofi is cutting the list price of Lantus, its most widely prescribed insulin in the US, by 78% and establishing a $35 monthly…
Continue ReadingLife-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The risks of severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum can vary drastically depending on where…
Continue ReadingPediatric hospital beds are in high demand for ailing children. Here’s why
By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Effie Schnacky was wheezy and lethargic instead of being her normal, rambunctious self one February afternoon. When her…
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