Sexual harassment and assault linked to high blood pressure in women, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Women who experience sexual violence, workplace sexual harassment or both have a higher long-term risk of developing high…
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Dr. Paul Farmer, global health giant, dies at 62
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician who championed global health and sought to bring modern medical science to those most in need…
Continue ReadingThe muscly guy at the gym may be at risk for an eating disorder, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Ryan Sheldon told his family he had an eating disorder, they chuckled in confusion. When he brought it up to his…
Continue ReadingEating veggies won’t protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the…
Continue ReadingWhat are the new Covid-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN Parents are experiencing whiplash. After two years of pandemic restrictions, several states — including California,…
Continue ReadingA fourth Covid-19 shot might be recommended this fall, as officials ‘continually’ look at emerging data
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN As the world approaches the second anniversary of the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health…
Continue ReadingTweens and teens explore the power of pronouns
By Matt Villano, CNN Words mean everything to 13-year-old Amelia Blackney. At a younger age, Amelia was most definitely a “she.” The…
Continue ReadingIvermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19, new study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The antiparasitic drug ivermectin doesn’t prevent severe disease from Covid-19 any more effectively than symptom…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Measures to protect patients hospitalized with Covid-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in…
Continue ReadingDevelopmental milestones for children have changed for the first time in nearly 20 years
By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Infants and toddlers should be screened more for developmental delays, according to updated US guidelines released…
Continue ReadingMiddle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
CNN, KGO, WFSB By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting…
Continue ReadingKids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Adolescence is a critical period of physical growth and self-discovery, but it also might be the most important phase for…
Continue ReadingMiddle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…
Continue ReadingAs BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…
Continue ReadingA new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…
Continue ReadingA new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows
CNN, CLEVELAND CLINIC, PFIZER, MODERNA By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be…
Continue ReadingSleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. Snoring…
Continue Reading5 ways to recover from resolution mistakes
By Stephanie Mansour, CNN Many of us enter into a new year with high hopes for our health and wellness goals. Perhaps vowing to exercise daily,…
Continue Reading2 truths and a lie about why you are butting heads with your teen
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The teenage brain undergoes a major renovation, and it can be a messy, stressful and uneven process. Although your…
Continue ReadingHybrid immunity offers increased protection that is longer-lasting against Covid-19 reinfection, studies show
By Tasnim Ahmed, CNN Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 mRNA vaccine provides an added layer of protection against reinfection for people who have been…
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