What to know about the vaccines available this respiratory virus season
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year when any cough or sniffle could be Covid-19, flu or RSV — but there are ways to…
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Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job, scientists find
By Riane Lumer, CNN Southampton, Pennsylvania (CNN) — Walking into my grandmother’s house, I watch her hands move in a fast-weaving motion as…
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Mysterious bird flu case in Missouri was similar to strain circulating in cattle, CDC says
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A patient in Missouri who was hospitalized after an infection with bird flu had the H5N1 strain of the virus,…
Continue ReadingSpecial needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities
By Hannah Frances Johansson, CNN Berkeley, California (CNN) — Over a decade before her husband’s death, Linda Tung was already concerned with…
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Boar’s Head to close Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Boar’s Head will close the Virginia plant that produced deli meat tied to a deadly listeria outbreak, the…
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CDC says mpox vaccine boosters aren’t needed in the US as questions emerge around waning immunity
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As a deadly mpox outbreak continues to spread in Africa and other parts of the world, questions are emerging…
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‘Overwhelming:’ Redmond mother reflects on her baby’s surgery to remove half of brain due to rare disorder, seizures
A Redmond baby who was born with a brain disorder that caused him to have seizures led to him undergoing surgery to remove half his brain. Since that…
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The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — With the approach of fall and cooler weather across the United States, officials say the risk posed by the H5N1…
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The origins of Trump’s false claim that Democrats want to allow ‘execution’ of babies after birth
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — At Tuesday night’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump was asked about his stance on abortion…
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Twice-a-year injection reduced risk of HIV infection by 96%, drug company says — more than daily PrEP pill
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A drug currently used to treat HIV has also been found to dramatically reduce the risk of infection,…
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High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing…
Continue ReadingUS abortion rates dipped after Florida’s 6-week ban took effect, report shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A six-week abortion ban in Florida led to a sharp drop in the number of abortions provided in the state and…
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‘Major deficiencies’ found at Boar’s Head plant almost two years before deli meat recall, documents show
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two years before a deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled deli meat, inspectors at a Virginia…
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How changing this one play may reduce football head injuries
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — From the very first play this season, NFL football has looked a lot different. The league has dramatically…
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Billions aren’t eating enough of 7 critical nutrients. Here’s how to get them in your diet
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Nutrients such as iron and calcium are critical for blood and bone health, respectively. But more than half the…
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Preparing for the apocalypse: Here’s why collaboration is essential
By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Watch any zombie movie, and you’ll likely see people panicking and turning on each other to prevent the undead…
Continue Reading How changing this one play may reduce football head injuries
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — From the very first play this season, NFL football has looked a lot different. The league has dramatically…
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Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy…
Continue ReadingWeight loss drug liraglutide shows promise for younger children with obesity, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than…
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Is your child headed off to college? Here are 5 tips to manage mental health
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — College students are carrying a lot of baggage with them as they head off to campus this fall — and not just the…
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