Pushing back at a culture of relentless ‘toxic positivity’
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — “Live, laugh, love.” “Good vibes only.” “Choose happiness.” Whether you’re in a yoga studio or the…
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US maternal mortality rate declines, but disparities remain, new CDC data shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — After a sharp rise in women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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Deschutes County Public Health reports rise in whooping cough cases, urges immunizations
Over the past two weeks, Deschutes County Public Health has identified seven cases of Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in…
Continue ReadingOne Florida abortion clinic confronts a new six-week ban with a last-minute push and long-term plans
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) — On Tuesday afternoon, Mikenzie Buchanan scooped up an armful of clipboards piled behind…
Continue ReadingOne Florida abortion clinic confronts a new six-week ban with a last-minute push and long-term plans
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) — On Tuesday afternoon, Mikenzie Buchanan scooped up an armful of clipboards piled…
Continue ReadingContinued FDA testing finds no active bird flu virus in variety of dairy products
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Ongoing testing of milk and dairy products by the US Food and Drug Administration has not found any active H5N1…
Continue ReadingFlorida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect today
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A stricter abortion law that takes effect in Florida on Wednesday — dropping the state’s 15-week ban to a…
Continue ReadingWhy is a mother’s mental health so important? A doctor explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions…
Continue Reading2024’s safest sunscreens for summer and year-round
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Brianna Starr, 29, and her sister, Alicia, 26, never worried much about sunscreen. While growing up in Kansas,…
Continue ReadingAnger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn’t too far off, according to…
Continue ReadingPerimenopause may raise risk of one mental health condition by 40%, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — In the years leading up to menopause, a person can experience a multitude of symptoms, including emotional…
Continue ReadingCDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Tuesday about a multistate E. coli…
Continue ReadingPhilips reaches $1.1 billion settlement for CPAP machine lawsuits, admits no fault or liability
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Medical device maker Philips announced a nearly $1.1 billion personal injury settlement over some of its CPAP,…
Continue ReadingTask force updates guidance for breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older
CNN, JAMA By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74,…
Continue ReadingImagine living in a 4-foot body that doesn’t develop chronic diseases
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In the Los Angeles restaurant where Nathaly Paola Castro Torres works, customers never fail to comment on her…
Continue ReadingTask force updates guidance for breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to…
Continue ReadingWhat you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
By Ian Kerner, CNN (CNN) — A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without…
Continue ReadingEPA implements toughest restrictions yet on use of highly toxic chemical in paint stripper
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule Tuesday that will end many uses of the highly toxic,…
Continue ReadingSpikes of flu virus in wastewater raise questions about spread of bird flu
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Spikes of influenza A virus seen in wastewater samples from 59 sewer systems across 18 different states this…
Continue ReadingHow our memories of food tell us who we are
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Aimee Nezhukumatathil is not one to sugarcoat the past. Take vanilla, for example — that heady, aromatic stem…
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