CDC launches effort to bolster hospital sepsis programs
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — In a typical year, at least 1.7 million adults in the US develop sepsis, and at least 350,000 die in the hospital…
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In the US, West Nile virus is leading cause of viral disease spread by insects, CDC study says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — This summer has brought a flurry of warnings about cases of mosquito-borne illnesses, including malaria,…
Continue ReadingHow to reverse the damage your kid’s sedentary time has done to their heart
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a…
Continue ReadingAsthma-related ER visits in the US were 17% higher than expected during Canadian wildfires, new CDC study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Wildfires in Canada that caused smoke to blanket parts of the United States in recent months were linked to a…
Continue ReadingIt’s not pumpkin you’re tasting in your pumpkin spice latte
By Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — The calendar says August, which means it’s officially time for everything pumpkin spice once again. Too soon?…
Continue ReadingFDA warns against using certain eye drops over microbial contamination
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against buying or using certain eye drops from Dr.…
Continue ReadingEarly testing suggests variant BA.2.86 has been detected in US wastewater, CDC report says
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Preliminary testing of wastewater in the United States has detected the new highly mutated coronavirus variant…
Continue ReadingBrain implants can help people with paralysis ‘speak’ through screens faster, more accurately than before, new studies show
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jaimie Henderson had a single wish throughout childhood: for his father to be able to speak with him. Now…
Continue ReadingGender-affirming surgeries in US nearly tripled from 2016 to 2019, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The number of gender-affirming surgeries done in the United States nearly tripled between 2016 and 2019, a new…
Continue ReadingIt may be time to break out the masks against Covid, some experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and…
Continue ReadingRare mosquito-borne virus reported in Alabama and New York, with one death
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in two states are warning people to take precautions against mosquito bites because of the…
Continue ReadingHHS awards $1.4 billion to drive development of new Covid-19 vaccines and therapies
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US government has awarded more than $1.4 billion to kick-start the development of new vaccines and therapies…
Continue Reading1 in 5 women – and even more Black, Hispanic mothers – report mistreatment during maternity care, according to CDC report
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — About 1 in 5 women were mistreated while receiving maternity care, and nearly a third faced discrimination,…
Continue ReadingAspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For adults who have survived a heart attack or stroke, taking aspirin regularly may reduce the risk of…
Continue ReadingMediterranean diet during pregnancy improved 2-year-olds’ cognitive, social abilities
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Mothers who followed the Mediterranean diet while pregnant improved their children’s cognitive, social and…
Continue Reading5 ways to spot a narcissist
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Not all narcissists are CEOs, celebrities or characters in a crime show. In fact, they may be around you more…
Continue ReadingMany Americans still struggle with health misinformation, new poll finds
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Although not a new phenomenon, health misinformation became even more widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic. A…
Continue ReadingFDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from RSV
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first vaccine that protects newborns from…
Continue ReadingLong Covid symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk…
Continue ReadingScreen time linked with developmental delays in toddlerhood, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it…
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