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‘Overwhelming:’ Redmond mother reflects on her baby’s surgery to remove half of brain due to rare disorder, seizures

September 12, 2024 11:22 am Matthew Draxton

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…

Scientists say they are concerned that the bird flu virus infecting dairy cows and poultry flocks in the US will have opportunities to become a more dangerous virus over the fall and winter.

The US is entering a riskier season for spread of H5N1 bird flu. Here’s why experts are worried

September 12, 2024 10:55 am CNN Newsource

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…

Comments made in 2019 by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam appear to be the root of Trump's claims.

The origins of Trump’s false claim that Democrats want to allow ‘execution’ of babies after birth

September 12, 2024 8:32 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — At Tuesday night’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump was asked about his stance on abortion…

Clinical trial data from Gilead show that 99.9% of participants who took a twice-a-year injection of lenacapavir for HIV prevention did not acquire an infection.

Twice-a-year injection reduced risk of HIV infection by 96%, drug company says — more than daily PrEP pill

September 12, 2024 5:48 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A drug currently used to treat HIV has also been found to dramatically reduce the risk of infection,…

Some cinnamon spice products contain more levels of lead than others

High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds

September 12, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing…

US abortion rates dipped after Florida’s 6-week ban took effect, report shows

September 11, 2024 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

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…

Operations at a Boar's Head plant in Jarratt

‘Major deficiencies’ found at Boar’s Head plant almost two years before deli meat recall, documents show

September 11, 2024 1:12 pm CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two years before a deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled deli meat, inspectors at a Virginia…

After the Metropolitan Independent Football League eliminated the kickoff

How changing this one play may reduce football head injuries

September 11, 2024 1:00 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — From the very first play this season, NFL football has looked a lot different. The league has dramatically…

Billions of people don’t consume enough of at least seven micronutrients present in hundreds of foods

Billions aren’t eating enough of 7 critical nutrients. Here’s how to get them in your diet

September 11, 2024 6:58 am CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Nutrients such as iron and calcium are critical for blood and bone health, respectively. But more than half the…

Zombie movies often depict a battle among survivors to ward off the undead

Preparing for the apocalypse: Here’s why collaboration is essential

September 11, 2024 4:34 am CNN Newsource

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…

How changing this one play may reduce football head injuries

September 11, 2024 4:02 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — From the very first play this season, NFL football has looked a lot different. The league has dramatically…

Organic and nonorganic tampons contain arsenic and lead

Lead, arsenic and other heavy metals in tampons prompt FDA investigation

September 10, 2024 3:42 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy…

Weight loss drug liraglutide shows promise for younger children with obesity, study finds

September 10, 2024 3:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Children who used the weight loss drug liraglutide in a late-stage trial lost significantly more weight than…

Transitioning to college can bring up feelings of both excitement and anxiety as students navigate new relationships and situations.

Is your child headed off to college? Here are 5 tips to manage mental health

September 10, 2024 7:15 am CNN Newsource

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…

A new March of Dimes report says that where someone lives can affect their access to maternity care

First on CNN: US faces maternity care crisis, with 1 in 3 counties lacking obstetric doctors to provide care, report warns

September 10, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The United States is facing an ongoing maternity health crisis in which 1 in every 3 counties does not have a…

Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests

September 10, 2024 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Exercise doesn’t just help you lose fat. It could also promote healthier fat, according to a new study.…

Apple juice sold at Aldi, Walgreens, Weis stores included in expanded recall

September 9, 2024 4:22 pm CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Apple juice sold at chain retailers across the country has been recalled over concerns about arsenic…

Dakota Johnson told Variety that she thought her energy drink was a "natural drink."

The hidden danger of energy drinks. A doctor explains

September 9, 2024 1:53 pm CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It is possible to drink too much caffeine, as actor Dakota Johnson recently found out after she had lots of…

The stressors of the Covid-19 pandemic may have led to accelerated brain maturation among teenagers

Study shows how the pandemic may have affected teens’ brains

September 9, 2024 12:03 pm CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The pandemic’s effects on teenagers were profound — numerous studies have documented reports of issues with…

PFAS are commonly used for their nonstick properties

These common chemicals could affect your health all over your body, expert says

September 9, 2024 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There are chemicals in cookware, food, water, clothes and furniture that could cause problems for people’s…