Walensky pushes back on Gottlieb’s criticism of CDC monkeypox response
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN Former US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb’s interview in which he criticized the…
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Babies recommended to have human milk and families should have more support, guidance says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families who breastfeed their children need support, according to guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and…
Continue ReadingMost US public schools plan to keep masks optional for start of classes
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Students are heading to another school year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, but this time, there seem to be fewer…
Continue ReadingHow to stay cool without air conditioning
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without…
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CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable…
Continue ReadingAs Fauci warns monkeypox needs to be taken more seriously, former FDA commissioner says the window to control it ‘probably has closed’
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Continue ReadingAs Fauci warns monkeypox needs to be taken more seriously, former FDA commissioner says the window to control it ‘probably has closed’
By Carma Hassan, Aya Elamroussi and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the US, a top health official is stressing that…
Continue ReadingUS will get an answer on second boosters for adults under 50 ‘reasonably soon,’ Fauci says
By Carma Hassan and Christina Maxouris, CNN US health officials have been in active discussions with the Food and Drug Administration on whether the…
Continue Reading988: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline launches new 3-digit number
By Jacqueline Howard and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for mental health crises, it now takes only…
Continue ReadingDebunking myths about suicide helps encourage compassion and understanding
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Sometimes people who die by suicide get branded as selfish, depressed or attention-seeking. Such myths contribute to the…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 public health emergency extended in the US
By Deidre McPhillips The Biden administration on Friday extended the Covid-19 public health emergency for another three months. US Department of…
Continue ReadingYes, you should talk to yourself. Here’s how to tame your inner voice
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN What do you tell yourself when someone gives you a compliment? Or when you make a mistake? Call it your inner monologue or…
Continue ReadingIt’s a stressful time to be an abortion doula. But many say they aren’t quitting
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Saquaya Ruffin didn’t know what an abortion doula was until the clinic staff asked if she wanted one. Her mother came with…
Continue Reading25 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2021, WHO and UNICEF data shows
By Naomi Thomas, CNN Vaccine coverage continued to decline worldwide in 2021, with 25 million children missing out on lifesaving vaccines, according…
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Deschutes County official: Area is ready for Saturday’s nationwide launch of 988 suicide, crisis lifeline
Starting Saturday, people in Central Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able to call, text or chat 988 to…
Continue ReadingGlobal study finds surprising results for alcohol consumption
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN No amount of alcohol is healthy if you are younger than 40, mostly due to alcohol-related deaths by auto accidents, injury and…
Continue ReadingWhat is monkeypox, and how can you stay safe as it spreads?
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN As a global outbreak of monkeypox continues to grow, public health officials are stressing the importance of education in…
Continue ReadingWhat should people know about Paxlovid rebound? Our medical analyst explains
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN After being diagnosed with Covid-19 last month, President Joe Biden recently tested negative for the coronavirus, only to…
Continue ReadingFDA sends warning letters on synthetic nicotine, missing deadline for more severe action
By Jen Christensen, CNN Wednesday was the deadline for the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products to take action on…
Continue ReadingDemand for monkeypox vaccine rises with case counts, but supply remains low
By Virginia Langmaid and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The number of monkeypox vaccine doses distributed across the United States has more than tripled…
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