A 3-week-old baby received a heart transplant 14 years ago and gained a ‘donor mom’
By Eryn Mathewson, CNN (CNN) — When she was 3 weeks old, the left side of Addison McArthur’s heart stopped functioning, and she was put on…
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Cancer prevention report finds US smoking rates continue to fall but HPV vaccination rates stall
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The United States has seen progress in reducing certain cancer risks, as overall smoking rates remain on a…
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Measles misinformation is spreading in the US, and most aren’t sure what they believe, poll finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As a measles outbreak centered in West Texas continues to grow, a new poll finds that a growing share of…
Continue ReadingNearly half of Americans live in an area with a failing grade for air pollution, and the problem is only getting worse
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Air pollution levels keep getting worse for more people in the US, according to a new report, and experts say…
Continue ReadingUS fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Women in the United States are less likely to have babies than ever before, but key figures in the Trump…
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FDA says it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes, authorize four natural color additives
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration plans to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the US food…
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Teen cannabis use increased after legalization in Canada, study finds
By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Legalization of cannabis products may be linked to growing use among teens, a new study found. Teen use of…
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One small thing you can do to help reduce your role in the climate crisis
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — At most places Melissa Valliant goes when dining out, she carries in her backpack a set of reusable flatware —…
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Poison control calls are rising as more people use psilocybin, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Unsupervised use of psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” has accelerated among all age groups in the United…
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Trump administration to announce plan to remove artificial food dyes from US food supply
By Deidre McPhillips and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration plans to take action to remove artificial food dyes from the…
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Cancer death rates declining, new report says, but diagnosis rates are on the rise for women
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A new report on cancer in the US shows a steady decline in overall deaths from 2001 through 2022. The rate…
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With future of gun research in question, new report finds US emergency departments see a firearm injury every 30 minutes
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — When Dr. Christina Johns, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, thinks about her time working at…
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Parents need to talk to their tweens sooner about puberty
By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — For many parents, the idea of having “the talk” with their kids may be daunting, making them feel embarrassed…
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Marijuana hospital visits linked to dementia diagnosis within 5 years, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Sunday is 420 day, when lovers of marijuana get together to celebrate their fondness for weed. Yet research…
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Many in the autism community say RFK Jr. is pushing harmful and regressive rhetoric about who they are
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Alison Singer has a few people she’d like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to meet. Singer’s brother and daughter…
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What these experts on happiness want you to know about making your weekdays more fulfilling
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — “Everybody’s working for the weekend,” according to Canadian rock band Loverboy. If you work a traditional…
Continue ReadingNew FDA chief offers support for Kennedy on autism claims, says no more ‘mass cuts’ planned
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary suggested in a new interview that autism is…
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Half of US states have reported measles cases this year
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — Half of states in the US are now reporting measles cases, with the national total surpassing 800 cases so far…
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How fathers can control their thoughts and find calm in the storm
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN (CNN) — In one 48-hour period this winter the garbage disposal went out, the dishwasher stopped working, one of my…
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Working out can make your posture worse. Here’s how to correct that
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been hitting the gym regularly and feeling stronger — but also stiffer and more slouched — you may…
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