Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
KCRA, WFXT, WITI, CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s back-to-school time — or nearly — for kids across the United States. While some…
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Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s back-to-school time — or nearly — for kids across the United States. While some schools have already…
Continue ReadingWhat your teen actually wants you to do when they are upset
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Maybe a hug from a parent no longer solves problems for a teen as it did in their childhood. But when it…
Continue ReadingRegular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Regular aspirin use may keep the oncologist away, at least when it comes to colorectal cancer, according to a…
Continue ReadingDon’t waste time and money on trendy wellness hacks. Try these things that actually work
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — It seems like every week a new product or viral hack promises to change your life forever — until you…
Continue ReadingMillennials and Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As cancer cases rise among young adults in the United States, a new study has identified 17 cancer types that…
Continue ReadingNearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a number that’s expected to nearly triple by 2050. But…
Continue ReadingAustralia launches peanut allergy immunotherapy program for babies in world first
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Babies who have a peanut allergy are now being offered potentially life-changing treatment at hospitals across…
Continue ReadingCut your risk of dementia by 20% with this dietary change
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Dementia risk rose by 14% when people ate about 1 ounce of processed red meat a day — the equivalent of…
Continue ReadingOrganic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are…
Continue ReadingBoar’s Head recall expanded to include 7 million more pounds of meat products
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A recall of Boar’s Head meat linked with a listeria outbreak has been expanded to include 7 million…
Continue ReadingShingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial…
Continue ReadingTo prevent supercharged flu virus, CDC pushes seasonal flu vaccines to farmworkers at risk of coinfection with bird flu
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday a $5 million initiative to offer seasonal…
Continue ReadingSelf-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Access to abortion facilities has become more restricted since the Supreme Court revoked the federal right to…
Continue ReadingMost young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in the United States, and new research suggests that…
Continue ReadingMan dies after contracting Ebola-like tick-borne disease in Spain
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A man has died from an Ebola-like disease named Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) after being bitten by a tick in…
Continue ReadingOzempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A small clinical trial suggests that drugs like Ozempic could potentially be used not just for diabetes and weight…
Continue ReadingHow to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Perched at the pinnacle of achievement, Olympians have trained their entire lives to reach their goal of…
Continue ReadingPopular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A growing set of evidence suggests that using semaglutide could lead to decreased substance use, and a large…
Continue Reading5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re a former athlete looking to get back into summer sports or someone just wanting to participate in…
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