What happens after you swallow gum? Experts weigh in
By Sadie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — If you’re one of many people who have swallowed a whole piece of chewing gum by accident, one question likely…
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The ‘Barbie’ movie has people buying ‘emotional support’ dolls. Psychologists say that’s a good thing
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — The “Barbie” movie is a bona fide cultural moment. Not only has it set box office records and ushered in a…
Continue ReadingAlmost 7% of adults and 1% of kids have struggled with long Covid, survey finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Estimates of the number of people in the US with lingering Covid-19 symptoms vary widely, but a new survey from…
Continue ReadingUnder pressure that hasn’t eased since the pandemic, some health care workers are preparing to strike
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — As the US hovers on the edge of another season of respiratory viruses, some health care workers are preparing to…
Continue ReadingFree Covid-19 tests are now available for order from the US government
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 tests are now available to be ordered for free from the US government. Starting Monday, people can…
Continue ReadingScientists edge closer to finding a biomarker for long Covid, which could lead to better tests and treatments
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who have struggled to recover after Covid-19 often find that clinicians treat them like medical…
Continue ReadingWhat happens if you exercise but don’t eat well?
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into…
Continue ReadingAs Covid-19 hospitalizations climb, rates among seniors and children raise concern
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Deidre McPhillips and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 hospitalizations have been on the rise in the United States for…
Continue ReadingCDC recommends first vaccine to protect infants from RSV
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it is recommending a new vaccine to help protect…
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking transplant of pig heart into living recipient is performed for the second time ever
By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For the second time ever, a pig heart has been transplanted into a living human recipient, the University of…
Continue ReadingHow to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
By Katy Milkman, CNN (CNN) — Most of us assume those superachievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace…
Continue ReadingYour brain needs rest. Here are five ways to get some
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) – With modern life so jam-packed with activities and stimulation, it is hard to completely unplug and relax. But that’s…
Continue ReadingA new season of infections is here, but the shortage of a common kids’ antibiotic never ended
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Parents across the US are beginning to face the struggles of a second winter without enough amoxicillin, the…
Continue ReadingA new season of infections is here, but the shortage of a common kids’ antibiotic never ended
CNN By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Parents across the US are beginning to face the struggles of a second winter without enough amoxicillin, the…
Continue ReadingObesity is becoming more common in a growing number of states, CDC data show
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Obesity is becoming more common in a growing number of states, according to new data from the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingFDA must do more to penalize retailers that illegally sell tobacco to kids, government review finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration needs to take a stronger stance against retailers that illegally sell…
Continue ReadingPMS now could mean double the risk of early menopause later, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Cramps, headaches and depression may not be the only impacts of PMS — there could be complications with…
Continue ReadingUS households will be able to order more free Covid-19 tests starting Monday
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US government will relaunch a program to provide free Covid-19 home tests to Americans, US Department of…
Continue ReadingArtificially sweetened ultraprocessed foods linked to depression in women, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating greater amounts of ultraprocessed food and drinks, especially if those items are artificially sweetened,…
Continue ReadingSupply and insurance issues snarl fall Covid-19 vaccine campaign for some
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — It has been just over a week since the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Centers for Disease Control…
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