Are you in perimenopause? Here’s what to look for, according to a doctor
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Half of the world’s population will undergo menopause if they live to middle age, but symptoms start occurring…
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Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
By Kristen Rogers and Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston junior high in shame. It was the first time she…
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What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — “I’m going to let him go wild on health,” former President Donald Trump promised Sunday at his rally at…
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You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Four free home Covid-19 antigen tests are available to order at COVIDTests.gov, part of the seventh round of the…
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Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Patients visiting emergency departments for dehydration or nausea are half as likely to receive IV fluids now…
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A class of chemicals –– likely in products all over many homes in the United States –– could be…
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Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching Lassa fever, state…
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5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar
By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries…
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Updated guidelines may help reduce the risk of a first-time stroke, according to the American Stroke Association
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to…
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Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years…
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McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli
By Michelle Watson and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — McDonald’s will resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants this week after…
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University of Oregon researchers unravel how a breast cancer gene affects fertility
University of Oregon biologists have uncovered a mechanism by which a well-known breast cancer gene also influences…
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Essay by Jessica Schneider, CNN (CNN) — It was the night before we would find out if our fifth – and likely final – try at an embryo…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
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Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth
By Brenda Goodman and Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of puberty-blocking drugs for transgender children are drawing fresh attention…
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E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states,…
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Cases of walking pneumonia are surging in kids this year, CDC reports
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Children who have coughs that go on for weeks may have a type of walking pneumonia that’s been surging in the…
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‘I’m their sherpa’: Bend diabetes specialist offers new insulin tech for patients, raises awareness amid rising rates
A Bend diabetologist, Dr. Eden Miller, has Type 1 diabetes herself, making her patients experience with new high-tech treatment more relatable. She…
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More straight couples are calling each other partner. Here’s why
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Within a year of dating, 31-year-old Siara Rouzer crossed a major relationship milestone. The guy she was…
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Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Blood tests of several people who were in contact with a patient in Missouri who caught H5N1 bird flu without…
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