It may be time to break out the masks against Covid, some experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and…
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Rare mosquito-borne virus reported in Alabama and New York, with one death
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in two states are warning people to take precautions against mosquito bites because of the…
Continue ReadingHHS awards $1.4 billion to drive development of new Covid-19 vaccines and therapies
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US government has awarded more than $1.4 billion to kick-start the development of new vaccines and therapies…
Continue Reading1 in 5 women – and even more Black, Hispanic mothers – report mistreatment during maternity care, according to CDC report
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — About 1 in 5 women were mistreated while receiving maternity care, and nearly a third faced discrimination,…
Continue ReadingAspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For adults who have survived a heart attack or stroke, taking aspirin regularly may reduce the risk of…
Continue ReadingMediterranean diet during pregnancy improved 2-year-olds’ cognitive, social abilities
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Mothers who followed the Mediterranean diet while pregnant improved their children’s cognitive, social and…
Continue Reading5 ways to spot a narcissist
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Not all narcissists are CEOs, celebrities or characters in a crime show. In fact, they may be around you more…
Continue ReadingMany Americans still struggle with health misinformation, new poll finds
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Although not a new phenomenon, health misinformation became even more widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic. A…
Continue ReadingFDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from RSV
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first vaccine that protects newborns from…
Continue ReadingLong Covid symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who survived Covid-19 early in the pandemic, before there were vaccines, continued to be at higher risk…
Continue ReadingScreen time linked with developmental delays in toddlerhood, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Handing your baby a phone or tablet to play with may seem like a harmless solution when you’re busy, but it…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 linked with higher risk of high blood pressure, study finds
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to developing high blood pressure, Covid-19 might play an outsized role, a new study says. The…
Continue ReadingBan spanking in all schools, pediatrician group urges. Do this instead
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Spanking or striking children in school, or corporal punishment, should be “abolished in all states by…
Continue ReadingWhat I learned about getting older: The scarlet letter ‘A’ is for aging
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent (CNN) — Aging. It’s funny how a biological process we all go through, individually and…
Continue ReadingHow to find a morning routine that works for you
By Upasna Gautam, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to…
Continue ReadingScientists race to understand highly mutated coronavirus variant spotted in four countries, including the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A highly mutated new variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 has countries on alert as scientists scramble to…
Continue ReadingCase of locally acquired malaria reported in Maryland
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A case of locally acquired malaria has been confirmed in Maryland, the state Department of Health said…
Continue ReadingWhat Covid-19 precautions should you be taking now? A doctor explains
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — As families prepare to gather for Labor Day and children head back to schools, coronavirus cases are once…
Continue ReadingWhich arm gets the Covid-19 booster may make a difference, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go to get your newly updated Covid-19 booster this fall, you might want to choose the arm the…
Continue ReadingThree respiratory viruses could make you sick this season – but for the first time, there are vaccines against all of them
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Last year’s respiratory virus season in the US was a bad one. After two years of extraordinarily light flu…
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