Mindfulness works just as well as medication to curb anxiety, study finds
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A mindfulness meditation course may be as effective at reducing anxiety as a common medication, according to a new study. The…
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Desperate for heart surgery for their baby, a family feels the effects of pediatric hospital shortages
By Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery.…
Continue ReadingIt feels like dogs know just when we need them most. Well, they might, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When a family arrived at Koch Funeral Home in State College, Pennsylvania, to identify a loved one before cremation, Monroe…
Continue ReadingMany patients with weak immune systems don’t realize their Covid-19 medicine isn’t as effective as it used to be
By Elizabeth Cohen and Naomi Thomas, CNN Judy Salins considers herself a smart, empowered patient, but until this week, she had no idea that the…
Continue ReadingShortages of antivirals, antibiotics compound stress of a rough season for viral illnesses in kids
CNN By Brenda Goodman and Raenu Charles, CNN Shortages of key medications used to treat common childhood illnesses like flu, ear infections and sore…
Continue ReadingWhat parents should watch for with respiratory illness and when it’s time to go to the ER
By Ben Tinker, CNN Respiratory viruses including flu and RSV are circulating across the United States at high levels, overwhelming children’s…
Continue ReadingFlu season already hitting hard across half of the US and children’s hospitals are still feeling the pressure from respiratory illnesses
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN About half of the US — 22 states, along with Washington, DC, New York City and Puerto Rico — is reporting high…
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OHA physician: Respiratory viruses to continue circulating at higher levels this season
Respiratory viruses are expected to circulate this season at higher levels than Oregon has experienced over the last two years, as people gather…
Continue ReadingRSV responsible for 1 in 50 child deaths under age 5, study estimates
By Jen Christensen, CNN A new study estimates that 1 in 50 deaths of otherwise healthy children under age 5 around the world is due to a common virus…
Continue ReadingListeria outbreak: How to protect yourself from the deadly foodborne bacteria
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A deadly outbreak of listeria in six states has been linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese, the US Centers for Disease…
Continue ReadingMore than 3 million middle and high school students reported using tobacco in 2022
By Raenu Charles, CNN More than 3 million US middle and high schoolers — about 11% of students — reported current tobacco use in 2022,…
Continue ReadingEating disorders have risen in recent years. A new finding may help catch them earlier
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Health care professionals may now have a way to identify possible eating disorder cases a year before they would have been…
Continue ReadingThanksgiving is two weeks away. Get your updated Covid-19 shot now, health officials warn
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, people who are eligible for an updated Covid-19 vaccine booster but still…
Continue ReadingDeadly listeria outbreak in 6 states linked to deli meat and cheese
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN A deadly outbreak of listeria in six states has been linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese, the US Centers for Disease…
Continue ReadingUse of government food benefits may slow cognitive aging in eligible seniors, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Nutrition benefits could be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study,…
Continue ReadingKeeping your blood pressure below this number reduces risk of severe Covid, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN High blood pressure is a known risk factor for a bout of Covid-19 severe enough to raise the specter of hospitalization and…
Continue ReadingTwo teaspoons of lab-made blood could have enormous potential for people with rare blood conditions
By Jen Christensen, CNN Scientists have transfused lab-made red blood cells into a human volunteer in a world-first trial that experts say has major…
Continue ReadingWhen stress is coming at you from all sides, it’s time for a breather. Here are 6 ways to take a break
By Dana Santas, CNN Stressful situations are a part of everyday life, but it can be a challenge managing the daily grind without feeling the heat.…
Continue ReadingWhat you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
CNN By Ian Kerner, CNN A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without considering sexual…
Continue ReadingWhat you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
By Ian Kerner, CNN A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without considering sexual…
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