Vaccine fatigue is leaving the US vulnerable to flu
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The flu season ramped up early in the United States this year, but vaccination rates are far from keeping pace. Flu…
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Covid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn’t over
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN The Covid-19 vaccines have kept more than 18.5 million people in the US out of the hospital and saved more than 3.2…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn’t over
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Covid-19 vaccines have kept more than 18.5 million people in the US out of the hospital and saved more than 3.2 million…
Continue ReadingGene editing technology for treatment-resistant cancer could be a ‘scientific layup’ to treat other diseases
By Nadia Kounang, CNN For the first time, a new gene editing technology called base editing was used to modify immune cells and successfully treat a…
Continue ReadingGiving your child a screen may hinder emotional regulation, study says. Here’s what to do instead
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It’s late, dinner is just now on the stove, your phone is ringing, and your child’s tantrum begins. A little…
Continue ReadingEmpty pharmacy shelves shine a light on vulnerabilities in US drug supplies
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have…
Continue ReadingMaking the case for an underappreciated but full-of-flavor ingredient
By Casey Barber, CNN Among foods that spark a strong reaction, anchovies are at the top of the food chain. Whether they’re adored or abhorred,…
Continue ReadingLidl recalls chocolate advent calendar due to potential salmonella contamination
By Theresa Waldrop Discount grocer Lidl is recalling a chocolate advent calendar made by Favorina after testing found that some may be contaminated…
Continue ReadingLet your inner Cookie Monster out in December
By Casey Barber, CNN The calendar says December, but it should really read “Cookiember.” This is the month for bakers of all types and…
Continue ReadingFDA needs to do better at policing online tobacco retailers, new report says
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is falling down on the job of policing online tobacco retailers, according to a highly…
Continue ReadingPeople around the world are rallying around this woman with Alzheimer’s
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Ever since they met in the fifth grade, Bob Pettit said his wife has always been the life of the party, a social…
Continue ReadingPeople around the world are rallying around this woman with Alzheimer’s
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Ever since they met in the fifth grade, Bob Pettit said his wife has always been the life of the party, a social butterfly…
Continue ReadingFlu surged after Thanksgiving, as early season continues to worsen
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Flu surged in the United States after Thanksgiving, bringing the most severe week yet in a season that hit the county extra…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the triple threat of influenza, Covid and RSV
By Alex Rees, CNN The United States is facing a triple threat, with a confluence of viral infections due to respiratory syncytial virus, influenza…
Continue ReadingMeds for kids with pain and fever are in high demand. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them
By Brenda Goodman and Raenu Charles, CNN Grant’s Pass Pharmacy in southern Oregon is down to its last few boxes of children’s…
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Oregon hospitals in ‘crisis mode,’ Bend day care challenged by rise in RSV cases amid Covid-19 and flu
Hospitals are full, emergency departments are full, nurses are spread thin, and day cares are experiencing a decline in…
Continue ReadingLong Covid responsible for thousands of US deaths, report says, but true numbers are likely much higher
CNN, WISN, JOHNS HOPKINS, HHS, PFIZER By Jen Christensen, CNN Long Covid leaves some people with long-term symptoms, but it can be deadly, too. It…
Continue ReadingHospitals in the US are the fullest they’ve been throughout the pandemic — but it’s not just Covid
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Hospitals are more full than they’ve been throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN analysis of data from…
Continue ReadingTargeted therapy shows benefit for people with advanced breast cancer in late-stage trial
By Jen Christensen, CNN An experimental treatment shows promise for people with the most common form of advanced-stage breast cancer, according to…
Continue ReadingWhat is stiff person syndrome? Diagnosis, symptoms and treatment
CNN By Raenu Charles, CNN Stiff person syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can take years to diagnose and tailor treatment. Singer Celine…
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