Smallpox Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease. The most severe and most common form of…
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Autism Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at autism. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) incorporates a group of neurodevelopmental disorders…
Continue ReadingUS has the highest rate of gun-related deaths in more than 25 years, new CDC data shows
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Far too often, Dr. Debra Houry found herself covered in blood. As an emergency physician in the United States for about 20…
Continue ReadingKids usually stay consistent when they socially transition young, according to a study
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Nicole Talbot was 13 when she faced her school assembly, her principal by her side, and told her classmates for the first…
Continue ReadingWhy do sleeping dogs look like they’re running? Experts weigh in
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN June seems to dream of pursuit. After the long-haired German shepherd settles down for a nap, her floofy, low-slung limbs…
Continue ReadingGrowing share of Covid-19 deaths are among vaccinated people, but booster shots substantially lower the risk
CNN, ABC By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Since Covid-19 vaccines became widely available, there has been a wide gap in deaths between the vaccinated and…
Continue ReadingWhy Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be more important than ever
By Jen Christensen, CNN With waning immunity and a coronavirus that seems to become more infectious with each new variant, the Biden administration…
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St. Charles Cancer Center hosts survivorship series for young women with breast cancer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Tuesday, June 7, St. Charles Cancer Center will offer a series of workshops for young women diagnosed with breast…
Continue ReadingStrawberry season has arrived. Here are tips for enjoying spring’s sweetest treat
By Casey Barber, CNN Is there a sweeter time of year than strawberry season? As soon as the trees start bursting into pink buds, the first…
Continue ReadingWhat parents should know about the increase in unexplained hepatitis cases in children
By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cases of unexplained hepatitis in children. As many as 109…
Continue ReadingRise in gun violence during pandemic adds strain to overburdened hospitals
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Gun violence spiked in the United States in the first year of the pandemic, adding strain to an already overwhelmed health…
Continue ReadingWith a rise in coronavirus cases, what precautions should you take for Mother’s Day, graduations and other festivities?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Cases of Covid-19 are rising again. Infections have increased by more than 50% compared with the previous week in at least eight…
Continue ReadingMother’s Day isn’t a celebration for everyone
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Bouquets of flowers, decorated Sunday brunches and sentimental cards don’t always hold the same emotions for…
Continue ReadingMother’s Day isn’t a celebration for everyone
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Bouquets of flowers, decorated Sunday brunches and sentimental cards don’t always hold the same emotions for…
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Highly contagious avian influenza found in Oregon; Bend owner of chickens taking precautions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed Friday the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
Continue ReadingCDC investigating more than 100 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children, including 5 deaths
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that it’s investigating 109 cases of severe and…
Continue ReadingKids can show anxiety symptoms early on. Here’s how to spot them
CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN Your child doesn’t want to go to the playground to play with other kids. Or she doesn’t want to attend a…
Continue ReadingStates prepare for summer launch of new 988 suicide prevention number
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN This summer, every state will be rolling out 988 as the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number to call for mental…
Continue ReadingCDC investigating more than 100 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children, including 5 deaths
CNN, CDC By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that it’s investigating 109 cases of severe and…
Continue ReadingWho’s really to blame? Mathematician Cathy O’Neil puts shame in its place
By Jessica DuLong, CNN Shame has existed since the first humans walked the Earth, according to mathematician and journalist Cathy O’Neil. But…
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