The mysteries — and sometimes miracles — of the fertility fight
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…
Continue ReadingResearcher’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…
Continue ReadingE. 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,…
Continue ReadingCases 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…
Continue ReadingMore 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…
Continue ReadingBlood 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…
Continue ReadingAmid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United…
Continue ReadingEPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10…
Continue ReadingHow long can you stand like a flamingo? The answer may reflect your age, new study says
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — It’s a stance flamingos and other feathered species usually take, but seeing how long you can balance on one…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10…
Continue ReadingIf you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In an election year like few others, the race for the White House is down to a thinly stretched wire — not…
Continue ReadingThis common gesture could be a sign of a concussion, researchers say
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests,…
Continue ReadingOne dead in multistate E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, CDC says
By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert Tuesday regarding an E. coli…
Continue ReadingWhat experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course…
Continue ReadingA shifting landscape of abortion policies means the way women access care is changing
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The number of abortions in the United States is on the rise two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe…
Continue ReadingFrozen waffles from Kodiak, Target, Walmart recalled due to potential listeria contamination
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of frozen waffle products made by TreeHouse Foods, including waffles sold by Kodiak Cakes and Publix, Food…
Continue ReadingInfants died at higher rates after abortion bans in the US, research shows
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — In the year and a half following the Supreme Court Dobbs decision that revoked the federal right to an…
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