Deadly 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…
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Use 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…
Continue ReadingSleep deprivation affects nearly half of American adults, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Americans are failing In their endless quest for adequate slumber, leading to deficits that can impact health, according to a…
Continue ReadingHospitalizations for eating disorders grew in the pandemic. The problem isn’t over, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young…
Continue ReadingKids’ average daily screen use increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes during the pandemic, analysis finds
By Carma Hassan, CNN Average daily screen use by children during the Covid-19 pandemic increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes, according…
Continue ReadingMore adolescent e-cigarette users report vaping within five minutes of waking up, new study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Although the prevalence of e-cigarette use among teens has declined in recent years, those who do vape are starting younger…
Continue ReadingTurkey prices are flying higher this year — here’s how to have an affordable Thanksgiving
By Casey Barber, CNN If you’re feeling ruffled by recent reports that turkey prices are on the rise, don’t panic. There’s no need…
Continue ReadingDon’t bother with dietary supplements for heart health, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Six supplements that people commonly take for heart health don’t help lower “bad” cholesterol or improve…
Continue ReadingPaxlovid reduces risk of long Covid, Veterans Affairs study finds
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Paxlovid, the antiviral pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, also reduces the risk of long…
Continue ReadingPermanent Daylight Saving Time will hurt our health, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The end of Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, an autumn tradition when the United States, Europe, most of Canada and a…
Continue ReadingWhat is Daylight Saving Time?
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks in…
Continue ReadingWhy the US kept Daylight Saving Time
By Katia Hetter and Stephen Mays, CNN It’s almost time for clocks to “spring forward” one hour. On the second Sunday of March, at 2…
Continue ReadingThe truth about how often you should wash your hair
By Kristen Rogers, CNN A recent report about a cancer-causing chemical being detected in some dry shampoos may have you rethinking your hair care…
Continue ReadingPsychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy offers new hope for parents of kids who ‘just won’t listen’
By Jessica DuLong, CNN The last thing I need as a parent is another expert making me feel bad. Thankfully, clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy…
Continue ReadingFlu and other respiratory virus activity continues to ramp up across the US
By Deidre McPhillips and Brenda Goodman, CNN Government health officials on Friday warned of an early and severe start to cold and flu season in the…
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