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By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — If you asked me what makes my heart sing, I’d immediately say words of affirmation. Few things bring me…
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To heal America’s ills, outgoing surgeon general offers ‘parting prescription’: stronger community
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy nears the end of his second term as the nation’s doctor, a final…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the…
Continue ReadingFDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin…
Continue ReadingFDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead…
Continue ReadingDrinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study.…
Continue ReadingChildren exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children…
Continue ReadingAn often overlooked way to improve your sex life in 2025
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Sex just isn’t the same with your partner anymore. When you confide that sad reality to a friend, what’s the…
Continue ReadingOne small thing can add years to your life, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — What are you focusing on in the new year to improve your health? Regular exercise, of course, is a proven…
Continue ReadingBaby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously elevated amounts in some commercial baby foods…
Continue ReadingHate running, or even the idea of running? Me too, until I started hacking it
By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — I found another person who hates running, and I’m not surprised. “I find it tedious and boring, and I feel…
Continue ReadingHate running, or even the idea of running? Me too, until I started hacking it
CNN By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — I found another person who hates running, and I’m not surprised. “I find it tedious and boring, and I…
Continue ReadingUS surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
CNN By Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans…
Continue ReadingNo apps, no hacks. A guide to optimizing productivity
By Upasna Gautam, CNN (CNN) — I used to be a productivity app junkie. If an app promised to make me smarter, faster or more efficient, I…
Continue Reading2025 best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025’s “best of the best” award from…
Continue ReadingUS surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
CNN By Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans…
Continue ReadingUS surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
By Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that…
Continue ReadingMore Popsicles, please: Your tonsils can grow back
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom had stocked their kitchen in the suburbs of Detroit with Popsicles…
Continue ReadingDitch the restrictive resolutions and set one of these 3 fun food ‘intentions’ instead
By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — Justine Doiron used to fall into the 49% of young adults who reportedly set a New Year’s resolution —…
Continue ReadingWorried about your drinking? Check out our Dry January advice
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — There are lots of great reasons to decide to go “dry” in January and give up alcohol. Perhaps you imbibed a…
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