Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research…
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RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says
CNN By Nadia Kounang, Carma Hassan and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waded into another scientific debate on Saturday by…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says
By Nadia Kounang, Carma Hassan and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waded into another scientific debate on Saturday by…
Continue ReadingHow disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Silas Mayes rolled into his local McDonald’s drive-through at lunchtime on Monday, October 7, and ordered his…
Continue ReadingReady to ‘fall back’? How to help your baby adjust their sleep to the time change
By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — “Fall back” can’t be a bad thing, right? For someone with kids, however, the time change may be an unwelcome…
Continue ReadingWith a ‘spicy’ buzzing sensation, at-home brain stimulation headset may ease symptoms of depression
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A headset worn at home that zaps the brain with the energy of a 9-volt battery could help relieve symptoms of…
Continue ReadingLife with narcolepsy: ‘It’s not a joke, it’s a very serious illness’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Matthew Horsnell began falling asleep for no reason when he was in sixth grade. “I would go to bed at 8:30 at…
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OHA: Three Washington avian influenza cases were monitored during travel to Oregon this week
Three human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) the Washington Department of Health is reporting this week traveled to Oregon during…
Continue ReadingTriplets are becoming less common in the United States. Here’s why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Giving birth to triplets, quadruplets or even more has become increasingly less common in the United States.…
Continue ReadingUse of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report
By Kaan Ozcan, CNN New York (CNN) — Jazmin Evans was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 17 in 2012. She received a kidney transplant…
Continue ReadingOnions are likely source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s, federal agencies say; 15 additional cases reported
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Fresh slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders were the likely source of an E. coli outbreak…
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First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…
Continue ReadingH5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US…
Continue ReadingWeekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — People who only exercise on weekends have a similar risk of developing mild dementia to those who work out more…
Continue ReadingAre you in perimenopause? Here’s what to look for, according to a doctor
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Half of the world’s population will undergo menopause if they live to middle age, but symptoms start occurring…
Continue ReadingWhy some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
By Kristen Rogers and Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston junior high in shame. It was the first time she…
Continue ReadingWhat alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — “I’m going to let him go wild on health,” former President Donald Trump promised Sunday at his rally at…
Continue ReadingYou may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Four free home Covid-19 antigen tests are available to order at COVIDTests.gov, part of the seventh round of the…
Continue ReadingSome ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Patients visiting emergency departments for dehydration or nausea are half as likely to receive IV fluids now…
Continue ReadingEndocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A class of chemicals –– likely in products all over many homes in the United States –– could be…
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