Why people should consider Sober October, according to a doctor
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Even though the month is more than halfway over, is it too late to try Sober October? Not according to CNN…
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IV fluid supply disruptions prompt Biden administration to invoke wartime powers to bolster recovery
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Disruptions from Hurricane Helene exacerbated shortages of critical intravenous fluids in the United States,…
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HEALTHY COLORADO: Study links breast cancer to chemicals in food packaging
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A recent study showed that nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging…
Continue ReadingAdolescents treated for obesity with GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A review of the medical records of thousands of adolescents treated for obesity found that kids who received the…
Continue ReadingBeing a parent is hard work and ‘massively inconvenient.’ Dr. Becky Kennedy offers 5 tips to help you cope
By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries…
Continue ReadingHuman sense of smell is faster than previously thought, new study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Your nose may be more powerful than you think. In a single sniff, the human sense of smell can distinguish…
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Changes in store for Medicare Advantage as open enrollment starts
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Attention, Medicare Advantage enrollees: It’s a good idea to review your plans during open enrollment, which…
Continue Reading5 things not to say to a grieving friend
CNN Essay by Alisyn Camerota, CNN (CNN) — It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say…
Continue ReadingUse of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds
By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — After years of continuously rising opioid overdoses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that…
Continue ReadingThousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier…
Continue ReadingParents can learn a lot from the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN (CNN) — I was one of the kids in Keller, Texas, who grew up playing Dungeons & Dragons. My brother was always…
Continue ReadingWith AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who’ve cautioned about the risks of their own work
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — When computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his work on machine learning,…
Continue Reading5 things not to say to a grieving friend
Essay by Alisyn Camerota, CNN (CNN) — It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say…
Continue ReadingAfter Helene created a news blackout, here’s what my Asheville neighbors and I did
By Susanne Paola Antonetta, CNN Asheville, North Carolina (CNN) — On the night Helene arrived, my husband, Bruce, and I half-slept through the…
Continue ReadingThat online ‘pharmacy’ could kill you, feds warn
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — The order from an online “pharmacy” was for oxycodone, a powerful narcotic used to treat pain. The pills…
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Pueblo PD officers donning pink patches in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – You may notice a little something different when you see a Pueblo PD officer over the next month or so. Many officers will be…
Continue Reading‘Headspin hole’: Man develops scalp tumor after decades of breakdancing
By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — Researchers in Denmark have published a case report revealing an unexpected consequence of one of…
Continue ReadingNearly 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to listeria concerns
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — BrucePac, a producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items, has recalled more than 9.9 million pounds of…
Continue ReadingHow psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic…
Continue ReadingHow horses can soothe the soul and help your mental health
By Kelly Bowman, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Every October, World Mental Health Day tries to expand the conversation around mental health and brings…
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