US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second…
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Restaurant Roundup: Colorado Springs spot caught with flies, taco shop credits teamwork for top score
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Both the lowest- and highest-scoring restaurants this week serve tacos. Rudy’s Little Hideaway fails routine…
Continue Reading US measles cases reach 35-year high, for second record-breaking year in a row
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Measles has continued its historic resurgence in the United States this year, with a second record-breaking…
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Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Nine states now have related cases of diarrheal illness caused by iceberg lettuce contaminated with the…
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‘Maxxing’ isn’t the best approach to any part of your health
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Drink tart cherry juice for sleepmaxxing! Add protein in everything for proteinmaxxing! Eat raw garlic for…
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Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The Senate’s health committee on Thursday pushed back a vote to advance two top health care nominations to…
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New research finds up to five cups of coffee a day may support heart health
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is generally safe for most adults and may even benefit heart health, according to a…
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When you have advanced prostate cancer: What living with the disease looks like
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — “How long do I have to live ?” When I tell a patient he has prostate cancer, this is usually what he…
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The future of peptides in the US is about to become clearer. Here’s what you should know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A little-known advisory group to the US Food and Drug Administration is meeting this week to mull over…
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Many kids don’t eat enough veggies. Amid a parasite outbreak in the US, what’s a parent to do?
By Katia Hetter, CNN You know what’s never given someone explosive diarrhea? Cookies, many people say on social media. While some may be looking…
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Summer Strong: Beat the afternoon slump without another cup of coffee
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — That mid-afternoon energy crash is common, but you don’t have to rely on more caffeine to get through it. Watch the…
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Tracking the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Some US states are facing a large and growing outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclospora, a microscopic…
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More teens are using generative AI to make explicit content. What parents should know about it
By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — As the use of artificial intelligence continues to proliferate, AI-generated sexual content is already impacting…
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Taylor Farms lettuce remains the focus of cyclosporiasis investigation, despite false positive test
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Health officials investigating the large outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora say they have…
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The rise of ‘safety fatigue’ among parents
By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — I just learned from a firefighter on Instagram that leaving my child’s bedroom door open at night…
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Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states due to potential cyclospora contamination
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Produce supplier Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 US states because of potential…
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It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, and it’s getting worse.…
Continue ReadingSo you think you caught cyclospora, the diarrhea-causing parasite. Here’s what to do next
By Elise Haulund, CNN Ann McNitt found herself in the emergency room in Michigan this month with an upset stomach, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. She…
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Four deaths reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster
By Katherine Dillinger, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A fourth person has died in connection with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in…
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What you need to breathe easier when the air is full of smoke
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Many millions of Americans and Canadians are breathing bad air right now due to smoke from hundreds of Canadian…
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