FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say
By Ben Tinker, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on…
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Covid-19 vaccination substantially lowered risks for children last season, CDC report says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Children who were vaccinated against Covid-19 last season had a “substantially lower risk” of emergency…
Continue ReadingFDA proposes adding sunscreen ingredient commonly used in other parts of the world to list of permitted products
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A new proposal from the US Food and Drug administration would allow sunscreens in the United States to…
Continue ReadingCervical cancer screening just got easier. A doctor explains why this change matters
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Effective screening can detect precancerous…
Continue ReadingUS facing second measles surge this year as outbreak accelerates in South Carolina
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As multiple measles outbreaks simmer across the United States, cases are accumulating nearly as quickly as…
Continue ReadingAt least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A sperm donor with a rare genetic mutation linked to an increased risk of developing cancer fathered at least 197…
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Amid new federal guidance, Colorado leaders continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
COLORADO (KRDO) – Despite a CDC committee recently changing decades-old guidance on the hepatitis vaccine, Colorado health experts say they will…
Continue ReadingCDC vaccine advisers’ new focus on hepatitis B tests in pregnancy is not enough, some doctors warn
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Many medical organizations and frontline health care providers are grappling with a challenge they haven’t…
Continue ReadingAfter claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is looking into whether deaths “across multiple age groups” have…
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Insights from KRDO medical expert on aging and strength training
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies get more and more fragile, with muscle loss being a particular…
Continue ReadingA healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — He was healthy and fit at 54, an avid runner with no vices — he didn’t smoke, drink or do drugs. So when he…
Continue ReadingParkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it
By Andrea Kane, CNN The “Shaking Palsy.” Those are the words Dr. James Parkinson used in an essay more than 200 years ago to group together…
Continue ReadingCDC’s annual abortion report delayed amid agency turmoil
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been tracking abortion trends for decades, but this…
Continue ReadingYou might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time
By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — With so much to do heading into the busy holiday season, is anyone getting enough sleep? Most sleep experts advise…
Continue ReadingInsurance coverage of hepatitis B vaccine won’t change, industry and officials say
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Parents will still be able to get the hepatitis B vaccine for their children at no cost even though the US Centers…
Continue ReadingSleep banking helps you get some rest in advance
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Diego Ramonfaur is often sleep-deprived. In his third year of an internal medicine residency at the Cleveland…
Continue ReadingEven modest strength training can counter age-related decline
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Many people view aging as an inevitable breakdown. Muscle loss, in particular, can carry a sense of dread: the fear…
Continue ReadingBabies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Ben Summers lights up with a smile the moment he talks about the “Batman” theme song or the afternoons he…
Continue ReadingCDC advisers delay crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccination in tense meeting
By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, Deidre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — In a meeting punctuated by conflict and…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about hepatitis B infection and vaccination
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — A group of independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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