Here are good and bad ultraprocessed foods, according to the American Heart Association
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Step aside, MAHA. The country’s largest heart-health organization has just released its long-awaited…
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A former FDA chief’s ‘brilliant’ move to test the agency’s commitment to making America healthy
By Sarah Owermohle, Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The former head of the US Food and Drug Administration is testing the Trump administration’s…
Continue ReadingHow to spot greenwashing and buy actual green products
By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — Is water in a box really better for the environment? What about sneakers labeled eco-friendly? How about…
Continue Reading80-year-old ‘SuperAger’ brain operates like that of a 50-year-old. Here’s why
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a…
Continue ReadingExperimental GLP-1 pill helped people with obesity lose weight, Eli Lilly says
By Amanda Sealy, CNN (CNN) — In the first Phase 3 trial of its once-daily oral GLP-1 pill in people with obesity, drugmaker Eli Lilly said…
Continue ReadingMore than half of the calories US kids and adults consume are from ultraprocessed foods
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Most of the American diet is comprised of calories from ultraprocessed foods, which have been linked to a…
Continue ReadingScientists say it may be possible to protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s with an old remedy — lithium
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In a major new finding almost a decade in the making, researchers at Harvard Medical School say they’ve found…
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HEALTHY COLORADO: How to keep your kids safe in and around cars during the heat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With possible record-breaking heat this week, it’s important to remind everyone of the dangers of kids in hot cars.…
Continue ReadingWhat you should know about metabolism, according to a nutrition scientist
By Lauren Kim (CNN)— Think speeding up your metabolism is key to losing weight? Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the…
Continue ReadingA massive US measles outbreak has slowed but the start of the school year brings renewed risk of spread
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Texas hasn’t reported a new outbreak-related measles case in nearly a month — a hopeful sign that one of…
Continue ReadingHHS slashes funding for mRNA vaccine development
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services is “winding down” its mRNA vaccine development and will instead fund other…
Continue ReadingDo you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad
By Faye Chiu, CNN (CNN) — Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes.…
Continue ReadingHHS slashes funding for mRNA vaccine development
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services is “winding down” its mRNA vaccine development and will instead fund other…
Continue ReadingNearly two dozen people in Florida are ill after drinking raw milk from the same farm
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two dozen people have developed food poisoning in Florida after consuming tainted raw milk from the same…
Continue ReadingChildhood verbal and physical abuse leave similar impacts, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new…
Continue ReadingA warmer, humid world where ticks thrive is increasing spread of Lyme and other diseases
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from…
Continue ReadingStrengthen your feet with a simple daily routine from a podiatrist
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re taking a morning walk or chasing after a little one, your feet bear your body weight with every…
Continue ReadingEating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — People in the United Kingdom lost twice as much weight eating meals typically made at home than they did when…
Continue ReadingAs more young people get screened, more colon cancer is being found early. Here’s how to lower your risk
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Even more colorectal cancer cases are being found in adults under 50, and a new collection of research…
Continue ReadingWorried about money? Experts share how to prepare for hard times
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Money stress exists at all socioeconomic levels. It causes prolonged and serious fights in relationships, is…
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