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Blood sugar drug tirzepatide also leads to substantial weight loss in diabetes patients, Eli Lilly says

April 27, 2023 5:38 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — There’s more evidence that the injectable drug tirzepatide helps people with diabetes lose weight as well as control their blood…

A Red Cross Snoopy T-shirt is going viral. It’s prompting more young people to donate blood

April 12, 2023 12:31 PM CNN Newssource

By Leah Asmelash, CNN If you’re cool, you’ll donate blood. That’s the message being sent in the latest American Red Cross…

EPA proposes new regulations on toxic gas used to sterilize spices and medical equipment

April 11, 2023 1:16 PM CNN

(CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed a set of new restrictions on facilities that use the…

Justice Department and abortion pill manufacturer ask appeals court to freeze judge’s order that could make drug unavaible Friday

April 10, 2023 6:03 PM CNN

(CNN) — The Justice Department and a manufacturer of medication abortion drugs asked a federal appeals court on Monday to put on hold a…

Some ready-to-eat salads with chicken or ham may contain potentially deadly Listeria

April 10, 2023 12:20 PM CNN

(CNN) — Certain brands of fresh ready-to-eat salads that include chicken or ham may also contain lettuce contaminated with listeria, a…

Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds

April 5, 2023 6:10 PM CNN Newssource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study.…

As Alzheimer’s burden grows, ability to care for US seniors faces critical challenges, report says

March 15, 2023 6:16 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — More than 1 in 9 seniors in the United States is living with Alzheimer’s disease, and the number of people affected is expected…

Pesticides in produce: 2023’s list of most and least contaminated foods

March 15, 2023 5:37 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have joined fiber-rich green beans in this year’s Dirty…

FDA to require mammogram reports include breast density information

March 10, 2023 11:34 AM CNN

(CNN) — Newly updated US Food and Drug Administration regulations will require mammography facilities to notify patients about the density…

‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research

March 6, 2023 5:55 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such…

Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds

February 27, 2023 4:02 PM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked…

New assessment on the origins of Covid-19 adds to the confusion

February 27, 2023 5:59 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — “We want to know what led to this, so we can hopefully try and prevent something similar from happening in the future.” Those words,…

Insomnia may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, study says

February 24, 2023 6:13 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — It’s no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have substantial effects on your heart, a new study…

What is disordered eating? And why do 20% of the world’s kids show signs of it? Experts explain

February 20, 2023 7:43 PM CNN Newssource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — More than 1 in 5 kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating,…

A week after evacuations near the toxic Ohio train wreck ended, anxious residents pack meeting to express doubts about safety

February 16, 2023 5:46 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — Nearly two weeks after a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the eastern Ohio village of East…

Study finds link between ‘free sugar’ intake and cardiovascular disease

February 14, 2023 9:46 PM CNN Newssource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Eating a lot of free sugars — also known as added sugars — might feel harmless in the…

Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus

February 14, 2023 6:22 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — Avian flu has infected a record number of birds and some mammals across the United States, and scientists are keeping close watch.…

Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds

February 13, 2023 5:04 PM CNN Newssource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and…

Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says

February 13, 2023 4:59 PM CNN Newssource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and…

Teens, especially girls, are experiencing more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges, CDC survey finds

February 13, 2023 11:49 AM CNN Newssource

(CNN) — Teen girls in the United States experienced record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk in recent years, amid…

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