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.…
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So 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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How you can minimize the health risks of wildfire smoke
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — More than a hundred million people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from nearly 3,500 fires in…
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People considered me ugly as a child. Now, I know they were wrong
By Stephanie Fairyington, CNN I was 10 years old the first time I was basically told I was ugly. After a swim in my family’s pool, I was racing up…
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Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
CNN By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an…
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By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to…
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Testosterone doesn’t mean what most people think it does
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — “Hey doc, can you order me labs? I want to get my T checked.” As a urologist, I’ve gotten some…
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‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Scrolling on TikTok during a break one day, I watched a content creator named Kara make a vegan bean soup recipe…
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An outbreak of diarrhea from a parasite is surging. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong…
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CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Cases of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora continue to climb, and with the threat of weekslong…
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A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Cognitively healthy older adults with high levels of a biomarker called p-tau217 in their blood had an estimated…
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Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — New York City is managing a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on the Upper East Side that…
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Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more…
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More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
By Amen Galinato, CNN A yearly physical is the standard preventive measure for adults, but many Gen Z patients are forgoing regular doctor…
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An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit thousands of people. Here’s how to stay safe
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Summer is the best time to be enjoying fresh berries and cool salads with a sprinkling of fresh basil,…
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Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio,…
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Aortic dissection: The medical emergency linked to Lindsey Graham’s death
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on Saturday night from a tear in his artery,…
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Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns
By Elise Haulund, CNN Whitney Hand was in her laundry room when she heard her daughter scream from the kitchen. “It was a sound I’d never heard…
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