The world has hit a ‘very stubborn glass ceiling’ on childhood vaccination
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An estimated 14.3 million children globally remain completely unvaccinated, according to a new report, and…
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Sugar, sex and your health: The connection you might be ignoring
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — When most of us think about sugar, I bet we’re not thinking about our sex lives. We’re thinking about…
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Healthy Colorado: Doctor weighs in on Ozempic craze
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs are reshaping food and weight loss trends. One doctor explains why they work so well…
Continue ReadingWHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot as concern looms over funding for global HIV fight
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The World Health Organization is now recommending that countries include an HIV drug newly approved for…
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The pros and cons of mouth taping for sleep
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Taping your mouth shut for sleep has gone mainstream. Spurred on by celebrity endorsements and social media…
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How religious leaders are talking — and listening — about the losses at Camp Mystic
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There was a rare and brief moment of stillness on Saturday –– after the last child waiting in the church…
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‘A national movement’: More than a dozen states consider laws around menopause care and training for doctors
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — There’s a new wave of interest in improving menopause care in the United States – it’s in books, on…
Continue ReadingSaving Superman: Shelter hopes story of dog rescued from Texas flood debris will help save others
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Krypto the Superdog may steal the show in the new “Superman” movie, but it’s a dog named Superman who’s…
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Lower your risk of early death by some 40% with this lifestyle change
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Doing exercises that increase your heart and breathing rate on a regular basis may reduce your risk of an early…
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The diseases that could return as vaccination rates decline — and why you should care
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Measles have surged to a record high, with more cases reported this year than any year since the disease was…
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Sliding vaccine rates hang over vote on CDC director nominee as US measles cases hit dangerous milestone
By Sarah Owermohle, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday tallied the highest number of…
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HHS abruptly calls off meeting of expert panel on preventive care, raising questions about its future
By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services called off an upcoming meeting of…
Continue ReadingOlivia Munn, who has been open about her breast cancer journey, says her mom was diagnosed, too
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Olivia Munn has for more than a year been speaking out about the importance of a breast cancer risk assessment…
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How can families handle anxiety around summer camp after the Texas floods?
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — When tragedies are in the news — natural disasters, plane crashes, fires — parents naturally and unavoidably…
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96-year-old shares what she does to keep life vibrant. You start doing it now
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — At 96 years old, Betty Parker is tired of hearing about other people’s aches and pains. Instead, she fills…
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First malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks
By Olivia Kemp, CNN (CNN) — The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in…
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The testosterone trap: Why your problem might not be ‘low T’
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — You’re feeling unusually tired and sad, and your interest in sex has dropped off. That’s no fun. If…
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Hundreds of thousands of children have type 1 diabetes. Now, there’s a Barbie who has it, too
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump.…
Continue ReadingMatching your workouts to your personality could make exercise more enjoyable and give better results
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out.…
Continue ReadingCDC ends emergency response to H5N1 bird flu
By Brenda Goodman, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has ended its emergency response to…
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