US 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…
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At 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…
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CDC 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…
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After 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…
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A 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…
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Parkinson’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…
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CDC’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…
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You 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…
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Insurance 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…
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Sleep 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…
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Even 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…
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Babies 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…
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CDC 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…
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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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What to know about hepatitis B infection and vaccination
By Deidre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — A group of independent vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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How to cut your chances of getting sick from respiratory viruses this winter
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Who’s tired of being sick? Me, definitely. So many family members, friends and coworkers would raise their hands…
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Struggling to stay awake in a meeting? Here’s what to do
By Katia Hetter, Lily Hautau and Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Everyone knows what it’s like to be stuck in a boring meeting or class, or watching a…
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Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threat
CNN, POOL, CDC, NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Former US public health officials are sounding alarms…
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