Limit coffee-drinking to this time window to lower early death risk, study suggests
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Drinking coffee has repeatedly been linked with better heart health and prolonged life. But the benefits of…
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5 things to know for Jan. 10: Los Angeles wildfires, Trump sentencing, TikTok ban, Immigration, Climate
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Several iconic and beloved landmarks in Los Angeles have fallen victim to wildfires this week. Luckily,…
Continue ReadingLead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts…
Continue ReadingIs bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable…
Continue ReadingSniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to winter virus season. Cases of acute respiratory illness, Covid-19 and seasonal flu are increasing in…
Continue ReadingRising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of…
Continue ReadingSending a monthly postcard can help you practice gratitude
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — If you asked me what makes my heart sing, I’d immediately say words of affirmation. Few things bring me…
Continue ReadingTo heal America’s ills, outgoing surgeon general offers ‘parting prescription’: stronger community
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy nears the end of his second term as the nation’s doctor, a final…
Continue ReadingChildren exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children…
Continue ReadingFDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the…
Continue ReadingFDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead…
Continue ReadingDrinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study.…
Continue ReadingAn often overlooked way to improve your sex life in 2025
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Sex just isn’t the same with your partner anymore. When you confide that sad reality to a friend, what’s the…
Continue ReadingOne small thing can add years to your life, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — What are you focusing on in the new year to improve your health? Regular exercise, of course, is a proven…
Continue ReadingBaby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Lead and other toxic heavy metals have been found in dangerously elevated amounts in some commercial baby foods…
Continue ReadingHate running, or even the idea of running? Me too, until I started hacking it
By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — I found another person who hates running, and I’m not surprised. “I find it tedious and boring, and I feel…
Continue ReadingHate running, or even the idea of running? Me too, until I started hacking it
CNN By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — I found another person who hates running, and I’m not surprised. “I find it tedious and boring, and I…
Continue ReadingUS surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
CNN By Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans…
Continue ReadingNo apps, no hacks. A guide to optimizing productivity
By Upasna Gautam, CNN (CNN) — I used to be a productivity app junkie. If an app promised to make me smarter, faster or more efficient, I…
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