Does your child have head lice? How to get rid of it for good
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Marianne had a phone call she would never forget. Her daughter’s preschool called and asked her to pick…
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US syphilis cases are rising, and STD clinics warn they’re struggling to find crucial antibiotic
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis is in short supply across the United States as infections soar,…
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Adults shouting at children can be as harmful to a child’s development as sexual or physical abuse, study finds
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Parents, teachers, coaches and other adults shouting at, denigrating or verbally threatening children can be as…
Continue ReadingCDC is no longer distributing Covid-19 vaccination cards, once a staple of the pandemic
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Do you know where your Covid-19 vaccine card is? If not, you may want to track it down, because getting a new one…
Continue ReadingFDA signs off on updated protein-based Covid-19 vaccine from Novavax
By Amanda Sealy and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized Novavax’s updated protein-based…
Continue ReadingParents of young children say kids are being left behind as updated Covid-19 vaccines roll out
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Parents of young children are scrambling to find still-scarce doses of the updated Covid-19 vaccine, which was…
Continue ReadingWhat it means for patients as 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers go on strike
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As a strike gets underway, Kaiser Permanente, one of the United States’ largest not-for-profit medical…
Continue ReadingBeige flags can spell doom on your dating profile
By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — As if the world of online dating isn’t confusing enough for anyone who’s dipped a toe (or more) into it, there…
Continue ReadingAfter death of infant, FDA warns hospitals about probiotics for premature babies
By Giri Viswanathan, CNN (CNN) — After the death of a preterm baby who was given a probiotic in a hospital, the US Food and Drug Administration…
Continue ReadingmRNA vaccines: 5 things to know
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Two pioneering scientists who created the technology behind life-saving Covid-19 vaccines have won the Nobel Prize…
Continue ReadingCDC draft recommends certain people use antibiotic pill after sex to prevent the spread of STIs
By Amanda Musa and Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Health care providers should consider prescribing a commonly used antibiotic to certain…
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Ongoing search efforts at Rocky Mountain National Park for Fort Collins man
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Search efforts are continuing for a 49-year-old man from Fort Collins who went missing in the Rocky Mountain National Park…
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Missing paddleboarder’s body recovered from Chatfield State Park Reservoir
LITTLETON, Colo. (KRDO)– Rescue efforts for a missing paddleboarder at the Chatfield State Park Reservoir near Littleton, Colo., soon turned into a…
Continue ReadingWhy it’s nutty not to eat nuts for good health
By Carolyn O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style newsletter, an eight-part series that guides you in…
Continue ReadingHow a ‘pink tax’ on women can hurt their health, especially for breast cancer patients
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Two new reports show that women are paying what’s become known as a kind of “pink” tax for their health…
Continue ReadingWhy my Sober October lasted a year
Personal essay by Jemal Polson, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Jemal Polson is a social media producer at CNN, based in London. It wasn’t…
Continue ReadingHow to cope with a loved one’s suicide, from someone who’s been through it
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — When Alexandra and Shawn Wyman met in December 2017, they said they instantly felt a “soul connection.” Two…
Continue ReadingOne family of flu viruses hasn’t been seen since 2020. WHO says it can be left out of future flu vaccines
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — When the World Health Organization recommended on Friday which influenza viruses to target in vaccines for next…
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Quiz: Could hereditary cancer run in your family?
Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, go for regular checkups and eat organic produce — but what if your risk is hereditary, rather…
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Demystifying Mammograms: A Vital Step in Breast Health
Mammograms might seem intimidating, but they’re essential. They’re the gold standard for detecting breast cancer early, often before any visible…
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