Measles case count up to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year, according to the newest tally…
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CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for Covid-19, moving away from key strategy to quell infections
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days,…
Continue ReadingCVS, Walgreens say they’ll start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone
By Meg Tirrell and Nikki Carvajal, CNN (CNN) — CVS and Walgreens said they’ve received certification to dispense mifepristone, a pill…
Continue ReadingOrthorexia: An eating disorder that few people understand and many accidentally applaud
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Jason Wood was sitting in a restaurant on vacation with his husband, angry and upset because he couldn’t…
Continue Reading‘My journey ends’: Without IVF, this Alabama uterine transplant patient loses her hope for a second baby
By Amanda Musa and Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Time is running out for Elizabeth Goldman to have one more baby with the uterus she received in…
Continue ReadingMore than 1 billion people in the world now live with obesity, analysis finds
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — More than 1 billion children, adolescents and adults live with obesity around the world, making it the most common…
Continue ReadingExcessive alcohol drinking drove about 488 deaths per day during the pandemic, CDC says
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — While dry January and damp lifestyles have taken off on TikTok, the United States has already experienced a…
Continue ReadingWhat the color of urine tells you about your health
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — As a urologist, I’ve learned to read the subtle signs in urine that can speak volumes about our…
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Healthy Colorado: Heart health exercises
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and it can affect people at almost any…
Continue ReadingShould you care about what the cat (or dog) dragged in? A doctor’s advice
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Health officials in Alaska recently reported the first known human death from a virus called Alaskapox. The man,…
Continue ReadingAre married people happier than those who are not? A new poll has answers
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A happier life after getting married may not just be in fairy tales. It’s in the data, too. Adults who are…
Continue ReadingUltraprocessed foods linked to heart disease, diabetes, mental disorders and early death, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating ultraprocessed foods raises the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions,…
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Bill to improve eating disorder care passes Colorado House Committee
The bill aims to protect patients and improve treatment outcomes in Colorado’s eating disorder care…
Continue ReadingCDC recommends seniors get another Covid-19 shot
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — People age 65 and older should get an additional dose of the current Covid-19 vaccine, the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingAny use of marijuana linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if…
Continue Reading3 couch stretches that relieve aches and pains
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — After a long day, there is nothing quite like sinking into the comfort of your couch. But what if this simple…
Continue ReadingAdditional measles case reported at Florida elementary school as lawmaker urges public health emergency
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Seven measles cases have now been linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston, Florida, the Broward…
Continue ReadingWhat an IVF doctor who’s undergone the process wants you to understand
CNN By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: This special episode of “Chasing Life: Paging Dr. Gupta” is about In vitro fertilization (IVF) and what…
Continue ReadingA single mother speaks out on how the ‘tradwife’ lifestyle led to her divorce
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the…
Continue ReadingWeight loss surgery has long-term benefits for people with diabetes, study finds
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Bariatric surgery, also called weight loss surgery, leads to better blood sugar control and less medication use…
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