West Texas measles outbreak doubles to 48 cases
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases since a count released…
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An intense flu season is filling hospitals with severely ill patients
By Brenda Goodman and Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The US is in the throes of an unusually intense and severe flu season, with hospitalization…
Continue ReadingThe secret to great sex isn’t really a secret. It’s asking the right question, 81-year-old sex professor says
By Allison Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Want to have great sex? For world-renowned human sexuality professor Dr. William Yarber, now in his 41st year…
Continue ReadingLouisiana Department of Health says it will no longer promote mass vaccination
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccination, the state’s surgeon general, Dr.…
Continue ReadingHow much longer you might live without assistance on new Alzheimer’s drugs
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Imagine you have just been diagnosed with mild cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s disease. Your doctor might…
Continue ReadingBird flu infections went undetected in veterinarians, CDC study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Blood testing of large-animal veterinarians suggests that H5N1 bird flu has spread more widely than US…
Continue ReadingAbortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in…
Continue ReadingHow much coffee is too much, according to a doctor
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — With millions sipping their morning coffee to start the day, recent research has generated new buzz about…
Continue ReadingHow much coffee is too much, according to a doctor
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — With millions sipping their morning coffee to start the day, recent research has generated new buzz about caffeine…
Continue ReadingDo you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. There were…
Continue ReadingIn need of a dopamine hit? 5 things to know about creating a dopamine menu
By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries…
Continue ReadingOzempic shown to reduce drinking in first trial in alcohol-use disorder
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the…
Continue ReadingMarijuana ads are enticing kids to try weed, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — A legal loophole is allowing children who access social media to see enticing advertisements for marijuana with…
Continue Reading‘One of the larger mysteries I’ve ever seen’: Industrial chemical found in illicit fentanyl
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The drug supply is constantly evolving, and some experts suggest that a “fourth wave” of the opioid epidemic…
Continue ReadingCanned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, Walmart and more recalled due to botulism risk
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling certain canned tuna products sold at Costco, H-E-B, Kroger, Trader Joe’s,…
Continue ReadingExperts tell parents how to help their kids through their anxiety
By Shannon Carpenter, CNN (CNN) — My 11-year-old son knows how he will respond to a school shooting. His plan, which he told me recently after…
Continue ReadingGeorgia lifts suspension of poultry activities after extensive bird flu testing finds no additional cases
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry activities in Georgia, one of the…
Continue ReadingFDA’s plan to propose ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products remains in limbo under Trump administration
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A plan for the US Food and Drug Administration to propose banning formaldehyde and certain…
Continue ReadingJudge halts Trump administration cuts to public health research in some states
By Tierney Sneed and Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Monday paused cuts that the Trump administration had made to funding for…
Continue ReadingDermatologists share how to treat dry skin
By Monica Haider, CNN (CNN) — It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many people that means having the spotlight on your body’s…
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