Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Is my doctor using artificial intelligence to diagnose me during our appointment? Is he recording our conversation…
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Some measles patients in West Texas show signs of vitamin A toxicity, doctors say, raising concerns about misinformation
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — Doctors treating people hospitalized as part of a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico have also found…
Continue ReadingMeasles cases rise to 23 in Kansas, may be linked to large multistate outbreak
By Neha Mukherjee and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-three measles cases have been reported in Kansas, and the state health department…
Continue ReadingHere’s why you keep waking up to pee in the middle of the night
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — I’m writing this article at 2 a.m. Not because I suffer from insomnia, but because I just woke up to…
Continue ReadingTrump administration pulls back billions in Covid-era funding for state, local health departments
By Jacqueline Howard, Brenda Goodman, Neha Mukherjee and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — State and local public health departments are bracing…
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Experimental transplant of gene-edited pig liver into human offers hope for new frontier of research
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Doctors in China have become the first to report details about a transplant of a genetically modified pig liver…
Continue ReadingPuberty is starting earlier. Should parents worry? 5 things to know from a pediatrician
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 ReadingFive senior CDC leaders to depart as agency braces for deep cuts
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Five key division leaders at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving the public health agency…
Continue ReadingChewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, research finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Are you keeping a mental list of all the sources of microplastics finding their way into your daily life? You…
Continue ReadingMillions of women get painful UTIs that keep coming back. A new kind of antibiotic may help break the cycle
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections. The…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says beef tallow is healthier than seed oils. Is he right?
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The battle over the health merits of various cooking fats has never really gotten below a simmer — but it’s…
Continue Reading‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At the end of last week, Dr. Colleen Kelley said she was getting texts about every 10 minutes from colleagues…
Continue ReadingSocks could really improve your sleep, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Want to improve your chances for a good night’s sleep? This idea could actually knock your socks on, says…
Continue ReadingDr. Susan Monarez named as Trump’s pick to lead CDC
By Meg Tirrell, Nick Valencia, Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The White House is nominating Dr. Susan Monarez, the current…
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Coloradans petition against Flight for Life color changes and redesign
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Emergency responders in the air will no longer be jetting around in bright orange helicopters, according to…
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Healthy Colorado: Expanded hospice care in El Paso County
Colorado Springs, COLO. (KRDO) — It’s hard to talk about, and even harder for many families to live through. But it’s important to know how many…
Continue Reading‘Measles is only a plane flight away’: As outbreak surges, experts warn against global health funding cuts
By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — After returning home from a trip abroad last week, an infant in Houston was hospitalized with measles. In…
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LA firefighters put out massive blazes. Now they worry that cancer might be smoldering inside them
By John Bonifield, CNN (CNN) — Pacific Palisades was burning to ash. “As far as the eye could see, homes were on fire, everywhere,” said…
Continue ReadingBothered by back pain? Here’s how some pro athletes prevent it
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your…
Continue ReadingSex shouldn’t be painful. Here’s what to do if it is
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — When Nicole started having pain during intercourse nearly a decade ago, she was determined to find a solution.…
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