Health & Fitness
WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
April 21, 2024
WHO chief scientist calls for increased monitoring and preparation for highly pathogenic bird flu
CNN — The bird flu spreading through cattle in the United States is an “enormous concern” the chief scientist of…
Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some parts of the US last year, CDC report shows
April 20, 2024
Heat caused record-high rates of health emergencies in some parts of the US last year, CDC report shows
CNN — Last summer was the hottest ever recorded in the United States, and heat-related health emergencies also reached record-high…
Pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of early death even decades later, study finds
April 16, 2024
Pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of early death even decades later, study finds
CNN — Pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes or preeclampsia, may be linked to an elevated risk of death even…
Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows
April 8, 2024
Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows
CNN — Researchers looking for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say…
CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms
April 1, 2024
CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms
CNN — Health officials are alerting doctors to be on the lookout for certain types of rare, serious meningococcal infections…
Intermittent fasting: Your heart, your health, your waistline
March 22, 2024
Intermittent fasting: Your heart, your health, your waistline
Intermittent fasting is one of the many trendy ways people try to lose or maintain their weight. Also known as…
The Covid-19 pandemic killed off one strain of the flu, and that will change the next vaccines
March 6, 2024
The Covid-19 pandemic killed off one strain of the flu, and that will change the next vaccines
CNN — For 10 years, Americans have had access to flu shots that protect against four strains of the virus:…
Smoking’s effects on the immune system can last years, study finds
February 20, 2024
Smoking’s effects on the immune system can last years, study finds
CNN — Smoking tobacco is so harmful to the body that it changes a person’s immune system, leaving them vulnerable…
Foods we eat are covered in plastics that may be causing a rise in premature births, study says
February 11, 2024
Foods we eat are covered in plastics that may be causing a rise in premature births, study says
CNN — Premature births are on the rise, yet experts aren’t sure why. Now, researchers have found synthetic chemicals called…
Losing weight is hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind
January 27, 2024
Losing weight is hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind
Editor’s note: Season 9 of the podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the intersection between body weight and health. We…