Health & Fitness
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…
More Americans can now get insulin for $35
January 3, 2024
More Americans can now get insulin for $35
CNN — More Americans with diabetes will get a break on their insulin costs in 2024. Sanofi is joining the…
Did you gather in large groups for the holidays? A virus may be your post-holiday present
January 1, 2024
Did you gather in large groups for the holidays? A virus may be your post-holiday present
CNN — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter…
Egypt confirms its first two cases of “JN.1” coronavirus variant
December 28, 2023
Egypt confirms its first two cases of “JN.1” coronavirus variant
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday confirmed the nation’s first two cases of infection with the new coronavirus…
Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study says
December 27, 2023
Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study says
CNN — Cognitive decline can begin years before signs of dementia set in, which for some can be as early…