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United States’ first known case of more severe strain of mpox confirmed in California

November 16, 2024 11:49 am CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The United States’ first known case of a more severe strain of mpox was confirmed in California, the US… Continue Reading

Want to live an extra 5 to 10 years? Adopt this habit, study suggests

November 15, 2024 12:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — In a busy world, the task of getting more movement into your daily life can often get put on the back… Continue Reading

Nonprofit opens CommUnify Connection Center in Lompoc

November 15, 2024 11:45 am Patricia Martellotti

LOMPOC, Calif. - CommUnify just opened a new center in Lompoc. The new CommUnify Connection Center features the Genesis universal screening… Continue Reading

Storing too many digital items on your devices could be a sign of a disorder, experts say

November 15, 2024 9:49 am CNN Newsource

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Picture this — thousands of screenshots, unopened texts and emails, and a looming notification that your… Continue Reading

More than 1 in 3 surgical patients has complications, study finds, and many are the result of medical errors

November 15, 2024 9:37 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Despite decades of calls for more attention to patient safety in hospitals, people undergoing surgery still… Continue Reading

President Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his choice to head the US Department of Health and Human Services.

RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried

November 15, 2024 5:08 am CNN

CNN By Meg Tirrell and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of the US… Continue Reading

RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried

November 15, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of the US… Continue Reading

‘Obesity is at a crisis point’: Study predicts that 260 million in US will be overweight or obese by 2050

November 14, 2024 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Watch “Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Is Ozempic Right For You?” at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 17, on… Continue Reading

Measles is debilitating and deadly, and cases are surging, WHO and CDC warn

November 14, 2024 10:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Global measles cases surged by more than 20% to an estimated 10.3 million last year, the World Health… Continue Reading

It's time to clean out your refrigerator to make room for all of your Thanksgiving cooking.

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, you need to start prepping today

November 14, 2024 9:42 am CNN Newsource

Text by Casey Barber and illustrations by Alberto Mier, CNN (CNN) — I always think of Thanksgiving as the Super Bowl of food holidays. No… Continue Reading

High rates of preterm birth and infant deaths get the US another D+ grade: ‘It’s a travesty’

November 14, 2024 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Being rushed to a hospital nearly two hours away, in the middle of a dangerous spring storm – with fear in… Continue Reading

How to prevent diabetes, according to a doctor

November 14, 2024 4:41 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — More than 800 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, according to a new study in the journal The… Continue Reading

Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out retailers in time for holiday shopping

November 13, 2024 11:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Major retailers are failing to protect consumers from hazardous chemicals and plastics in the products they… Continue Reading

Perez is a member of online content creators called the Try Guys.

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity

November 13, 2024 8:02 am CNN

CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ash Perez recently tried some new things.He got a haircut at a barbershop, bought his first suit,… Continue Reading

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity

November 13, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ash Perez recently tried some new things.He got a haircut at a barbershop, bought his first suit, learned… Continue Reading

SLO County Behavioral Health Department helping opioid crisis with new programs

November 12, 2024 9:07 pm News Channel 3-12

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The SLO County Behavioral Health Department announced its new NaloxBox program, meant to reduce opioid deaths in local… Continue Reading

Canadian teen in critical condition with bird flu; source of exposure is unknown

November 12, 2024 2:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A Canadian teenager is hospitalized in critical condition with bird flu, health officials reported… Continue Reading

Organic Soup Kitchen hits 15-year milestone in Santa Barbara

November 12, 2024 11:31 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A long-time nonprofit known for its organic soups is getting ready to celebrate 15 years of service in Santa… Continue Reading

County Public Works warns Five Cities area about upcoming changes in local water taste and smell

November 11, 2024 12:44 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Residents of the Five Cities Area may notice a change in the taste and smell of their water as the San Luis Obispo… Continue Reading

There are millions of sexually transmitted infections in the US every year, but new data shows the epidemic may be slowing

November 12, 2024 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Although sexually transmitted infections are still at an epidemic level in the US, scientists at the US… Continue Reading