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An aerial view shows a Pfizer facility in Rocky Mount

Pfizer says most tornado damage to North Carolina plant was to warehouse facility, not manufacturing lines

July 21, 2023 12:11 pm CNN Newsource

Pfizer says most tornado damage to North Carolina plant was to warehouse facility, not manufacturing…

Aging can lead to inevitable declines in strength

What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work or strength training?

July 21, 2023 7:56 am CNN Newsource

What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work or strength…

Track security officer Patty Patterson carries a bag of ice on her shoulders as she walks back to her post during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon

When heat turns dangerous, ER doctors do ‘whatever it takes’ to treat patients

July 21, 2023 4:42 am CNN Newsource

When heat turns dangerous, ER doctors do ‘whatever it takes’ to treat…

US officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill

The FDA approved the US’ first over-the-counter birth control pill. What happens next?

July 21, 2023 3:57 am CNN Newsource

The FDA approved the US’ first over-the-counter birth control pill. What happens…

A new CDC report takes a look at rates of e-cigarette use in the United States

Over 1 in 10 young adults regularly use e-cigarettes, CDC report says

July 20, 2023 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

Over 1 in 10 young adults regularly use e-cigarettes, CDC report…

Volunteering has been associated with better cognitive function

Volunteering in late life may protect the brain, research finds

July 20, 2023 10:25 am CNN Newsource

Volunteering in late life may protect the brain, research…

The United States is in the midst of some of the worst cancer drug shortages in history.

Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come

July 20, 2023 4:51 am CNN Newsource

Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to…

Mom tells how infant son fought for his life because of RSV infection

There are new options for RSV prevention. CNN’s medical analyst explains

July 20, 2023 4:20 am CNN Newsource

There are new options for RSV prevention. CNN’s medical analyst…

Anti-abortion demonstrators gather in the rotunda at the Capitol in Austin

Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying

July 20, 2023 2:00 am CNN Newsource

Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are…

A new report found stroke to be the top cause of serious harms related to diagnosis errors in the United States

Diagnostic errors linked to nearly 800,000 deaths or cases of permanent disability in US each year, study estimates

July 19, 2023 1:01 pm CNN Newsource

Diagnostic errors linked to nearly 800,000 deaths or cases of permanent disability in US each year, study…

New research is investigating how certain genes might play a role in how people experience Covid-19.

New studies shed light on how genes might shape a person’s experience with Covid-19

July 19, 2023 8:15 am CNN Newsource

New studies shed light on how genes might shape a person’s experience with…

Transgender athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar of New York City wears a tank that says "trans is beautiful" in 2017.

Is gender dysphoria a mental disorder? Here’s what you should know

July 19, 2023 7:00 am CNN Newsource

Is gender dysphoria a mental disorder? Here’s what you should…

Constipation has been linked with a higher risk of cognitive decline

Pooping only every 3 or more days linked with cognitive decline, research finds

July 19, 2023 5:00 am CNN Newsource

Pooping only every 3 or more days linked with cognitive decline, research…

Opioids mixed with cocaine or psychostimulants are driving more overdose deaths, CDC data show

July 18, 2023 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

Opioids mixed with cocaine or psychostimulants are driving more overdose deaths, CDC data…

People over 65 with dementia were four times more likely to die within the first six months after starting to take an opioid for pain.

People with dementia have 11 times the risk of dying soon after starting any opioids, study finds

July 18, 2023 10:44 am CNN Newsource

People with dementia have 11 times the risk of dying soon after starting any opioids, study…

A recent study does give hope to weekend warriors.

Weekend-only workouts may also be protecting your heart health

July 18, 2023 8:00 am CNN Newsource

Weekend-only workouts may also be protecting your heart…

Despite the disappointing results of this trial

MIND diet for brain health shows surprising results in new clinical trial

July 18, 2023 7:18 am CNN Newsource

MIND diet for brain health shows surprising results in new clinical…

More research is needed to understand why elderly people with dementia are at greater risk from opioids

Higher risk of death from any opioid use in people with dementia, study says

July 18, 2023 7:15 am CNN Newsource

Higher risk of death from any opioid use in people with dementia, study…

Hearing aids may reduce your risk of dementia by half, study says

July 17, 2023 11:03 pm CNN Newsource

Hearing aids may reduce your risk of dementia by half, study…

A woman carrying her young child takes part in a monthly child vaccination camp June 19 in Brindaban village

Childhood immunization rates that fell during Covid are improving but still not at pre-pandemic levels, data shows

July 17, 2023 5:01 pm CNN Newsource

Childhood immunization rates that fell during Covid are improving but still not at pre-pandemic levels, data…