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The FDA has recommended that Covid-19 booster shots for this fall and winter target only the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.

First on CNN: Updated Covid shot should be ready by ‘latter part of September,’ HHS secretary says in letter to manufacturers

July 13, 2023 6:02 am CNN Newsource

First on CNN: Updated Covid shot should be ready by ‘latter part of September,’ HHS secretary says in letter to…

One year after launch, 988 mental health crisis line still building awareness and staffing

July 13, 2023 5:32 am CNN Newsource

One year after launch, 988 mental health crisis line still building awareness and…

Diagnoses of autism and intellectual disabilities usually require a visit to a specialist

Kids’ developmental disability diagnoses became more common during pandemic, but autism rates held steady, CDC report says

July 12, 2023 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

Kids’ developmental disability diagnoses became more common during pandemic, but autism rates held steady, CDC report…

An example of a male white-tailed deer near Goose Island State Park in Texas. There are an estimated 30 million white-tailed deer in the US.

Covid-19 repeatedly spread between humans and deer, study shows, raising concerns about animal reservoirs

July 12, 2023 1:03 pm CNN Newsource

Covid-19 repeatedly spread between humans and deer, study shows, raising concerns about animal…

Several factors can influence how often we poop

How often should you poop? The answer might not be what you think

July 12, 2023 2:05 am CNN Newsource

How often should you poop? The answer might not be what you…

The proposed updates introduce a new set of requirements for people looking to bring in pets from countries with a high risk for rabies.

To keep US free of dog rabies, CDC proposes updates to dog import rules for the first time in 70 years

July 11, 2023 3:10 pm CNN Newsource

To keep US free of dog rabies, CDC proposes updates to dog import rules for the first time in 70…

There are really no rules for preparing the perfect "girl dinner" — start with your favorite snack elements and expand from there.

How to get in on ‘girl dinner,’ the new trend that’s been around all along

July 11, 2023 2:47 pm CNN Newsource

How to get in on ‘girl dinner,’ the new trend that’s been around all…

Rep. James Comer participates in a hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on July 11 on Capitol Hill.

Scientists at House hearing refute claims they were bribed and influenced to deny Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory

July 11, 2023 12:58 pm CNN Newsource

Scientists at House hearing refute claims they were bribed and influenced to deny Covid-19 ‘lab leak’…

Despite recent improvement, childhood cancer diagnoses are more common than 15 years ago, study finds

July 11, 2023 12:00 pm CNN Newsource

Despite recent improvement, childhood cancer diagnoses are more common than 15 years ago, study…

The main purpose of sports drinks is to restore water and electrolytes lost during exercise and sweating.

Are sports drinks good or bad for you? A medical analyst explains

July 11, 2023 9:18 am CNN Newsource

Are sports drinks good or bad for you? A medical analyst…

Dr. Mandy Cohen was sworn in as the 20th director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New CDC director brings health care, public health experience to agency facing aftermath of pandemic

July 11, 2023 4:59 am CNN Newsource

New CDC director brings health care, public health experience to agency facing aftermath of…

There have been 13 outbreaks of norovirus on cruises this year

After years of decline, norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise ships

July 11, 2023 3:52 am CNN Newsource

After years of decline, norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise…

Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic are seen here on April 17 in Los Angeles. The European Medicines Agency’s safety committee is looking into the risk of suicidal thoughts and thoughts of self-harm in patients who used popular medicines for weight loss

European regulator expands investigation into risks of suicidal thoughts in users of popular weight-loss medications

July 10, 2023 10:27 am CNN Newsource

European regulator expands investigation into risks of suicidal thoughts in users of popular weight-loss…

As little as 20 minutes of moderate activity a day for five days a week can significantly lower the risk of depressive symptoms for people over 50 who have conditions often linked to depression

Certain conditions can impact how much exercise you need to ease depression, study finds

July 10, 2023 8:11 am CNN Newsource

Certain conditions can impact how much exercise you need to ease depression, study…

Playing games that rely on counting and addition can help young kids build math skills

Family game night may also be sculpting kids’ math abilities, study shows

July 10, 2023 7:14 am CNN Newsource

Family game night may also be sculpting kids’ math abilities, study…

Experts say "multiplex" tests that screen for multiple types of germs may be a mixed blessing.

Thanks to viral megatests, a ‘cold’ may not be so common anymore

July 10, 2023 3:27 am CNN Newsource

Thanks to viral megatests, a ‘cold’ may not be so common…

When Pottstown Hospital was a for-profit facility

Nonprofit hospitals under growing scrutiny over how they justify billions in tax breaks

July 10, 2023 3:19 am CNN Newsource

Nonprofit hospitals under growing scrutiny over how they justify billions in tax…

Lightning can travel through plumbing so you shouldn't shower or wash your hands or the dishes during a thunderstorm.

Don’t shower during a thunderstorm. Here’s why

July 10, 2023 3:05 am CNN Newsource

Don’t shower during a thunderstorm. Here’s…

Suzy Karadsheh describes Aleppo pepper as “a magical chile flake

How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way

July 9, 2023 7:00 am CNN Newsource

How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean…

Victoria says getting the procedure gave her "a lot of self-confidence." She got through it and moved on.

A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get one

July 9, 2023 1:05 am CNN Newsource

A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get…