Health Archives

Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds

October 14, 2024 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — After years of continuously rising opioid overdoses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported… Continue Reading

Thousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems

October 14, 2024 7:48 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier… Continue Reading

Caregivers Sail-a-thon sets sail Oct. 20 in Ventura

October 12, 2024 9:13 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. - The 22nd annual Caregivers Sail-a-thon will set sail on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Skippers are invited to register at the… Continue Reading

Parents can learn a lot from the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game

October 13, 2024 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN (CNN) — I was one of the kids in Keller, Texas, who grew up playing Dungeons & Dragons. My brother was always the… Continue Reading

With AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who’ve cautioned about the risks of their own work

October 13, 2024 12:00 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — When computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for his work on machine… Continue Reading

5 things not to say to a grieving friend

October 12, 2024 10:00 am CNN Newsource

Essay by Alisyn Camerota, CNN (CNN) — It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say… Continue Reading

After Helene created a news blackout, here’s what my Asheville neighbors and I did

October 11, 2024 7:10 am CNN Newsource

By Susanne Paola Antonetta, CNN Asheville, North Carolina (CNN) — On the night Helene arrived, my husband, Bruce, and I half-slept through… Continue Reading

US Drug Enforcement Administration investigators are warning about a rise in illegal online stores that are allegedly targeting American consumers with deceptive practices.

That online ‘pharmacy’ could kill you, feds warn

October 10, 2024 3:44 pm CNN Newsource

By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — The order from an online “pharmacy” was for oxycodone, a powerful narcotic used to treat pain.The pills looked… Continue Reading

‘Headspin hole’: Man develops scalp tumor after decades of breakdancing

October 10, 2024 3:31 pm CNN Newsource

By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — Researchers in Denmark have published a case report revealing an unexpected consequence of one of… Continue Reading

Nearly 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to listeria concerns

October 10, 2024 7:37 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — BrucePac, a producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items, has recalled more than 9.9 million pounds of… Continue Reading

How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

October 10, 2024 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic… Continue Reading

How horses can soothe the soul and help your mental health

October 10, 2024 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Kelly Bowman, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Every October, World Mental Health Day tries to expand the conversation around mental health and brings… Continue Reading

Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say

October 10, 2024 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Keeping your brain sharp as you age has a lot to do with your heart — and the younger you start taking better… Continue Reading

US hospitals strained by IV fluid supply limits after Helene hit production site

October 9, 2024 1:37 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Hospitals across the United States are rationing critical intravenous fluids and postponing some surgeries… Continue Reading

What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them

October 9, 2024 12:22 pm CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — When someone you love dies, the world as you’ve known it is totally upended. One way people cope,… Continue Reading

The end of a shortage of popular weight-loss drugs may mean many people lose access to them

October 9, 2024 9:00 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — If there’s a diet, Janet McCaskill says, she’s done it.“I’ve tried WeightWatchers. I’ve tried keto. I’ve gone to… Continue Reading

Your preference for spicy foods may be all in your head

October 9, 2024 8:30 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In my family, I am officially known as “Baby Spice.” No, my grown children are not comparing me to one of the… Continue Reading

Covid-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for three years after an infection, study suggests

October 9, 2024 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Covid-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an… Continue Reading

“An Evening of Magical Memories” celebrates Brain Injury Center of Ventura Çounty

October 7, 2024 9:57 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County celebrated its 22nd year over the weekend. The center hosted "An Evening of Magical… Continue Reading

What a doctor wishes women knew about their breasts

October 8, 2024 11:34 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s time to think about your breasts — not just this month because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but… Continue Reading