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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s startup Neuralink implanted a computer chip in a person’s brain on Sunday, he said in a post on his X platform Monday, although he offered few details. Other companies doing similar work are farther along in the research process – for example, Synchron has been enrolling and implanting people

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration receives about 5,000 reports each year about health problems related to the use of cosmetic products, and under a new law, the agency has issued updated instructions for reporting these types of serious adverse events. The FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics has expanded

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2022 as the country’s epidemic of sexually transmitted infections continues to grow. Chlamydia accounted for about two-thirds of the STIs that were reported in 2022, according to an annual report published Tuesday

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near. He was 58 and had end-stage heart failure. Peripheral artery disease made him ineligible for a heart transplant. After a particularly

By Phyllis L. Fagell, CNN (CNN) — Lori Oberbroeckling watched her son Kaden, 12, text friends about getting together, realizing he didn’t know how to execute a plan. She needed to teach him the basics, as she had done with tying his shoes or making his bed. “I had to give him the right questions

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — Working one-on-one with a trainer used to be the province of elite athletes, or the rich and famous. No more. Personal training has been rising in popularity of late, with the fitness training market predicted to grow 14% from 2022 to 2032, according to the US Bureau of

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — An experimental pain medicine met the primary goal of a late-stage clinical trial, the drug’s maker said Tuesday, setting the stage for it to seek approval from the US Food and Drug Administration this year and potentially providing an alternative to opioids that doesn’t carry the same safety risks.

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near. He was 58 and had end-stage heart failure. Peripheral artery disease made him ineligible for a heart transplant. After a particularly

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Last summer, after more than a decade of illness, Lawrence Faucette and his wife, Ann, faced the hard reality that the end of his life was near. He was 58 and had end-stage heart failure. Peripheral artery disease made him ineligible for a heart transplant. After a particularly grueling

By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Azurity Pharmaceuticals has recalled some of its ADHD and narcolepsy medication, Zenzedi, after incorrect pills were found in a package of the drug. The recall notice, issued Wednesday, says that one lot of Zenzedi 30 milligram tablets is being recalled after an incident in which a pharmacist found tablets

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Early-onset dementia symptoms in five adults may be connected to a now-discontinued human growth hormone medical treatment that they received decades ago as children, a new study suggests. The study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, provides the first reported evidence of medically acquired Alzheimer’s disease in living

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you probably didn’t know were there. How about some mice dung in your coffee? Maggots in your pizza sauce? Bug fragments and rat hair in your peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Oh, and

By Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — January is a month of contradictions. On one hand, it’s a time for most to try and reestablish a “normal” routine, take a breather and recalibrate after the holiday season. But it’s also the moment when we can feel pressured to set resolutions, intentions and other self-improvements for the

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.” It’s perfectly normal for one side of your body to be a bit stronger and more

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — If you think it’s hard to lose weight and keep it off, you are not alone — and you are also 100% correct. Long-term weight loss is really difficult to achieve, studies have found. Estimates vary, but it’s believed that more than 80% of people who lose a substantial

By Madeline Holcombe and Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — First, Stanley cups were all over social media because so many people wanted them. Now, the oversize tumblers are back in the spotlight over fears they may contain lead. Videos on social media sites such as TikTok show people breaking out a lead testing kit and

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Everyone has experienced the urge. You’re in your car on a road trip when you suddenly feel a strong pressure in your bladder. The need to urinate becomes an inevitable interruption requiring a rush to a rest-stop bathroom. Such urges can even happen at night, disrupting vital sleep.

By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News (KFF Health News) — As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It’s not covered by insurance,

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If your teen’s opting out of the school football game or shopping with friends, chalking it up to teen angst can be easy. But you should pay more attention since social withdrawal could signal something deeper is going on, a new study has found. Being socially withdrawn and experiencing

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Some Robitussin Honey cough syrups sold nationwide are being recalled because of microbial contamination, according to an announcement posted Thursday. The consumer health-care company, Haleon, is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult with expiration dates through 2025 and 2026. Immunocompromised people who use