CNN – Health

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — “Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at the Jesuit-run Regis High School in New York City, might as well be the motto of his professional life. Even though he chose a career centered in science, medicine

CNN By Sandee LaMotte and A. Chris Gajilan, CNN (CNN) — Looking back, Tammy Maida, 67, said things started to change in her late 50s. At first, she would lose track of her belongings: her keys multiple times a day, a ring, eyeglasses, her purse. She would drive to the grocery store in her hometown

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Some studies have raised concerns about a potential link between the widely used type 2 diabetes drug metformin and an increased risk of conceiving a baby with birth defects. But new research now suggests that the use of the medication among men planning to conceive or women in early

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — There’s a crack of light shining through the dark clouds of America’s battle with poor nutrition and subsequent health issues, according to a new study that analyzed two decades of nutritional data. “There is good news. Americans are starting to hear the message about nutrition, and some companies and

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would be a little more tense, and she would hyperventilate if you pushed the subject too soon, she really needed to be slowly moved into the cycle.” Warner, who is

By Monica Haider, CNN (CNN) — While holidays are often marked by parties, shared meals, gift-giving and special outfits, experts say there’s health benefits to remembering the meaning behind the celebration. The three-day holiday of Eid-al-Adha commemorates the story in the Quran of God appearing to Ibrahim, or Abraham, in a dream and commanding him

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Whether you’re a new or seasoned father, the anxieties of raising children can pop up anywhere, anytime. What if I’m not meant for this? What if I stink at this “dad” stuff? What if my kids need something I simply can’t provide? These fears are normal, and perfection is

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A rare flu variant that has shown some resistance to the most commonly used antiviral treatment has been detected in at least two people in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza viruses are constantly changing, but this variant has two concerning

By Elissa Strauss, CNN (CNN) — Many arguments about why dads should do more parenting focus on why that would be good for their wives or partners and kids. How about why and how it would be good for the dads themselves? It’s also a conversation we should be having. Fatherhood can be good for

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — People taking medications for ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, may face disruptions in accessing treatment after the arrests of two executives of a telehealth company that distributed such drugs to adults across the United States. On Thursday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an official health

By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Las Vegas-based skincare company Suntegrity is recalling nine lots of Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation after tests revealed “higher than acceptable” levels of Aspergillus sydowii mold in some tubes, according to a notice posted on the US Food and Drug Administration’s website Wednesday. No adverse events have been reported, according to the notice. But consumers

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with all its fun in the sun – and little critters who want to take a bite out of you. Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit vector-borne illnesses, and they are showing up with greater frequency. What can people do to protect themselves

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Republicans and Democrats on the US Senate Judiciary Committee showed rare agreement Wednesday as they took to task the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Justice for what they described as inaction on the country’s youth vaping epidemic. Nearly three years ago, a federal court

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Guys, let’s talk man to man. We often obsess over sex and our performance, but how many take steps to ensure we’re in top shape for the long haul? If we don’t take care of our health today, we won’t enjoy a healthy sex life tomorrow. It’s crucial

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s only June, and Americans across parts of the US South and West have already experienced record heat waves. Extreme heat weather events are expected to affect more than 60 million people across the US this summer. This comes as last summer was officially deemed the hottest recorded. The

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Swapping out time in front of the TV for physical activity might not sound like the most fun trade, but it is associated with significantly better chances of healthy aging, according to a new study. “Our take-home message is that replacing TV time with light physical activity, moderate-to-vigorous physical

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Mark Naniot remembers 2022 as the summer from hell. As the co-founder of Wild Instincts animal rescue in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Naniot and his team spent the season sweating in gloves, gowns, smocks and masks and going through what felt like endless rounds of disinfection as they moved between the

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — On Monday, a panel of independent advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted to endorse Eli Lilly’s drug donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, agreeing that it was safe and effective. One in three older Americans dies with Alzheimer’s

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Want to reduce your risk of developing chronic disease and live longer while also helping the planet? Eat a plant-based diet, experts say. Does that mean you can fill your plate with boxed macaroni and cheese, deep-dish frozen veggie pizza or fast-food French fries and have a doughnut or

By Fabiana Chaparro and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and retailers to not “eat, sell or serve” any of Diamond Shruumz-brand’s microdosing chocolate bars, infused cones and micro dose and macro dose gummies after people across eight states were left hospitalized. Twelve people reported falling ill