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CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen advises talking to your doctor before taking aspirin to protect heart health so you can weigh the risks and benefits.

What might be changing on aspirin guidance: An expert weighs in

October 16, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Wait, are we taking a break from aspirin? While so much of our conversations around health is rightly focused on Covid-19, there are other health developments to discuss with our medical providers. The US Preventive Services Task Force announced new draft recommendations around aspirin use on October 12. The volunteer panel

Experts on October 15 urged those who received the Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine to get a booster shot as soon as it's available. Pfizer's third dose was approved last month for people older than 65

J&J vaccine recipients should get their second dose as soon as it’s available, experts say

October 16, 2021 3:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the greenlight looms for another dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, experts on Friday urged those who received it to get a booster shot as soon as it’s available because it will provide them with the best protection against the coronavirus. “J&J is a very good vaccine. I also

Susan Walker said she dug into retirement savings to help pay for Robby Walker's medical evacation flight.

A dad who traveled 1,200 miles for Covid-19 care is finally going home. Here’s what he wants you to know

October 16, 2021 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, CNN These days, brushing his teeth while standing up is a major accomplishment. But Robby Walker is alive — a feat some doctors didn’t expect two months ago. And while the 52-year-old struggles to speak long sentences, he’s now using his voice to try to prevent others from suffering the way he

State lotteries did not motivate people to get the Covid-19 vaccine, study finds

October 15, 2021 7:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Nearly 66 million people in the United States who are eligible still have not gotten vaccinated against Covid-19, no matter how much danger that puts them in and no matter how many incentives or mandates have been thrown at them. States and public health officials have tried all sorts of novel

UTI is short for urinary tract infection. It's an infection of the organs in your body -- I call them pipes -- that are meant to funnel your urine out of your system and into the urinal. Most UTIs are caused by bacteria that work their way into the urethra

Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know

October 15, 2021 9:23 PM CNN

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received over the past 24 hours. Yes, men can get urinary tract infections. Not fake news. All of this interest was sparked by news this week that President Bill Clinton has been

Urinary tract infection in men? It happens. Here are 10 things to know

October 15, 2021 9:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt “Wait … can men really get urinary infections? Is this fake news?” This was one of the messages I received over the past 24 hours. Yes, men can get urinary tract infections. Not fake news. All of this interest was sparked by news this week that President Bill Clinton has been

4 key moments from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast

October 15, 2021 6:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN When CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down for a three-hour conversation on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, the chief topic was Covid-19. Gupta and Rogan — whose views often were at odds — discussed the pandemic, vaccines, potential therapeutics and the risk coronavirus poses to children and young

Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make holiday gatherings safe this year

Masks and vaccines are a must this holiday season, CDC says

October 16, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Get your holiday themed masks and porch heaters ready. Masks and outdoor gatherings will still be the best way to make holiday gatherings safe this year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in new guidance. The CDC’s number one advice is for all those who are eligible

FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least two months after people get the first dose. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 19-0 to recommend the extra dose for all recipients

New CDC data shows the risk of dying from Covid-19 is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults

October 15, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Throughout August, the risk of dying from Covid-19 was 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults in the United States, according to new data published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unvaccinated adults faced a six times higher risk of testing positive for Covid-19

When parents value a healthy sleep schedule

Learn to let go of sleep battles with your teen

October 22, 2021 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Icard, CNN It’s 11 p.m. on a school night, and the light is still pouring out from under your teen’s door. You do some quick math. If they fall asleep … NOW … they’ll get just under 6.5 hours of sleep before they have to be up and out the door. That’s definitely

Do your children know how to help maintain the family vehicle? It's an important skill they should know by the time they are adults

Your children need life skills — this dad explains how to teach them

October 15, 2021 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN I taught my 12-year-old daughter to change a car battery at 8 p.m. in a grocery store parking lot. It’s one of the many skills that I want her to know in case she ever finds herself stranded in a parking lot — just like her father at that very moment.

Wider distribution for third doses of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is being considered.

More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say

October 16, 2021 3:14 AM CNN

By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, and a day later did so again for a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. The group voted Friday to authorize a booster shot of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

More Covid-19 boosters are on the horizon. But not everyone will need one, experts say

October 16, 2021 3:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN Advisers from the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend emergency authorization of a booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, and a day later did so again for a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. The group voted Friday to authorize a booster shot of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

Enjoying a meal without distractions is a crucial part of mindful eating.

Mindful eating could change your food habits and overall life. Here’s how to start

October 14, 2021 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN You gobbled down your lunch while scrolling through your social media or watching your favorite show, and now you feel bloated and unsure of what your food even tasted like. Or maybe you feel guilty for eating leftover chocolate cake straight out of the fridge. These behaviors and mindsets contrast with

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are meeting Thursday morning to discuss whether to authorize boosters of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine for some adults.

FDA vaccine advisers recommend emergency use authorization for booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine

October 14, 2021 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Thursday to recommend emergency use authorization of a booster dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee agreed use of a booster dose would be safe and effective in some people

While the rate of Covid-19 infections nationwide is slowing

Covid-19 infections are declining in the US. But hospitalizations are still high in some hot spots

October 15, 2021 1:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN While the rate of Covid-19 infections nationwide is slowing, health care systems in some parts of the country are struggling with hospital wings still packed with patients. Montana, for instance, is facing new highs this week in coronavirus hospitalizations, with 533 Covid-19 patients in hospitals as of Wednesday, according to the

Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down with Joe Rogan for three hours to speak with him about Covid-19 and vaccines on his podcast.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why Joe Rogan and I sat down and talked — for more than 3 hours

October 14, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent In today’s highly segmented media world, most of the people who watch and listen to me every day on CNN have already received and accepted the message about the utility of vaccines, the importance of masks and how we can all work together to put an end

As Covid cases drop in Georgia and Florida, some states with colder weather see an increase

October 19, 2021 1:48 AM CNN

By Madeline Holcombe and Amir Vera, CNN Southern states, many of which have been hotspots, are now starting to see a decrease in Covid-19 cases while many states that have started experiencing cold weather — mostly in the North and Midwest — are seeing an uptick, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. New cases

We’re drowning in a sea of salt. The FDA says we have to help save ourselves

October 13, 2021 6:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN I never add salt to my food at home or in restaurants. Nor do I add salt to any recipe while I’m cooking. I’m well aware of the link between salt, high blood pressure and heart disease, which is the leading killer of American men and women. Yet I am still

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