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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Scientists say they are closer to understanding the best way to make the human body receptive to an organ donation from another species, an effort that could help solve an ongoing shortage of organs. More than 100,000 people in the US are on the transplant waiting list, and an

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of pregnancies have resulted from rape in states where abortion is not a legal option, researchers estimate in a new study. In the study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers from Planned Parenthood, Resound Research for Reproductive Health and academic institutions across the

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Wouldn’t it be helpful to have a sense of when a debilitating migraine may be on the way? You may be able to do so, a new study has shown. “The major finding from this study was that changes in sleep quality and energy on the prior day were

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce pouches that may have sickened hundreds of children in the United States were not tested for heavy metals during their manufacture at an Austrofood facility in Ecuador, according to an inspection report from the US Food and Drug Administration. The inspection, conducted at the facility in

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or use any tianeptine products, saying it continues to receive reports of severe adverse events, including death, linked to the substance. Some lawmakers have urged FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to take immediate action on the use

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — During previous presidential administrations, the White House Medical Unit operated a pharmacy where staff members freely distributed prescription and non-prescription drugs – including controlled substances – without adequate record-keeping and sometimes to people who weren’t legally eligible to get them, according to a report released this month. The report – from

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a new warning about the possible risk of secondary cancers in cancer patients who have been treated with a form of immunotherapy called chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, or CAR-T cell, therapy. The FDA sent notification letters this week and last week to

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Good sleep goes a long way in today’s busy world, so often people are looking for the perfect fix for better rest. Enter the sleepy girl mocktail. You may have seen the simple recipe on your social media feed: about half a cup of tart cherry juice and a

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that leads to loss of memory and other intellectual abilities. Facts Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which is a general term for the loss of memory and intellectual abilities. Alzheimer’s disease is fatal and there

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The American Lung Association is putting more pressure on the White House to finalize rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the United States. A scathing edition of the association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report, published Wednesday, calls on the Biden administration to

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People who test positive for Covid-19 in California and Oregon are no longer expected to isolate for a set period of time — and those without symptoms don’t have to isolate at all, state policies now say. People with symptoms can return to school or work once their symptoms

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Just like women, men undergo significant hormonal changes as they age, especially in their testosterone levels. Understanding “male menopause” is key

By Amanda Musa and Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Nearly two dozen cases of measles have been reported since December 1, according to an alert from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. International travel, coupled with declining global vaccination rates, is probably behind this spate of cases, experts say. The Philadelphia Department of

CNN, WILX, WVIR By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests. The study involved testing blood for a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Treating loneliness and social isolation may put people classified as obese at a lower risk for health complications, according to a new study. Loneliness is rampant throughout the world, but the finding is important because people with obesity experience it markedly more, the report said. “To date, dietary and

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests. The study involved testing blood for a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s called p-tau217, which

By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, KFF Health News (KFF Health News) — Amanda MorningStar has watched her children struggle with mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. She often wonders why. “We’re family-oriented and we do stuff together. I had healthy pregnancies. We’re very protective of our kids,” said MorningStar, who lives in Heart Butte, Montana, a

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Does the colder season have you dragging during the day, feeling like the amount of sleep you usually get in other parts of the year doesn’t seem to be enough now? “If you feel like sleeping more in the winter, you’re not alone,” said Dr. Raj Dasgupta, an associate

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Cynthia Horton’s earaches are the stuff of nightmares. “I can wake up from my sleep in horrible pain, like I’m having a root canal with no anesthesia,” she said. “When I sit up, my ear is often weeping with infection, even oozing blood.” Already weakened by a lifelong battle

Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — The shorter, darker days of winter present a mental health challenge to many people. For some, the seasonal shift can lead to a clinically depressive state aptly called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Symptoms include low energy, lack of motivation, disrupted sleep and a sense of hopelessness. Whether you’re experiencing