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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Pharmacy benefit managers, which negotiate the terms for prescription drug access for hundreds of millions of Americans, are racking up profits while squeezing patients and independent pharmacies, according to an interim staff report released Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission. The commission, which launched an inquiry into the opaque

By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — A case of plague has been confirmed in a person in Pueblo County, Colorado, officials said Tuesday. The case was flagged Friday from preliminary test results, and the potential source of the infection is still under investigation, the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment said in a news release.

By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — Lisa Pisano, the first person to receive a mechanical heart pump as well as a gene-edited pig kidney, died Sunday, according to NYU Langone Health, where she had the surgery. Pisano received the transplant on April 12, but the organ failed due to limited blood flow and was removed May 29. Her

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Election season — with all its arguments about debates, political ads and fundraising text messages — brings a roller coaster of emotions. Whether you’re glued to the news, debating with friends or scrolling through social media, stress and anxiety at this time can be overwhelming. If you feel

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — An estimated 72 million women in the United States have skipped or delayed a recommended health screening, according to a new survey. This poll, conducted by Gallup for medical technology company Hologic, found that 90% of women acknowledged the importance of regular health screenings — but more than 40% have

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Vegetables are great not only for their versatility — they can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or chopped — but also for their health benefits. However, those looking to incorporate more veggies into their diet may be overlooking one in particular. Eating three servings of baby carrots a week can

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People taking tirzepatide injections lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those taking semaglutide, according to a new study. Researchers from Truveta, a health data analytics company, analyzed electronic health records for more than 18,000 adults, all of whom had overweight or

CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People taking tirzepatide injections lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those taking semaglutide, according to a new study. Researchers from Truveta, a health data analytics company, analyzed electronic health records for more than 18,000 adults, all of whom had overweight

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Jill was in middle school when she began eating in her sleep. Despite carrying the food back to her bed to devour night after night, she didn’t have a clue about what she had done until the next morning. “I would wake up with these containers or wrappers from

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden said Friday that his poor performance in last week’s debate was a bad night but not evidence of a serious condition. “I have medical doctors traveling everywhere. Every president does, as you know. Medical doctors from the best of the world travel with me everywhere I

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting 13 types of cancer, and the risk increases the longer a person is overweight and the more excess

By Susan Scutti and Katie Hunt (CNN) — Plague, one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history, caused an estimated 50 million deaths in Europe during the Middle Ages when it was known as the Black Death. While extremely rare, the disease is still around today, with a man in New Mexico dying of

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — This Independence Day holiday takes place as record-breaking heat waves have spread across many parts of the US and the world, and the temperatures could be deadly. There’s potential for record-breaking heat and extreme heat risk for portions of the South and Southwest. California is likely to be especially hard hit,

By Maya Davis, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration says there is a “potentially associated death” under investigation that may be linked to microdosing products from Diamond Shruumz. The products have been associated with 48 illnesses in 24 states, the FDA said Tuesday. All but two of the people sought medical care, and 27 were hospitalized.

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A fourth person in the United States has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak among dairy cattle across the country. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Wednesday that it has identified the state’s first human case of H5 avian influenza

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study suggests. Still, doctors say it shouldn’t deter patients from using the medicines to treat diabetes or obesity. Last summer, doctors at Mass Eye and Ear noticed an unusually

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — While there is no magic bullet for gaining strength, variety is key. To that end, although classic bicep curls often take center stage for building arm strength, another arm exercise deserves attention in your workouts: the hammer curl. This powerful movement not only builds impressive arm muscles but also

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — In letters to health-care providers Tuesday, the Biden administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that pregnant people have access to emergency treatment, even if that treatment necessitates an abortion and the person lives in a state with an abortion ban. In the letters, US Department of Health And Human

By Nicole Chavez and Nia Mclean, CNN (CNN) — When Felix Hernandez learned that he had HIV, he had no one to lean on. In the years since his diagnosis, he found a way to support other people who may be feeling alone by helping administer HIV tests at a Tennessee clinic. “In my case I

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday a contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA vaccine that targets pandemic flu, in case the shot becomes necessary with the latest outbreak of bird flu. “This is an important step in our nation’s pandemic influenza preparedness and response