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By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The number of young people in the US who are prescribed GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss and diabetes soared 594.4% in just three years, according to new research. Demand for these drugs has skyrocketed for people of all ages recently, but the study, which was

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Chemical toxins are everywhere — in our water, food, air and soil. Exposure to those toxins during pregnancy can create serious health issues in elementary school children that can affect their lives for years to come, a new study found. Children born to European mothers exposed to four families

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — There is a new coronavirus variant in town. KP.2, a member of the so-called FliRT variants, nicknamed after their mutations, has become the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These FliRT variants have certain mutations in common but are still part

CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — There is a new coronavirus variant in town. KP.2, a member of the so-called FliRT variants, nicknamed after their mutations, has become the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These FliRT variants have certain mutations in common but are still

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — To screen for colon and rectal cancers, most people have colonoscopies, which can feel invasive and require anesthesia, or they may take an at-home stool test, which can be more convenient but also awkward — and not appealing for the squeamish. But a simple blood test could soon become more

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A case of H5 influenza, also known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been reported in a farm worker in Michigan who had regular exposure to infected livestock, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating more ultraprocessed foods is linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and stroke, even if a person is trying to adhere to a Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet or the MIND diet, a new study found. All three diets are plant-based, focused on consuming more fruits and vegetables, whole

By Rachel Ramirez and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 fires are burning across Canada, with some wildfires forcing evacuations and affecting air quality in Canada and the northern tier of the United States — and experts have noted that pets could be at risk, too. Dr. Gabrielle Fadl of the Bond Vet

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In early March, Dr. Blake Hanson and his colleagues at the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute were preparing for a fire drill of sorts. What if a virus with the potential to spark the next pandemic turned up in the wastewater they monitor? And what if that virus was the

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay. About 20% of adults older than age 60 in the United States frequently use these products with the aim of supporting heart health.

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Human testicles contain microplastics and nanoplastics at levels three times higher than animal testes and human placentas, a new small study found. “These plastics are often nano-scale, typically less than half a micron in length and maybe like 20 to 200 nanometers in width,” said toxicologist Matthew Campen, coauthor

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about sarin, a man-made nerve agent developed for chemical warfare. Facts Sarin is a liquid that is clear, colorless, tasteless and odorless. Sarin is an extremely volatile nerve agent because of its ability to change from liquid to gas. If it evaporates into a gas, it

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and the last few years I have the same one,” according to a Canadian patient. “He’s got my legs or something I can still feel something on my legs even

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Demand for Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes has skyrocketed, but a new report suggests that many people may not be sticking with their weight-loss treatment long enough. An analysis of health insurance claims released Tuesday found that most people using GLP-1 medications –

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — A new report details the role social media plays in the lives of young people, and how they manage the various pros and cons — including in the context of being a person of color or LGBTQ+, or having depression. Those benefits and drawbacks include valuing online platforms for

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging doctors to be on the lookout for potentially deadly meningococcal disease linked to travel to Saudi Arabia. Since April, there have been 12 confirmed cases of meningococcal disease associated with travel for Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the

By Kate Golembiewski, CNN (CNN) — Maybe you spotted one crawling up your leg after a hike through tall grass or felt one on your dog’s back as you ran your hand through its fur. If you’re unlucky, maybe you found one already burrowing into your skin, engorged with your blood. Ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers,

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — One may think young people are the main group enjoying the freedom of legalized weed, but in Canada, the greatest increase in users after legalization was among older adults — and sometimes it’s sending them to the hospital, according to new research. The rate of emergency department visits for

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — If you’ve been to a party lately and haven’t seen someone drinking a BORG, you’re likely not partying with college students. And if you have no idea what that sentence even means, you’re probably not a member of Generation Z. The acronym BORG stands for “blackout rage gallon,” according to the National Capital

By Samantha Young, KFF Health News LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KFF Health News) — Yahushua Robinson was an energetic boy who jumped and danced his way through life. Then, a physical education teacher instructed the 12-year-old to run outside on a day when the temperature climbed to 107 degrees. “We lose loved ones all the time, but