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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A series of recent kids’ sports injuries, some fatal, have reignited a question for many families: Is my child safe playing sports? At least three student football players in the US have died since the start of the new school year. Alabama teen Semaj Wilkins died August 13 after

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also comes with a darker side. Mounting scientific evidence shows that repeated hits to the head — even if they don’t result in concussions —

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even when you have the best of intentions. Naturally, catching up on sleep over the weekend is often the solution. New research suggests doing so may even benefit your heart

By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Two deaths from West Nile virus have been reported in Wisconsin and one in Illinois, the first such deaths in those states this year, according to the state health departments. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that it has received reports of 18 deaths from

By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — The use of cannabis and hallucinogens “stayed at historically high levels” among both younger and middle-age adults in the US in 2023, according to the latest survey from Monitoring the Future, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan since 1975 and funded by the National Institutes of Health. “The

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Roseanne Buckley’s 18-year-old son had always been a mild-mannered homebody and excellent student. But in March of his senior year in high school, she said the young man’s mood changed. “He was doing things out of character or without mentioning it first,” said Buckley, who lives in Medford, New

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — When Dr. Anthony Fauci became infected with West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, it was so severe that he had to be hospitalized. Fauci, once the top US infectious disease expert, is now recovering at home —although he told Stat, the health and medical news website, that it could

By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding the public to avoid eating recalled deli meats amid a listeria outbreak that has expanded to become the nation’s largest since 2011. Boar’s Head issued a recall in late July for more than 7.2 million pounds

CNN By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and it’s a public health concern, according to a surgeon general’s advisory released Wednesday that calls for shifts in policy and cultural norms. “The work of parenting is essential not only

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Parents in the United States are overwhelmed and burned out with the “dizzying pace” of the world, and it’s a public health concern, according to a surgeon general’s advisory released Wednesday that calls for shifts in policy and cultural norms. “The work of parenting is essential not only for

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Just like urine and stool, semen can provide important clues about a man’s health. Variations in its color, texture, smell and volume can signal underlying health conditions. Understanding these signs can help men maintain their overall well-being and address potential issues early on. What is normal for semen?

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A little-known disease spread by insect bites has turned deadly, and health officials are sounding the alarm. More than 8,000 cases of Oropouche virus have been reported this year as of August 1. Most have been in South America, but infections are also spreading in countries where it hasn’t

By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — A colicky baby and the lack of support led first-time mom Fatima Ray to call a number at the library offering parenting help. It put her in touch with a home visiting program, in which trained professionals such as health-care workers, teachers and social workers help new moms with

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The idea to end outdoor activities near sunset to protect people from a deadly mosquito-borne virus is not new. This year’s public outcry about the measure is. In 2005, 2012 and 2019, towns in Massachusetts and Connecticut asked residents to curb outdoor activities during outbreaks of eastern equine encephalitis, an

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Colostrum, the first milk produced by humans and other mammals in the earliest days after giving birth, is “liquid gold,” said Dr. Jennifer Smilowitz. “It is packed full of nutrients, but also molecules that aren’t necessarily nutrients — they’re like these biologically active compounds that are actually protective,” said

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Starter doses of the weight-loss drug Zepbound are now available in single-dose vials, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly announced Tuesday, a move the company says will “significantly” expand supply as it sees continued high demand. Instead of a preloaded injector pen, patients will use a syringe to draw out the medicine.

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — As temperatures reach record levels in many parts of the US this week, emergency rooms are bracing for a new normal: More patients are becoming gravely ill because their bodies can’t take the heat. Heat-related deaths in the US have been steadily increasing for years, a new study published

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Imagine: You and your sister are 66-year-old twins on Medicare who share the same family history of Alzheimer’s disease, making an early diagnosis critical for long-term planning and preventive health care. Since Medicare provides coverage for a cognitive screening as part of each year’s wellness visit, you believe that

By Ian Kerner, CNN (CNN) — I hear a lot about dry spells and sexless relationships from my clients as a couples therapist. But when I dig a little deeper, it’s not always the sex act that these couples are seeking. More than anything, they want to be desired. Even when a couple are having regular

By Ashley R. Williams and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A Massachusetts town has closed its municipal parks and fields to nighttime visitors amid a heightened risk of a potentially deadly type of mosquito-borne encephalitis, according to town officials. Plymouth, about 40 miles southeast of Boston, announced the closures Friday as the town faces a