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By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The proportion of American adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has risen to 9.3% of the population, according to a Gallup Poll released Thursday. The finding represents an increase of more than 1 percentage point from 2023’s estimate. The proportion of the population identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — In one of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first moves as secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the agency released guidance Wednesday for the US government, external partners and the public that offers a narrower definition of sex than the ones used by many scientists and

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that exhibits a pathological focus on muscle development and leanness, according to new research. “The use of 6 different

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As a measles outbreak causes dozens of illnesses in West Texas, it’s important to know how to identify signs of the illness – especially in young children. Measles, one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases, can cause serious complications – such as blindness, pneumonia or encephalitis, swelling of

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — After Pope Francis was hospitalized last week for bronchitis, the Vatican announced that he remains in “critical” condition and suffered an “asthmatic respiratory crisis” on Saturday. Earlier, the Vatican had said the 88-year-old had a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract” and pneumonia in both lungs, with tests indicating

By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Most of the cases are centered in Gaines County, which is reporting 45 cases. Other surrounding areas are seeing spread of the illness too,

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In February 2024, government veterinarians in the Czech Republic investigating a bird flu outbreak found themselves in the middle of a puzzling case. The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus was devastating a flock of chickens on a highly secure farm, home of a breeding program that produced hybrid birds with

By Deidre McPhillips and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Contaminated food is causing a growing number of illnesses in the United States, and severe cases that lead to hospitalization or death are becoming more common. There were about 300 food recalls in 2024, associated with nearly 1,400 illnesses, according to a report published last week

By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — “I’m exhausted.” Chances are, you’ve already said this today or caught someone else inserting it into a conversation. There are plenty of reasons you could be feeling more drained than usual. You might be dealing with seasonal affective disorder, struggling to manage daily stressors or just not getting enough

By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN) — Who hasn’t felt the lonely, heart-stopping sensation of jealousy? Whether it’s a sudden ache in the pit of your stomach, the

By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture last week issued a conditional license for an avian flu vaccine for use in chickens, amid an outbreak ravaging poultry flocks, contributing to the sky-high price of eggs. Zoetis, the manufacturer behind the vaccine, announced the conditional approval Friday, saying in a news release

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Netflix’s new series “Apple Cider Vinegar” certainly takes aim at wellness influencers, but the Western medical system isn’t safe from criticism either. The show is a dramatization of the story of Belle Gibson, a convicted Australian scammer who claimed she had terminal brain cancer who is played by Kaitlyn

CNN By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Gun violence, the climate crisis, political division and brain-hijacking technology make today’s society a breeding ground for anxiety. Disrupting the cycle of constant worry requires big shifts in how we relate to the world, argues Martha Beck. Searching for ways to curb her own off-the-charts anxiety led the

CNN By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Gun violence, the climate crisis, political division and brain-hijacking technology make today’s society a breeding ground for anxiety. Disrupting the cycle of constant worry requires big shifts in how we relate to the world, argues Martha Beck. Searching for ways to curb her own off-the-charts anxiety led the

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Gun violence, the climate crisis, political division and brain-hijacking technology make today’s society a breeding ground for anxiety. Disrupting the cycle of constant worry requires big shifts in how we relate to the world, argues Martha Beck. Searching for ways to curb her own off-the-charts anxiety led the sociologist

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Some of the public health websites that the US government was ordered to restore involving gender and gender identity now carry a warning denying the existence of transgender people. The warnings use some of the same language as an Executive Order that President Donald Trump signed January 20 on

By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — The measles outbreak first reported in Gaines County, Texas, has doubled to 48 cases since a count released earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday. The first two cases were identified in late January, and the numbers have been rising since. Forty-two cases are

By Allison Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Want to have great sex? For world-renowned human sexuality professor Dr. William Yarber, now in his 41st year of teaching at Indiana University, there’s no big secret. It comes down to asking and sharing with your romantic partner a mix of these magical words: “How do you like to

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccination, the state’s surgeon general, Dr. Ralph Abraham, told state health workers Thursday. “The State of Louisiana and LDH have historically promoted vaccines for vaccine preventable illnesses through our parish health units, community health fairs, partnerships and media campaigns,”