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By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — As a measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, the response from US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has leaned heavily on treatment with vitamin A, as well as “good results” from the use of the steroid budesonide, the antibiotic clarithromycin and cod liver

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — People who have higher levels of strong, agile sperm may live nearly three years longer than those with poor swimmers incapable of making it to their destination, according to new research. The large-scale study followed more than 78,000 men for 50 years. The ability of sperm to properly swim

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Want better sleep in your older years? Time to grab some weights. Exercise, but particularly those workouts that incorporate resistance to improve muscular strength, can be helpful for older adults with insomnia, according to a new study. Insomnia can be a big problem, especially as you get older. “Between

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — If there is one thing therapists and family lawyers can count on, it’s a steady stream of couples coming to them and considering divorce. Holidays, birthdays and other major milestones are often times when people start evaluating their relationships, said Marissa Nelson, a Washington, DC-based marriage and family therapist.

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — In the 18 days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, his department has postponed or canceled two major vaccine advisory committee meetings, he’s pledged to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule and he downplayed the seriousness

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A top spokesman for the US Department of Health and Human Services resigned abruptly Friday, according to his post on LinkedIn on Monday. Thomas Corry, assistant secretary of public affairs, didn’t provide a reason in his post, but Politico reported Monday he quit after clashing with Secretary Robert F.

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Intrigued by all the headlines about the mental health benefits of psychedelics and thinking of giving them a try? You may want to think twice, according to a new study that found a link between bad psychedelic trips and a more than twofold increased risk of death within five years. “There’s

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner might proceed to talk to you about something trivial — the weather outside, the latest game, an

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — James Harrison, a prolific Australian blood donor famed for having saved the lives of more than two million babies, has died at age 88. Harrison, whose plasma contained a “rare and precious antibody” known as Anti-D, donated blood more than 1,100 times, according to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, which

By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — As a measles outbreak in Texas has grown to nearly 150 cases, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an opinion piece on Fox News on Sunday that parents should consult with health-care providers “to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine” for

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — After many years of failed attempts, I have actually grown to like running. My boss, David Allan, was one of many people in my life who would paint such a rosy picture of a morning jog, and I have to admit that I always thought each of them must

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — I know emergency physicians are trained to treat every type of medical emergency, including falls, cuts and sprains; heart attacks; strokes; and car accidents with multiple victims. They spend a lot of time treating complications and are well aware of what needs to be done to prevent emergencies. I

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services has reversed an obscure requirement called the Richardson Waiver, which requires a period of notice and an opportunity for public comment on a wide range of decisions related to “agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The worst flu season the United States has had in more than a decade may have reached its peak, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data published by the agency on Friday shows that flu activity is still elevated but has decreased for two consecutive

By Monica Haider, CNN (CNN) — For many Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reset. Fasting during the month may be one of the most physically difficult challenges to endure. Muslims refrain from consuming any food or liquid from dawn until sundown — when one can break

By Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed cases since an update on Tuesday, when 124 cases were reported. Twenty patients have been hospitalized, and most cases

CNN By Jamie Gumbrecht and Neha Mukherjee, CNN (CNN) — One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed cases since an update on Tuesday, when 124 cases were reported. Twenty patients have been

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Two long-planned vaccine meetings — one at the US Centers for Disease Control and another at the US Food and Drug Administration — have now been disrupted under the watch of US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stirring questions about whether seasonal flu shots or