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By David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — To some degree or other, most spouses are vaguely aware of an inequity in household work and responsibilities that often falls along gender fault lines. In heterosexual marriages, even when wives earn about the same as their husbands or more, they are likely to spend more time on
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, known as APHIS, said it is taking steps toward vaccinating endangered California condors against a highly infectious bird flu that has led to the death of millions of birds in the United States. For years, wildlife conservationists have been working to save
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Cohen and Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — In January, as a 28th birthday present to herself, Mariah Marsh got herself sterilized. Five months later, she says she’s very glad she did. On Wednesday, a panel of federal judges in New Orleans will consider whether a drug used in medication abortions should be taken
Continue ReadingCNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A genetic tendency toward certain forms of higher blood pressure and cholesterol is linked to a potential increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s is unclear, and although there are medications available to slow the progress of the disease, there is still no
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A genetic tendency toward certain forms of higher blood pressure and cholesterol is linked to a potential increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s is unclear, and although there are medications available to slow the progress of the disease, there is still no cure.
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Five Texas residents became ill with suspected cases of fungal meningitis after traveling to Matamoros, Mexico, for surgery, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. One person died, and four others are hospitalized. In a travel advisory, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged patients
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In a veterinary lab in North Carolina, Woofus, a 15-year-old basset hound mix, is allowing researchers to attach an electroencephalogram, or EEG, electrodes to his head before padding off to a dark, cozy room for an afternoon nap. During his snooze, the study team will analyze Woofus’ brain waves
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Leading heart health organizations are urging schools and parents to teach young children life-saving skills such as how to call 911 and how to administer CPR. On Wednesday, the American Heart Association, the European Resuscitation Council and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation published a scientific statement in the
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Depression is more widespread than ever in the United States, according to a new report from Gallup. About 18% of adults – more than 1 in 6 – say they are depressed or receiving treatment for depression, a jump of more than 7 percentage points since 2015, when Gallup
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — It’s time to add to your list of reasons to work out: Getting active could help prevent risk of death from the flu and pneumonia, according to new research. Meeting the physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity reduces risk of dying from influenza and pneumonia by 48%,
Continue ReadingBy Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — There are more new cases of chronic pain among US adults than other common long-term conditions like diabetes, depression and high blood pressure, according to a new study. The researchers say their findings “emphasize the high disease burden of chronic pain in the US adult population and the need
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Pfizer’s vaccine to protect newborns from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, by vaccinating their moms late in pregnancy cuts the risk that infants will need to see a doctor or be admitted to the hospital with a moderate to severe infection before 6 months of age, according to a
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Researchers working to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease say they’ve been given a major clue that could help protect people at risk for this type of dementia. A man who seemed fated to develop memory loss in his 40s or 50s, based on family history, kept normal function
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — There is mounting concern among some US lawmakers about the nation’s ongoing shortage of health-care workers, and the leaders of historically Black medical schools are calling for more funding to train a more diverse workforce. As of Monday, in areas where a health workforce shortage has been identified, the
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Divisive views on the Covid-19 vaccines haven’t shaken the broadly favorable views of routine childhood vaccines, a new survey suggests. Nearly nine out of 10 adults in the US say that the benefits of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines outweigh the risks – a share that’s remained
Continue ReadingBy Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — The National Institutes of Health is now enrolling participants to test an experimental universal influenza vaccine using mRNA technology. The NIH is looking for 50 volunteers ages 18 to 49 for the Phase 1 trial at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. “A universal influenza vaccine would be a
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — If you are pregnant and use any form of cannabis product, consider stopping. That’s the takeaway from a new study that found a significant health impact of marijuana use on fetal development as early as the beginning of pregnancy. “That’s why these findings are especially important — people can
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN Researchers working to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease say they’ve been given a major clue that could help protect people at risk for this type of dementia. A man who seemed fated to develop memory loss in his 40s or 50s, based on family history, kept normal function for decades
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN Signs urging everyone to mask up have largely disappeared from places like grocery stores and schools in the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. But they remain in many medical offices, and a study published Monday says they might still be a good idea. Even after the expiration of the US
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN For people who have managed anxiety or depression with antidepressants, pregnancy can seem like a terrifying choice between mental health and the well-being of a future child. “Some providers and patients alike really come from the perspective that the use of psychiatric medication is not compatible with pregnancy,” said Dr. Allison
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