Health

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Online sales of emergency contraceptives, like the morning-after pill Plan B, have skyrocketed in the United States in the past week – days after Donald Trump won the US presidential election, according to retailers. The surge in sales suggests that women are concerned about how a forthcoming Trump administration

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Although sales of tobacco products have been restricted in hundreds of municipalities across the US, a new study is highlighting some loopholes that allow children to bypass online regulations to buy e-cigarettes. E-cigarette use among teens has declined recently, but still, more than 1.6 million middle and high school

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — Aching knees are surprisingly common. While you may be tempted to hang out on the couch if one or both of your knees hurt, exercise — Pilates in particular — may be a much better option. It all depends on the reason for your pain. About 25% of

By Jemal Polson, CNN (CNN) — If you like Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Fall Out Boy’s “Dance, Dance” and Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” as much as I do, chances are we were born around the same time. When I listen to those songs now, I’m hit with waves of nostalgia — first

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Cynicism is on the rise. Should that come as any surprise given today’s divisive global conflicts and our fraught political landscape? Even the weather seems like it’s out to get us. Americans are experiencing a “trust recession,” social scientist Jamil Zaki said in his new book, “Hope for Cynics:

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Despite a strong showing of support for abortion rights on Election Day, the abortion access landscape in the United States won’t change immediately. And under President Donald Trump’s second term, it will remain heavily fragmented — and vulnerable to future restriction. Voters in seven states – Arizona, Colorado, Maryland,

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — No matter their political persuasion, many people may be feeling stressed and anxious during election week in the United States. Given how important stress relief is for our mental and physical health, CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen has some simple, affordable and science-based recommendations to offer. Wen is

By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine – a common ingredient in many popular over-the-counter decongestants – from the market, citing evidence that it doesn’t work. Phenylephrine, found in products like Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Mucinex Sinus-Max, has been widely used as

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Seven percent of tested workers on dairy farms where cows were infected with bird flu caught the virus themselves, according to a new study. The study proved that more workers were catching bird flu after contact with infected animals than the numbers reflected in official counts, something veterinarians working

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument. Some aspects of cognitive abilities in older age may be connected to test scores

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If you find yourself sleepy during your daily activities in your older age, you may need to consider it more than an inconvenience — since the fatigue may indicate you’re at higher risk for developing a condition that can lead to dementia, a new study has found. Among participants

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As the country wakes up to Donald Trump as the projected winner of the presidential election, there is one thing we can all agree on — it has been a long, hard-fought path to the White House. Americans are weary, possibly emotionally bruised and battered, and likely concerned about

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) — After months of polarizing rhetoric, unexpected pivots and misinformation galore, this roller coaster of an election season is finally coming to

CNN 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) — After months of polarizing rhetoric, unexpected pivots and misinformation galore, this roller coaster of an election season is finally coming

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research shows that it may be beneficial to cut back how much sugar young children consume. A study published Friday in the journal Science found that reducing sugar in the

CNN By Nadia Kounang, Carma Hassan and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waded into another scientific debate on Saturday by saying Donald Trump’s administration would advise that fluoride be removed from the country’s water supplies if the former president wins Tuesday’s presidential election. “On January 20, the Trump White House will

By Nadia Kounang, Carma Hassan and Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waded into another scientific debate on Saturday by saying Donald Trump’s administration would advise that fluoride be removed from the country’s water supplies if the former president wins Tuesday’s presidential election. “On January 20, the Trump White House will advise

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Silas Mayes rolled into his local McDonald’s drive-through at lunchtime on Monday, October 7, and ordered his usual: a Quarter Pounder, fries and a Sprite. By Thursday morning, he was having waves of stomach cramps so intense that he could hardly stand up to get to the bathroom. “It