Health

By Upasna Gautam, CNN (CNN) — I used to be a productivity app junkie. If an app promised to make me smarter, faster or more efficient, I downloaded it. Time trackers, digital planners, habit trackers — you name it. I spent hours setting them up, convinced this one would fix my time management problems. Spoiler

By Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. Surgeon general’s advisories are strongly stated warnings meant to deliver clear messages about

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom had stocked their kitchen in the suburbs of Detroit with Popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5 years old and about to have her tonsils removed to help with some ear issues she’d had since she was an infant. The procedure

By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — Justine Doiron used to fall into the 49% of young adults who reportedly set a New Year’s resolution — specifically about food — something she now views as “enticing yet toxic.” “During my teenage years, I struggled with an eating disorder. I was a perfectionist in a larger body,

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — If you’re thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, it might help to know that new research says it could extend your life expectancy. Each cigarette someone smokes, on average, can take about 20 minutes off their life expectancy overall, according to new research based on

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 confirmed human H5N1 infections in the United States this year. But the case of an ill Canadian teen stands out because of its severity and

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Near the end of every year, the prospect of rising from the fog of holiday hustle, bustle and feasts to contemplate how to do better next year is welcomed by many, ignored by some and resented by others. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions may be done with

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the week of December 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 the previous week. In the same period in recent years, there generally were 65

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — After a relatively slow start to the respiratory virus season, Covid-19 levels in the United States began ramping up just ahead of the winter holidays. In previous years, Covid-19 levels have typically started to rise in early November and reach their seasonal peak by the end of December. But

Personal essay by David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) — Useful life advice can be found in unexpected places. And like most wisdom, it has a way of sticking around. In the pilot episode of the 1990s quirky cult TV show “Twin Peaks,” the lead character, FBI special agent Dale Cooper (played by Kyle MacLachlan), walks

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — So you want to get your financial life in order. And you swear that 2025 will be the year you do it. In fact, you’re making it your new year’s resolution. It’s a fine idea. No, really. It is. But you might meet with more success by not making

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of your gym session, consider first how you start and

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For many people, celebrating New Year’s Day can include reflecting on a life well lived or a chance to start anew. But for some, the holiday may have dark undertones, according to a recent large study. More than 700,000 deaths by suicide were reported globally in 2019, accounting for

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A mysterious illness outbreak in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has now been identified as an acute respiratory infection complicated by malaria, health officials said on Friday. There have been 891 cases and 48 deaths reported since late October, according to an update from the