By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy, introducing a new option for how patients can take medicines in a class of drugs that has revolutionized obesity treatment. The drug, which Novo Nordisk calls simply the Wegovy pill,
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By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or “so like” in between every few sentences. Those are called “filler words,” which
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CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are here, which means you’re probably thinking about gifts — what to buy, whom to give to and how much to spend. Gift-giving is often framed as a source of stress and obligation, but a growing body of research suggests there may also be something beneficial
Continue Reading By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The holidays are here, which means you’re probably thinking about gifts — what to buy, whom to give to and how much to spend. Gift-giving is often framed as a source of stress and obligation, but a growing body of research suggests there may also be something beneficial about
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By Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) — While everyone else’s stockings are hung with care, Mom’s is often the last to be filled — if it’s filled at all. Why? For many families, moms are the magic makers of the holidays, but so often their needs can be overlooked. “The pressure to create ‘magical’ holiday experiences
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Healthcare District and Foundation awarded more than $1 million in grants to five nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley designed for mental and behavioral health services and programs, along with a pair of other unrelated grants. On Tuesday, the District and Foundation Board approved $1,039,139 to five out the
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By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — There is a saying among people who forage in the wild for food: “There are old mushroom hunters, there are bold mushroom hunters, but there are no old, bold mushroom hunters.” Edible mushrooms can look—and taste—a lot like lethal ones, a fact exploited by murderers from ancient times to
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By Adam Cancryn, Meg Tirrell, Brenda Goodman, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is planning to overhaul the schedule of recommended vaccines for children in the US, a person familiar with the plans told CNN on Thursday. The proposed new schedule would recommend fewer shots, bringing it closer
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. Mpox is a viral disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. In 2022, an outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus originated in Africa and
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By Jamie Gumbrecht, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Trump administration health officials announced Thursday that the federal government will block transgender care to children by targeting hospitals and doctors that provide it. New proposed rules would prohibit hospitals from participating in Medicare and Medicaid if they provide care such as puberty blockers and surgeries for
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — High-fat cheese and cream may slightly protect the brain from dementia, according to a new observational study that followed nearly 28,000 people in Malmö, Sweden, for up to 25 years. High-fat cheeses such as cheddar, Brie and Gouda have more than 20% saturated fat, according to the research. Outside
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined the ranks of organizations that are losing funding for grants that, federal officials say, don’t align with the Trump administration’s missions or priorities. The US Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that it has terminated grants to the American Academy
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By Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN (CNN) — With the holidays near, there is one type of gift I’m always happy to receive — a delicious jar of homemade jam. And here’s the truth: You don’t need to be Martha Stewart or Ina Garten to make phenomenal jams. I know you have follow-up questions. Is it
Continue ReadingBy Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially abandoned universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns on Tuesday, signing off on its vaccine advisers’ recommendation for individual decision-making — a move that experts and researchers say will lead to more illness. The changes are the most significant yet by
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to Target, Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons after some of the stores failed to remove recalled baby formula linked to a large infant botulism outbreak. The FDA said it communicated with the retailers about the recall repeatedly, even sending several emails
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The latest data on respiratory illness in the United States shows that shoppers and merry-makers are spreading more than just holiday cheer: They’re also passing around germs. In many cases, it’s a new virus variant that’s been causing early and busy flu seasons in Asia, Australia and Europe. The
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in decades, the US Food and Drug Administration has signed off on new antibiotics to fight gonorrhea. The approvals come at a critical moment: The sexually transmitted infection is growing harder to treat, and cases continue to climb nationwide. The FDA announced Friday that it
Continue ReadingBy Casey Barber, CNN (CNN) — If you’re making the switch to more vegetarian and plant-based meals, chances are you’ve been adding more beans to your roster of regular dishes. That means you’ve likely been loading up your grocery cart with cans galore. But while canned beans are convenient, I’m here to make the argument
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By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — As wintry weather spreads across the United States, one challenge may be staying warm if you can’t afford or are cutting back on indoor heating. Staying warm is necessary “for a variety of health reasons” in addition to comfort, said Dr. Georges Benjamin, the executive director of the American
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By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — You may not own a single dumbbell, but rest assured you already have everything you need to get stronger — by using your own body weight. Many people still associate strength training with lifting heavy weights, which can make getting started feel out of reach. Others do body-weight routines
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