US births fell during the pandemic, CDC data show
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The number of births in the United States fell by 4% last year, much of it likely due to the pandemic, according to a new…
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What the Delta variant could mean for Covid-19 in the United States
By Michael Nedelman and Nadia Kounang, CNN A coronavirus variant first spotted in India is poised to become the dominant one in the United States,…
Continue ReadingParents need to start talking about puberty early
By Lisa Selin Davis, CNN When my oldest child turned 11, I figured it was time to talk birds and bees and bodily changes, and purchased a couple of…
Continue ReadingLiving with a short sleep gene: ‘It’s a gift’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN For as long as he can remember, Brad Johnson knew he was different. “I’ve never been normal when it came to…
Continue ReadingInternational Day of Yoga 2021: Find the path to your well-being
By Forrest Brown, CNN Maybe you need a mental escape from stress. Perhaps you need time to rejuvenate your health. You might simply want to feel more…
Continue ReadingIt has been 500 days since the first known US death from Covid-19. Variants and low vaccination rates threaten to prolong the pandemic
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As the United States continues on a path to near pre-pandemic normalcy, experts remain concerned over low vaccination rates…
Continue ReadingWhat to do to stay safe around water this summer at the pool or beach
By Megan Marples, CNN With summer in full swing and excessive heat waves rolling through parts of the country, taking a dip in water can be a…
Continue ReadingThis woman is a chess champion. And she’s blind
By Matt Villano, CNN Jessica Lauser is relentless on the chess board. She plays quickly, applying constant pressure on her opponents. She attacks…
Continue ReadingThe US marks a vaccine milestone, but one expert warns that the coronavirus Delta variant has a worrying impact on patients
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As President Joe Biden celebrated America’s 300 million vaccine dose milestone Friday, experts warned that the spread of…
Continue ReadingSummer is the season that reminds us to come alive
By David G. Allan, CNN Welcome to the start of summer! Now slow down. You don’t want to miss anything by hurrying past it. And there is no need…
Continue ReadingBring the ‘dad jokes,’ we need ’em. (Warning: This story contains actual dad jokes)
By David G. Allan, CNN In September 2019, just ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic — so roughly before-anyone-can-remember ago —…
Continue ReadingAs the pandemic in the US slows, the fight against ‘long haul’ Covid is on
By Jen Christensen, CNN Dr. Michael Saag normally cares for Covid-19 patients, but early in the pandemic, he became a patient. Now, he has joined the…
Continue ReadingPoor sleep linked to dementia and early death, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Older adults who have significant difficulty falling asleep and who experience frequent night awakenings are at high risk for…
Continue ReadingSickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others
Amy Chillag, CNN Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life. As a child, she missed…
Continue ReadingDelta variant will likely become dominant Covid-19 strain in US, CDC chief says
By Madeline Holcombe and Jay Croft, CNN The Delta variant of Covid-19 is expected to become the dominant strain in this country, and it’s…
Continue ReadingHeart inflammation condition looked like heart attack in kids, pediatrician says
By Maggie Fox, CNN The teenaged boys all looked like they were having heart attacks. They complained of chest pain and general discomfort, and tests…
Continue ReadingCNN analysis: Where vaccination is up, Covid-19 cases are down
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN As newly reported Covid-19 cases in the United States drop to some of the lowest levels of the pandemic, the link between…
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Former White House adviser says dangerous coronavirus variant is ‘like Covid on steroids’
By Aya Elamroussi, Steve Almasy and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN A coronavirus variant first identified in India is “like Covid on steroids,”…
Continue ReadingAfghan dog rescue group dismayed by CDC import ban
By Maggie Fox, CNN Pen Farthing was on a flight from Kabul, Afghanistan, to Houston when the news broke: The US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue ReadingBreathe better to live better: Why breathing is your superpower
By Dana Santas, CNN Breath is a powerful force — without it, there is no life. But what you might not realize is that the quality of your breathing…
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