40 years ago, the first cases of AIDS were reported in the US
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN On June 5, 1981, a curious report appeared in the Center for Disease Control’s weekly public health digest: Five young,…
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Your skin on stress: Pimples, wrinkles, dullness and more
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Your skin on stress is not a pretty sight. Stress hormones such as cortisol can trigger breakouts, dull skin, accelerate aging…
Continue ReadingThe slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate is worrying experts. Here’s what some states are doing to change the trend
By Travis Caldwell, CNN As the US may miss a vaccination goal set by President Joe Biden for July 4, officials are warning against complacency and…
Continue Reading‘American tragedy’: Fauci on not making use of vaccines in US
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that Americans are not making use of the availability of Covid-19 vaccines in the US while other countries are pleading for…
Continue ReadingHow exercising can affect sleep
By Katia Hetter and Sandee LaMotte, CNN It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a…
Continue ReadingVaccine skeptics share their concerns with Alisyn Camerota
CNN’s Alisyn Camerota speaks to four Americans about why they do not plan to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Find out more about these debunked…
Continue ReadingWhy Biden’s July 4 vaccination goal faces uphill battle
CNN senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen says it may be unlikely that President Biden meets his goal of having 70% of adults get at least one…
Continue ReadingThis 90-second deep breathing exercise will help relieve stress
Dana Santas, a breathing, mobility, and mind-body coach, introduces a ninety-second deep breathing exercise that will help you relieve stress and…
Continue ReadingCalifornians can soon go maskless at work — if every worker in a room is fully vaccinated, safety board says
By Aya Elamroussi and Alexandra Meeks, CNN California workers will no longer be required to wear face masks in the workplace, as long as all…
Continue ReadingCaught in a ‘pickle,’ millions of Americans might not have had an adequate response to the Covid-19 vaccine
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent It was a beautiful March afternoon, and as June Tatelman walked her dog in her Boston…
Continue ReadingTrapped by your own thoughts? Here are 5 ways to free yourself
By Megan Marples, CNN You stare at your bedroom ceiling, willing yourself to go to sleep. Thoughts race through your head, holding your mind hostage.…
Continue ReadingBiden administration faces uphill battle to meet its July 4 vaccination goal
By Michael Nedelman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN The United States faces an uphill battle to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70%…
Continue ReadingA rise in adolescent hospitalization rates is a reminder that children can suffer from the virus too, expert says
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A recent increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations among adolescents reinforces the importance of getting vaccinated and…
Continue ReadingTry this 60-second at-home face massage
Alexandra Soveral demonstrates this easy facial massage intended to help clear skin from accumulated stress and toxins. Click here for more at-home…
Continue ReadingIn one swing state, 2016 election was linked with increased risk of irregular heartbeat, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN There’s little doubt the 2016 election was stressful. Now a team in North Carolina say they have evidence the…
Continue ReadingCOVID: VAX GOALS + NEW TIMELINE FOR KIDS (330pET)
Dr. Fauci says he’s cautiously optimistic US will be able to vaccinate children under 12 by Thanksgiving. Darryl Forges…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases are falling, but experts say kids should still get a vaccine when they can. Here’s why
By Jen Christensen, CNN As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Amy Edwards has fielded a lot of questions from worried parents during the…
Continue ReadingGoing for your annual checkup? Dr. Wen explains what health issues to pay attention to
By Katia Hetter, CNN Many people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and…
Continue ReadingPuppies are born ready to interact with people, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN What’s your favorite thing about puppies? Is it their cute yawns, wiggly bottoms or the sweet way they lick your nose?…
Continue Reading5 reasons to start a mindfulness practice — and how it can help you
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN Are you paying attention? Maybe not. We spend nearly half our waking lives with wandering minds, Harvard University scientists…
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