People who attempt suicide might show signs early on. Here’s what to watch for
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Suicide is a leading cause of death among children and adults, but spotting risk factors and warning signs isn’t easy.…
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Only 14% of diagnosed cancers in the US are detected by screening, report says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A small proportion — 14.1% — of all diagnosed cancers in the United States are detected by screening with a…
Continue ReadingMore than half of people involved in road accidents had drugs or alcohol in their system, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN More than 55% of people involved in serious or fatal road accidents tested positive for drugs or alcohol, according to a new…
Continue ReadingDrug overdose deaths slowing in the US after reaching record levels during the Covid-19 pandemic
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Drug overdose deaths in the United States have slowed in recent months after reaching record levels earlier this year. New…
Continue ReadingWhat is an aortic aneurysm?
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of a rupture of an ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium — an accumulation of…
Continue ReadingDo you really need deodorant? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN Like brushing your teeth or washing your face, putting deodorant on every day might seem like one of those rituals crucial for…
Continue ReadingDr. Sanjay Gupta: After two years of Covid-19 vaccines, here’s why they’re still vital
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent In the United States, approximately 658 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered…
Continue ReadingWhat parents should know about Covid vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under
By Katia Hetter, CNN Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster for children 6 months to 5 years old.…
Continue ReadingMaternal and infant death rates are higher in states that ban or restrict abortion, report says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rates of mothers and newborn babies dying during pregnancy, at birth or postpartum are much higher in states that…
Continue ReadingLong Covid responsible for thousands of US deaths, report says, but true numbers are likely much higher
By Jen Christensen, CNN Long Covid leaves some people with long-term symptoms, but it can be deadly, too. It played a part in at least 3,544 deaths…
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Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 from heart condition complications
Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach died Monday night from heart condition complications, the university announced on Tuesday. He was…
Continue ReadingExperimental mRNA cancer vaccine with immunotherapy reduces risk of melanoma returning, preliminary study finds
CNN By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine in combination with the immunotherapy Keytruda reduced the risk of recurrence…
Continue ReadingExperimental mRNA cancer vaccine with immunotherapy reduces risk of melanoma returning, preliminary study finds
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine in combination with the immunotherapy Keytruda reduced the risk of recurrence or…
Continue ReadingVaccine fatigue is leaving the US vulnerable to flu
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN The flu season ramped up early in the United States this year, but vaccination rates are far from keeping pace. Flu…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn’t over
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Covid-19 vaccines have kept more than 18.5 million people in the US out of the hospital and saved more than 3.2 million…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines have saved more than 3 million lives in US, study says, but the fight isn’t over
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN The Covid-19 vaccines have kept more than 18.5 million people in the US out of the hospital and saved more than 3.2…
Continue ReadingGene editing technology for treatment-resistant cancer could be a ‘scientific layup’ to treat other diseases
By Nadia Kounang, CNN For the first time, a new gene editing technology called base editing was used to modify immune cells and successfully treat a…
Continue ReadingGiving your child a screen may hinder emotional regulation, study says. Here’s what to do instead
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It’s late, dinner is just now on the stove, your phone is ringing, and your child’s tantrum begins. A little…
Continue ReadingEmpty pharmacy shelves shine a light on vulnerabilities in US drug supplies
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have…
Continue ReadingMaking the case for an underappreciated but full-of-flavor ingredient
By Casey Barber, CNN Among foods that spark a strong reaction, anchovies are at the top of the food chain. Whether they’re adored or abhorred,…
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