Study shows COVID-19 lockdowns played part in young adult eating disorders
Researchers report a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors during the pandemic.
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Abortion rights were on the ballot in these states. Here’s what voters decided
Voters in three states moved to protect abortion rights on Tuesday, CNN projects, following a months long push from Democrats nationwide to act on the issue in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade in June.
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When stress is coming at you from all sides, it’s time for a breather. Here are 6 ways to take a break
Stressful situations are a part of everyday life, but it can be a challenge managing the daily grind without feeling the heat. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or in an anxiety-inducing thought pattern, your body’s stress response naturally kicks in — breathing becomes rapid, your heart races, and blood pressure rises.
Continue ReadingTwo teaspoons of lab-made blood could have enormous potential for people with rare blood conditions
By Jen Christensen, CNN Scientists have transfused lab-made red blood cells into a human volunteer in a world-first trial that experts say has major potential for people with hard-to-match blood types or conditions such as sickle cell disease. The research could someday mean an end to long searches for compatible donors or dangerous transfusion reactions.
Continue ReadingWhen stress is coming at you from all sides, it’s time for a breather. Here are 6 ways to take a break
By Dana Santas, CNN Stressful situations are a part of everyday life, but it can be a challenge managing the daily grind without feeling the heat. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or in an anxiety-inducing thought pattern, your body’s stress response naturally kicks in — breathing becomes rapid, your heart races, and blood pressure rises.
Continue ReadingWhat you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
CNN By Ian Kerner, CNN A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without considering sexual attraction. During couples therapy sessions with his partner in the room, the man will claim that he doesn’t know why he isn’t experiencing desire. Maybe it’s stress, low testosterone or feeling
Continue ReadingWhat you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist
By Ian Kerner, CNN A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without considering sexual attraction. During couples therapy sessions with his partner in the room, the man will claim that he doesn’t know why he isn’t experiencing desire. Maybe it’s stress, low testosterone or feeling anxious.
Continue ReadingSleep deprivation affects nearly half of American adults, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Americans are failing In their endless quest for adequate slumber, leading to deficits that can impact health, according to a new study on sleep habits in the United States. The study, which authors called the the first to separately evaluate sleep duration between workdays and free days, analyzed sleep data on
Continue ReadingHospitalizations for eating disorders grew in the pandemic. The problem isn’t over, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors. Across the United States, inpatient admissions for young adults and adolescents with eating disorders rose by a rate of about 0.7% a month in the
Continue ReadingKids’ average daily screen use increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes during the pandemic, analysis finds
By Carma Hassan, CNN Average daily screen use by children during the Covid-19 pandemic increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes, according to an analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday. Researchers looked at screen time and the types of devices used between January 1, 2020, and March 5, 2022, by extracting data
Continue ReadingMore adolescent e-cigarette users report vaping within five minutes of waking up, new study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Although the prevalence of e-cigarette use among teens has declined in recent years, those who do vape are starting younger and they’re using e-cigarettes more intensely, a new study suggests. Among adolescents who only use e-cigarettes, the percentage who used the products within the first five minutes of waking up in
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Over-the-counter heart supplements not good for lowering cholesterol
The six most commonly used over the counter supplements for heart health do not help lower cholesterol.
Continue ReadingDon’t bother with dietary supplements for heart health, study says
By Jen Christensen, CNN Six supplements that people commonly take for heart health don’t help lower “bad” cholesterol or improve cardiovascular health, according to a study published Sunday, but statins did. Some people believe that common dietary supplements — fish oil, garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, plant sterols and red yeast rice — will lower their “bad”
Continue ReadingPaxlovid reduces risk of long Covid, Veterans Affairs study finds
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Paxlovid, the antiviral pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, also reduces the risk of long Covid, according to a new study by researchers at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The study, posted online as a preprint on Saturday, analyzed electronic records for more than 56,000
Continue ReadingTurkey prices are flying higher this year — here’s how to have an affordable Thanksgiving
By Casey Barber, CNN If you’re feeling ruffled by recent reports that turkey prices are on the rise, don’t panic. There’s no need to start hoarding turkeys. “We’re not seeing a shortage of supply,” said Ben Del Coro, vice president of sales and marketing at Fossil Farms, a New Jersey-based purveyor of sustainable and all-natural
Continue ReadingPermanent Daylight Saving Time will hurt our health, experts say
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The end of Daylight Saving Time is upon us again, an autumn tradition when the United States, Europe, most of Canada and a number of other countries move their clocks backwards an hour in a sort of Groundhog Day trust fall. We’ll move them forward (again) next spring when governments put
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What is Daylight Saving Time?
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour.
Continue ReadingWhat is Daylight Saving Time?
By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks in most of the United States and many other countries turn back an hour and stay there for nearly four months on what is called standard time. On the second Sunday
Continue ReadingWhat is Daylight Saving Time?
CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks in most of the United States and many other countries turn back an hour and stay there for nearly four months on what is called standard time. On the second
Continue ReadingThe truth about how often you should wash your hair
By Kristen Rogers, CNN A recent report about a cancer-causing chemical being detected in some dry shampoos may have you rethinking your hair care routine. But experts say there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair — or what you can do to maintain it on the off days. “Some
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