How processed food drives diet-related diseases
As a nutritionist, I have been privy to lot of debate in the nutrition world about which foods keep us healthy and which foods actually cause…
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Arizona reports 450 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths
Health officials in Arizona are reporting 450 new confirmed COVID-19 cases but no…
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Children are at increased risk of accidental poisoning from edibles, study finds
Children are at increased risk of accidental poisoning from edibles and other products made from marijuana, according to a new study analyzing calls…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues in the United States, with people ages 12 and older receiving their shots, vaccine makers are now preparing…
Continue Reading Why CNN is working to help you make life ‘better’
If there’s one thing you can count on to never change, it’s that everything changes. How we respond and react to that truism can make all…
Continue Reading Half of US states have fully vaccinated at least 50% of adults. We need to keep going to prevent future outbreaks, official says
At least 25 states — plus Washington, DC — have now fully vaccinated at least half of their adults, data published Sunday by the Centers…
Continue Reading Early research suggests dogs might be able to sniff out Covid-19 infections
A new study published Sunday indicates dogs might be able to lend a helping paw in the fight against Covid-19. In a collaboration between the London…
Continue Reading How to build lasting habits for a better life
Many of us know the kinds of habits that could make us healthier, more successful and likely happier. It might involve being more mindful, drinking…
Continue Reading An 8th US state just reached a critical Covid-19 vaccination milestone
As US officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Rhode Island…
Continue Reading Why drinking tea might just help in a crisis
For centuries, tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst. Around the world people drink it to relax, reinvigorate and soothe, and…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s death was a year ago and traumatizing details are everywhere. Here’s how to cope
It’s been nearly a year since George Floyd was killed, and many additional details of the agonizing moments surrounding his death have been…
Continue Reading The women possibly at higher risk for Covid-19 that no one is talking about
Last July, when her immediate family tested positive for Covid-19, Breanna Aguilar did not fit into any groups considered at higher risk for severe…
Continue Reading The pandemic has pushed more than 250 public health officials out the door
Riverside County, California, was one of the first counties in the country to face Covid-19, when repatriated US citizens were quarantined at March…
Continue Reading Planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic? Here’s what you should do
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue Reading From lifted restrictions to lottery rewards, states are finding new ways to incentivize Covid-19 vaccinations
Covid-19 vaccination rates in some regions need a boost to reach the levels that experts say the US needs to hit — and some state leaders have…
Continue Reading US Covid-19 vaccination pace is down by nearly half in the last month. These states slow to vaccinate may struggle this summer, expert warns
For many, a nationwide return to normalcy from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to accelerate into the summer as more businesses and state…
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Kids in Arizona can get other immunizations at same time of COVID vaccine
Dr. Cara Christ said she hopes the Pfizer vaccine will be approved for children ages 2-11 by…
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Moms are burned-out: What can we do to ease the burden?
More than 20 years ago, it was no surprise that women did the vast majority of child-rearing, as well as all other work around the house. I found…
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Man has wrong leg amputated in ‘tragic’ hospital mix-up
An elderly man had the wrong leg amputated during surgery, a hospital in Austria has…
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An accident derailed this NFL hopeful’s dreams. Now he’s coaching others to reach theirs
It doesn’t take long to catch the spirit of Timothy Alexander. “Hotcakes! Where that twist at?” the 32-year-old shouted to a football player while…
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