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CNN anchors share their favorite dishes for the holidays

Don Lemon's Louisiana crawfish étouffée and Brianna Keilar's chili mac are among the favorite family recipes our CNN anchors love to cook up this time of year -- and now they're showing us how they do it. So grab an…

Kids under 5 still waiting for Covid-19 vaccine protection

While some US teens have been vaccinated for so long that they're now eligible for Covid-19 boosters, those under the age of 5 still haven't gotten their first shots.The Pfizer vaccine has been authorized for children 5 and older since…

Holiday-proof your fitness with these 10 expert tips

The holiday season can bring much joy, but it can be a challenging time for maintaining your health and fitness. Between the added pressure of social events and opportunities to overindulge, it's all too easy to throw in the towel,…

'Don't Weigh Me' cards aim to reduce stress at the doctor's office

A body positivity website has created free "Don't Weigh Me" cards for patients who find stepping on the scale at the doctor's office stressful.The cards, created by California-based More-Love.org, are available for free to individuals, excluding the cost of postage.…

FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat Covid-19

The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck's antiviral pill, molnupiravir, to treat Covid-19 "for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk…

Is it time to cancel your holiday plans? An expert weighs in

As Omicron spreads rapidly throughout the United States, the new coronavirus variant has taken over from Delta as the dominant strain.Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, warned on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that Americans…