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Nearly every state in the United States is neglecting access to maternal mental health care, according to a recent report, and experts fear the situation could get worse as more states severely restrict or ban abortion.All but 10 US states…

(CNN) — It’s time to stock up on tissues, bingeable TV options and Covid-19 tests. Yes, many signs are pointing to a Covid-19 summer surge – although one that’s far less intense than what emerged the past few summers.Experts say they…

(CNN) — Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts.As little as one or two minutes of vigorous exercise a day could lower your cancer…

(CNN) — Men are nearly three times more likely than women to die from alcohol use in the United States, but a new report shows that gap has narrowed as the risk for women has grown, especially in recent years.For…

(CNN) — Compulsive nail-biting, skin-picking, hairpulling, and lip- and cheek-biting are among a range of body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs, that can become a source of distress, but new research may offer hope for relief.While many people may have one…

(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters Thursday to several distributors of e-cigarettes for selling and distributing unauthorized e-cigarette products that appeal to minors.“All of the brands cited in these warning letters have been identified as…

(CNN) — Including olive oil in your regular diet offers several benefits — such as protecting heart health or cognitive function.The Mediterranean staple might also reduce your risk of dying from dementia by 28% if you eat just a spoonful…

(CNN) — Hospitals typically have a system in place to get care quickly to patients who need it most. Alerts may be issued to get prepared for patients that EMT’s are bringing in with strokes, cardiac problems, severe trauma and bleeding that need quick care,…

(CNN) — The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for essential medicines Wednesday to include drugs to treat multiple sclerosis, heart conditions, cancer and more. But obesity medications were not added to the list, despite requests this year from researchers…

(CNN) — SPOILER Alert: Do not read past this line if you haven’t seen “Barbie.”After all of Barbie’s glories and misadventures on the path to becoming human, moviegoers leave her at a pivotal moment at the close of the new…

(CNN) — Stillbirths have been trending down for decades in the United States. But the rate ticked up in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, and new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a…

(CNN) — From eczema to hay fever, kids with allergic conditions might be on track to develop others down the road, a new study finds.The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, looked at the electronic medical records of nearly 220,000…

(CNN) — Drug giant Pfizer is informing hospitals that dozens of its products could face “continued or new supply disruptions in the near-term” after an EF-3 tornado last week severely damaged its plant in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.The pharmaceutical company…

(CNN) — At least 20 states have enacted policies restricting health care for transgender youth, and the loss of gender-affirming care clinics in those states has dramatically increased the average travel time to a provider, according to a new study.About…

(CNN) — The plant-based milk market is exploding, offering beverages made from seeds, nuts, legumes, grains and blends of those ingredients, often marketed as ready replacements for the traditional choice of cow’s milk.However, not all of those plant milk options…

(CNN) — Joanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve.“I wish I never touched it. I wish I’d never heard of…