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Smoking can cause heart attacks and strokes. Many smokers don’t know that
(CNN) — Smoking cigarettes doesn’t just cause lung cancer. The toxic smoke affects nearly every organ in the body — yet some of its most serious consequences may be less widely recognized.Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular disease, including…
How common are measles deaths in the United States as vaccination rates fall?
(CNN) — A fourth person with measles has died in Pennsylvania, the state announced Tuesday — marking the first time in decades the United States has recorded so many deaths in a single year.Measles deaths have been extremely rare in…
What a social media influencer turned surgeon general could mean for public health in the US
(CNN) — Wednesday’s Senate confirmation hearing wasn’t the first time much of the American public met Dr. Nicole Saphier and heard her perspective; President Donald Trump’s nominee for US surgeon general is a health and wellness influencer who has amassed…
You should probably be eating more whole grains. Here’s what to do
The secret is out: Eating whole grains is good for you.Extensive research in the past two decades has shown that a diet rich in whole grains is associated with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and…
Pennsylvania reports fourth measles-related death, the most in US in decades
(CNN) — Pennsylvania has reported a fourth death related to measles, the latest in a growing outbreak that has also sparked ongoing political clashes.It has been decades since the United States has tallied this number of measles deaths; 1992 was…
You love working from home. It may be taking a toll on your mental health
(CNN) — Since April, Matthew Juhren has spent up to 75 hours a week working remotely from his home office near Portland, Oregon. He spends most of that time alone.“The solitude of it all is new and different,” Juhren said,…
Adult woman dies of measles complications in growing Pennsylvania outbreak
(CNN) — A 40-year-old woman who lived in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from measles complications, the county coroner confirmed Sunday. It’s the third measles-associated death in a fast-growing outbreak that’s sparked a political clash between state and federal officials.The…
In facing the truth of her losses, Sara Bareilles embraces a faith in her own grief
(CNN) — Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles knows what it’s like to live in fear of her grief eating her alive.“I felt like I would dissolve, like it was too much feeling,” Bareilles told me of the deluge of grief she’d been…
CDC issues alert about nationwide increase in rabies exposures
(CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that exposure to rabies appears to be on the rise across the country.From July through August, the agency received 17% more rabies-related inquiries than in the same time…
Cyclospora outbreak declared over by the CDC
(CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that this summer’s outbreak of cyclosporiasis tied to iceberg lettuce has ended, as of Friday, marking a significant public health moment.The federal update, released Friday morning, adds that…
Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons
(CNN) — Anthropic says it has blocked multiple accounts that used the company’s artificial intelligence models in ways that could support the development of biological weapons.In a report published Thursday, the AI company known for its Claude model said it…
Cannabis edibles pose a growing danger to young kids. An ER doctor explains what to know
(CNN) — Young children explore the world by touching, tasting and putting things in their mouths. That curiosity can become dangerous when something that looks like an ordinary candy or cookie contains cannabis.In the United States, accidental ingestions of recreational…
Drinking very hot beverages could triple cancer risk, large study finds
London (CNN) — A study of nearly a million people has found new evidence to suggest that drinking scalding hot coffees and teas could significantly increase a person’s risk of getting cancer in their esophagus.Drinking these beverages very hot, rather…
The hidden risk to your heart from sleeping in low light
(CNN) — Even a small amount of light exposure during sleep may change the shape and function of heart muscles, increasing the risk of future heart disease, a new study found.“Light pollution has emerged as a new risk factor for…
First on CNN: Routine blood testing may hold hidden clues to colorectal cancer before age 45
(CNN) — When you have blood drawn in a routine doctor’s visit, some of the markers that get tested could hold unexpected clues to how likely you are to develop colorectal cancer at a young age, new research suggests.Adults younger…
A study links prenatal acetaminophen with reproductive changes in girls. Doctors say it remains safe to use when needed
(CNN) — A new study found that some girls born to mothers who took acetaminophen during pregnancy developed reproductive organ changes that could affect fertility later in life. It’s a finding the study authors say should drive future research but…
Not hitting your step goal? Pick up the pace
(CNN) — If you’re watching your daily step count, you may be overlooking another important part of the equation: your pace.Taking fewer steps at a faster pace may be associated with a similar reduction in the risk of early death…
A billion flies are now in the screwworm fight. Will there be enough?
(CNN) — A lot is riding on the shiny green backs of large red-eyed sterile flies that scientists from the United States, Mexico and Panama have been raising.The US government just released its billionth fly into Texas from a facility…
Feeling like a late bloomer when it comes to sex? There’s hope
(CNN) — Who wants to date these days? My patients tell me the apps have turned dating into a competitive marketplace marked by quick and easy rejection. Meanwhile, social media makes it feel like everyone else is living their best…
