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The 4-7-8 method that could help you sleep

Cancer death rates fall steadily in the US, with more survivors than ever

President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said "the pandemic is over" during an interview: Is it really over? How do we know? Who gets to decide?

How to help your teen get moving

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:50:18 GMT

It's no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it's tempting to assume kids have no problem staying active. After all, there is gym class in school, recess for the younger ones and organized sports -- lots of organized sports. But children, and especially teenagers, are far less active than you would think.

Women's health got worse in 2021, global survey finds

In a new study, researchers say the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the water crisis can have long-term consequences for mental health.

Your guide to finding the right Theragun massage gun for you

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:25:05 GMT

The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.

Ebola Fast Facts

For women around the globe, the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic brought more health challenges than the first.

You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:32:29 GMT

When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn't anticipate the twinge he felt in his foot while training a couple months later.

Fossil egg analysis in China adds to debate of what may have caused dinosaurs' demise

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:08:44 GMT

It's a hard-fought paleontological debate. Did the massive asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago wipe out a thriving and diverse population of dinosaurs, or were they already struggling to survive when that cataclysmic day dawned?

Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds

For the first time, US task force proposes recommendation to screen for anxiety in adults

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:00:43 GMT

The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety, according to a draft recommendation posted on Tuesday.

You're at risk from lightning during a thunderstorm even when you're inside your home, including while showering or washing your hands. Read on to protect yourself and your family.

Experts weigh in on whether the Covid pandemic is over

As soon as Dr. Mae Winchester did an ultrasound on Tara George in July, she knew Tara's baby was in trouble.

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More people are surviving cancer than ever before in the US, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.

Cancer death rates fall steadily in the US, with more survivors than ever

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:47:39 GMT

More people are surviving cancer than ever before in the United States, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research.

Don't shower during a thunderstorm. Here's why

Sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch -- you know them as the five traditional senses. But what if that's not all there is? We kick off the new season of Chasing Life with award-winning science journalist Ed Yong, author of a new book, "An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us."

The world doesn't appear the same to every animal — or every human

More people are surviving cancer than ever before in the United States, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research.

FDA report details agency fumbles during infant formula investigation that hampered response

The 4-7-8 breathing technique can calm your mind and body by relaxing your nervous system and decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, which gets your body in the optimal state for sleep.

Ohio's new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient's life

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on a couple that had to travel from their home state of Ohio to Michigan for an abortion.

It's no secret that exercise is important, whatever your age. But kids, especially teens, are far less active than you would think. Here are ways to introduce more physical activity into children's lives.

Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD

Drinking a specific amount of black, green or oolong tea has been linked with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research has found.

FDA releases more doses of Moderna's updated Covid-19 boosters amid reports of 'limited' supply

Read CNN's Fast Facts on Ebola and learn more about the deadly virus.

Ohio's new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient's life

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:05:37 GMT

As soon as Dr. Mae Winchester did an ultrasound on Tara George, she knew that her baby was in trouble.

Bizarre fast radio burst came from a binary system, astronomers say

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:00:21 GMT

More than 15 years after fast radio bursts were discovered, new research has both unraveled and deepened the mystery of the sources of these deep space phenomena.

Years after water crisis, Flint residents reported high rates of depression, PTSD

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:54:18 GMT

In a new study, researchers say that the experiences of residents of Flint, Michigan, show that environmental disasters like the water crisis can have long-term consequences for mental health.

You may have a lot more to lose from not quitting than you think, experts say

A perfect storm of "systemic vulnerabilities" at the US Food and Drug Administration unfolded as the agency investigated contaminated baby formula and slowed its response to the worsening formula shortage, an internal review shows.

How to help your teen get moving

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the release of "numerous batches" of Moderna's updated Covid-19 booster amid reports of supply problems in some areas.

The Covid-19 emergency may end, but there's no rule to say when the pandemic is over

We've been taught to push through challenges to succeed, but it may be more beneficial to abandon a goal.

8 activewear brands you should add to your workout wardrobe

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:55:24 GMT

President Joe Biden's declaration that "the pandemic is over" raised eyebrows and the hackles of some experts who think such messaging could be premature and counterproductive.

The Covid-19 emergency may end, but there's no rule to say when the pandemic is over

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:29:04 GMT

President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said in an interview that "the pandemic is over": Is it really over? How do we know? Who gets to decide?