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Mpox in the United States Fast Facts

CNN Health - Sat, 04/20/2024 - 03:50
Read CNN's Fast Facts on mpox, formerly monkeypox, in the United States. The virus was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. The virus originated in Africa and is the cousin of smallpox.

For some who see a therapist, just

CNN Health - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:59
For some who see a therapist, just talking things through isn't enough. Drama therapy allows the patient to relive a moment or play out their biggest fears.

Mobility coach Dana Santas demonstrates

CNN Health - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:59
Mobility coach Dana Santas demonstrates the most important exercise in all of the programs she creates: the breathing bridge. It improves breathing, restores pelvic alignment, releases tension and boosts overall movement.

How to know when it's time to walk away from a sibling

CNN Health - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:33
Sibling estrangement, such as the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William, isn't uncommon. Here's how to know whether your sibling relationship is worth repairing or ending, according to psychologist Joshua Coleman.

Sen. Mark Kelly joins The

CNN Health - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:06
Sen. Mark Kelly joins The Lead

This year, 28,000 pounds of human waste

CNN Health - Tue, 04/09/2024 - 21:53
This year, 28,000 pounds of human waste was removed from base camp. The Mount Everest Biogas Project plans to convert this waste into a usable product.

CNN's Victor Blackwell talks to Jazmin

CNN Health - Sun, 04/07/2024 - 07:50
CNN's Victor Blackwell talks to Jazmin Evans who was kept off the transplant list for years.

The Barkley Marathons consists of five

CNN Health - Thu, 04/04/2024 - 06:17
The Barkley Marathons consists of five loops of 20 miles each and has about 67,000 feet of elevation.

Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and

CNN Health - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 14:42
Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author of "The Anxious Generation", explains the dangers of exposing children and teens to smartphones and social media before a certain age and offers tips for parents on how to handle these challenges.

How a medication abortion, also known as an 'abortion pill,' works

CNN Health - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:44
An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these 'abortion pills.'

Every year 40 athletes are chosen to

CNN Health - Mon, 03/25/2024 - 13:12
Every year 40 athletes are chosen to race in The Barkley Marathons, and in the last three decades, only 15 people have successfully crossed the finish line

CNN's Rosemary Church talks to Yale's

CNN Health - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 23:15
CNN's Rosemary Church talks to Yale's Dr. Gerard Sanacora about ketamine therapy, a medical treatment for depression and other mental health issues, that Elon Musk recently revealed he uses.

Oprah Winfrey talks with Gayle King and

CNN Health - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:03
Oprah Winfrey talks with Gayle King and Charles Barkley about why she decided to turn to weight-loss drugs after years of focusing on diet and exercise.

What is Nowruz? Persian New Year traditions and food explained

CNN Health - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:43
Reset your year with green dishes filled with fresh herbs and a clean home for the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz.

Paul Alexander, who spent the vast

CNN Health - Thu, 03/14/2024 - 20:28
Paul Alexander, who spent the vast majority of the past 70 years in an iron lung and defied expectations by becoming a lawyer and author, died at the age of 78, according to his brother Philip Alexander. In 2022, Alexander spoke to CNN about his life.

The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine

CNN Health - Thu, 03/14/2024 - 08:19
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is 97% effective, so why are we seeing so many outbreaks? CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why the contagious disease is spreading.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Monica

CNN Health - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 17:46
Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Dr. Monica Christmas, Director of the Menopause Center at UChicago Medicine, about the connection between menopause and weight gain and how best to keep those pounds off.

Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

CNN Health - Sat, 03/09/2024 - 05:28
Why do we spring forward and fall back with our clocks each year? Daylight Saving Time was a way to save fuel and make the most of sunlight during World War I, but it has stuck around.

A 62-year-old from Germany deliberately

CNN Health - Thu, 03/07/2024 - 04:37
A 62-year-old from Germany deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the span of 29 months, according to a new study. CNN's Meg Tirrell breaks down what happened.

Opill, the first oral contraceptive

CNN Health - Tue, 03/05/2024 - 15:54
Opill, the first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States, will be available in stores and online, according to Perrigo, the company behind the product.

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