It’s not clear why more young children are drowning — but here’s what you can do about it
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents…
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admin People considered me ugly as a child. Now, I know they were wrong
Defying traditional beauty standards, Stephanie Fairyington felt ugly as a child. That changed when she came out at 19 and…
Testosterone doesn’t mean what most people think it does
Make sure the number on a testosterone check opens a real evaluation of health instead of becoming a shortcut to…
Not everything you see online has to apply to you
“Bean soup theory” refers to people thinking all content they see online should apply to them. Here’s why this is…
A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk. It isn’t ready for prime time
Blood tests for tau, a key biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, may predict dementia risk, a new study found. How best…
More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
A new national survey shows more than 25% of young adults don’t have primary care physicians. Doctors explain the potential…
Brain impacts on former elite soccer players may worsen mental health and focus in midlife
Soccer headers could be a problem later for some. As early as midlife, former elite players have reported worse anxiety,…
EPA green-lights more PFAS pesticides despite scientific concerns over toxicity
The EPA has quietly approved additional PFAS pesticides to spray crops despite scientific concerns over potential toxicity. Critics say industry…
An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe
It’s not clear what’s causing rising cases of cyclosporiasis, but cooking fruits and veggies and washing produce can help reduce…
More than 1 in 5 social media users say they’ve made health choices based on their feeds. How to use it wisely
Social media can be a helpful source of health advice — but it can also spread misinformation. CNN’s Dr. Leana…