As a child she nearly lost her life to a rare condition. Today, at 26, she is defying the odds
Olivia DeKold was born with a rare disorder that keeps her tethered to tubes. She holds tightly to life’s gifts…
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admin Trump’s nominee to lead FDA expected to face questions on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Food and Drug Administration, is facing questioning from a…
Cholera Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts about cholera and learn more about the acute diarrheal infection.
The secret conversation between your brain and gut
Scientific research has shown there is a brain-gut connection, that more information passes between our brains and our guts than…
Warming up is crucial — not optional — to help avoid injury during activity. Here’s how to do it right
Before you ask your body to do a vigorous activity, it’s crucial to prepare your muscles, joints, nervous system and…
Stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled
Stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled in three decades. Experts say early attention to cardiovascular health could help…
A simple blood draw can check for cancer. But who should get one?
A blood draw can find DNA fragments from tumors and possibly flag the earliest whispers of more than 50 cancers.…
Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers’ medical data. What should they do?
Increasingly, government regulators are accusing companies of deceptive, unethical business practices, including disclosing customers’ health data, signing them up for…
Hollywood plays narcolepsy for laughs. A new report reveals the harm it can cause
Hollywood’s narcolepsy jokes can shame patients, spread misconceptions and discourage treatment, according to a new analysis.
Alcohol use has declined for the first time since Covid-19, with Gen Zers and millennials leading the charge
Adults in the US are drinking less alcohol for the first time since Covid-19, but the rates still remain higher…