Human DNA can now be pulled from thin air and sequenced
Scientists have been able to collect and analyze detailed genetic data from human DNA collected from air in a room and footprints on a beach, raising thorny ethical questions about consent, privacy and security when it comes to our biological information. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them
The five stages of grief — proposed by the late psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross — are a well-known framework for what people experience after losing a loved one. Learn what they are, the caveats and how to get through each stage. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC warns about potential risk of US mpox resurgence this summer
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising the alarm about the potential risk for new cases of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, to emerge this summer. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antidepressants and pregnancy may be a more nuanced conversation than you think
Many people want the healthiest pregnancy possible for their baby — and often they think that means doing it with as little medication as possible. But when it comes to antidepressants there may be more to consider, experts say. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Face masks are still a good idea at the doctor's office, study says
Signs urging everyone to mask up have largely disappeared from places like grocery stores and schools in the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic. But they remain in many medical offices, and a study published Monday says they might still be a good idea. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A man destined for Alzheimer's defied that fate for decades. Now scientists want to know how
Researchers working to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer's disease say they've been given a major clue that could help protect people at risk for this type of dementia. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
You should make your own salad dressing
Homemade salad dressing is so easy to make. It's inexpensive and fresh, and when it comes to flavor combinations, you're only limited by your imagination, not restricted to what you'll find in a bottle. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Five stages of grief
The five stages of grief — proposed by the late psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross — are a well-known framework for what people experience after losing a loved one. Learn what they are, the caveats and how to get through each stage. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency, but others remain
Covid-19 and mpox hit milestones recently as public health emergency declarations were ended by both the United States government and the World Health Organization. But opioids remain an emergency in the US and poliovirus globally. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Don't use sugar substitutes for weight loss, World Health Organization advises
The World Health Organization said a systematic review of the available evidence had suggested that use of non-sugar sweeteners "does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children." (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
County with high rate of overdose deaths doesn't use opioid settlement funds for addiction programCounty with high rate of overdose deaths doesn't use opioid settlement funds for addiction program
Over the past two years, rural Greene County in northeastern Tennessee has collected more than $2.7 million from regional and national settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. But instead of helping people harmed by addiction, county officials are finding other ways to spend it. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
J&J Covid-19 vaccine no longer available in the US
The Covid-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A recalled Gerber powdered baby formula was distributed to some US retailers after the initial recall notice, company says
A Gerber infant formula under voluntary recall for possible contamination with a germ that can seriously sicken babies was distributed to some US retailers even after the initial notice, according a release shared by the US Food and Drug Administration. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to stop mouth breathing for better sleep
When you settle in to sleep, your throat and tongue tend to slump, constricting your airways. For many, that spurs mouth breathing, resulting in diminished sleep quality. Here are some solutions. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - May 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
