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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine — better known as the MMR shot —should be split into three separate vaccines, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director Jim O’Neill said this week. His post on X included similar language posted on X by President Donald Trump

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Tramadol, a potent synthetic opioid, has been widely used to treat moderate to severe pain, but a new study suggests that the medication’s potential risks outweigh its “limited” benefits for chronic pain and that the use of it should be minimized. The study, published Tuesday in the journal BMJ

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court will hear a case Tuesday that will determine whether a Colorado law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from providing conversion “therapy” to minors is constitutional. Conversion or reparative therapy promises to “convert” people from being gay, lesbian or bisexual to straight, or to change

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Most Americans with health insurance should not have to pay out of pocket for Covid-19 vaccines, even after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added an extra hurdle to getting the shot. But some people could face new costs. The CDC adopted its vaccine advisers’ vote to

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Drinking as little as one can of diet soda a day may increase the risk of nonalcohol fatty liver disease by 60%, while drinking a sugary beverage could raise the risk by 50%, a new unpublished study found. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a condition in which

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called for vaccine makers to develop separate shots against measles, mumps and rubella to replace combination MMR vaccines, despite no evidence of any benefit to getting the shots separately. “I call on vaccine manufacturers to develop safe

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Nearly everyone on the planet could have access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food by 2050 — all while improving the environment — if nations work together to implement a “planetary health diet,” a new report has found. By adopting a healthy, planet-friendly diet — along with reducing food loss

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration plans to make changes soon to the lengthy black box warning on many hormone replacement products for women with menopause symptoms, Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary said. “We are in serious discussions now about what to do about the black box warning, and I

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them. But the real culprit behind most shoulder problems isn’t surface-level tension — it’s more often a lack of shoulder blade stability. Office workers, professional athletes and older adults face scapular stability challenges

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. I wanted to understand more about the importance of screening and the results of this large study — especially since October is

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — A new report ranks US states on rates of mental well-being and mental health care, and New York, Hawaii and New Jersey have outperformed the rest — in that order. The 2025 State of Mental Health in America report sizes up how all 50 states and Washington, DC, fared

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that the White House says will use artificial intelligence to transform the way scientists fight childhood cancer. However, the move comes amid cuts to hundreds of millions of dollars in science research grants and proposed cuts to the budget of the

By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — One recent weekend, I didn’t drink much while out in the sun. That Monday morning, after seven hours of sleep, I still felt exhausted. I was irritable, moody and unfocused. My first instinct was coffee, which only made me jittery. Then I realized I was dehydrated. I drank

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Before a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease hit, there are almost always warning signs, according to a new study. Those warning signs are well-known cardiovascular disease risk factors, but more can still be done to reduce cases of heart disease, according to a study published Monday in

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — When most people think of training their legs, they focus on quads, hamstrings and calves. The inner thighs rarely get the same attention. Yet your adductors — the muscles along your inner thighs — are crucial to pelvic stability, hip mobility and balance. Neglecting them can set you up

By Issy Ronald, CNN When a supercentenarian, someone who is older than 110 years old, is interviewed, they are inevitably asked to share their tips for longevity. But what if their secret could be studied scientifically? What could their genome tell us about ageing and why they avoid the diseases that claim so many other

By Edith Bracho-Sanchez (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump’s announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy with autism in children, a mother sat in my office, sobbing. Had she caused her child’s autism by treating the debilitating headaches she suffered while she was pregnant? In the room next door, a mother of three who had

CNN By Edith Bracho-Sanchez (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump’s announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy with autism in children, a mother sat in my office, sobbing. Had she caused her child’s autism by treating the debilitating headaches she suffered while she was pregnant? In the room next door, a mother of three who

By Meg Tirrell, Deidre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration is reviewing evidence about the safety and efficacy of one of the drugs used in medication abortion to investigate how it can be safely dispensed, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr.

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Six months ago, 4-year-old Jose Morales-Ortiz was struggling to say two-word sentences. Jose has severe autism, and he couldn’t have a conversation and wouldn’t answer to his name most of the time — all things that kids his age are supposed to be able to do. By the end

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new health advisory about the latest outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Thirty-seven confirmed cases and 19 deaths have been reported as of September 18 during this outbreak. The CDC also issued a

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — At a very young age, Maxwell Huffman knew that he absorbed the world around him differently than most of his classmates. He was diagnosed with autism as a teenager, and nearly 20 years later, Huffman is an executive at Aspiritech, a Chicago-based nonprofit that works to find meaningful employment

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Drinking any amount of alcohol increases your risk of dementia later in life, according to a new study that challenges prior research findings. Some research has suggested light drinking — such as fewer than seven drinks a week — may be more neuroprotective than no alcohol at all. Those

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people should not be afraid to take Tylenol, experts say, rebuking unproven claims made by the Trump administration that it can cause autism. At a news briefing Monday, President Donald Trump repeatedly issued a broad warning: “If you’re pregnant, don’t take Tylenol. When you have your baby, don’t

By Jen Christensen, Katherine Dillinger, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration will be notifying physicians that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism,” despite decades of evidence that it’s safe. “They are strongly recommending that

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Nutrition scientist Dr. Kevin Hall may not be a household name, but he’s famous. He’s one of the only researchers in the world to conduct not one, but two gold-standard clinical trials on the impact of ultraprocessed foods on the growing obesity crisis. During Hall’s first clinical trial at

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Cycling isn’t just good for the planet, your wallet and your fitness. Choosing this form of transportation for your errands instead of driving or taking the train may also help you prevent cognitive decline, a recent study found. Riding a bike is associated with a 19% lower risk of

CNN By Brenda Goodman, Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously on Friday to shift away from a broad recommendation for Covid-19 vaccines to say that people who want one must consult with a health care provider, a process known as shared clinical decision-making.

By Brenda Goodman, Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously on Friday to shift away from a broad recommendation for Covid-19 vaccines to say that people who want one must consult with a health care provider, a process known as shared clinical decision-making. However,

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As a group of advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met this week to discuss recommendations on who should get the updated Covid-19 shot this season, a newly published analysis from dozens of researchers emphasizes the “substantial” benefits of broad vaccine recommendations. The US Food