Genetic predisposition toward higher blood pressure, cholesterol may be linked to Alzheimer’s risk, study finds | CNN
CNN — A genetic tendency toward certain forms of higher blood pressure and cholesterol is linked to a potential increased…
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Deadly suspected fungal infections in Texas residents linked to surgeries in Matamoros, Mexico | CNN
CNN — Five Texas residents became ill with suspected cases of fungal meningitis after traveling to Matamoros, Mexico, for surgery,…
When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope | CNN
KFF Health News — It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the right thing at…
Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says | CNN
CNN — In a veterinary lab in North Carolina, Woofus, a 15-year-old basset hound mix, is allowing researchers to attach…
Children as young as 4 can learn what to do in a medical emergency, American Heart Association says | CNN
CNN — Leading heart health organizations are urging schools and parents to teach young children life-saving skills such as how…
More than 1 in 6 adults have depression as rates rise to record levels in the US, survey finds | CNN
CNN — Depression is more widespread than ever in the United States, according to a new report from Gallup. About…
How much you exercise may impact your flu and pneumonia risk, study shows | CNN
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Chronic pain is substantially more common in the US than diabetes, depression and high blood pressure, study finds | CNN
CNN — There are more new cases of chronic pain among US adults than other common long-term conditions like diabetes,…
Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine effective at preventing severe infections in newborns, FDA says, but flags potential risk of preterm birth | CNN
CNN — Pfizer’s vaccine to protect newborns from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, by vaccinating their moms late in pregnancy…
Concern grows around US health-care workforce shortage: ‘We don’t have enough doctors’ | CNN
CNN — There is mounting concern among some US lawmakers about the nation’s ongoing shortage of health-care workers, and the…