Abortion clinics saw an increase in violence and threats in 2022, report says
A new report says there was a "sharp increase" in violence at abortion clinics in 2022, the year when Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending the federal right to an abortion. A disproportionate increase occurred in states that protect abortion rights, according to the National Abortion Federation, a professional association for abortion providers.
2023-05-11 21:26
Sleep apnea raises risk of long Covid by up to 75% for some, study says
Having sleep apnea and another chronic condition such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease raises the risk of developing long Covid by up to 75% on average, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER Initiative.
2023-05-11 21:26
Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisons
Before allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney World’s governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property
2023-05-11 04:21
Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47
The pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, has died at home in Salt Lake City
2023-05-11 03:28
FDA advisers vote unanimously in support of over-the-counter birth-control pill
Advisers for the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in support of making a birth control pill named Opill available over-the-counter, saying the benefits outweigh the risks.
2023-05-11 01:47
Can you afford to age in place?
Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to the 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan
2023-05-11 00:24
Westminster finals arrive: What dog will claim best in show?
Dogs and handlers are getting ready for the big moment at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show
2023-05-10 10:20
Millions of people are prescribed antidepressants for chronic pain. Do they work?
A new review of prior research has found that most antidepressants used to relieve chronic pain are being prescribed without sufficient reliable evidence of their effectiveness.
2023-05-10 07:19
People can get controlled medications via telehealth for awhile longer, DEA says
The DEA has extended the controlled medication prescription flexibilities allowed via the Covid-19 public health emergency set to end May 11.
2023-05-10 06:30
Dog co-owned by country's Tim McGraw wins new breed at show
A bracco Italiano named Lepshi has won his breed’s debut at the Westminster Kennel Club
2023-05-10 03:53
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events
Disney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor
2023-05-09 10:24
How promising are new drugs to treat obesity and who should — and shouldn't — use them? Our medical analyst explains
How do the diabetes drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide work to reduce obesity? How promising are they to treat obesity? What are their side effects? Who is eligible to take them? CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen answers these questions.
2023-05-09 05:50