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☆ Is it cold, the flu or Covid-19? A doctor helps sort it out
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN: What should people do if they develop cold-like symptoms? Those individuals should take antiviral treatment if they test positive to reduce their risk of hospitalization and death. Most do not allow kids to return to school if they have a fever or severe viral symptoms such as vomiting. Wen: Most people will not need to see their health care provider for cold-like viral illnesses. Those vulnerable should have a plan in advance about accessing antiviral treatment to both Covid-19 and influenza.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, It’s, Luis Alvarez, — Organizations: CNN, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Locations: Covid

☆ Doctor shares advice on how to prevent food poisoning
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

All of this has led me to look into foodborne illnesses and how people can improve food safety practices. And, crucially, how can people prevent foodborne illnesses? Wen: Norovirus is the most frequent pathogen implicated in foodborne infections in the United States. Wen: Most foodborne illnesses can be treated at home and will resolve on their own. Bring plenty of plates and utensils, and make sure you clearly separate the ones used to touch raw meat from other items.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, vulnificus Organizations: CNN, American Foods Group, Green, US Department of Agriculture, US Centers for Disease Control, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Locations: The Wisconsin, Baltimore, United States, Shiga

☆ With Covid-19 cases on the rise, should students take extra precautions?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

However, Covid-19 cases are on the rise, along with key metrics like hospital admissions. When should parents and caregivers get their children the flu vaccine and the new Covid-19 vaccine? Should parents get their children the flu vaccine and the new Covid-19 vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine every year, with very rare exceptions. The new Covid-19 vaccine is important for people vulnerable to severe illness.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, Theodore Parisienne, It’s, hospitalizations, who’s, I’ve, — Organizations: CNN, CNN Wellness, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Daily, Getty Locations: Covid, Brooklyn

☆ Covid-19 cases are on the rise. What should you do if a family member contracts it?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

What should people exposed to someone with Covid-19 do — must they also stay away from others and how often should they be tested? Individuals who had at least moderate illness and experienced more severe symptoms such as shortness of breath need to isolate through day 10. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty ImagesThe ideal scenario for isolation is for the person with Covid-19 to completely separate from other family members during the initial five days. To me, the most important precaution is for those exposed to Covid-19 to stay away from people vulnerable to severe illness. The quarantine period after exposure is not the time to visit a family member in a nursing home, for example.

Persons: Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Jill Biden’s, Leana Wen, Wen, Let’s, Jill, Brendan Smialowski, handwashing Organizations: CNN, White, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, Fort Liberty, Getty Locations: Fort, Fort Liberty , North Carolina, AFP

☆ Here’s what Bobby Flay could cook for you
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Katia Hetter | Natalia Osipova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

If you’re celebrity chef Bobby Flay, there’s no need to panic or turn to take-out menus. Bobby Flay came by CNN's Hudson Yards office in Manhattan to give CNN's Wellness team some food tips. Bobby Flay: I’m always ready. You take some onions and garlic, you sweat it (cook them in a little oil or butter to soften them, without taking on any color). Definitely have a bunch of different vinegars — red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar.

Persons: you’ve, Bobby Flay, there’s, “, ” Flay, —, Bobby Flay ” —, Anderson Cooper, Cooper, I’m, e pepe, Perfect, Flay, They’re, I’ve, Calabrian chiles, What’s, margarita Organizations: CNN, longtime Food Network, Food Network, CNN's Wellness, CNN CNN, chiles Locations: New York City, Manhattan, Dijon, Mexico, Calabrian, Italy, Las Vegas

☆ Lyme disease: A doctor explains what it is
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As model Bella Hadid opens up about Lyme disease and other health issues, her ordeal brings up many questions. Lyme disease is transmitted through the bite of a particular tick, the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus). CNN: Is there a blood test one could take to see whether they have Lyme disease? False positives can also occur, with some other tickborne diseases and autoimmune illnesses triggering a positive result in the absence of Lyme disease. Wen: Without a vaccine, the best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites.

Persons: Bella Hadid, Leana Wen, Lyme, Wen, It’s Organizations: CNN, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Getty, National Institute of Allergy, Pfizer Locations: Lyme, United States

☆ How to deal with teensplaining, according to an expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN: Why are teens lecturing parents about stuff like no one ever lived before they were born? Hurley: It’s common for people of different generations to have different ideas about how to handle difficult parenting moments. Hurley: When we are dismissive of teen voices, teens get the message that we don’t value their experiences and opinions. One reason teens might feel somewhat disconnected from parents is that a lot has changed since their parents were teens. Instead of feeling upset by the teen expert living in your home, try coming from a place of curiosity.

Persons: Katie Hurley, “, ”, Hurley, It’s, individuate Organizations: CNN, ” CNN, Technology

☆ Are sports drinks good or bad for you? A medical analyst explains
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Dr. Leana Wen: It’s important to distinguish between sports drinks and energy drinks. There are also energy drinks that are often, and unfortunately, confused with sports drinks. Those consuming energy drinks instead of sports drinks or water may become dehydrated. This could be because of confusion between sports drinks and energy drinks, so people should be careful to choose the beverage that’s appropriate for their purpose. And really distinguish between sports drinks that replenish electrolytes and fluids versus energy drinks.

Persons: Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Leana Wen, Wen, I’d Organizations: CNN, US Food and Drug Administration, Prime Energy, Red Bulls, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Energy, US Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Academy of Pediatrics, Getty, Endurance

☆ How to stay healthy in hot weather
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And how can everyone prepare for hot weather events outdoors? She previously served as health commissioner of Baltimore, where her duties included overseeing the city’s “Code Red” responses to extreme hot weather. They should seek out resources from their local and state government, which may provide cooling centers and temporary shelters during periods of extreme hot weather. Especially if you live in environments where your children are not used to hot weather, monitor them closely. CNN: How can everyone prepare for hot weather events?

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, Heatstroke, heatstroke, it’s, don’t Organizations: CNN, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, US Environmental Protection Agency, Getty Locations: United States, Baltimore

☆ How we can protect our kids’ mental health this summer
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Our children are struggling with their mental health. What do you tell them to try during the summer to improve their mental health? CNN: Now for our favorite one: Is playing and having fun actually a scientifically proven way to improve our children’s mental health? I try to be playful and have some fun during the workday myself, all in the name of mental health! What if our kids are still struggling with their mental health?

Persons: Neha Chaudhary, Thomas Barwick, it’s, you’re, they’re Organizations: CNN, Massachusetts General Hospital, Modern Health, Getty Locations: Massachusetts, Boston, ”

☆ Wildfire smoke: Should people still be worried about health effects? Our medical analyst explains
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

More than 75 million people in the eastern US were under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke shrouded major cities. People with chronic lung and heart conditions should continue to monitor air quality, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen said. CNN: What are the short-term health effects of wildfire smoke inhalation? And there is research that has linked wildfire smoke exposure events to an increase in influenza months later, suggesting that there could be lagging effects. CNN: If people were exposed for a few days to bad air quality, should they be worried about long-term consequences?

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, we’ve, Mandel Ngan Organizations: CNN, UN, Program, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Getty Locations: Canada, York, Washington, AFP

☆ How to stay healthy this summer, according to an expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Stay healthy so you can have fun all summer with family and friends. Maskot/Getty ImagesCNN: What should people consider as they aim to have fun and stay healthy this summer? How can people prevent Lyme disease, and why is this important? Wen: Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Short-term, Lyme disease manifests as muscle aches, joint pain, fever, rash and headaches.

Persons: they’ve, Leana Wen, Wen, Maskot, Lyme, don’t, enteroviruses, Enteroviruses Organizations: CNN, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Getty, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: Lyme, enterovirus, United States, Covid

☆ When will an RSV vaccine be available?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for adults 60 and older. Could the vaccine be available this winter, and how can people access it? The RSV vaccine specifically targets RSV. However, there is an RSV vaccine being developed by the drug company Pfizer that is being tested in pregnant women for the purpose of conveying protection to the infant. However, the FDA may not make a decision on when to make the vaccine available for pregnant people until this summer.

☆ How promising are new drugs to treat obesity?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced last week that a medication developed to treat diabetes, tirzepatide, also had a substantial effect on reducing weight. Another pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, manufactures the medication semaglutide, which the FDA has already approved to treat diabetes under the brand name Ozempic and to treat obesity under the brand name Wegovy. How promising are they to treat obesity? CNN: How promising are these drugs to treat obesity? It is really important to treat obesity as the disease that it is — and having effective medications to do so is crucial.

☆ Recreational marijuana use: CNN medical analyst urges caution
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Using marijuana can cause impaired thinking and interfere with someone’s ability to learn, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The trend toward legalizing marijuana must be accompanied by public education of the health risks, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen said. To be clear, there are many reasons to support policy changes of decriminalizing marijuana, including to rectify the decades-long injustices of disproportionately incarcerating minority individuals for marijuana possession. As many as 3 in 10 people who use marijuana have marijuana use disorder, according to the CDC. If an adult is using marijuana once in a while, and not while driving, it’s probably not going to have lasting consequences.

☆ How to protect your family against Covid-19 illness this Thanksgiving
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

FG Trade/E+/Getty ImagesWhat are steps people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones against Covid-19 during Thanksgiving dinners and other gatherings over the coming holidays? The most important thing we can all do to reduce the likelihood of becoming severely ill is be up-to-date with the Covid-19 vaccine. Of course, masking is a precaution that will reduce risk, though it’s harder to do when attending events with food and drink. The other mitigation measures that help reduce the risk of Covid-19, including ventilation and masking, will also help to reduce other virus transmission. There are steps we can take to reduce risk and allow for happy, in-person reunions over Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays.

☆ Burning Man to set fire in the Nevada desert
▼ + stars: | 2015-08-28 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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