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☆ What to know about menopause, according to a doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Around 90% of women experience menopausal symptoms, which can include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood alterations and weight gain. Some 94% of US women reported never being taught about menopause at school, according to a 2023 study. Most women go into menopause between ages 40 and 58, with the average age of experiencing menopause being 51, according to the North American Menopause Society. Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a medication, fezolinetant, specifically for use in reducing hot flashes. However, studies have shown that many providers are not trained to provide the full range of options for menopause treatment.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, It’s Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: United States, midlife

☆ Taiwan under pressure to bolster its defense as Trump-Harris presidential race stokes policy concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Dylan Butts | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te claps while he visits a military camp in Taoyuan, Taiwan May 23, 2024. While Biden has, on several occasions, stated the U.S. would come to Taiwan's defense, Trump has opted for "strategic ambiguity," Naggy added. According to analysts, she is expected to remain somewhat consistent with Biden's agenda and foreign policy. As vice president, Harris has expressed support for Taiwan and met with the island's new leader, Lai Ching-te, in 2022. However, she would come into office with significantly less foreign policy experience than President Biden.

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The second of the two female boxers whose gender identities have recently been scrutinized won her first fight at the Paris Olympics on Friday. Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan defeated Sitora Turdibekova of Uzbekistan in the 57 kg round of 16 match by unanimous decision and advanced to the quarterfinals. Her victory follows Thursday’s win by Algeria’s Imane Khelif, whose gender identity has also come into question in recent days, prompting a social media firestorm. The participation of Lin and Khelif in Olympic women’s boxing has sparked global outrage in recent days after reports resurfaced that the pair failed to meet gender eligibility tests at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi last year. “As with previous Olympic boxing competitions, the gender and age of the athletes are based on their passport,” the IOC said of its eligibility requirements.

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☆ Back to school means back to viruses. A doctor explains how families should prepare
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

As families shop for school supplies, how should they prepare for the spread of viruses and other diseases? Dr. Leana Wen: Historically, respiratory illnesses peak later in the year when the weather gets cooler. CNN: As families shop for school supplies, should they also pick up Covid tests or medications to treat respiratory illnesses? Despite using these and other preventive measures, it’s likely that kids will contract respiratory viruses many times during the school year. Which means adults would also do well to prepare for what happens if we get sick — and take preventive measures accordingly, too.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Leana Wen, Wen, It’s Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Getty Locations: United States

☆ Diageo sales slump as consumers ditch Johnnie Walker whisky and Casamigos tequila
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —Diageo, one of the world’s biggest drinks makers, has reported its first drop in sales since the pandemic, as cash-strapped consumers cut back on spending. The maker of Johnnie Walker whisky, Casamigos tequila and Guinness beer is the latest consumer business to report a hit to sales as inflation and high interest rates take a bite out of household budgets. On Monday, McDonald’s (MCD) said global sales fell for the first time since 2020 as fewer customers visited the fast-food chain’s restaurants. Sales of Johnnie Walker fell by 2% globally, and by 10% in North America, the company’s largest region. That demand has since declined, while higher inflation and interest rates have left consumers with less to spend on luxuries.

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☆ 14 earnings, jobs and the Fed are what we're watching in the market this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

As for Club earnings, we got positive results from life sciences company Danaher and industrial firm Dover. Ford was a major disappointment and its nearly 20% stock drop for the week was the worst performer in the portfolio. In the week ahead, it's going to be another big week of earnings with the four mega-cap names and 10 other Club names set to report. Linde : We're looking for more of the same — steady earnings growth; 6% is the Street estimate. End market commentary will also help us better formulate our view of the economy — and in turn the stock market.

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☆ Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

To sort out my smartwatch health and fitness questions, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen. A smartwatch with a heart rate monitor can help athletes track their heart rates to keep them in a certain range. Wen: What a lot of active people do is to track heart rate during exercise to keep the heart rate in a certain range. This is where the heart rate is under 70% to 75% of your maximal heart rate. Many smartwatches track sleep and can tell you how long you’ve slept and how much time you spent in each sleep stage.

Persons: CNN —, Leana Wen, Wen, I’ve, aren’t, it’s Organizations: CNN, Intelligence, George Washington University, Bluetooth, Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy, US Food and Drug Administration, FDA Locations: what’s

☆ Chinese banks cut deposit rates to relieve squeezed margins
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Brent Lewin | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFive of China's major state-owned banks on Thursday cut deposit rates to cushion a hit to their already record low margins after this week's surprise lowering of lending benchmarks to bolster stuttering economic growth. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) , Agricultural Bank of China , China Construction Bank , Bank of China and Bank of Communications cut deposit rates by 5 to 20 basis points, according to statements on their websites. It marks the first broad reduction in deposit rates by Chinese banks since December last year. Prior to that, Chinese lenders had broad cuts to deposit rates in late 2022, their first such move since 2015. ICBC cut its demand deposit rate by five basis points to 0.15% and one-year deposit rate by 10 basis points to 1.35%.

Persons: Brent Lewin, Nie Wen, Nie Organizations: Agricultural Bank of China Ltd, Bloomberg, Getty, Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of, China Construction Bank, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Shanghai Hwabao Trust Locations: Guangdong, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, Agricultural Bank of China, Shanghai

☆ Covid-19’s back. Should you be worried?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN: How much should people worry about Covid-19 infection now that there is a resurgence of cases? Whether people should worry about Covid-19 infection depends on their specific medical circumstances. CNN: A lot of people are eager to get another Covid-19 vaccine to best protect them during the summer wave. Wen: There is a new formulation of the Covid-19 vaccine coming out soon. For the next five days, they should still try to take additional precautions such as masking and limiting close contact with others.

Persons: CNN —, Doug Emhoff, Leana Wen, Wen, it’s, wanes Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Covid, CDC, de France, George Washington University Locations: United States

☆ Taiwan’s Blunt-Talking Leader Faces China’s Backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Chris Buckley | Amy Chang Chien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed near Taiwan’s outer islands. When Lai Ching-te became Taiwan’s president in May, he vowed to stick with the China policies of his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen. Ms. Tsai sought to avoid confrontation even as she defended Taiwan’s right to self-rule and rejected Beijing’s assertion of sovereignty. Yet Mr. Lai, while keeping Taiwan’s basic policy toward China unchanged, has been blunter in rebuffing its demands. Mr. Lai, who rose as a more plain-spoken politician, sees a need to more sharply lay out Taiwan’s separate status.

Persons: Lai Ching, Tsai Ing, Tsai, Lai, Ms . Tsai, “, ”, David Sacks Organizations: Coast Guard, Council, Foreign Relations Locations: China, Taiwan, Beijing, Taiwan’s, rebuffing, Asia

☆ Why women skipping or delaying health screenings is a cause for concern
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Dr. Leana Wen: I was disheartened, though not surprised, to see that it was so common for women, especially young women, to forgo health screenings. LifestyleVisuals/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN: Why are regular health screenings so important for women, including young women? Wen: This study focused on health screenings for cancer, so let’s start there. All of this makes the survey results of young women neglecting their health screenings even more distressing. CNN: What cancer screenings are recommended for younger women?

Persons: millennials, Leana Wen, Wen, What’s Organizations: CNN, Gallup, George Washington University, Getty, US Preventive Services Task Force Locations: United States

☆ Summer heat: how to keep your food safe, stay hydrated and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

California is likely to be especially hard hit, with highs passing 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in many areas. For instance, chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and ground beef should be cooked to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. That applies to cooked meat like hamburgers as well as perishable salads like potato salad and cole slaw. Not only can raw milk harbor bacteria, but it is also possible that raw milk can transmit the bird flu. It wasn’t advisable for people to drink raw milk or consume products made from raw milk prior to the bird flu outbreak, and it certainly is not advisable now.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, cole slaw, We’ve Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, CNN CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Southwest . California

☆ Why water is the best drink during a heat wave
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

We know that keeping hydrated is important to staying healthy in the summer heat, but is water still the best drink during a heat wave? CNN: When it’s really hot outside, is water still the best fluid, or should people turn to sports drinks? Energy drinks are different from sports drinks, which are meant to help you restore water and electrolytes. I urge parents to be careful to distinguish between sports drinks and energy drinks. Sports drinks probably aren’t needed, and, again, it’s advisable for children to avoid energy drinks.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, What’s, Frederic J . Brown Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, Getty, Sports Locations: AFP

☆ How to stay active during increasingly common summer heat waves.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —For people in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s summer and you might be inspired to get outdoors to move more. Tatiana Maksimova/Moment RF/Getty ImagesHow hot is too hot for exercising outdoors? To help us stay fit and safe in the summer heat, I spoke with CNN wellness analyst Dr. Leana Wen. Wen: Someone working or exercising outside for prolonged periods of time may experience symptoms of heat exhaustion, including headache, weakness, dizziness and nausea. Diphenhydramine, for instance, and doxylamine are common antihistamines that can make people sweat less and affect temperature regulation.

Persons: Tatiana Maksimova, Leana Wen, Wen Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, Northern, Getty, George Washington University

☆ How to stay safe from tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ladislav Kubeš/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN: Let’s start by talking about tick-borne diseases, specifically Lyme disease. Dr. Leana Wen: In the United States, Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease and is transmitted by ticks. People who contract Lyme disease may experience temporary symptoms similar to the flu, such as muscle aches, fever and headache. CNN: Has the incidence of Lyme disease increased in recent years? While most US cases involve travelers who contracted malaria from other parts of the world, locally transmitted cases have occurred, too.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, Ladislav Kubeš, Lyme, You’ve Organizations: CNN, Northern, George Washington University, Getty, US Centers for Disease Control, US Environmental Protection Agency Locations: Lyme, West, United States, Florida , Texas, Arizona, California, Maryland

☆ How to prevent heat stroke and other heat-related emergencies
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Extreme heat weather events are expected to affect more than 60 million people across the US this summer. With summer temperatures on the rise, what should people know about the dangerous condition of heat stroke? CNN: What should people know about heat stroke? Dr. Leana Wen: Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Before someone reaches the point of having heat stroke, they may have heat exhaustion.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Leana Wen, Wen Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, George Washington University Locations: West

☆ 'Everyone is too scared to come': Taiwan's earthquake deals a blow to top tourism hotspot
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Jan Camenzind Broomby | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

As a bed and breakfast owner in Taiwan's Hualien County, Chen Rei-jia was used to the minor tremors that sometimes disturbed her work. Source: Jan Camenzind BroombyNow, survivors like Chen are facing a new challenge. "It might take five to 10 years for full recovery," Chang Chih-hsiang, director general of Hualien's tourism department, told CNBC Travel. Chang Chih-hsiang, head of Hualien's tourism office, estimates the area's tourism industry could take five to 10 years to fully recover. Source: Jan Camenzind Broomby

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☆ China's military exercises last week 'looked like a rehearsal' for a Taiwan invasion, US' top officer in the Pacific says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

China's large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan last week "looked like a rehearsal" for an invasion, the US' top officer in the Pacific said. Related storiesIn the aftermath of the exercises, US lawmakers and officials have been responding with clear shows of support for Taiwan. The US would be dependent on Japan's bases to threaten a Chinese threat to Taiwan, as President Joe Biden has vowed. Taiwan's army held a military exercise following China's large-scale joint military drill around Taiwan on May 23, 2024. TAIWAN Military News Agency, Ministry of National Defense, R. O. C. / HANDOUTLast week's exercises weren't the first time China has held provocative exercises around Taiwan.

Persons: Adm, Samuel Paparo, Paparo, Joe Biden, Michael McCaul, McCaul, Nancy Pelosi, Party's Lai Ching, Tsai Ing Organizations: Service, Business, Pacific, Japan's Nikkei, TAIWAN Military News Agency, Ministry of National Defense, Democratic Locations: Taiwan, Beijing, US, China, United States, Taiwan's, Japan

☆ US lawmakers vow to bolster Taiwan’s defense with bipartisan visit days after China’s ‘punishment’ military drills
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —US lawmakers vowed to bolster Taiwan’s deterrence against China on Monday during a bipartisan congressional visit to the self-governing democracy just days after Beijing surrounded the island with massive military exercises. US Representative Michael McCaul, Republican-Texas, has vowed to bolster Taiwan's deterrence against China. China’s military drills, he said, were “to express their displeasure with President Lai, a president democratically elected by the people of Taiwan.”But he added they had another objective. The delegation also met with Lai, Taiwan’s new leader, on Monday morning. China responded with a show of military force and later imposed sanctions on McCaul.

Persons: Lai Ching, Michael McCaul, ”, McCaul, Lai, ” McCaul, China’s, Xi Jinping, Xi, “, Mao Ning, Michael Brochstein, Lin Chia, ” “ It’s, ” Lin, Taiwan’s, “ Taiwan’s, ” Lai, Ronald Reagan’s, Tsai Ing, Nancy Pelosi’s Organizations: CNN, China, House Foreign Affairs Committee, Taiwan, US, Party, Republican, Ministry, Taiwan’s Locations: Beijing, China, Taiwan, Taipei, Ukraine, Taiwan Strait, Texas, United States, America, People’s Republic of China

☆ China is flexing its missile arsenal in a new simulation for a mass Taiwan attack as the US watches Beijing's Rocket Force closely
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewChina's Eastern Theater Command on Friday released a simulation video of its missile forces carrying out a mass attack on Taiwan, boasting its land, sea, and air launch capabilities. "Destroy the pillar of Taiwanese independence! Strike the base camp of Taiwanese independence! Related storiesBeijing's missile forces have developed rapidly in recent years, alarming US officials who are now scrutinizing its arsenals and assets. Taiwan, recognizing the Chinese missile threat, has been stocking up on US-manufactured Patriot missiles.

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☆ How to keep healthy and well over Memorial Day, according to a doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Memorial Day is here, and soon summer will arrive. With Memorial Day gatherings getting underway in the US, how worried should people be about the coronavirus and bird flu? In addition, raw milk is not safe to drink. Moreover, one hypothesis for how avian flu is being transmitted is through raw milk. People should not consume unpasteurized milk or products made from raw milk.

Persons: CNN —, Leana Wen, Wen, Cook, We’ve, Stígur Már Karlsson, — Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, Covid, US Centers for Disease Control, US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture Locations: United States

☆ Bipartisan congressional delegation visits Taiwan following days of Chinese military drills around island
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Avery Lotz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul and a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday following the election of the island’s new president and after days of Chinese military drills. The US will continue to stand by our steadfast partner and work to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. US officials condemned the drills, with the State Department urging the Chinese to “act with restraint.”Two years ago, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island, marking the first time a US House speaker had traveled to Taiwan in 25 years. Her visit was met with days of large-scale military drills and warnings of a “severe impact” on US-China relations from the Chinese government. In April 2023, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy similarly defied threats from China, presenting a united front with then-President Tsai Ing-wen in a California meeting.

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☆ China's war drills around Taiwan enter Day 2. Here's what it means for cross-strait relations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Members of Taiwan's military conduct routine exercises at Liaoluo Port in Kinmen on May 24, 2024. (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images) I-hwa Cheng | Afp | Getty ImagesChina's latest military exercises around Taiwan risk escalating cross-strait tensions — but war remains unlikely, political observers say. Beijing warned that the two-day drills, which continued on Friday, were aimed at punishing the island's new President Lai Ching-te for his "hostility and provocations." The drills are "legitimate, timely and entirely necessary," as acts of "Taiwan independence" in any form "cannot be tolerated," it added. "This pretext for conducting military exercises not only does not contribute to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, but also highlights its hegemonic nature," the ministry said.

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☆ What you need to know about the new ‘FliRT’ coronavirus variant, according to a doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —There is a new coronavirus variant in town. Home tests will likely still detect KP.2, the new coronavirus variant. Grace Cary/Moment RF/Getty ImagesCNN: What should people know about this new variant, KP.2? Wen: Most people who contract the coronavirus will never know what variant is causing their symptoms. CNN: Who should take antiviral treatments if they contract Covid-19?

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, Grace Cary, Covid Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, KP, George Washington University, Getty, Alpha, Beta, CDC Locations: KP, United States, Delta, Covid

CNN —China’s military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People’s Liberation Army said Friday as its forces kicked off a second day of large-scale exercises encircling its democratic neighbor. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry has condemned China’s military exercises as “irrational provocations” and dispatched its own sea, air and ground forces in response. A total of 19 Chinese warships and seven coast guard vessels were detected near the Taiwan Strait, according to the ministry. China Coast Guard drill near Taiwan. China Coast Guard/Weibo‘Blockading Taiwan’China’s military drills are often as much about playing to a domestic audience as signaling intentions internationally, and state media has ramped up coverage of the drills.

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