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☆ Twice-a-year injection reduced risk of HIV infection by 96%, drug company says — more than daily PrEP pill
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —A drug currently used to treat HIV has also been found to dramatically reduce the risk of infection, significantly more than the primary option available for pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. In a Phase 3 clinical trial, 99.9% of participants who took a twice-a-year injection of lenacapavir for HIV prevention did not acquire an infection, according to data from drugmaker Gilead Sciences. There were only two cases among 2,180 patients – effectively reducing the risk of HIV infection by 96% and proving 89% more effective than Truvada, a pill taken once a day. It’s a “significant breakthrough in HIV prevention,” according to a news release from the World Health Organization in July. Gilead said it will use these trial data to start the drug approval process in multiple countries by the end of the year.

Persons: lenacapavir, ”, Onyema Ogbuagu, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, It’s, Gilead Organizations: CNN, Gilead Sciences, Yale, Research, CNN Health, World Health Organization Locations: Gilead, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, United States, Africa

☆ Starting college life? Here are 5 tips to manage mental health
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

(CNN) — College students are carrying a lot of baggage with them as they head off to campus this fall — and not just the usual dorm accoutrements. One of the biggest challenges facing students, Roy said, is the same one confronting society at large. Know that relationships will evolveRelationships with family members and friends will likely change during college, Roy said. “Often, what’s needed is a caring, compassionate support system and time to navigate the ups and downs of college life,” she said. We hope these five tips help set up your family for a successful transition to college life.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, it’s, Dr, Nance Roy, Roy, ” Roy, “ They’ve, ‘, ’ ”, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, — College, US Centers for Disease Control, JED, Yale School of Medicine’s, “, ” Locations: Gaza

☆ Women will soon be notified about their breast density after a mammogram. Here’s what that means
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“The second reason that breast density is important is because having dense breast tissue raises a woman’s level of risk of developing breast cancer,” Feigin said. Breast cancer survivor JoAnn Pushkin, 64, has advocated for more than a decade that there be a national requirement for women to be notified of their breast density. Now I have lymphedema, and all because it was detected at that later stage,” said Pushkin, who has testified before the FDA about breast density and co-created the website DenseBreast-info.org, which features resources on breast density. The new FDA changes require facilities to provide patients with information about their breast density and include specific language in the mammogram result letter to explain how breast density can influence the accuracy of a mammogram. A study published in 2022 found that the breast cancer death rate dropped by 43% within three decades, from 1989 to 2020, translating to 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time.

Persons: Kimberly Feigin, ” Feigin, JoAnn Pushkin, Pushkin, she’d, “, ” Pushkin, ‘, Pushkin’s mammogram, ”, wasn’t, Wendie Berg, Berg, ” Berg, it’s, Molly Guthrie, Susan G, Komen, ” Guthrie, we’ve, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, US Food, Breast Imaging Service, Assurance, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, District of Columbia, FDA, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Magee, Womens Hospital of UPMC, American Cancer Society, CNN Health Locations: United States

☆ US’ first human case of bird flu not linked to animals reported in Missouri
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Carma Hassan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“This is the 14th human case of H5 reported in the United States during 2024 and the first case of H5 without a known occupational exposure to sick or infected animals,” the CDC said in a statement. It’s also the first H5 case detected through the country’s national flu surveillance system rather than targeted surveillance of the ongoing bird flu outbreak in animals. A sample from the patient was sent to the CDC, which confirmed that the case was a type of bird flu. A spokesperson for the CDC said the agency had confirmed the flu type is H5, but has not yet determined the N type. There are no cases of bird flu among cattle in Missouri, but there have been outbreaks of the virus among poultry in the state.

Persons: United States ’, It’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Brenda Goodman Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, CNN Health, Missouri Department of Health, Senior Services Locations: Missouri, United States

☆ E-cigarette use among youth in the US declined to the lowest level in a decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“We’re concerned with any tobacco product use among kids, and that includes nicotine pouches. And of those who use nicotine pouches, more than 1 in 5 say they use them every day. These flavors and targeted marketing are among the many factors that influence youth tobacco product use, CDC’s Kittner said at the briefing. “The continued decline in e-cigarette use among our nation’s youth is a monumental public health win,” King said in a statement. But we can’t rest on our laurels, as there’s still more work to do to further reduce youth e-cigarette use.”CNN’s Jacqueline Howard and Jen Christensen contributed to this report.

Persons: ” Deirdre Lawrence Kittner, “, ” Brian King, “ We’re, we’re, Richardson, ” Richardson, CDC’s Kittner, ”, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ” King, ” CNN’s Jacqueline Howard, Jen Christensen Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Food, Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products, National Youth Tobacco Survey, CDC, FDA, Campaign, Tobacco, ” Health, CNN Health, US Department of Justice Locations: United States

☆ Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-24 | by ( Katherine Dillinger | Dr. Sanjay Gupta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said. About 1,000 Americans are hospitalized each year with the most severe form of West Nile virus, which is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for West Nile. In about 1 in 150 cases, the virus invades the brain and nervous system, which can lead to brain swelling, brain damage or death. About 100 people die from West Nile infections in the US each year.

Persons: Anthony Fauci, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, National Institute of Allergy, White, Coronavirus, Force, Get CNN, CNN Health, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: West Nile, West

☆ Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Debwaldman | Kff Health News | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

At that point, she would have had to travel to Switzerland — or live in the District of Columbia or one of the 10 states where medical aid in dying was legal. (Montana effectively allows aid in dying through a 2009 court decision, but that ruling doesn’t spell out rules around residency. In Oregon, 23 out-of-state residents died using medical assistance in 2023, just over 6% of the state total, according to the Oregon Health Authority. She would’ve preferred to travel from her home in Pennsylvania to neighboring New Jersey for medical aid in dying, but it is allowed there only for state residents. Instead she has arranged to die in Vermont, one of two states that explicitly allow medical aid in dying for nonresidents.

Persons: Francine Milano, she’d, ”, “, Milano, Oncologist Charles Blanke, he’s, ” Blanke, Peg Sandeen, Kris Brackin, would’ve, nonresidents, Eric Harkleroad, Diana Barnard, there’s rescheduling, “ It’s, Anita Hannig, Sandeen, Barnard, Blanke, Airbnbs, Milano hasn’t, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, That’s, she’ll, it’s Organizations: Health, District of Columbia, Vermont Department of Health, Oregon Health Authority, KFF, Craigslist, CNN, CNN Health, KFF Health Locations: Pennsylvania, Vermont, Lancaster, Switzerland, District, Oregon, Montana, New York, California, Portland, U.S, Carolinas, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, America, . Delaware, Burlington, When Oregon

☆ New Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Newly updated vaccines against Covid-19 will be in pharmacies soon, just as the US is experiencing a surge of infections. Experts say it depends on your health, whether you’ve recently had Covid-19, which vaccine you plan to get and when it’s convenient for you. For that reason, he’s going to hold off on getting the updated shot. Ranney noted that the updated mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna will probably be available first, with Novavax’s vaccine coming in a few weeks. “The reality is that we’ve had waves of Covid every summer for the last few years, and so I think we have to kind of do a reset or rethink about how we’re doing Covid vaccine delivery,” Hotez said.

Persons: you’ve, “ It’s, ”, Carlos del Rio, “, You’ve, Del, Paul Offit, Megan Ranney, Ranney, Peter Chin, “ I’m, I’m, you’re, ” Chin, Hong, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Peter Hotez, ” Hotez Organizations: CNN, Covid, Emory University, Vaccine Education, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Food, Yale School of Public Health, Pfizer, Moderna, University of California, ”, CNN Health, Texas Children’s Hospital Locations: Del Rio, San Francisco, Texas

☆ Most women in the US worry that abortion bans could put them or a loved one in danger, survey finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-14 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

About 1 in 7 women ages 18 to 49 say they have had an abortion, the KFF survey found. And the experience was similarly common among women across the political spectrum; about 14% of Democratic women and 12% of Republican women say they have had an abortion. But about two-thirds of women of reproductive age worry that abortion bans could affect the safety of a potential future pregnancy for them or someone close to them, or threaten their livelihood if an abortion is needed. More than 7 in 10 women in both states say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to KFF survey data. Most women of reproductive age in the US – including more than 4 in 10 Republicans – support a nationwide right to abortion and oppose letting states determine the legality of abortion, the new survey data finds.

Persons: Roe, Wade, Court’s Dobbs, KFF, Dobbs, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Republicans – Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Voters, CNN Health, Republicans Locations: United States, KFF, Florida, Arizona

☆ FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy rattles advocates but doesn’t spell end of psychedelics in medicine, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | Carma Hassan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The initial application from Lykos presented positive data from two late-stage clinical trials that used MDMA in combination with talk therapy to treat PTSD. The advisers said it was also difficult to parse how much the accompanying talk therapy — an area that the FDA does not regulate — contributed to outcomes. Advocates for the treatment, including some veterans groups, said they were “incredibly disappointed” by the FDA decision. Dozens of clinical trials involving psychedelics are in various stages, and additional scrutiny can help strengthen the findings and build confidence. Psychopharmacology did not allow the study authors to publish a correction with data that excluded findings from one study site, said Allison Feduccia, an author in all three retracted studies.

Persons: Lykos, —, ” Martin Steele, Brett Waters, ”, Rachel Yehuda, “, ‘, Michael Bogenschutz, Yehuda, It’s, Lori Bruce, Psychopharmacology, caressed, “ it’s, Amy Emerson, ” Lykos, Allison Feduccia, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Brian Barnett, ” Bruce, Nadia Kounang Organizations: CNN, Food and Drug Administration, Lykos Therapeutics, FDA, Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, Hope, Center, Psychedelic Psychotherapy, Mount, Icahn, of Medicine, NYU Langone Center, Psychedelic Medicine, Oxford, NUS, Neuroethics, Interdisciplinary Center, Bioethics, Yale University, ”, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, Health Canada, Institutional, Board, CNN Health, Cleveland Clinic Locations: Canada, “

☆ Global cancer deaths among men projected to increase by 93% by 2050, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jamie Gumbrecht | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to surge by 2050, according to a study published Monday, with large increases among men age 65 and older. The study projects overall cancer cases among men will increase from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050, an increase of 84%. Cancer deaths were projected to rise from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, an increase of 93%. Countries with a lower-income and life expectancy are also projected to see larger increases in cancer deaths in men. Just as in 2022, lung cancer is projected to be the leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths in men in 2050.

Persons: They’re, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ”, William Dahut, CNN’s Jacqueline Howard Organizations: CNN, Cancer, CNN Health, American Cancer Society Locations: Australia, Africa, Europe

☆ 5 tips for living a good and happy life
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

What happiness means is different for each individual and may shift over a lifetime: joy, love, purpose, money, health, freedom, gratitude, friendship, romance, fulfilling work? Many have even suggested that while we may think we know what will make us happy, we are often wrong. One man may have cracked the code for what makes a happy and healthier life — and he has the data to back him up. And that’s particularly important now where we’re so divided from each other.”We hope these five tips help put you on a path to what you consider to be a good, happy life. And remember: No life is happy all the time.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, Robert Waldinger, ” Waldinger, ”, “, That’s, Waldinger, you’re, I’ll Organizations: CNN, Harvard, Harvard College, Harvard Medical School

☆ These vision-impaired Olympic stars rely on a ‘sixth sense’ when they compete
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Nedoroscik is not the only Olympic athlete with vision impairment excelling in their sport. “For an athlete with a visual impairment, they might have better proprioception, a better vestibular system or better audition. A new superpowerOlympic athletes with vision impairment have shown that you don’t need 20/20 vision to get the job done. USA Goalball National Team Athlete and 4x Paralympian Tyler Merren says the only difference between a "Paralympic athlete and an able-bodied athlete" is the disability. “All of these athletes are so empowering to kids like my patients, who can see [visual impairment] is not limiting them.

Persons: Stephen Nedoroscik, Daniel Wiffen, Rebeca Andrade, Nedoroscik, ”, NBC’s, Becky Sauerbrunn, goalball, Tyler Merren, Merren, “, I’m, Rupa Wong, Daniel Wiffen of, Ueslei Marcelino, Gordon Waddington, Wong, it’s, Fabrice Sarlegna, Aristotle, Jamie Squire, ” Wong, Goalball, Kiyoshi Ota, It’s, Clark Kent, Leonardo da Vinci, ” Merren, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, Saturday’s, Paris Games, US, Honolulu Eye Clinic, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Reuters, University of Canberra Research, Sport, Australian Institute of Sport, French National Centre for Scientific Research, Aix Marseille University, Team Brazil, Olympic Games, Bercy Arena, Olympic, International Paralympic, Team Japan, Tokyo, of Blind, US Association of Blind Athletes, Get CNN, CNN Health, “ Locations: Brazil, Honolulu, Paris, France, Waddington, goalball, Chiba, Japan, USA

☆ How female politicians’ first names can work for and against them, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Bernie and Pete embraced their first names while Biden, Trump and Warren favored their last names. As Kamala Harris sets her eyes on the presidency, she is using a combination. Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersFor Harris, Atir says, using “Kamala” could be “potentially costly.” A first-name reference may lead women to be perceived as less deserving and competent. “Because of confirmation bias, a clearly identified phenomenon, it’s not good for the candidate, Kamala Harris, to have it continue to go on ‘Kamala,’ ” she said. … Respect the names that people are given, and use those names with respect.”CNN’s Jacqueline Howard contributed to this report.

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☆ Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how to keep Covid from ruining your summer vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Frank Fenimore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Regular aspirin use may help lower risk of colorectal cancer, study finds, especially for those with unhealthy lifestyles
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Regular aspirin use may keep the oncologist away, at least when it comes to colorectal cancer, according to a new study, and people with unhealthy lifestyles seemed to see the greatest benefit. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide, predicted to cause more than 52,500 deaths in the US alone in 2023. The use of two or more regular-strength aspirin or six or more low-dose aspirin per week was considered regular aspirin use for the purpose of this research. Those regular users were found to have an 18% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer than non-users. They argue that doctors should weigh different lifestyle risk factors when they determine whether someone should take regular aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer.

Persons: it’s, Christina Annunziata, ”, Annunziata, Raymond DuBois, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, DuBois, “, Jennifer Davids, shouldn’t, Davids, wasn’t Organizations: CNN, US Preventive Services Task Force, JAMA Oncology, Health, BMI, American Cancer Society, American Association for Cancer Research, CNN Health, Hollings Cancer, Medical University of South, Boston Medical Center Locations: Charleston, Medical University of South Carolina

☆ Self-managed abortions have become more common in the US post-Dobbs, study shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Self-managed abortions happen outside of the formal health-care system and without the formal supervision of a doctor or nurse. The new study suggests that self-managing an abortion with abortion pills has become more common, rising from about 18% of attempts pre-Dobbs to 24% post-Dobbs. Other research has found that abortions within the formal health care system have increased in the US post-Dobbs, driven by a spike in medication abortions, especially those provided through telehealth. “As barriers to facility-based abortion grow, (self-managed abortion) may increasingly become an individual’s only or preferred option to end a pregnancy,” the researchers wrote. “These findings suggest the need to expand access to alternative models of safe and effective abortion care and ensure those seeking health care post-(self-managed abortion) do not face legal risks.”

Persons: Dobbs, underreporting, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ” Organizations: CNN, JAMA, underreporting, CNN Health Locations: United States, telehealth

☆ Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

In 2017, a stronger vaccine, Shingrix, became available. “While research into whether vaccines affect dementia risk continues, people should be aware that there are other factors that have definitively been linked to an increased dementia risk. This study also found that the new shingles vaccine was associated with a larger degree of benefit than the older one. Although the findings are intriguing, the association needs more study before researchers can know for sure that the shingles vaccine is definitively behind the benefit. So for the time being, the best reason to get a shingles vaccine is still to avoid the misery of shingles.

Persons: stow, Shingrix, that’s, ”, Paul Harrison, ” Harrison, Dr, Andrew Doig, ” Doig, it’s, Sheona Scales, Scales, Sanjay Gupta, Phil Dormitzer Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Nature, GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, University of Oxford, University of Manchester, Alzheimer’s Research, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Oxford, CNN Health Locations: United States

☆ Ozempic predecessor suggests potential for GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s in early trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Meg Tirrell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“This is the first study that actually looked at a relatively large number of patients for whether there is any neuroprotective effect in Alzheimer’s disease,” Edison said. The trial enrolled predominantly people with mild Alzheimer’s disease, measured by a test known as the Mini-Mental State Examination, a scale that goes up to 30. The GLP-1 drug class also includes Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound, which use the active ingredient tirzepatide, which mimics not just the hormone GLP-1 but another called GIP. But it hasn’t announced any trials of its GLP-1 drugs in Alzheimer’s. GLP-1 drugs can have side effects, though, primarily gastrointestinal problems like nausea and vomiting.

Persons: liraglutide, “, ”, Maria Carrillo, Carrillo, Paul Edison, ” Edison, Edison, Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, Alzheimer’s Lilly, hasn’t, Lilly, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, there’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, semaglutide Organizations: CNN, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Alzheimer’s Association, Novo Nordisk, Imperial College London, ”, Nordisk, ” Novo Nordisk, CNN Health, University of Oxford, Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Locations: United Kingdom, Philadelphia, Alzheimer’s, ” Novo, Danish

☆ Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia diagnosis, new study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Maya Davis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The researchers measured the impact of PM2.5 - air pollution particles that are 2.5 microns or smaller in diameter – from wildfire smoke as well as other sources, such as motor vehicles and factories. The research also indicates that associations between wildfire smoke and dementia diagnoses are most pronounced among people from racially and ethnically minoritized groups and in high-poverty areas. What you can doIndividuals can protect themselves from air pollution, including wildfire smoke, by staying indoors on poor air quality days. Home air filtration systems, including box fan air circulation, can also significantly improve indoor air quality, she said. “Our paper underscores that [wildfire smoke] is potentially an important one for individual patients and their providers who are who are curious what steps they can take.”

Persons: ”, Holly Elser, Maria Carrillo, they’ll, ” Elser, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Carillo, there’s Organizations: CNN, International Conference, University of Pennsylvania, Alzheimer’s Association, Western, Get CNN, CNN Health Locations: Southern California, California, Canada, Greece, Western United States, Hawaii

☆ Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications show promise for curbing smoking, study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

But experts emphasize that much more research is needed before using the medications off-label for smoking cessation. In a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers tracked the medical records of more than 200,000 people who started medications to treat type 2 diabetes, including nearly 6,000 people using semaglutide medications such as Ozempic. Over the course of a year, people who started using semaglutide were significantly less likely to have medical encounters for tobacco use disorders, prescriptions for medications for smoking cessation or counseling for smoking cessation than those who started other diabetes medications such as insulin and metformin. “A signal like this one cannot be ignored, particularly because of how consequential it could be if, in fact, we can have now a new medication for treating smoking cessation,” she said. But fewer than 1 in 10 adult cigarette smokers succeed in quitting each year, according to the new study, and options for smoking cessation treatment haven’t changed much in decades.

Persons: Disha, ”, Nora Volkow, ” Volkow, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Volkow Organizations: CNN, Internal Medicine, Endeavor Health, National Institute on Drug, Get CNN, CNN Health, US Centers for Disease Control, American Cancer Society Locations: Chicago, United States

☆ Can money buy happiness? It really depends
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

(CNN) — Can money buy happiness? “This notion that money cannot buy happiness is just, like, patently false,” social psychologist Elizabeth Dunn recently told CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on his podcast Chasing Life. “Money can absolutely buy happiness,” said Dunn, the coauthor of “Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending.” “And if you hear anyone say money can’t buy happiness, I would say, tell them to try giving some of it away.”You can listen to the full episode here. “Don’t just buy things you like all the time without even thinking about it,” Dunn said. “And if so, could you use money to buy your way out of it?”Dunn said her research showed that buying time is a great and underutilized way to turn money into happiness.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta, —, “, Kanye West, Elizabeth Dunn, Dunn, ”, ” Dunn, There’s, “ Don’t Organizations: CNN, University of British, Ikea . Pay Locations: University of British Columbia, Canada

☆ Simone Biles ‘in a really good place’ as she prepares to further her extraordinary legacy at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

I always rise to the occasion; even after all of the traumas and the downfalls, I’ve always risen.”Indeed, in the months leading up to the Paris Olympics, Biles has risen like never before. That medal haul could grow in Paris, where Biles is likely to compete in the women’s team event on Tuesday. The Olympics have arrived at an intriguing chapter in her career, and in Paris Biles will have the opportunity to complete an extraordinary arc of redemption. A senior member of the US team, Biles is a role model for young athletes both in and out of the gym. Above all, these Olympics are perhaps a timely reminder to enjoy the grace and genius of Simone Biles while you can.

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☆ Covid-19 is an unwelcome attendee at the Paris Olympic Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —After a handful of Australian water polo players tested positive for Covid-19 this week, questions have emerged around how the spread of the disease will be mitigated at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Five players on Australia’s women’s water polo team have tested positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday. Although the world is no longer under a public health emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Olympic Games come as a wave of Covid-19 infections has hit the United States. The French capital is expected to welcome about 15 million tourists while it hosts the Olympic Games. “Attending a mass gathering event increases your chances of being exposed to respiratory diseases, including whooping cough and COVID-19.

Persons: “, Lucia Mullen, ” Mullen, Anna Meares, ” Meares, “ We’re, ”, Joe Biden, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Olympic, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, Australian Olympic, US Centers for Disease Control, Paris, CNN Health, Paralympic, WHO, French Ministry of Health, European Centre for Disease Prevention Locations: Paris, ”, France, Australian, Tokyo, United States, Europe

☆ Twice-yearly shot proves successful at preventing HIV infection among women, trial data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Two shots a year of a drug currently used to treat HIV infections were dramatically effective at preventing infections in a study among young women and adolescent girls in Africa. The twice-yearly injection of the drug lenacapavir can provide total protection against HIV infections, demonstrating 100% efficacy in Phase 3 trial data released by drugmaker Gilead and published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The twice-a-year injections of lenacapavir could add another option at preventing HIV infections to the toolbox. The latest Phase 3 findings are part of Gilead’s PURPOSE program, which comprises five HIV prevention trials around the world. “While Gilead awaits additional phase 3 clinical trial data and the potential regulatory filings for HIV prevention administered twice-yearly, it is too early to state the price of lenacapavir for PrEP (prevention).

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