Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY

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Past articles by Adrianna:

'Night owls' more likely to die younger, study says. But the problem isn't sleep.

Previous studies have also shown staying up late has been linked to other health problems like cardiovascular disease and mood disorders, expert say. → Read More

Study reveals how alcohol has heart benefits. Why you should still sip with caution.

Alcohol may be associated with a lower risk of heart disease, but experts say that doesn't mean more people should be drinking. Here's why. → Read More

Pregnant and over 40? You aren't alone. More women are becoming later-in-life moms.

CDC data shows birth rates among women 45 and older increased for the first time in 2022 since 2015, and the number of births increased by 12%. → Read More

US life expectancy problem is ‘bigger than we ever thought,’ report finds

A new study found the country has been at a life expectancy disadvantage since the 1950s, with more than 50 countries surpassing the U.S. → Read More

A heart was flown from Alaska to Boston, breaking a transplant record. Here's how it was done.

A heart traveled 2,506 miles, breaking the record for the furthest distance a human heart has ever traveled for a transplant. → Read More

Feinstein reveals shingles complications: What to know about encephalitis and Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Sen. Dianne Feinstein was diagnosed with encephalitis and Ramsay Hunt syndrome after having shingles. Here's what to know. → Read More

A maternal RSV vaccine to protect infants is one step closer to FDA approval

The candidate vaccine created by Pfizer would be approved for pregnant people to help prevent severe disease in infants from birth through 6 months. → Read More

Students are increasingly refusing to go to school. It’s becoming a mental health crisis.

Since the pandemic, more students are school-avoidant, leaving parents feeling hopeless and schools unequipped to find a solution. → Read More

What causes myocarditis in boys and young men after COVID vaccination? Study offers answers.

The risk of developing vaccine-related myocarditis is extremely low. A new study sheds light on what's driving these cases of heart inflammation. → Read More

World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 over as a global health emergency, a historic milestone after more than 7 million deaths worldwide. → Read More

As summer approaches, a wake-up call on child drowning deaths. Here's what you should know

The tragic drowning of Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Shaquille Barrett's daughter has prompted experts to issue warnings about pool safety. → Read More

Should you get screened for skin cancer? As summer approaches, here's what to know.

But as summer nears, health experts are warning against the consequences of excessive sun exposure. Here's what t to know about skin cancer. → Read More

Teen girls report record levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk, CDC survey finds

A CDC survey finds nearly 60% of teenage girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 – the highest level reported over the past decade. → Read More

Will the bird flu outbreak turn into the next pandemic? And are we prepared?

Humans can get bird flu but widespread transmission has yet to be seen. If it did become the next pandemic, is the US prepared? What experts say. → Read More

Doctors should screen pregnant people for high blood pressure regularly, task force says

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force drafted guidelines recommending doctors screen pregnant people frequently for high blood pressure disorders. → Read More

The bird flu outbreak is spilling over into mammals. What does that mean for humans?

The bird flu has been detected in skunks, bears, raccoons, and foxes. What does this mean for humans? → Read More

1.95M people may be diagnosed with cancer in 2023: What to know about the state of cancer

Among the American Cancer Society's findings: Prostate cancer is increasing while cervical cancer has seen an "astounding" drop among young women. → Read More

Everything to know about the common cold and how to treat symptoms

As COVID and flu cases spike, what are symptoms of the common cold? And what can you do to get better? Here's what doctors say. → Read More

From ALS treatment to a historic transplant: The biggest medical breakthroughs of 2022

In 2022, a new ALS drug was finally approved and scientists completed the map of our DNA. A look at the biggest breakthroughs in science and medicine. → Read More

Kids ibuprofen and acetaminophen are in short supply. Here's what parents can do.

Over-the-counter pain relievers for kids, like Tylenol and Motrin, are in short supply amid a surge in RSV, COVID and flu cases. → Read More