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Infections from influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus came earlier and hit harder in the United States this year, driving up hospitalizations to rates not seen in years. CNN is tracking the impact.

Influenza is continuing its early and severe rampage through the United States, but there's some hopeful news for flu seasons of the future.

Life expectancy in the United States dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling to the lowest it has been since 1996, according to final mortality data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.

The National Marine Aquarium, the largest display for sea life in the United Kingdom, has officially welcomed Heidi, an olive ridley turtle rescued in 2018 from the Maldives.

After making groundbreaking discoveries about the mysterious interior of the red planet, the InSight lander's mission has officially ended.

With an early and severe flu season straining resources, the Biden administration says it will release the prescription antiviral Tamiflu from the Strategic National Stockpile to states and territories that request it.

Children's hospitals are already full of sick kids and bracing for a potential increase in respiratory illnesses after holiday gatherings.

When winter storms force us to brace for freezing rain, wind, sleet and snow, lives can be in danger.

People are coughing and sneezing -- unmasked -- in public places and transportation this holiday season. This disregard for taking simple steps to stay well and stop the spread of viruses that are at disruptive at best and deadly at worst. We should do better.

The fast-expanding field of ancient DNA, formally known as paleogenetics, came of age in 2022, earning its pioneering scientist Svante Pääbo a Nobel prize for medicine and physiology.

Increased demand has led CVS and Walgreens to limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine, the companies confirmed to CNN on Monday. Rite Aid said on Wednesday it's limiting certain online purchases.

An independent panel of experts says its review of the US Food and Drug Administration's tobacco program found numerous wide-ranging problems that hinder its ability to regulate the industry and reduce tobacco-related disease and death.

The final resting place for dozens of massive prehistoric marine reptiles lies in what's now Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Families all over the world are gathering over Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, these celebrations are taking place during multiple viral surges. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen has tips for managing risk and navigating travel plans.

Homicide is a leading cause of death for children in the United States, a new study says, and the overall rate has increased an average of 4.3% each year for nearly a decade.

My family have never been big gift givers, so it might seem ironic that I've discovered two secrets to giving gifts that people will love.

Astronomers have come across an exoplanet with a gloomy future, spiraling closer to its host star until eventually it will be obliterated.

Alcohol use disorder is a growing problem in the United States, which experts say has been enhanced by the pandemic, especially among women. But as Lisa Ling reports in a new episode of "This Is Life," scientists are exploring new treatment options.

If you're an introvert, the idea of a holiday season jam-packed with social gatherings might zap your holiday cheer. Here's how to find time for yourself without forgoing the holidays altogether and having your family think you hate them.

There are more than 600 muscles in the human body, and it's impossible to strengthen each and every one. Yet there are plenty whose power you can enhance, and doing so is key to enjoying a healthy, active life.