House prices fell in February, ending a decade of consecutive year-over-year increases

House prices fell in February, ending a decade of consecutive year-over-year increases

washington d.c. CNN — The median U.S. home price was lower in February than it was in February 2022, ending more than a decade of year-over-year increases, the longest never registered, according to a National Association of Realtors report released Tuesday. The median price for existing homes was $363,000 in February, down 0.2% from a … Read more

Candida auris, an emerging fungal threat, has spread at an alarming rate in US healthcare settings, CDC says

Candida auris, an emerging fungal threat, has spread at an alarming rate in US healthcare settings, CDC says

CNN — Clinical cases of Candida auris, an emerging fungus considered an urgent threat, nearly doubled in 2021, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There has also been a tripling of the number of cases resistant to echinocandins, the first-line treatment for Candida auris infections. The research, published … Read more

UBS acquires Credit Suisse to stem the banking crisis

UBS acquires Credit Suisse to stem the banking crisis

London CNN — Switzerland’s biggest bank, UBS, has agreed to buy struggling rival Credit Suisse in an emergency bailout deal aimed at stemming financial market panic sparked by the failure of two US banks earlier this year. month. “UBS today announced the acquisition of Credit Suisse,” the Swiss National Bank said in a statement. “This … Read more

Ozempic shortage: Diabetes patients at risk as TikTok and telehealth prescriptions fuel drug demand

Ozempic shortage: Diabetes patients at risk as TikTok and telehealth prescriptions fuel drug demand

CNN — Telehealth and social media are playing a big role in demand for Ozempic, a prescription drug that treats type 2 diabetes, experts told CNN. The current shortage of drugs limits access for diabetic patients who depend on them to control their blood sugar. Digital health companies make it easier to get drugs like … Read more

Sanofi becomes latest drugmaker to announce insulin price cuts, capping cost at $35 for privately insured

Sanofi becomes latest drugmaker to announce insulin price cuts, capping cost at  for privately insured

CNN — Sanofi is cutting the list price of Lantus, its most widely prescribed insulin in the United States, by 78% and setting a monthly cap of $35 for those with private insurance, the company announced Thursday. The change is effective January 1. The move follows similar moves by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk earlier … Read more

“Am I dreaming? ‘: Double lung transplants save two people with terminal cancer

“Am I dreaming?  ‘: Double lung transplants save two people with terminal cancer

CNN — Two people with stage IV lung cancer who were told they only had weeks or months to live are breathing freely after receiving double lung transplants, Northwestern Medicine in Chicago said Wednesday. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than … Read more

What we know about the Alabama basketball scandal at the start of their tournament

What we know about the Alabama basketball scandal at the start of their tournament

CNN — The Alabama Crimson Tide will begin their March Madness journey on Thursday when they take on the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in the first round. Alabama will be the heavy favorite against No. 16 seed Texas A&M, which beat the Southeastern Missouri State Redhawks 75-71 in their “first four” game at the Men’s … Read more

Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of heart disease in women by nearly 25%, study finds

Mediterranean diet may reduce risk of heart disease in women by nearly 25%, study finds

Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious food lifestyle backed by experts that will improve your health for life. CNN — Closely following a Mediterranean diet can reduce a woman’s risk of heart disease and death by nearly 25%, according to a new analysis … Read more

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of dementia

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of dementia

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious, expert-backed food lifestyle that will improve your health for life. CNN — There is no cure or proof way to prevent dementia, which affects 55 million people worldwide, but a number of studies have indicated that following a Mediterranean … Read more

Poor sleep decreases vaccine effectiveness, especially for men

Poor sleep decreases vaccine effectiveness, especially for men

Editor’s note: Want to sleep better? During the sleep week, sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide contains helpful tips for better sleep. CNN — If you’re scheduling an appointment for a vaccination — whether for Covid-19, the flu, or a trip to another country — make sure you get … Read more