Meg Tirrell
Meg Tirrell is a CNN Medical Correspondent who specializes in health and wellness reporting. She is known for her insightful coverage of medical research and public health issues, including her discussions on the impact of ultraprocessed foods on dietary habits and health outcomes. Tirrell often engages with experts in the field to elucidate complex health topics for a general audience.
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CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
‘Santa and wife’ pulled over for speeding
United States· 2025-12-25
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Video: See how rare storm is pummeling CaliforniaUnited States· 2025-12-25
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
This old school holiday tradition is taking over the internetUnited States· 2025-12-24CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Free groceries offered to customers after register glitchUnited States· 2025-12-24
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Atlanta White House replica selling for $35MUnited States· 2025-12-24
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
How Nicki Minaj went from Trump critic to fanUnited States· 2025-12-24
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Goodbye to the MetroCard that transformed how New Yorkers traveledUnited States· 2025-12-23Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA approving a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Weight-loss drug now easier for some patients to takeUnited States· 2025-12-23
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's approval of a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Where letters to Santa really go every ChristmasUnited States· 2025-12-23
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the US Food and Drug Administration's plans to add a 'black box' warning to Covid-19 vaccines.
Sources: FDA intends to put ‘black box’ warning on Covid vaccinesUnited States· 2025-12-12
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the controversial decision.
Video: CDC advisers vote for major change to childhood vaccinationUnited States· 2025-12-06
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's steps to remove the lengthy 'black box' warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
MTG on what caused explosive rift with TrumpUnited States· 2025-11-16
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift regarding hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
Video: Trump escalates threat to sue BCC, despite broadcaster’s apologyUnited States· 2025-11-16
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift regarding hormone therapy for menopause.
Trump orders DOJ to investigate political opponents tied to EpsteinUnited States· 2025-11-15
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift.
Trump attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene hits backUnited States· 2025-11-15
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the US Food and Drug Administration's steps to remove the lengthy 'black box' warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
Michael Cohen on Trump’s Epstein files’ endgame: ‘Vengeance’United States· 2025-11-15CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift regarding hormone therapy for menopause.
DHS awards $10,000 bonus checks to TSA employeesUnited States· 2025-11-14CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's steps to remove the lengthy 'black box' warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
Teen gives emotional testimony on ICE raids at city council meetingUnited States· 2025-11-12
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's steps to remove the lengthy 'black box' warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
Video: JFK’s grandson announces run for CongressUnited States· 2025-11-12
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift regarding the removal of the lengthy 'black box' warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
Erin Burnett: Are you really getting a $2,000 check?United States· 2025-11-12CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on the FDA's decision to remove the 'black box' warning from hormone therapy for menopause.
‘Shark Tank’ judge reacts to Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposalUnited States· 2025-11-11
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift regarding hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
New York Giants fire head coachUnited States· 2025-11-11
CNN's Meg Tirrell reports on what may have caused the shift regarding hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.
‘Volnado’ spotted near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcanic eruptionUnited States· 2025-11-11
Meg Tirrell discusses the benefits of using a weighted vest for exercise.
Watch: How to be more sustainable when talking with an AI ChatbotUnited States· 2025-08-29
CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell meets up with Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy and Wake Forest University exercise scientist Kristen Beavers to talk about the proper ways to use a weighted vest.
Police: Gunman fired through windows during church serviceUnited States· 2025-08-27
CNN's Meg Tirrell tours one of their facilities.
Drug company promotes shot that could ‘flatten’ hospitalizations for babiesUnited States· 2025-06-30
CNN's Meg Tirrell explains.
This is the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch. It’s yours for $678,000United States· 2025-05-25
CNN's Meg Tirrell explains.
Woman says man accused of killing two people at museum confessed to herUnited States· 2025-05-23
CNN's Meg Tirrell explains the first MAHA health report under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Inside the GOP negotiations to pass Trump’s agenda billUnited States· 2025-05-23
CNN's Meg Tirrell explains the new government report that echoes RFK Jr beliefs around chronic disease.
New government report echoes RFK Jr beliefs around chronic diseaseUnited States· 2025-05-23
