Category: Health Fitness

What to know about bird flu amid dozens of human cases in U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” to…

Advisers to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are weighing a significant rewrite to the Food and Drug Administration’s rules governing food additives, to fulfill Kennedy and President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America…

When Savannah Meadows had lunch last October with her mother, Sharon Turcott, Meadows was “all smiles,” the mother told CBS News. “Maybe she’s turned a corner,” Turcott recalled thinking about…

McDonald’s surpasses earnings expectations McDonald’s surpasses earnings expectations in Q3 report 03:36 McDonald’s customers may have to go elsewhere for now if they have a yen for frothy caffeinated drinks.…

Tom’s of Maine toothpaste was manufactured with water containing bacteria, while a “black mold-like substance” was found in a factory where the product was made, according to a warning letter…

Nationwide rates of emergency room visits for babies with Mycoplasma pneumoniae are on track to surpass rates for school-age children, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Canada’s Bestar has agreed to a more than $16 million civil penalty for failing to report a defect in its wall beds until after one person was killed and more…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about the health effects of fluoride may already be helping some Americans — investors in dental services companies. Shares in Dentsply Sirona, Envista, Henry Schein…

23andMe, the struggling ancestry tracing company, continues to spiral, raising questions about its business prospects and what could happen to its sensitive customer genetic testing data. 23andMe on Tuesday announced…

We were amazed at what we were seeing on a sweltering summer’s day, when a group of people with Parkinson’s Disease began rock-climbing on the Carderock Cliffs of Maryland. Yes,…

Woman gives emotional testimony in Idaho abortion ban case – CBS News Watch CBS News Kayla Smith, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Idaho’s restrictive abortion ban, tells…

Opioid overdose deaths have now slowed to the lowest levels nationwide since 2020, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks the 12th straight…

New report reveals global diabetes rates have doubled since 1990 – CBS News Watch CBS News A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990…

What to know about Trump’s controversial pick for HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – CBS News Watch CBS News Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder…

The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccines official says he hopes to find common ground with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was picked Thursday by President-elect Donald Trump to head…

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday issued an urgent warning about portable adult bed rails, saying the devices are behind the suffocation deaths of 18 people since 2021.…

More people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders More people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders 00:18 A…

Four women suing over Idaho’s strict abortion bans told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not likely…

New report raises health concerns about Lunchables New report raises health concerns about Lunchables 01:35 Kraft Heinz is pulling Lunchables — prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers —…

Man’s family awarded millions in lawsuit over Hennepin County jail death, and more headlines Man’s family awarded millions in lawsuit over Hennepin County jail death, and more headlines 04:25 MINNEAPOLIS…

Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows – CBS News Watch CBS News Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an…

With Republicans edging closer to gaining control of Congress, millions of Americans may be at risk of losing enhanced subsidies that currently underwrite the cost of health insurance bought through…

Idit Negrin would try anything to beat the trauma haunting her since attending the Nova Music Festival on October 7th, when Hamas massacred hundreds of civilians. “We saw the terrorists,…

Ozempic, Wegovy popularity leads to rise of fake weight loss drugs – CBS News Watch CBS News The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now on a short list being floated by some Trump allies to serve as the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services,…

Soft ripened cheeses sold by retailers including Aldi and Market Basket and are being recalled because they may be tainted with listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes…

The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it would seek to pull a widely used ingredient in cough and cold medicines from the market, after the agency’s scientists concluded…

11/7: CBS Morning News 20:45 Nearly 600,000 GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters sold online by retailers including Amazon and TikTok Shop are being recalled because they can overheat,…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals cannot be charged processing fees, also known as junk fees, beginning in 2027. School districts…

What to know about the frozen waffle recall due to potential listeria contamination – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 600 frozen waffle products from over a dozen brands…

Colon cancer cases rising in younger adults New report finds colorectal cancer rising among U.S. adults under 55 04:17 James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed with colorectal…

New study shows promising treatment for shingles – CBS News Watch CBS News Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think.…

Climate change has ramifications for food safety, experts warn Climate change has ramifications for food safety, experts warn 02:35 CHICAGO (CBS) — Warmer temperatures are impacting the food supply and…

The future of Medicare, America’s sweeping health insurance program for older adults, continues to come up on the campaign trail from both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald…

Debate grows over regulating sperm donation Debate grows over regulating sperm donation 02:48 Louise Mcloughlin found out when she was 13 that she had been conceived by a sperm donor.…

Family of man who died in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak says “it was very hard” Family of man who died in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak says “it was very hard”…

About 60,000 tumblers sold at Wawa stores in eight states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after its manufacturer received four reports of laceration injuries, according to a…

CDC issues alert on spike in “walking pneumonia” among children – CBS News Watch CBS News ER visits for “walking pneumonia” have sharply risen in young children over the past…

“Oprah Daily” spotlights the mental load women carry in new wellness class – CBS News Watch CBS News Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily’s Pilar Guzmán join “CBS Mornings” to…

Tips on how to maximize your annual wellness checkup – CBS News Watch CBS News As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor’s…

A recall involving Dynacare baby powder potentially tainted with asbestos has been expanded to include additional cases of the product shipped to 35 states and sold online on Amazon, according…

Walmart will begin delivering prescriptions across the U.S. early next year, as the retailing giant strives to keep pace with rival Amazon in competing for health care dollars. Walmart’s new…

McDonald’s beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado McDonald’s beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado 00:43 Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient as a cause…

Los Angeles — McDonald’s announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of…

President Biden visits Democratic Party Headquarters in Manchester, NH President Biden visits Democratic Party Headquarters in Manchester, NH 00:33 Concord, New Hampshire – President Biden touted his administration’s progress in…

EPA proposes new rule on lead in paint in older homes and schools EPA proposes new rule on lead in paint in older homes and schools 01:57 Washington — Two…

Deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s has infected at least 75 people in 13 states – CBS News Watch CBS News The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounder…

E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders widens – CBS News Watch CBS News Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter…

E. Coli and Listeria cases are up, experts explain how to stay safe E. Coli and Listeria cases are up, experts explain how to stay safe 02:05 Costco is recalling…

Amid a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, Burger King and Yum Brands are pulling fresh onions from some of their own locations. Yum is yanking the…

Tips on how to prevent cardiovascular disease – CBS News Watch CBS News Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in…

Thousands of bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, which is the generic version of Cymbalta, have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical, according to a notice from…

McDonald’s has stopped selling Quarter Pounder hamburgers at about one-fifth of its U.S. restaurants as federal health officials investigate an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened nearly 50 people…

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers are being linked to an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened nearly 50 people in 10 states, killing one person, federal health officials said Tuesday.…

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When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired…

BOSTON – Dr. Bharti Khurana, an Emergency Radiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital was leaving a trauma “hackathon” in 2016 when a nurse practitioner began talking about Intimate Partner Violence.…

CDC reports alarming increase in whooping cough and walking pneumonia among children – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among…

IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene cancels elective surgeries at Mass General Brigham IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene cancels elective surgeries at Mass General Brigham 02:34 The…

Patient and consumer advocates are looking to Kamala Harris to accelerate federal efforts to help people struggling with medical debt if she prevails in next month’s presidential election. And they…

Johannesburg — After the world was caught largely unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists warned that lessons must be learned. Now, two more viral outbreaks are giving health officials sleepless…

Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris has increasingly questioned former President Donald Trump’s ability to handle the demands of another four years in the White House as she seeks to…

Infections with the illness known as “walking pneumonia” or “white lung pneumonia” have been spreading at unusually high levels in young kids, emergency room data suggests, a year after a…

Weight loss drugs could help patients struggling with addiction, study says – CBS News Watch CBS News A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also…

Nearly 90,000 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits sold by major retailers nationwide are being recalled after dozens of alarming incidents left 19 people with burn injuries, some requiring surgery and others…

10/14: CBS Mornings Plus 40:18 Passengers on more than 200 Delta Air Lines flights out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport were denied meal service over the weekend after the airline on…

Hundreds of products sold at grocery chains such as Kroger, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s, as well as schools, are part of a BrucePac meat recall involving almost 12 million pounds…

Walgreens Boots Alliance plans to close 1,200 stores during the next three years, with 500 closures set for next year, in the face of low drug reimbursement rates and slower…

Conn. lawmakers want accountability in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head products Conn. lawmakers want accountability in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head products 00:46 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…

23andMe, a genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company, collects the most personal kind of data from its customers: their DNA. Now, after a data breach in late 2023 and a full board…

Actress Jenna Fischer, known for her role as Pam Beesly in the sitcom “The Office,” revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after…

How “Tommy John surgery” changed our national pastime – CBS News Watch CBS News In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John was having a dream season until he tore…

With a fastball clocked at 95 mph, Quincy Bright was on a track for the major leagues. He was just 13 when he was recruited by Mississippi State University. But…

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — New data shows the breast cancer rate is growing each year in women under 50, with the highest increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander women. Plymouth…

While none of the free COVID-19 tests being shipped by the U.S. Postal Service this year will have already expired, officials acknowledge many now arriving in mailboxes will likely see…

What parents need to know about COVID, flu vaccines What parents need to know about COVID, flu vaccines 02:45 The Food and Drug Administration is making it easier for people…

Dr. Jon LaPook reflects on the Nintendo Wii’s impact on fitness – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Jon LaPook looks back at his investigation into “exer-gaming” with the Nintendo…

Consumer Reports is calling for a federal ban of infant walkers, saying the products injure thousands of babies every year despite federal safety standards that have slowed — but not…

What’s that safest way for babies to sleep? | The Answer What’s that safest way for babies to sleep? | The Answer 01:22 Fisher-Price is recalling more than 2 million…

A California cheese and dairy company has been ordered to cease production in the wake of a years-long listeria outbreak that killed two people and sickened dozens more, the U.S.…

Storm surges from Hurricane Milton could turn electric vehicles and other products containing lithium-ion batteries into “ticking time bombs,” Florida’s fire marshal is warning. Residents and first responders are being…

Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing an expansion of Medicare to cover the costs of an in-home aide for many seniors, a direct pitch to the “sandwich generation” of adults…

Scientists in Pittsburgh work to prevent next pandemic Scientists in Pittsburgh work to prevent next pandemic 03:21 In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, the Centers…

MicroRNA discovery in worms leads to Nobel Prize in medicine – CBS News Watch CBS News Two scientists’ groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine.…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new way for Americans to look up how high or low levels of viruses like COVID-19 and flu are in…

Several hospitals across the U.S. are grappling with shortages of IV fluid after flooding from Hurricane Helene forced medical fluid manufacturers to halt production. Baxter International, the leading supplier of…

The effectiveness of this year’s influenza vaccine was lower in South America than last season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday, which might be a clue to…

The Food and Drug Administration is now weighing whether to approve the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in decades, European skincare company DSM-Firmenich announced this week. DSM-Firmenich…

Dave Lantz is no stranger to emergency department or doctor bills. With three kids in their teens and early 20s, “when someone gets sick or breaks an arm, all of…

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says the industry is facing a critical shortage of Latine physicians nationwide and locally in California. Officials said the Latine community represents nearly 20% of the…

“With one push, you could save a life.” Framingham offers free Narcan training “With one push, you could save a life.” Framingham offers free Narcan training 02:17 Tasha Withrow, a…

Amended bill allows California to continue to conceal who is using newborn DNA for research — and why. Bills to shed light on newborn DNA storage in California quietly killed…

Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair are among the retailers that continue to sell older dressers at risk of tipping over — a particular concern for U.S. households with little kids, according…

In the year leading up to a deadly listeria outbreak now traced back to recalled Boar’s Head deli meats, U.S. Department of Agriculture records show that Biden administration officials quietly…

Boar’s Head processing plants nationwide are now part of an ongoing law enforcement investigation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture disclosed Thursday, in the wake of a deadly outbreak blamed on…

Manufacturers of the most accurate home COVID-19 tests on the market say they were left out again from the Biden administration’s latest round of free orders through COVIDTests.gov, which for…

When Preston Nafz was 12, he asked his dad for permission to play lacrosse. “First practice, he came back, he said, ‘Dad, I love it,'” recalled his father, Lothar Nafz,…

A federal court in California ruled late Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering officials to take action over concerns about potential health risks from currently recommended levels of fluoride…

At her home in San Jose, 91-year-old Terry Asquith looks back at how she’s given the gift of life to at-risk babies. 50 years ago, she founded the nation’s oldest…

Drugmakers have decided to stop selling a kind of controversial fentanyl painkiller at the end of this month, the Food and Drug Administration said this week, marking an end to…

Around 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests — marking the first time in over a decade that…

As cases of a new COVID-19 variant tick upward across the U.S., the federal government is again offering Americans free at-home COVID-19 test kits. Individuals and households can begin ordering…

Costco’s first membership price hike takes effect Costco’s first membership price hike takes effect 00:23 Certain boxes of waffles sold at Costco Wholesale stores in the Midwest are being recalled…

Federal regulators are accusing the country’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers of illegally driving up the cost of insulin in the U.S., while making it harder for patients to obtain…

As weight loss drugs explode in popularity, are online marketplaces safe? – CBS News Watch CBS News Weight loss drugs are exploding in popularity, with 1 in 8 Americans saying…

Deepak Chopra talks spirituality, personal growth through AI – CBS News Watch CBS News Deepak Chopra has been at the intersection of science and spirituality for almost 50 years, meeting…

West Nile virus prevention tips | On Call with Dr. Kumar West Nile virus prevention tips | On Call with Dr. Kumar 02:30 NEW YORK — A New York resident…

South Jersey family shares scary experience with whooping cough South Jersey family shares scary experience with whooping cough 02:12 This year’s resurgence of whooping cough cases has now accelerated to…

Tyson Foods is misleading shoppers and investors by saying it would hit net-zero emissions by 2050 and marketing climate-friendly beef without having an actual strategy to do either, allege advocates…

BOSTON – Using artificial intelligence, doctors have found a way to give people who lost their voice to ALS the ability to speak again. This new technology is actually translating…

COVID-19 variant trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new virus variant called XEC, which has been spotted around the world and in half of states across the…

Study finds doctor are more to likely to give unnecessary c-sections to Black mothers Study finds doctor are more to likely to give unnecessary c-sections to Black mothers 01:16 BOSTON…

FDA says lead-contaminated applesauce packets lacked proper testing FDA says lead-contaminated applesauce packets lacked proper testing 00:28 A year after recalled applesauce pouches containing cinnamon left more than 500 kids…

A week after Apple held an event revealing its new iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPod models, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an Apple Watch function that can…

Many people in mental health crisis fear that if they dial 988, law enforcement might show up or they might be forced to go to the hospital. But getting sent…

As measles cases increase, experts warn against vaccine skepticism – CBS News Watch CBS News Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles…

Thanks to all those shots in the arm, in the year 2000, measles in the United States was declared eliminated. But now, it’s coming back, with measles cases reported from…

Opioid overdose deaths have dropped to the lowest they have been in three years, new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest, in the wake of a…

New mammogram requirements now in effect – CBS News Watch CBS News After decades of advocacy, there’s a new standard for empowering patients who receive mammograms with access to what…

Boar’s Head Provisions will no longer make liverwurst and is closing the Virginia facility at the center of a listeria outbreak that killed nine people and hospitalized at least 57…

DEA continues countrywide fentanyl awareness summits with event in Alhambra DEA continues countrywide fentanyl awareness summits with event in Alhambra 03:11 Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death…

Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt of Congress vote – CBS News Watch CBS News A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There’s new hope for people with sickle cell disease, which affects mainly African Americans. It’s gene therapy research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that’s being called a…

The Food and Drug Administration’s top tobacco official said Monday that the Biden administration is still pursuing its proposal to ban menthol flavored cigarettes, months after advocacy groups accused the…

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo testifies before Congress about nursing homes and COVID Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo testifies before Congress about nursing homes and COVID 03:30 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former New…

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will soon come with a novel feature aimed at a generally more mature population: Americans who suffer from hearing loss. The wireless earbuds, designed for listening…

The Climate Election: How climate change impacts maternal health and pregnancy – CBS News Watch CBS News For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable. Studies show it…

Polio vaccination effort goes on as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News The United Nations’ polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as…

Boar’s Head faces at least seven lawsuits following the August recall of millions of pounds of its deli meat after the food company’s products were linked to a deadly listeria…

More apple juice sold across the country is being recalled due to concerning levels of inorganic arsenic. What began early last week as a recall of nearly 10,000 cases of…

Ex-FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says U.S. “not at risk right now” for new mpox variant – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner and…

Johannesburg — The Democratic Republic of Congo, at the epicenter of a global health emergency declared over a still-growing mpox outbreak, received a first delivery of 99,000 vaccines for the…

Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after weeklong hospitalization for West Nile virus – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Anthony Fauci is recovering at home after spending nearly a week in…

Americans are more at risk from the deadly effects of heat than ever before, a new study found. Researchers from the Journal of the American Medical Association say there were…

How to protect student athletes amid dangerous heat across the country – CBS News Watch CBS News Intense heat is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes across the country. “CBS…

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an…

Study shows hormone therapy can benefit women’s health during menopause – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses a new study about hormone therapy for…

What is neurodivergence, which Tim Walz says is his son’s “secret power”? What is neurodivergence, which Tim Walz says is his son’s “secret power”? 04:37 SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a…

Mass. Gov. Maura Healey says Trump can’t “spell IVF, let alone understand what it means” – CBS News Watch CBS News Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who signed a maternal health…

CDC stepping up efforts to get kids vaccinated ahead of school year – CBS News Watch CBS News As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are…

California lawmakers have voted to ban food additives linked to behavioral issues in kids from school lunchrooms. That means snacks like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Twinkies and more will no longer…

2 killed in West Bank amid plans for polio vaccine campaign in Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied…

Growing online movement promotes raw milk despite health warnings – CBS News Watch CBS News There is a growing movement of social media influencers promoting raw or unpasteurized milk. It’s…

Washington — Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he’ll vote to uphold Florida’s controversial six-week abortion ban a day after he angered abortion opponents by criticizing the law. “You…

As the tally of those stricken in a nationwide listeria outbreak tied to recalled Boar’s Head deli meat rises, federal health officials are urging Americans to check their refrigerators for…

Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he supports having the government or insurance companies cover the costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF, and indicated that he would vote…

Eli Lilly offers discounted Zepbound vials at half the usual monthly cost – CBS News Watch CBS News Eli Lilly says it will sell one-dose vials of Zepbound for roughly…

Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Tuesday it will sell single-use vials of its weight-loss drug Zepbound at a fraction of the price of its pens, amid skyrocketing demand among Americans for…

Parents are stressed out, which can deteriorate their mental health and well-being — which in turn can negatively affect children, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in an advisory Wednesday.…

Idaho camp supports kids with cancer – CBS News Watch CBS News Camp Rainbow Gold in Idaho is a nonprofit that supports kids who have been diagnosed with cancer. Recently,…

Although the dangers of so-called forever chemicals are well-documented, these harmful substances have been detected in a range of personal care products used by consumers on a daily basis. For…

A Chicago countertop manufacturer failed to protect its workers from silica exposure, leaving a father and son in need of lung transplants, federal labor officials said. Florenza Marble & Granite…

COVID cases rise as new boosters are on the way – CBS News Watch CBS News COVID cases are growing or likely growing in 27 states, according to the CDC.…

Ex-FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says “timing is about right” for new COVID booster rollout – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells “Face the…

Here’s what to know about medical tourism Here’s what to know about medical tourism 05:39 Gaze around Istanbul Airport and you are almost certain to spot a male traveler with…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle after being treated at a rehabilitation hospital. She now works there. As we uncover the heart behind the headline, there’s…

New pill shows promise in easing menopause hot flashes without hormones – CBS News Watch CBS News A new experimental pill may relieve hot flashes, a common menopause symptom experienced…

Residents in Massachusetts towns urged to stay inside over mosquito-borne virus – CBS News Watch CBS News The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four towns in…

Texas officials are investigating after a nine-month-old baby was found dead inside a hot car. The Beeville Police Department said on social media that it appears the child’s grandmother left…

The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it has greenlighted updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for the 2024 fall season. The decision clears the way for distribution to…

An HIV-positive trans woman whose life was transformed by her journey from New York City to San Francisco has dedicated herself to helping her community as the manager of clinical…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Harrisburg mom on TikTok is raising awareness about lung cancer by sharing her journey to empower others. “People really responded to me sharing what I was…

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — A Philadelphia singer who’s also a cancer patient is now venturing into the business world. The business comes after years of fighting cancer and many…

Geneva — The mpox outbreak is not another COVID-19, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, because much is already known about the virus and the means to control it. While…

An outbreak of salmonella linked to recalled cucumbers has sickened 449 people in 31 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in…

“Boy Meets World” actress Danielle Fishel revealed that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The 43-year-old actress, who shared the news in the latest episode of her “Pod Meets…

Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products. According to Perdue and the…

During football practice in Fort Myers, Florida, 17-year-old Zach Martin collapsed. His body temperature hit 107 degrees, and when the ambulance arrived on the scene, he was unresponsive and moaning,…

3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illnesses at Pikes Peak Air Show 3 hospitalized as dozens experience heat illnesses at Pikes Peak Air Show 02:34 Amid extreme heat at the…

Many states do not require lifesaving protocol for heat illness – CBS News Watch CBS News When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital…

Mini totes back in stock at Trader Joes Mini totes back in stock at Trader Joes 00:42 Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold nationwide because…

5 Steward hospitals to be kept from closing in Massachusetts, Gov. Healey says 5 Steward hospitals to be kept from closing in Massachusetts, Gov. Healey says 02:28 BOSTON – Gov.…

This year’s cicada emergence was a double whammy of insects, with two groups of periodical cicadas that only come out of the ground every 13 or 17 years making a…

Parents and other caregivers should immediately stop using Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation and Hyhuudth baby loungers after the suffocation deaths of five infants, federal safety regulators urged Thursday. Separately,…

While allowing little kids to stare at a computer screen often gives parents a much-needed respite, new research suggests cutting back on the practice, with early tablet use linked to…

South Jersey family shares scary experience with whooping cough South Jersey family shares scary experience with whooping cough 02:12 A wave of whooping cough infections is continuing to worsen nationwide,…

Viral Jolly Rancher candy grape TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns Viral Jolly Rancher candy grape TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns 04:24 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh-area…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued updated recommendations for doctors offering birth control to their patients, including a new plea for doctors to give women more options…

Cancer cases and deaths expected to surge among men in coming decades – CBS News Watch CBS News Cancer cases among men are expected to surge globally in the coming…

You wouldn’t know just by looking at the smile on her face, but 3-year-old Naomi Lockard’s life is nothing like other children’s. “When Naomi was a baby, we had a…

New England teacher “ecstatic” to be semifinalist in CBS Mornings Mixtape Music Competition New England teacher “ecstatic” to be semifinalist in CBS Mornings Mixtape Music Competition 08:09 Perrigo Company is…

The Food and Drug Administration declined Friday to approve an application to treat post-traumatic stress disorder using the drug midomafetamine, also known as MDMA or the street drug ecstasy, citing…

COVID-19 was the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, down from fourth place in 2022. Heart disease,…

Consumer Reports states plastic chemicals being found in varying foods Consumer Reports states plastic chemicals being found in varying foods 02:02 A chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks is…

Tropical Storm Debby floods Georgia cities Tropical Storm Debby floods Georgia, South Carolina with record rain 03:07 The tally of illnesses linked to recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles has surpassed 100…

More than 8% of Americans did not have health insurance during the first months of 2024, according to new survey findings published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

Harry and Meghan on the dangers of online harm – CBS News Watch CBS News The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, The Parents…

On a brilliant summer day near Santa Barbara last week, a group of friends got together, met by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, better known as Harry and Meghan.…

Minnesota clinics, leaders reaffirm commitment to abortion rights as Iowa’s ban looms Minnesota clinics, leaders reaffirm commitment to abortion rights as Iowa’s ban looms 01:47 Iowa’s strict abortion law went…

Expert on how fibroids impact women’s health, available treatments – CBS News Watch CBS News July marks Fibroid Awareness Month and Dr. Tara Shirazian from NYU Langone’s Center for Fibroid…

Nearly half of insured Americans have been smacked by surprise medical expenses in the past year, but a majority don’t contest billing errors or coverage denials, a new survey by…

Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning. The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed…

A concerning percentage of chocolate products on U.S. grocery store shelves contain levels of heavy metals that exceed guidelines, with the highest concentrations found in organic products, a new study…

New study finds odds of dementia diagnosis increased by wildfire smoke particles New study finds odds of dementia diagnosis increased by wildfire smoke particles 03:00 SACRAMENTO — When a wildfire…

Amazon distributed hundreds of thousands of hazardous products sold by third-parties through the e-commerce giant’s platform and is responsible for recalling them, a federal agency has ruled. The U.S. Consumer…

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Paris — Thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world have descended on Paris for the looming 2024 Summer Olympics. They’ve brought with them the potential for a COVID-19…

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