Category: Health Fitness

McDonald’s customers may have to go elsewhere for now if they have a yen for frothy caffeinated drinks. Melitta, the maker of the $3,000 machines used at many of McDonald’s U.S. locations, recommended a temporary stop to their use to “proactively ensure safety,” the company said Wednesday in an emailed statement.  “We are investigating the…

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 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  The November 5 letter stated that Tom’s Simply White Clean Mint toothpaste contained Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a germ that…

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 shows, as doctors nationwide are grappling with a surge of “walking pneumonia” cases.  The new figures come from the CDC’s National Syndromic Surveillance Program, which…

Authorities in Hawaii are warning residents who attended a local pet fair to watch for symptoms of avian influenza after a local flock of ducks and other birds tested positive for the H5N1 virus that has fueled a global outbreak of infections. Officials suspect wild migrating birds are likely to blame for the first known…

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 Patterson Companies, and other providers of dental products are jumping, with Wall Street betting that a potential push by the incoming Trump administration to remove…

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 it is slashing 40% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan. The move comes after its entire board resigned in September. Its stock…

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, rock-climbing! It’s all part of their therapy, says Molly Cupka, the no-nonsense instructor and cheerleader for this community of courageous climbers. People with Parkinson’s Disease…

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 Nicole Valdez about “the most traumatic experience” of her life. She and five other women are suing the state to clarify and expand abortion exceptions….

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 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” to…

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. The agency’s safety alert coincided with the ninth recall of portable bed rails in three years. Medical King of Brooklyn, New York, is recalling about…

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 joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of criticizing vaccines and…

Four women suing over Idaho’s strict abortion ban told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief and fear after they learned their fetuses were not likely to survive to birth — and how they had to leave the state to get abortions amid fears that pregnancy complications would put their own…

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 Department of Health and Human Services.  “What I would ask of him is that he keep an open mind. We’re happy to try to…

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 month of decline since a peak last year.  Around 70,655 deaths linked to opioids like heroin and fentanyl were reported for the year ending June…

Family of man who died from McDonald’s E.coli outbreak speaks out Family of man who died from McDonald’s E.coli outbreak speaks out 03:06 A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers has sickened 104 people in 14 states, federal health officials said in an update on Wednesday.  At least…

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 — Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice. A UnitedHealth spokesperson confirmed…

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 — from the program that provides free and discounted meals to about 30 million low-income school children, the food conglomerate said on Tuesday. Consumer Reports applauded…

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 the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, according to industry experts and the Congressional Budget Office.  The November 5 election gave control of the Senate to Republicans,…

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 alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News’ Stephanie Stahl reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…

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, and they started shooting at us,” she said. She ran for her life.  Afterwards, “I woke up every night, every night around 3 o’clock screaming…

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 a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people’s health. Tom Hanson has more. Be the first…

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, multiple people close to the president-elect’s campaign say. Hopes among Kennedy’s backers that he could be nominated to lead the department have risen in recent…

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 fatal infections, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  A separate but related recall, which involved turkey sandwiches containing recalled cheese…

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 that the oral version of the drug is ineffective as a nasal decongestant. The FDA’s proposal comes more than a year after the agency’s outside…

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, posing fire and burn hazards, federal safety officials said Thursday. The recall follows 113 reports of the made-in-China products overheating, including seven fires and one…

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 currently work with processing companies to offer cashless payment systems for families. But the companies can charge “processing fees” for each transaction. By law, students…

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 have been recalled following routine testing that detected listeria. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for public health at KFF…

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 cancer. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum shared the news on Sunday, telling People that despite the diagnosis, there is “reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”…

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. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to explain the latest research showing promising treatment results and how to prevent the illness. Be the first…

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 service includes new prescriptions and refills, which customers can receive along with groceries and other products, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company announced on Tuesday. Prescriptions will…

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 Trump during this final stretch leading up to the 2024 presidential election. This year’s voting comes at a time when the 67.5 million Americans enrolled…

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. She said when her parents told her, it “felt like the rug was just pulled from underneath my entire life.” McLoughlin was raised in Dublin…

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” 03:49 There has been one death in the severe McDonald’s E. coli outbreak that affected more people in Colorado than any other state. That victim…

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 notice published Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The tumblers’ metal straws pose a risk of cutting consumers’ hands and mouths, the notice…

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 six months. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and CBS News medical contributor, discusses what this means for parents and…

“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 discuss the pressures women face managing life’s demands. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…

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 visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your physician truly count. Be the first…

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 to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Montvale, New Jersey-based Dynarex Corp. on Monday said it was expanding a recall first…

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 its safety, experts warned amid an outbreak of E. coli that has struck McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Experts said pathogens—the bacteria that can make us sick—are…

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 for death and illness, as states continue to investigate the source of an E. coli outbreak involving the Quarter Pounder hamburger at dozens of McDonald’s…

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 the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to the popular burgers that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others across 13 states. The…

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 bringing down medication costs during a visit to New Hampshire on Tuesday alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, as the president seeks to cement his policy legacy. …

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 weeks after setting a nationwide deadline for removal of lead pipes, the Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in…

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 hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed….

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 Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus. Karen Morfitt has…

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 packages of salmon over concerns they could be contaminated with listeria.  Acme Smoked Fish Corp, the shopping club’s salmon provider, sent a notice to Costco…

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 the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart disease and stroke will affect more than 60% of Americans…

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 topping from some KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell locations “out of an abundance of caution,” Yum said Thursday in a statement to CBS News….

Frozen waffles recalled over listeria concerns What to know about the frozen waffle recall due to potential listeria contamination 03:28 A recall of more than 600 varieties of frozen waffles sold by major retailers including Walmart and Target has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles, manufacturer TreeHouse Foods said on Tuesday. More than…

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 in 10 states, killing one. The fast-food chain sold about 1 million Quarter Pounders in the timeframe that the illnesses occurred, a McDonald’s spokesperson said…

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.  Most sick people reported eating Quarter Pounders from McDonald’s, and investigators are working to confirm which food ingredient is contaminated, according to the U.S. Centers…

Thousands of bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, which is sold under the brand name Cymbalta, have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration.  The October 10 recall is due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a chemical that is toxic if swallowed and…

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. For all the advances in medicine, the NP told the group, there was little attention paid to the root cause of the injuries that sends…

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 and live on a “very strict” budget in central North Dakota. By the end of this year, she will have spent almost $6,000 for her…

New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults – CBS News Watch CBS News A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the importance of seeking professional help….

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 school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…

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 see the vice president and Democratic nominee as the best hope for preserving Americans’ access to health insurance. Comprehensive coverage that limits patients’ out-of-pocket costs…

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 nights. Rwanda is still grappling with its first outbreak of Marburg virus. A cousin to the Ebola virus, Marburg is one of the deadliest viruses…

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 contrast her age with Trump’s.  “I’m seeing that his team at least is saying he’s suffering from exhaustion,” Harris, who turns 60 on Sunday, told…

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 surge of such cases filled hospitals overseas. The worst rates of the illness, caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, are in young children ages 2…

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 take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…

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 permanently disfigured.  The products are a burn and fire hazard in that alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when the pit…

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 inspector general has started an internal investigation into the agency’s handling of the deadly Boar’s Head outbreak, Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, said…

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 of meat and poultry that may be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can cause illness and death. The products were disclosed Thursday by the U.S. Department…

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 consumer spending.  The Deerfield, Illinois-based company on Tuesday said it would shutter roughly 14% of its U.S. locations and redeploy the majority of the workers…

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 Biden administration says it has invoked the wartime powers of the Defense Production Act to speed rebuilding of a major American factory of intravenous fluids…

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 Friday shut down its Detroit meal service facility.  The closure came after the airline was notified of a “food safety issue” following a routine Food…

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 resignation, the company faces an uncertain future, and many customers believe the genetic information they once willingly handed over could be vulnerable. CEO Anne Wojcicki…

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 his UCL, the ligament that supports a pitcher’s arm while throwing. Following a creative surgical procedure, John recovered and went on to play 14 more…

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 at 16, the Connecticut high school star pitcher learned he had a torn ligament in his elbow. “I broke down in tears; I cried like…

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 residents Sara Pelissero and Jackie Bohline call each other the “doppelneighbors.” “We live next door, we’re both adopted from Korea, we both married White men,…

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 their shelf life run out in a few months.  So far this season, around 20 million of the 32 million tests ordered through COVIDTests.gov have…

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 to simultaneously test themselves for COVID-19 and the flu at home.  The agency this week authorized the Healgen Scientific’s Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test for…

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 Wii, a gaming console that helped many people get in shape by turning video games into a workout. Be the first to know Get browser…

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 Snuga Swings sold nationwide after the suffocation deaths of five infants, the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday. The recall involves…

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 stopped — heartbreaking incidents for parents. The consumer advocacy group’s stark warning, along with its newly published report detailing injuries and deaths caused by baby walkers,…

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 cautioned about “an alarming fire hazard with lithium-ion batteries, EVs, as well as hybrid and fuel cell vehicles in preparation of Hurricane Milton,” according to a…

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. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday.  Rizo-López Foods and its owners have discontinued all operations related to the preparing and processing of food, according to…

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 caring for aging parents in addition to their own children.  The plan, dubbed “Medicare at Home,” focuses on having Medicare cover costs of home care…

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. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines. Be the first to…

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 for Disease Control and Prevention now plan to screen arriving international travelers for their risk of bringing the deadly Ebola-like disease into the country.  The…

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 IV fluids to hospitals, said its facility in Marion, North Carolina, remains closed for the foreseeable future.  “Baxter’s North Cove facility affected by flooding and…

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 their local area for 2024. This year’s new “community snapshot” is the CDC’s latest attempt to repackage its data in one place for Americans deciding…

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 how much protection the shots could offer people in the U.S. this winter. Vaccine effectiveness was 34.5% against hospitalization, according to interim estimates from a…

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 says the FDA is expected to decide within the next 17.5 months  — by March 2026 — on the company’s request to approve the sunscreen…

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 a sudden you have thousand-dollar medical bills,” Lantz said. The family’s health plan that he used to get as the assistant director of physical plant…

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 country’s population, whereas Latine physicians make up just less than 7%. That is why health leaders in Santa Clara gathered together to celebrate the work…

“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 co-founder of harm reduction organization Project Mayday, said Narcan wasn’t something she ever had access to when she was using opioids. A person in recovery,…

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 a seventh time will rely on less sensitive “antigen” tests, which are generally the cheaper options available on drugstore shelves. Federal health officials have justified the millions…

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 made significant cuts to planned testing for germs across America’s food supply.  The department says the cuts did not translate to significantly fewer tests at…

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 to findings released this week by Consumer Reports. A year after the implementation of new furniture safety standards, tests by the consumer advocacy group have…

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 or gutted 03:22 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill (SB 1099) Wednesday prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California’s newborn genetic biobank. …

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 some of the company’s now-recalled deli meats.  At least 59 hospitalizations and 10 deaths have been linked to a listeria strain traced back to Boar’s…

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, of Hoover, Alabama. “He lives for lacrosse.” But years of youth sports took a toll on Preston’s body. By the time the teenager limped off…

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 in the American drinking water supply. The ruling by District Court Judge Edward Chen, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, deals a blow to…

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 brain activity into speech. “Not being able to communicate is so frustrating and demoralizing,” said Casey Harrell, a study participant. “It is like you are…

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 nonprofit milk bank, Mothers’ Milk Bank. “I really think I’m proud of myself, how many thousands of babies have been helped,” she said. In 1974,…

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 the nation’s obesity rate has not inched up in results from the federal government’s national health survey. The figures come from a new report by…

Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant 02:46 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 the test kits later this month, on the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19…

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 because they may contain plastic, according to a notice by supplier Kodiak Cakes. The recall involves Kodiak Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40 count with…

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 the fastest pace on record in nearly a decade, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as pertussis infections…

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 they have tried medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to tackle everything from diabetes to weight loss, among other conditions. As demand rises, many people are…

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 world leaders and celebrities alike as he spreads his message of well-being. Now, the best-selling author is out with his 95th book, “Digital Dharma,” where…

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 has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus, the state health department said Friday. It’s the first human case of EEE in the…

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 cheaper versions of the life-saving drug.  The companies — CVS-owned Caremark Rx, Cigna Group’s Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx — acted in ways…

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 suing the world’s second-biggest meat processor.  Tyson should have to curtail its climate claims or release a substantial plan to support its claims, according to…

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 a controversial brand of “fentanyl lollipops” and other formulations blamed for playing a part in fueling the opioid overdose epidemic.  The end of sales of…

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 United States. Health officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.  XEC’s emergence…

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 – A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers….

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 that kind of “involuntary emergency rescue” happens to around 1% of callers, suggests new data from Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the 988 Lifeline…

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 detect sleep apnea in device-wearers. The sleep apnea detection tool comes four days before the launch date of Apple’s new Series 10 watch, which will…

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 cases are now back, and one big reason is that, across the country, more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before….

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 California to Vermont. CBS News One big reason: across the country in 2023, more families exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before. “There’s…

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 for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has dropped slightly. In a 2022 analysis of fentanyl-laced prescription pills, the DEA found that…

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 could be life-saving information. The new regulation, which is now in effect, requires mammogram providers to notify women of their level of breast density. Be…

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 record surge of fatalities from the class of drugs that includes heroin and fentanyl during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The CDC estimates that there were 75,091…

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 in 18 states, the producer of deli meats announced on Friday. “We understand the gravity of this situation and the profound impact it has had…

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 Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year…

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 with lead poisoning, new research is offering further cause for concern regarding the popular spice used in baked goods and frequently sprinkled on coffee and oatmeal. …

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 White House of quashing the rule because of the looming election. “I just want to start and reinforce that FDA has not abandoned the menthol…

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 game changer. The first patient to get the therapy outside a research setting is a Cherry Hill college student who’s been waiting almost two decades…

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 to music on the go, now double as a medical device that doctors and hearing experts say could be a game changer. The devices address…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is testifying before Congress about his administration’s handling of COVID in nursing homes. Cuomo previously testified in a private hearing back on June 11. Watch it streaming live on CBS News New York in the video player above. Bombshell report blasts Cuomo’s alleged coverup Ahead of Tuesday’s hearing,…

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 can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of…

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 Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…

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 Pfizer board member, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Americans are “not at risk right now” for the new mpox variant seen in…

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 Great Value brand apple juice sold by Walmart in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, now involves 133,500 cases of multiple brands…

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 outbreak.  The latest listeria outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in 18 states linked to recalled products from Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia. At…

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 Nation with Margaret Brennan” that despite the summer surge of COVID, the “timing is about right” for the rollout of the new COVID booster 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 virus Thursday, with a second delivery of 101,000 expected Saturday, the head of the World Health Organization said.  Congolese health officials tell CBS News they…

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 the hospital with West Nile virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with him over the weekend and shares how he is…

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 example, flossing your teeth is good oral hygiene, but some flosses are coated in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals, which…

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 Mornings” spoke to one school in New Jersey using a device that measures “wet bulb globe temperature.” The number shows how much heat stress an…

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 the products, some with sell-by dates into October. The largest such outbreak since one linked to cantaloupes more than a decade ago has killed at…

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 women during menopause. Researchers found hormone therapy slows the aging process and can benefit women’s health. Be the first to know Get browser notifications 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 new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he’s proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.  Walz sat alongside…

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 seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to…

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 bill in her state last week, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that she doesn’t “believe anything that Donald Trump says,” including his recent…

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 coincided with a recent spike in sales nationwide. However, health officials warn that drinking raw milk could have dangerous consequences. Be the first to know…

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 West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for…

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 need more time than six weeks,” the Republican nominee told Fox News. “I’ve disagreed with that right from the early primaries. When I heard about it,…

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 be allowed in school cafeterias across the state. Stores may still sell the food products, though, under the first-of-its-kind legislation, called the California School Food Safety Act….

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 for a ballot measure in Florida aimed at overturning the state’s six-week abortion ban. “Under the Trump administration, we are going to be paying for…

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 half the usual monthly list price. The weight loss drug, also known as Mounjaro, can cost more than $1,000 for one month’s supply. CBS News…

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 said in an advisory Wednesday. Murthy — who in the past has issued advisories related to gun violence, social media use and a youth mental health crisis tied to an “epidemic of…

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 anti-obesity medications.  In doing so, the company aims to expand its supply of the drug, and compete with digital health companies that sell compounded versions…

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, local builders came together to construct new cabins so the camp doesn’t have to turn kids away. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…

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 “uproar” from the industry, newly released court filings show. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the draft regulation in January 2014. The rule…

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 exposed employees to silica levels up to six times greater than permissible, leaving a 31-year worker, his 59-year-old father and a co-worker with silicosis, an…

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 21,518 deaths from 1999-2023 where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, a possible underestimation, they say. In total, heat-related…

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. This week, newly approved boosters from Moderna and Pfizer will be made available. Jeff Nguyen reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…

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 lot of questions about why she wasn’t meeting milestones, why she wasn’t crawling on time, why she wasn’t talking,” said Rebekah Lockard. Naomi and Jack …

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 also a link to the Paralympics which are coming up. This doctor, who has overcome a devastating injury, wants people to know that with determination…

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 Massachusetts urging residents to stay indoors after dark until at least October. According to a local report, the town says it doesn’t have the funds…

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 by over 75% of women. Unlike other treatments, this pill does not use hormones. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the potential impact…

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 begin for the latest version of the shots earlier this year than last year. Moderna and Pfizer’s shots were revised this year to target the…

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 baby in the rear seat of the car, in a carseat, at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The grandmother then allegedly returned to find the…

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 going through, what it felt like,” Stephanie Williams said.  Williams is sharing her lung cancer journey on TikTok. She’s a part of a growing trend of…

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 increased outbursts later on.  Children logging 75 minutes or more of daily screen time at 3 1/2 years old were more apt to outbursts of…

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 simultaneous appearance. But even after the two broods go back underground, it seems as though they may leave something pesky and itchy behind.  According to…

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 more research is needed on the Clade 1b strain which prompted the United Nations agency to declare a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), the…

Perdue chicken nuggets recalled after metal wire found Perdue chicken nuggets recalled after metal wire found 00:30 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 U.S. Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service,…

“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 World” podcast, said “learning from the experiences of others” motivated her to share the diagnosis. “I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal…

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 complications. Now, it’s about helping other women. Instead of notes from doctors, Jessy Kyle’s laptop is now filled with a different kind of support. Kyle…

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, according to his mother Laurie Giordano.  “I just remember the panic that was setting in in that moment,” Giordano said. “They were just assessing him…

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 Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, Colorado Springs Airport…

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 – but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states…

Dorchester city councilor wants to explore eminent domain to save Carney Hospital Dorchester city councilor wants to explore eminent domain to save Carney Hospital 03:05 BOSTON – Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the state will “seize control” of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton by using eminent domain, and her administration has deals in…

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 an update. The CDC is among the federal and state agencies investigating the outbreak, determining that cucumbers contaminated with salmonella made people sick. As of…

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, owners of DNYSYSJ and OUKANING cradle swings are being cautioned against their use after an infant’s death in a crib of similar design, bringing the…

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 the wax can become engulfed in a flame, making the product a fire hazard, the company said Thursday in a notice posted by U.S. safety…

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, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests, with weekly reported cases now accelerating to the highest levels seen in the U.S. for…

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 assistants and volunteers at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when…

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 mother says she just wants to go back in time and not watch a viral TikTok video that ended with her 9-year-old in the hospital…

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 of getting relief from the often painful insertion of intrauterine devices, or IUDs. Doctors should tell their patients that the local anesthetic lidocaine could be…

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 years, with an estimated 93% increase in deaths by 2050, according to a new study. Dr. Jon LaPook explains. Be the first to know Get…

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 a shaved head and a bandaged, bloody scalp. Some travel in groups or pairs, while others are alone. But they’ve all trekked to Turkey in…

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 recalling of a batch — or 16,500 cans — of powdered baby formula sold by H-E-B grocery and CVS Health stores in 12 states due…

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 “significant limitations” with the data submitted to the agency. Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a…

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, cancer and unintentional injuries — a category of deaths that has surged in recent years mainly due to drug overdoses — remain the three leading…

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 people — and the potentially toxic products may still be on the market, federal safety officials warn. The number of those stricken after consuming the…

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 also found in an array of food products, particularly those popular with babies and children, according to findings released Wednesday by Consumer Reports. The tests…

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, breaking a streak of record-low uninsured rates following the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 27.1 million Americans of all ages were uninsured through March, according to…

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 Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by online bullying. “Sunday Morning” anchor Jane Pauley talks with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about…

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. It was a meeting of an exclusive club, one that no one wanted to join. Most of the parents here have lost a child –…

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 into effect Monday, immediately prohibiting most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. Iowa’s Republican leaders have been…

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 Care joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the condition and alternative treatments. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…

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 the Commonwealth Fund finds.  That inaction — which largely stems from an unawareness that such bills and denials can be challenged — can be a…

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 in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated.  Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and…

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 finds. A multiyear analysis of 72 consumer cocoa products found 43% contaminated with lead above acceptable levels, while 35% surpassed cadmium thresholds, according to research…

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 rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health? A new study released Monday, at…

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 Product Safety Commission on Tuesday issued a decision and order against Amazon, determining the retailer was a “distributor” of products that are defective or fail…

How quickly an ambulance arrives on the scene can spell the difference life and death, yet for those facing a medical emergency a speedy trip to the ER often leads to a surprise, and shockingly high, bill.  In roughly half of ambulance trips, the service is out of network and not covered by insurance, according…

Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands.  Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system,…

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat, CDC says Deadly listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat, CDC says 00:51 Boar’s Head Provisions is recalling all of its liverwurst products on store shelves because it could contain listeria, the U.S. Food and Safety Inspection Service said Friday. The announcement comes as health officials investigate a…

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 outbreak to spread within the tightly confined Games atmosphere. Officials expect Paris to receive as many as 15 million visitors, including 2 million tourists from abroad,…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states. The infections are being linked to meats sliced at deli counters. According to the CDC, the outbreak has resulted in 28 hospitalizations and two deaths, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. New…

Ways to deal with surprise medical bills Ways to deal with surprise medical bills 02:03 Caitlyn Mai woke up one morning in middle school so dizzy she couldn’t stand and deaf in one ear, the result of an infection that affected one of her cranial nerves. Though her balance recovered, the hearing never came back….

Washington — President Biden’s symptoms from COVID have improved “meaningfully” in the last day, though he still has a cough, the president’s physician said Friday.  Mr. Biden had a fourth dose of Paxlovid on Friday morning and his “loose, non­productive cough and hoarseness continue to be his primary symptoms, but they have improved meaningfully from…

Toronto  —Two people have died in Canada of listeria bacterial infections after consuming plant-based milk alternatives sold under the brands Silk, made by Danone, and Walmart’s Great Value, the country’s federal health ministry said Wednesday in an updated notice. More than a dozen products have been recalled. The ministry said 10 more individuals – eight…