The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s panel of vaccine advisers voted Thursday in their first official move after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the committee’s previous experts and replaced them with his own picks. A majority of the committee approved updated recommendations for a …
Read More »If these items are in your medicine cabinet, it’s time to throw them away. Here’s how to do it safely.
Here’s your friendly reminder not to overlook your medicine cabinet in your cleaning routine. Just like food, medications and supplements can expire, meaning the products hiding out in your home may not be as safe or effective as you think. “It’s easy for expired medication to go unnoticed because people …
Read More »A country star’s “silent heart attack” had no symptoms — until he collapsed on tour
Country star Colt Ford doesn’t remember the day he had a life-threatening heart attack. He and his band performed at Whiskey Row, a venue in Gilbert, Arizona, on April 4, 2024, but Ford told CBS News that he has no memory of the show. He also doesn’t remember the moments …
Read More »Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Learn the facts about Thanksgiving fatigue
Many of us feel sleepy after eating turkey and all the fixings on our Thanksgiving dinner table, but why? While we often blame our post-dinner drowsiness on the tryptophan in turkey, experts say that isn’t the full picture. What is tryptophan? Tryptophan is one of 20 essential, naturally-occurring amino …
Read More »Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential pandemic
Health officials are alarmed by more than 50 confirmed human cases of a bird flu variant across seven states this year, with a new case confirmed this week in a California child without known contact with infected animals. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder, the editor-at-large for public health …
Read More »Why Americans are traveling to Vermont and Oregon to die
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to …
Read More »3 of the worst foods for your teeth and how to prevent damage, according to dental experts
Candy is not great for your teeth, but it’s not the only thing to be mindful of for better oral health. “It’s not just obvious sugary treats that pose a risk to teeth,” registered dental hygienist Whitney DiFoggio told CBS News. “Some less suspecting culprits can be just as harmful.” The worst …
Read More »Don’t just track your steps. Here are 4 health metrics to monitor on your smartwatch, according to doctors.
From smart wearables like the Apple Watch or Garmin trackers to the celebrity-sported Oura ring and trendy WHOOP strap, health tech has come a long way from just tracking your steps. “There’s lots of different metrics now that we can begin to look at,” says Dr. Davin Lundquist, family physician …
Read More »Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?
As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It’s not covered by insurance, she added. I had no …
Read More »Lime juice burn: Phytophotodermatitis causes, treatment
Looking forward to sipping on a poolside cocktail this summer? Be aware of the lime wedge that may be adorning your glass, as the juice can cause more harm to your skin than you may think. Often referred to as lime or margarita burn, experts say getting lime or other citrus …
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