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CBS News - Health

Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland -- President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.

1 hour ago

Exclusive - Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president, Israel says - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with President Mohammed bin Zayed, sources told CBS News. updated 2M ago

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Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection -- The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.

3 hours ago

Bear kills worker at uranium mining facility in Canada -- A black bear killed a man working for a Canadian uranium exploration and acquisition company in Saskatchewan.

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CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to China -- The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

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Spotlight On: Gut Health

1 year ago

Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows -- This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.

5 hours ago

How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health -- Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)

7 hours ago

How can movement boost your brain health? -- A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.) -- May 12

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WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship -- The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship​ hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness. -- May 12

11 hours ago

CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell" -- Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID. -- May 11

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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk -- CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."

3 months ago

RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know. -- The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.

4 months ago

How much lead is in your diet? What to know about reducing exposure -- From cinnamon to protein powders, reports about high levels of lead in our food are raising questions about how to reduce exposure.

6 months ago

Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead, testing finds -- Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation​ that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.

6 months ago

Organic frozen spinach recalled due to potential listeria contamination -- Sno Pac Foods is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.

7 months ago

Do weighted vests help give you a better workout? A doctor shares tips. -- A fitness trend has people donning extra pounds - in the form of a weighted vest - in order to intensify their workout. But is it safe?

6 months ago

This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds -- Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step​ recommendation you may have previously heard.

4 months ago

New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI -- Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity - and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.

1 year ago

Is dairy disturbing your dreams? Here's what a study found out. -- In the study, published Monday in journal Frontiers in Psychology​, 40.2% of participants reported certain eating habits affected their sleep.

10 months ago

6 STRETCHES TO TRY FOR A BETTER NIGHT SLEEP -- Stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, experts say. Here are some moves to consider.

1 year ago

Insomnia can lead to heart issues. A psychologist shares tips for better sleep. -- Research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Here are recommendations to improve sleep.

4 months ago

Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains. -- Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.

1 year ago

Expert tips for sleeping better as you age -- It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips.

1 year ago

STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data -- While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

7 months ago

How one community is fighting rising syphilis infections -- The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.

1 year ago

What is micro-cheating? Relationship experts share what to know. -- Micro-cheating, whether intentional or not, can negatively impact a couple in a number of ways. Here's what to know, according to relationship experts.

1 year ago

U.S. moms report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds -- Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study.

11 months ago

Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health. -- Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.

1 year ago

Plane crashes can spark fear of flying. Here are tips to help you cope. -- If headlines of recent plane crashes​ have you worried about air travel, you're not alone - but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.

1 year ago

What is red light therapy? Dermatologist explains the skin care trend -- Red light therapy, also known as LED therapy, is trending for skin care. Here's what to know about it, according to a dermatologist.

1 year ago

Dads can get postpartum depression too. Here's what to know. -- Postpartum depression, a serious mental health condition,​ isn't just something new moms​ can struggle with - studies show new dads can also be affected.

1 year ago

Chocolate for gut health? An expert shares what makes your gut happy. -- Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This Is Your Brain on Food," shares elements to include in your diet​ ​for boosting both physical and mental health.

1 year ago

What's the deal with probiotics? Should you be taking one? -- Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.

1 year ago

What you should eat to support your gut-brain connection -- Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.

1 year ago

Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell. -- Looking to amp up your exercise​ as part of your New Year's resolutions​? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.

1 year ago

What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids. -- While bikes with training wheels teach kids to pedal, steer and brake, balance bikes focus on the balance aspect from the start.

1 year ago