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Spotlight On: Gut Health

11 months ago

His headache felt like a hangover. Paramedics made a scary diagnosis -- Nestor Montalvo's severe symptoms were a sign of a dangerous condition. Rapid treatment saved his life.

7 hours ago

RFK Jr.'s FDA officials overrode career staff to limit COVID shots -- The FDA's Dr. Vinay Prasad said that he disagreed with the agency's career vaccine reviewers about COVID shot approvals. -- Jul 3

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Certain type of hormone therapy increases breast cancer risk, study finds -- The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, focused on women under 55 with and without a uterus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down. -- Jul 2

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Hydration multipliers are everywhere. Should you use them in a heat wave? -- As temperatures soar this summer, are powdered products marketed as hydration multipliers worth it?

1 day ago

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination -- Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product.

2 days 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.

4 days ago

CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking -- A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.

15 days ago

Ground beef with possible E. coli distributed nationwide, USDA says -- The beef, which may be contaminated with E. coli, was distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations across the U.S.

1 month 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.

5 months 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.

6 months 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.

7 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.

2 months 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.

3 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.

3 months 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.

4 months ago

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

3 months 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.

3 months ago

6 GREEN FLAGS TO LOOK FOR IN A PARTNER, ACCORDING TO RELATIONSHIP EXPERTS -- Daters are often aware of red flags​, or undesirable traits or behaviors to avoid in a potential partner​. But what about green flags? Here's what experts say to look for.

4 months 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.

1 month 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.

3 months 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.

4 months 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.

5 months 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.

5 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months 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.

11 months ago

Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says -- Exercising​ like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.

6 months ago

Shopping - The best lead-free Stanley cup alternatives - While the lead in Stanley Quenchers is unlikely to cause harm, there are lead-free water bottles available. Sep 23, 2024

1 month ago