There’s a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements, alcohol and even synthetic drugs. Lilia Luciano reports. Source link
A Philadelphia nurse is sharing the power of art, weaving her way through life as an artist and health care provider. Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art. Weaving, creating art – this is what Linda Ruggiero does when she’s not…
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Governors of the states, which make up the newly-formed West Coast Health Alliance, said in a joint press statement that their alliance was “fighting…
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. In Mississippi, 9.7 infants died for every 1,000 live births in 2024, nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths per 1,000, according to the…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines calling for doctors to screen children for mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as early as infancy. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more. Source link
Orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new book, “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power,” which offers practical advice on fitness, diet and living a long and healthy life. Source link
For over a decade, the CDC’s anti-smoking ads and 1-800-QUIT-NOW hotline have helped Americans kick the habit. Now, both face an uncertain future after budget cuts. Dr. Celine Gounder explains where people can still turn for help. Source link
Nowadays, more people know a doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support during childbirth, but what about if the baby’s development or birth doesn’t go as planned? Well, there’s a non-profit providing that kind of support, for free, through the Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas. Jennifer Stampfel said she received help from…
Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called on the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday to “indefinitely postpone” its vaccine advisory committee meeting next month amid a slew of departures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If the meeting…
A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly. The study, led by Stanford Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, examined the health records of nearly 10,000 preschool-aged children ages 3 to 5 between 2016 and 2023 who were diagnosed with ADHD….
