https://www.cbsnews.com/ Healthwatch From CBSNews.com Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:42:19 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/high-blood-pressure-deaths-excessive-drinking-cdc/ A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:03:34 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/03/8388f40d-59c1-473d-abd1-e1696aad8087/thumbnail/60x60/7b9be221906d965b5aa4bfbba418377b/cbsn-fusion-deaths-from-excessive-alcohol-use-climbing-among-women-cdc-finds-thumbnail-2808159-640x360.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 3fdbaae6-4050-4aa5-a54d-4483a7d214cd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreak-us-map/ CBS News is tracking a outbreak of measles in West Texas that has led to the deaths of two children and a growing number of cases around the country. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:10:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/28/2ee55cd4-f0da-4ef6-8f75-5cb23cbbf182/thumbnail/60x60/64d26ee0686f672f9315a175b5172a9a/ap25058597447123.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 7829d89f-036b-4c26-900e-73f5dbe55ef7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-988-national-lgbtq-suicide-lifeline-backlash/ A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:59:05 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/09/8c645ca3-ff9e-4243-9c4b-81b9af183930/thumbnail/60x60/5bb618bdfe4f8f6296d6e6ee7e6d9056/gettyimages-2192048758.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 436c05e3-d716-472f-b987-a4c42af7af11 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/little-remedies-honey-cough-syrup-recalled-microbial-contamination/ Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:13:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/19/a308740b-38c5-426b-b04f-289ed5f0c25c/thumbnail/60x60/0ed9a91f222a5fe648f32f8366eca77f/image-1-98.png?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f d51a986e-cee1-4b32-95a8-8c7c1edd4784 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hiv-prevention-drug-lenacapavir-yeztugo-approved-fda/ Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo​ from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:07:43 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/18/d644b4fc-dc55-4143-bc79-6a40c17bfa2f/thumbnail/60x60/1ebce9cdd833cef3b1c757ff531bbeac/gilead-june-12.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 7b6ae0c8-fc81-4fb2-83fb-e161a5dcb094 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/usda-new-world-screwworms-response-proposal-texas/ The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:55:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/18/cae5096c-068d-47fb-b3b9-d10f53a49702/thumbnail/60x60/370ac82babd862275355e5088218cdf5/image-1.png?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f b9c3d5d5-438e-4f81-b201-6902ac504fc5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-fall-deaths-prevention/ From 2003 to 2023, the death rate for falls increased more than 70% for adults ages 65 to 74, and more than 75% for those aged 75 to 84. It more than doubled for seniors 85 and older, according to CDC data. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:43:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/18/5de4f96c-b317-418d-9146-620146736dff/thumbnail/60x60/a305576ac48aaf2e994173bf1582160b/gettyimages-2159172210.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f e5492bf6-4c9d-4a3b-9640-4362d690cfeb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-cases-fully-vaccinated-3-percent-cdc/ About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:04:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/04/f48d7d88-ea91-4ace-8ed8-133d46a729b8/thumbnail/60x60/6ccfb76a5714b52641fdb4b85e772722/ap25070450755120.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f b1d62348-a230-40d7-879a-4c8d6d472e30 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cannabis-cardiovascular-heart-disease-death-risk-study/ Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged." Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:30:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/17/70cfd732-1c92-4b16-b7fe-393ad7be195c/thumbnail/60x60/c6c824d92830bcd255564da7385eb1d2/ap23320628228276.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 81532083-55e4-4b62-8563-1fea94e9465c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-nih-medical-research-grants-judge/ A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:45:44 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/11/f9be6feb-a1b7-4fdb-8363-0f72d47d1b2e/thumbnail/60x60/4b09a8e4b66d17ac3ade1090aacd46d0/nih.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 4142cd99-3a8c-4ebd-9ac0-93500fd79620 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fiona-havers-cdc-covid-hospitalization-data-lead-resigns/ Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:05:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/07/dca6e940-dcc4-4e4a-b99d-51a571947868/thumbnail/60x60/26631cb5dbf4b7fa44306f7eed9a1fd3/ap25156676970821.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 2b1efaac-b786-4917-aebc-b4a0a6c3a624 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-2025-best-sunscreens/ Consumer Reports tested 51 sunscreens to find the best options to protect your skin this summer and beyond. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:33:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/05/29/39157193-74f7-4cc2-8f6d-9556258562e7/thumbnail/60x60/d822421e278893d9695d434d0907907e/gettyimages-1047792178.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f f7558645-f770-44d0-93f5-64cc521ff1df https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-rare-obesity-condition-research-cuts/ A new drug is helping families who've spent years padlocking fridges, chaining garbage cans, and hiding food as their children with Prader-Willi syndrome deal with unrelenting hunger. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/13/f1292f12-46d5-4460-bd18-b32a6b18b838/thumbnail/60x60/e3a61f2ecf59b5903e102325b26cedac/obesity-research-10.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 151db2bd-42d8-4067-a8c2-45c64dabb5a4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cholangiocarcinoma-bile-duct-cancer-curtis-jackson-mayo-clinic-liver-transplant/ Curtis Jackson was having a regular screening when doctors found evidence of a deadly bile duct cancer. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:19:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/13/b748edc0-b06e-4210-bee1-421bb1c5e0c6/thumbnail/60x60/374476f38d2838894c121e7563db54ed/curtis-jackson-family-4-7-25-aprox-1-mo-post-op.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f d3844a97-c5b8-4254-ab2e-05e9cac401df https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-urges-summer-camps-to-check-for-measles-immunity-as-u-s-nears-record/ The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/23/8fdc7ed4-0241-4309-8663-38f9651e30bd/thumbnail/60x60/9dd99baca31fde09329f8e2378bd9e92/gettyimages-2152300156.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f d8f94fc1-ae26-4ea1-a0de-769416979c50 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-covid-variant-nb181-1-in-3-cases-cdc/ The NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant was linked to a large surge of hospitalizations in parts of Asia earlier this year. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:28:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/10/2da8df5f-567c-4813-aadf-81332c641369/thumbnail/60x60/67b9a6490c028ca927072df7d53c72ee/gettyimages-1237434794.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 320714c8-0388-47e2-95c8-e90b0141a726 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obamacare-aca-health-care-plan-price-next-year/ An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn't extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/12/e9d98730-b019-4005-b0cb-702b8f70faf3/thumbnail/60x60/5176493adf83fb046102b00d70ed08df/gettyimages-107797664.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f e4520b54-6ca3-4f74-a0aa-9349fa8f2fc3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/average-age-moms-birth-cdc-30-years/ Average age also increased for first-time moms, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say there are a few reasons why. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:01:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/27/71bb58d9-5b0e-4eb7-92ac-d5075580c83c/thumbnail/60x60/1907c43e77398efbd2fa93ee203d7548/gettyimages-1756326520.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 93c49546-6568-4aa6-a0b4-8738a621239b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-cdc-vaccine-advisory-panel-names/ HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:58:27 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/22/f1acecd2-cb37-43eb-8f66-6e482f59ec78/thumbnail/60x60/b0553f1e616e387a2c43557497f4cef9/gettyimages-2216099129.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 9a555f31-ed80-4a4d-9dde-1a697054aa7e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-purges-career-officials-vaccine-recommendations-process/ News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:35:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/24/07ee9e7f-609f-48bf-b8cd-679e0ac3c150/thumbnail/60x60/d13663616020520ab749f6fbcf069e5a/gettyimages-2162721547.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f d499b39e-3b3c-4343-91ad-dcf239146e1c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zicam-orajel-swabs-recall-nationwide-fungus/ Some Zicam and Orajel products are being recalled after fungi was found in the cotton swab components, federal health officials said. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:33:18 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/11/f579ca4d-0956-45b7-aa4d-9814cbf200ab/thumbnail/60x60/97b3c81c5ac6de1799ba3c256813e078/untitled-design.png?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f c77e7c38-5c0d-42d6-8ff7-91c09e62b3e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-removes-members-cdc-immunization-advisory-committee-acip/ The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:49:46 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/09/f299016b-a340-45e7-9559-72e873a78830/thumbnail/60x60/d9649ef681374cedc4f2a88edbdd849f/gettyimages-2218680685.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f b4f5cc3f-4161-4f2a-a240-42cac50405bc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hhs-budget-proposal-cdc-chronic-disease-global-health-maha-agency/ The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:05:12 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/10/2700bd1d-ed08-422e-bd8c-12bd05c00a1c/thumbnail/60x60/317606ec254723b9f67197b613537d6a/gettyimages-2216099156.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f a4811c79-c6e6-464a-86bd-e14b55643b95 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-eggs-makes-cdc/ The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:27:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/08/2894e187-9c3f-4bb9-ab91-7a14dde4c0ee/thumbnail/60x60/364d908c7ca9f64d24dcd92dac050040/gettyimages-2218492869.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f a8bbab89-8080-437a-a9c1-447161d62695 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sudden-cardiac-arrest-heart-new-york-city-nurses-rescue-saved-life/ Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:10:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/06/1cc4600b-8911-4e9c-b448-08fbd34b92d0/thumbnail/60x60/fbf8c2e8528317c4798791acee7143d9/img-7408.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f de2bf6ea-bbe8-4d72-afce-0771c23e3025 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-review-mifepristone-abortion-pill-access/ HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone​," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:46:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/12/be634fff-b22b-49d7-b188-1dd67a07d52b/thumbnail/60x60/938677046f2d4e061d546fb869504c69/mifepristone.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 511646ad-293c-41fb-a6b1-5a1df46da0a5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asthma-health-program-trump-cuts/ The Trump administration wants to shutter the CDC's National Asthma Control Program, which provides millions in funding to state-administered initiatives aimed at fighting the disease. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/04/4d632e58-ee4e-4d52-827c-127d322a064b/thumbnail/60x60/bce28a26837d3ab063bbacc1bcad71e6/gettyimages-1720879424.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f abcb3ebf-643b-40b6-9069-b84e81dffd00 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mind-diet-brain-alzheimers-dementia-study/ People who follow a MIND diet, even if started later in life, were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or related forms of dementia, according to new research. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:36:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/02/dcfb7f27-7b57-40e7-a5a0-8c5250b87ee2/thumbnail/60x60/7e2ca8fbfe1f1365c25a6d58d244802e/gettyimages-1316134008.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f d9fa071b-6a93-4e9a-9fe3-d6ff7de89000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/skincare-industry-products-tweens-harm-young-skin/ A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts. Thu, 22 May 2025 20:48:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/22/d5104618-5222-4d86-8c06-8181a1351cd1/thumbnail/60x60/6123426df784db3d931bba6777807b8a/gettyimages-2213444902.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 20b1f693-246a-4cf5-8d31-be9dc3658413 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-warns-gas-station-heroin-tianeptine/ The FDA is warning the public about "gas station heroin," or products that contain tianeptine, an opioid alternative prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries. Fri, 09 May 2025 11:58:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/22/7dcc77b5-3659-42d6-916d-cd32f3a601d2/thumbnail/60x60/06b1bca56c67948e112184546fbbcb5a/fda.jpg?v=64f55bb7ef9382fe7916b907da543f1f 63794410-7155-401f-b688-8b36ce872915