/ Healthwatch From CBSNews.com Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:45:31 -0400 5 /news/mnexspike-moderana-new-covid-vaccine/ The new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, mNexspike, is made in a way that allows for a lower dose. Sat, 31 May 2025 16:41:41 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/31/d357f6b2-837b-49ed-9e6a-94673b9103d9/thumbnail/60x60/8a1d682bfe2086417050f8751e6486b3/gettyimages-2208760953.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 26a72210-0174-4748-b690-93b730e099ca /news/university-maryland-medical-center-brain-spinal-tumor-chordoma/ Karla Flores was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. A misplaced MRI found a second, nearly inoperable, tumor on her spine. Sat, 31 May 2025 09:15:19 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/30/b2329ab9-2918-4982-b20d-0c589d53678f/thumbnail/60x60/80dcd126c82c74f4285d542d73df8976/screenshot-2025-05-30-at-6-01-37-pm.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 93928a1a-46ef-4c1f-9dee-c7ac13f74cef /news/trump-administration-ending-multiple-hiv-vaccine-studies/ "This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said. Fri, 30 May 2025 19:37:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/06/0d415022-7e41-4249-aac0-4e9526bd7e47/thumbnail/60x60/b4b5c6f9d35f841cb7cc58a263587a2d/gettyimages-2198771681.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3ae5e102-9230-4fb0-b2b5-a731649512c3 /news/rfk-jr-maha-report-flaws/ RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" recent report identified causes of childhood chronic disease, citing numerous studies. Some didn't exist. Fri, 30 May 2025 17:28:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/30/3e902487-9136-4138-a9a6-db027e999070/thumbnail/60x60/3593dccd36227763b9c015d88a0397af/gettyimages-2216566837.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 40d91006-af95-4e3c-bfee-fdeb77b8605c /news/salmonella-outbreak-recalled-cucumbers-sickens-dozens/ Nearly four dozen people are sick with salmonella food poisoning tied to an expanding cucumber recall, health officials say. Fri, 30 May 2025 15:56:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/20/87049b02-11cb-42cc-aa5a-383422e08be1/thumbnail/60x60/7833c9851eb357b072ab02d6e068ad78/cucumbers.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 db98a3c3-c50a-4952-8569-913ebaacafea /news/cdc-kids-covid-19-vaccine-recommendation/ The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Fri, 30 May 2025 14:38:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/09/07b003b2-2199-4c06-95f9-b2f160cb1d85/thumbnail/60x60/132ab718ba833d8fbc47d53841ade845/gettyimages-1368392885.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 89b17b00-f64c-4907-8585-9220b654dc98 /news/cdc-measles-travel-warning-spread-in-airplane/ The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel. Fri, 30 May 2025 13:22:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/31/e9604ec4-ac12-46f6-9513-8fcf78c35d93/thumbnail/60x60/707bb4e66d2ad3050a83e987bee92a94/gettyimages-2155719146.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 21737605-da43-4f72-a99e-c7787fd9cad4 /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, 30 May 2025 12:22:55 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/28/2ee55cd4-f0da-4ef6-8f75-5cb23cbbf182/thumbnail/60x60/64d26ee0686f672f9315a175b5172a9a/ap25058597447123.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 7829d89f-036b-4c26-900e-73f5dbe55ef7 /news/medicaid-cuts-children-unpaid-family-caregiving/ As state officials anticipate Medicaid funding cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children. Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/29/373323fe-8410-41f1-aca1-2fa2d446ec10/thumbnail/60x60/053479d61c1c8c5a7bb5ab4bba89571f/illustration-child-caregivers-zenda-3x2.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 820dd73b-3a34-4b74-848e-b67a21f12b26 /news/hormel-recall-canned-beef-stew-wood-fragments/ Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling cans of "Dinty Moore Beef Stew" nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments. Thu, 29 May 2025 10:19:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/29/838c1526-a903-42f7-b9c0-a32bfa39b329/thumbnail/60x60/f0c88027ab734ff7c62155a301d33a18/gettyimages-961756080.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4ee5874c-8250-43fa-a7c7-f64e09ba9f92 /news/expired-medication-throw-away-safely/ A pharmacist explains the best way to check your medicine stock, dispose of expired medications and more. Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:17 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/28/3f9f3777-955b-4475-8394-e139b3e9147e/thumbnail/60x60/2eacecf934853f4332c84bae1097ee4c/gettyimages-157310213.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 c52516ee-d3d0-4aef-9706-959889d9d444 /news/adult-adhd-diagnosis-children-genetics/ ADHD is highly genetic, with about 74% of diagnoses linked to genetic causes � often running in families. Tue, 27 May 2025 20:23:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/27/1de9bf04-3143-4505-8c1e-d02c9ad64cfc/thumbnail/60x60/27ad0169ac49d16ab8504cc2f43aff3d/screenshot-2025-05-27-at-3-39-12-pm.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 10547605-dc35-4e90-8aff-23d8e77644cb /news/moms-decline-mental-health-study/ Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study. Tue, 27 May 2025 20:05:14 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/27/2fa31e5d-7b4e-4cb5-9ba1-8c8dbe33be71/thumbnail/60x60/3762c9a3521a66470753594721117fb8/gettyimages-1444802417.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 596595f2-69b9-43b2-9865-bc6c6ee8a724 /news/rfk-jr-covid-vaccines-cdc-children-pregnant-women/ Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women. Tue, 27 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/14/58ee78e6-e56d-445f-9f87-67b701e804b7/thumbnail/60x60/c533ec855ed00d4da53f42c756c127c3/gettyimages-2215091713.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 bab6a7a6-2a48-4ef0-87b3-8135b14ee54c /news/lupus-during-pregnancy-risks/ One woman learned about the extra challenges of having the autoimmune disease lupus while expecting her first child. Tue, 27 May 2025 14:13:07 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/18/7c5a5bf3-83df-48dc-9a49-681fa14f773a/thumbnail/60x60/93b420d05f0a0049a7447f837eabe1fc/gettyimages-1835179103.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 e4579ac1-dde9-4712-af66-47903a8cc826 /news/miley-cyrus-reinkes-edema-disorder-voice-unique/ Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/02/05/d6198f3e-9569-4df7-95fe-79570cfdd9d0/thumbnail/60x60/493e22f6233fc3d5c53e9bc762011cc2/gettyimages-1986406892-2.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 b55d7d00-3bae-4277-954e-5b50140b1037 /news/john-mauceri-pericardial-constriction-nyu-langone-heart-health/ John Mauceri had a complicated health history, but his sudden swelling and fatigue left his team of doctors stumped. Tue, 27 May 2025 08:10:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/23/9df1d704-ed15-48e9-89a4-7ef5561ec210/thumbnail/60x60/518bf29950fa9bae9d62907eaf399e79/john-mauceri-1-credit-haley-ricciardi-nyu-langone-health.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 8f43d81f-382a-48ed-ae48-5c774881fea0 /news/covid-variant-nb-1-8-1-symptoms-booster-vaccine/ As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms. Tue, 27 May 2025 07:33:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/09/01/91bb98d3-34f7-4f5f-b2d6-98ae994da065/thumbnail/60x60/e63b8d0146dafed871104287dd5eefa6/gettyimages-1345861653.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 0444eb0e-8e84-49fd-886b-a367ac0c7100 /news/billy-joel-cancels-concert-tour-dates-health-diagnosis/ Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus. Fri, 23 May 2025 20:35:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/23/b26e1709-ffe3-4adb-842e-74e5ea481ed0/thumbnail/60x60/06d6268934b558e4f9372da5ca515560/gettyimages-2183952441.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 865bc8f3-10bd-4d8c-bdf0-dbcec9e352cb /news/us-reports-cases-new-covid-variant-nb-1-8-1-behind-surge-china/ Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year. Fri, 23 May 2025 15:31:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/07/02/f51bdaca-e805-497f-ac63-87512d4f26e8/thumbnail/60x60/c789ae87e88c3d482acd40fd98933601/GettyImages-457163942.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 804633a3-cd94-4272-96d6-f1db3d7bd70e /news/republicans-punish-states-insure-unauthorized-immigrants/ A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status. Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/22/abf2fa8e-bc46-4218-b8b0-64fdf73e2cb5/thumbnail/60x60/a56c18af74bda0b770e45630b9fd0e5a/gettyimages-2216492432.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 6c8bdfb1-717a-499a-bd9b-8aad92f01482 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 20b1f693-246a-4cf5-8d31-be9dc3658413 /news/rfk-jr-maha-report-childhood-chronic-disease/ The "Make America Healthy Again" report outlines what it says are four leading drivers of childhood disease, but it is facing criticism from some health officials. Thu, 22 May 2025 20:11:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/22/f1acecd2-cb37-43eb-8f66-6e482f59ec78/thumbnail/60x60/b0553f1e616e387a2c43557497f4cef9/gettyimages-2216099129.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4d37e49a-d528-4960-93fd-4f8c4b46ba08 /news/cancer-weight-loss-drugs-study/ Researchers found GLP-1s may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers, especially colorectal cancer, when compared to a weight-neutral medication used to treat diabetes. Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:03 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/13/8e6c88e5-2b73-4467-9bfd-55803ed48f2d/thumbnail/60x60/1ea797d3e89d86de10651d8568239da4/gettyimages-2148794378.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 91043ef8-78bf-48ec-b2a0-0c585e2abaaf /news/alcohol-related-cancers-deaths-doubled-study/ Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much it has impacted death rates in the past three decades. Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/22/273bf81f-28b7-41e1-afd3-ee83a6b78d41/thumbnail/60x60/0e0f9c80dac27d1f3e32063b8c1feaac/gettyimages-1358320123.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 50ac9fb8-0a1f-43c0-8232-a467dc251471 /news/kids-breakfast-cereals-more-unhealthy-study/ A study published in JAMA Network Open� analyzed the nutritional value of cereals marketed to children between 2010 and 2023. Thu, 22 May 2025 15:03:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/11/18/f252c9a5-8655-476f-8f0f-73a0170cd8c2/thumbnail/60x60/2d73097f54acb768453a6dc0963e32ac/breakfast-cereal-bowls-promo.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 dd03015c-bd7e-4136-9048-6c8ab8864e44 /news/fda-covid-vaccine-mrna-heart-side-effects-warning-label/ The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:32:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/22/a505127f-892b-4eea-a636-2583f210889e/thumbnail/60x60/953d80d6b078de455dbecb32fd689cd5/covid-vaccines.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 b58e483c-62fe-446d-abfa-92dca4ae9be4 /news/covid-vaccine-2025-fda-seniors-clinical-trials/ FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:19:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/06/6155b273-0a87-4d22-97d4-b6aa87e83e74/thumbnail/60x60/776029dbfdcfb6e0b4fcb085b99c24e5/fda-reuters.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 89fdc8ce-f808-4db0-a899-fd9c5a66175b /news/climate-change-heat-complication-risks-pregnant-women/ Early season heat waves gripping the Central and Southern United States� are bringing attention to the health dangers of high temperatures during pregnancy. Tue, 20 May 2025 12:20:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/04/e4ab6b8f-94b7-466b-9fc3-9cd8424df3ca/thumbnail/60x60/be60f8aad6b895177fce82af4e29ba3f/ap23215650492512.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 217d6519-ab53-4a23-8871-31612cc95813 /news/what-is-measles-mmr-vaccine-symptoms/ A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to know. 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