Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs … from CBS Health
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals. Read More
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NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline … from CBS Health
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses…
“Enough”: Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons … from CBS Health
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight…
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today … from CBS Health
Millions of Americans are struggling with medical care – either unable to pay high premiums, burdened with high deductibles, or denied coverage for necessary tests…
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today … from CBS Health
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary…
Some Americans say they’ll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike … from CBS Health
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether. Read More
Book excerpt: “Enough” by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey … from CBS Health
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book…
Is Surgery Necessary to Reverse Diabetes? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Losing weight without rearranging your gastrointestinal anatomy carries advantages beyond just the lack of surgical risk. The surgical community objects to the characterization of bariatric…
Potential health concerns with drinking water on some airlines, study finds … from CBS Health
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of…
Flu cases surge across U.S. as 45 states report “high or very high” virus activity … from CBS Health
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit…
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft … from CBS Health
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water. Read More
CDC suggests fewer shots for kids in new vaccine recommendations … from CBS Health
The Trump administration is reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for children in the U.S. Under the new guidelines, the CDC recommends all children…
Top 10 NutritionFacts.org Videos of 2025 … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
We create more than a hundred new videos every year. They are the culmination of countless hours of research. We comb through tens of thousands…
Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S. … from CBS Health
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk. Read More