RFK Jr. faces heated questions on CDC, vaccines at Senate hearing … from CBS Health
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday. Read…
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Dietary Diversity and Overeating … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Big Food uses our hard-wired drive for dietary diversity against us. How did we evolve to solve the daunting task of selecting a diet that…
Hijacking Our Appetites … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
I debunk the myth of protein as the most satiating macronutrient. The importance of satiety is underscored by a rare genetic condition known as Prader-Willi…
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain … from CBS Health
Recent research into chronic pain, which afflicts millions of Americans, has led to a surprising source: the brain. “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley talks with…
Extended interview: Dr. Sanjay Gupta … from CBS Health
In this web exclusive, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, talks with “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley about his new…
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain … from CBS Health
Jane Pauley talks with the author of “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” about the body’s defenses against pain; and with Ed Mowery, whose decades-long experience…
Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in … from CBS Health
The nation’s largest pharmacy chains are offering appointments to get the new COVID-19 vaccine, but not in all states and not for all Americans. Shanelle…
Pediatricians urge mental health screening for children starting in infancy … from CBS Health
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….
Dr. Vonda Wright on how women can age powerfully … from CBS Health
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…
CDC’s quit-smoking hotline and ads face shutdown … from CBS Health
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…
During times of great loss, Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas offer hope | KD Sunday Spotlight … from CBS Health
For mothers who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, and early infant loss, the doulas provide a source of care. Read More
Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures … from CBS Health
The Trump administration is trying to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez, and several top CDC officials also resigned Wednesday. Read More
Senior CDC officials resign after Monarez ouster, cite concerns over scientific independence … from CBS Health
Dr. Debra Houry, the CDC’s Chief Science and Medical Officer, and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who led the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, stepped…
Book excerpt: “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” by Dr. Sanjay Gupta … from CBS Health
In his new book, the neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN writes about chronic pain, and the innovative techniques now being used to study…