Trump nominates Dr. Erica Schwartz for new CDC director
Thu Apr 16 7:28 pm
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Sun Apr 12 9:41 am
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Experimental treatments brings hope to ALS patients
Sat Apr 04 8:56 am
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
Wed Apr 01 9:53 pm
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Thu Mar 12 4:31 pm
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Mon Mar 09 4:32 pm
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
Thu Mar 05 12:41 pm
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Wed Mar 04 9:56 am
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
Sat Feb 28 11:58 am
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
Wed Feb 25 11:50 am
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Tue Feb 24 10:08 am
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
How safe is America from polio?
Sun Feb 22 1:12 pm
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
