Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. In the national survey, 40% of respondents didn’t know using tobacco impacts heart health, 62% didn’t know air pollution harms the heart and 90% weren’t aware certain supplements and vitamins …
Read More »YouTube TV, Paramount reach deal to keep channels on streaming platform after contract dispute
YouTube TV has reached a deal with Paramount to keep channels like CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV days after failed negotiations for a new contract had briefly left the future of their streaming alliance in limbo. “We’re happy to share that we’ve reached a deal to continue carrying Paramount …
Read More »Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here’s what experts say kids should (and shouldn’t) be using.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days. But if you’re hunting for last-minute skincare stocking stuffers, be aware that experts warn some products could cause more harm than good. Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness, a dermatologist and president of Society for Pediatric Dermatology told CBS News earlier this year it’s …
Read More »Kindergartener injured in Northern California school shooting may lose use of legs, aunt says
PALERMO — One of the two kindergarteners injured in a Northern California school shooting in early December may not regain the use of his legs, the family told CBS Sacramento on Thursday. The family said that Elias Wolford, 5, suffered damage to his spinal cord. Wolford’s aunt Tawnee Preisner said …
Read More »Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs. Here’s why.
It’s common to indulge during the holidays, but for millions of Americans who are on drugs used for weight loss, this could be the first Thanksgiving that feels different when it comes to food. Those who are on GLP-1 agonists like the diabetes drug Ozempic or weight loss drugs like …
Read More »Uterus transplant patients gave birth at high rates to healthy babies, research shows
Uterus transplants allow patients with a dysfunctional or absent uterus to carry their own biological child — and new research shows just how successful these procedures can be. In a study, published Thursday in JAMA, researchers found 14 of the 20 participants had a successful transplant with all 14 recipients giving …
Read More »Patrick Bertoletti wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here’s how many calories he consumed.
Another Fourth of July means another round of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest — and lots of calories consumed. Patrick Bertoletti took home the winning title Thursday by consuming 58 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes at the event on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. In the …
Read More »Shooting at Pittsburgh
PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — Two people were killed and seven others injured in a mass shooting at a bar in Penn Hills early Sunday morning. The shooting happened at the Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar on Laketon Road. Officers with the Penn Hills Police Department were called to …
Read More »Nick Jonas shares his top 3 self
Nick Jonas is a “Sucker” for self-care. The singer and actor, 31, has a few go-to’s when it comes to taking care of his mental health as part of his diabetes management. “There is that mental health effect that that comes into play,” Jonas, who was diagnosed with Type 1 …
Read More »Feds probing Amazon self
Detroit — Amazon’s self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government’s highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted on its website Monday it will evaluate the automated driving system developed …
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