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Boar’s Head recall triggers USDA watchdog probe into agency’s handling of deadly listeria outbreak

Conn. lawmakers want accountability in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head products Conn. lawmakers want accountability in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head products 00:46 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s inspector general has started an internal investigation into the agency’s handling of the deadly Boar’s Head outbreak, Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, said

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BrucePac meat recall includes these foods from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and more. Here’s a list.

Hundreds of products sold at grocery chains such as Kroger, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s are part of a BrucePac meat recall involving almost 10 million pounds of meat and poultry that may be contaminated with listeria bacteria, which can cause illness and death. The products were disclosed Thursday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a

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CDC reports alarming increase in whooping cough and walking pneumonia among children

CDC reports alarming increase in whooping cough and walking pneumonia among children – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall. View CBS News In Be the first to

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New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults

New research suggests undiagnosed ADHD may be more common in U.S. adults – CBS News Watch CBS News A new survey reveals that 25% of U.S. adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have discussed it with a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains the importance of seeking professional help.

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Free Hennepin County program helps moms suffering from addiction get sober

MINNEAPOLIS — In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant.  An unconventional program is saving those babies and their moms. The program meets weekly in a Hennepin County classroom. “It’s the reason why I

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23andMe faces an uncertain future. Here’s how to delete your DNA data while you can.

23andMe, a genetic-testing and ancestry-tracing company, collects the most personal kind of data from its customers: their DNA.  Now, after a data breach in late 2023 and a full board resignation, the company faces an uncertain future, and many customers believe the genetic information they once willingly handed over could be vulnerable. CEO Anne Wojcicki

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Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 Detroit flights over food safety issue

10/14: CBS Mornings Plus 10/14: CBS Mornings Plus 40:18 Passengers on more than 200 Delta Air Lines flights out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport were denied meal service over the weekend after the airline on Friday shut down its Detroit meal service facility.  The closure came after the airline was notified of a “food safety issue”

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How “Tommy John surgery” changed our national pastime

With a fastball clocked at 95 mph, Quincy Bright was on a track for the major leagues. He was just 13 when he was recruited by Mississippi State University. But at 16, the Connecticut high school star pitcher learned he had a torn ligament in his elbow. “I broke down in tears; I cried like

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How “Tommy John surgery” changed our national pastime

How “Tommy John surgery” changed our national pastime – CBS News Watch CBS News In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John was having a dream season until he tore his UCL, the ligament that supports a pitcher’s arm while throwing. Following a creative surgical procedure, John recovered and went on to play 14 more

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Dr. Jon LaPook reflects on the Nintendo Wii’s impact on fitness

Dr. Jon LaPook reflects on the Nintendo Wii’s impact on fitness – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Jon LaPook looks back at his investigation into “exer-gaming” with the Nintendo Wii, a gaming console that helped many people get in shape by turning video games into a workout. View CBS News In Be the first

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