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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is weighing its first major revision to COVID-19 guidance since the end of the federal public health emergency last year. Among the changes being considered by the agency is an end to its pandemic-era plea that people isolate for at least five days after testing positive for COVID-19,
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jon Burnett was one of Pittsburgh’s favorite on-air personalities for 36 years. At KDKA-TV, he co-hosted Evening Magazine, Pittsburgh Today, did the weather and co-hosted Pittsburgh Today Live for 11 years. Burnett was always known for his adventurous and spontaneous spirit, willing to try anything like rappelling down a high rise, driving
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A sweeping recall of dairy products linked to a lethal listeria outbreak is expanding to foods sold at major retailers including Costco, Trader Joe’s and Walmart. The latest items being recalled include dips, dressings, salad and taco kits sold at the grocery chains and follows a recall of nearly 60 cheese and dairy products by
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A student organization at Jefferson University aims to increase the number of Black doctors. Dressing for success, these second-year medical students at Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College are members of Black Men in White Coats. “With the intention of trying to increase the number of Black men going into the field of
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For San Francisco 49ers coach Johnny Holland, Super Bowl LVIII isn’t his biggest challenge – CBS News Watch CBS News Five years ago, San Francisco 49ers linebackers coach Johnny Holland was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell spoke to Holland as he
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Big Pharma CEOs testify on drug prices in Senate hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News Appearing before a Senate committee Thursday, the CEOs of Johnson and Johnson, Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb answered questions as to why the price of their drugs are three times higher in the U.S. than in 33 other wealthy
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Vornado is recalling two million garment steamers sold by retailers nationwide because they can spew hot water while heating or in use, posing a serious burn hazard to those nearby. The recall involves Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded steamers sold at retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond, Walmart and Amazon, according to the notice posted
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Supply from drugmakers for the stimulant medications most commonly prescribed for ADHD are still falling short of demand, the Food and Drug Administration says, and many Americans who rely on these treatments are wondering why the nationwide shortage is continuing into its second year. Federal officials say they believe this year’s caps on production of
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How one young athlete overcame a stroke to pursue her sports dream – CBS News Watch CBS News Kylie Lough, an 18-year-old athlete, faced a harrowing challenge when a stroke, triggered by a previously undiagnosed congenital condition, left her unable to walk for days. Against all odds, her unwavering determination has her back in the
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Here’s why African Americans are more likely to suffer a stroke Here’s why African Americans are more likely to suffer a stroke 02:28 Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, according to the CDC. A stroke occurs when blood supply in the brain gets suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel
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