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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Recommended cancer screenings have been lagging because of the pandemic. It’s time to catch up, according to the American Cancer Society which encourages people to include screenings in their New Year’s resolutions. Making apple pie is a family ritual for these 60-year-old South Jersey twins who also share a history of breast
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Federal safety officials are investigating whether recalled meat samplers sold at Sam’s Club warehouses across the country are involved in an outbreak of salmonella that has stricken two dozen people in 14 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday posted a food safety alert cautioning consumers about Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat
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CNN anchor Sara Sidner shared on Monday that she is currently undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. Sidner, 51, announced her diagnosis during an emotional segment of “CNN News Central,” which she co-hosts. Sidner told viewers she is in her second month of chemotherapy and will undergo radiation and a double mastectomy. “I have
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How to identify severe flu symptoms in children – CBS News Watch CBS News Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know
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For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a Florida program to import certain prescription drugs in bulk from Canada. The approval paves the way for other states to request permission to import medications from Canada, where drug prices are much cheaper, to significantly cut costs for American consumers. Floria’s proposal
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New study using crib monitors link seizures to some sudden unexplained deaths in children – CBS News Watch CBS News Video from crib monitors is leading researchers to link seizures to some rare cases of sudden unexplained deaths in children. Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact
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Tips for eating healthy in the new year – CBS News Watch CBS News Eating healthy in the new year doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” and explains which foods offer the most nutrition and
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Peloton Interactive and TikTok are teaming to develop fitness content, the exercise equipment maker and social platform said Thursday. The partnership marks the first time that Peloton will produce custom social content for use outside its own network, according to to the New York company and China’s TikTok said. The co-branded hub, which will be
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Looking to reduce your exposure to plasticizers in the new year? Contrary to what you might think, shopping organic and avoiding plastic food packaging isn’t a surefire way to avoid harmful chemicals such as BPA and phthalates. According to new research from Consumer Reports, phthalates and bisphenols — two chemicals linked to various health risks such as
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Hospitals dealing with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses – CBS News Watch CBS News The new year is bringing a surge in cases of RSV and the flu among kids. Hospitals across the country are dealing with a surge in cases and, in some cases, a lack of beds. Janet Shamlian reports. View CBS
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