Orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new book, “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power,” which offers practical advice on fitness, diet and living a long and healthy life.
For over a decade, the CDC’s anti-smoking ads and 1-800-QUIT-NOW hotline have helped Americans kick the habit. Now, both face an uncertain future after budget cuts. Dr. Celine Gounder explains where people can still turn for help.
Nowadays, more people know a doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support during childbirth, but what about if the baby’s development or birth doesn’t go as planned? Well, there’s a non-profit providing that kind of support, for free, through the Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas. Jennifer Stampfel said she received help from … Read more
Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called on the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday to “indefinitely postpone” its vaccine advisory committee meeting next month amid a slew of departures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “If the meeting … Read more
A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly. The study, led by Stanford Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, examined the health records of nearly 10,000 preschool-aged children ages 3 to 5 between 2016 and 2023 who were diagnosed with ADHD. … Read more
Recent research into chronic pain, which afflicts millions of Americans, has led to a surprising source: the brain. “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley talks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN) about his new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt,” and about the body’s defenses against pain. She also talks … Read more
In this web exclusive, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, talks with “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley about his new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” He discusses pain, which he calls “the most mysterious of all human sensations,” and about the misconceptions … Read more
Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: “It was 24/7, 365,” he said, likening it to “lightning bolt razor snakes in my legs and nerve pain in my arms. “Have you ever had a really bad burn when you’re cooking? Imagine that really bad burn, … Read more
CBS News We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life” (published September 2 by Simon & Schuster), Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, writes about chronic pain, and the … Read more
Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in – CBS News Watch CBS News The nation’s largest pharmacy chains are offering appointments to get the new COVID-19 vaccine, but not in all states and not for all Americans. Shanelle Kaul reports.