3 tips to keep kids healthy this back-to-school season
Back to school can often mean back to germs. But experts say there are ways to keep kids protected — and make vaccinations less scary, too.
Self-care and well-being
2 major back-to-school stressors and how parents can help
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
Does aromatherapy pass the smell test?
Many people are drawn to beautiful essential oils and their lovely aromas — but there are risks and not all the research stands up to scrutiny.
How to manage summer stress, avoid the "summertime blues"
While summer is usually associated with vacations and fun, experts say it can also trigger seasonal affective disorder. Here's how to manage summer stress.
What to know about cryotherapy, the trendy recovery tool
Are Hailey Bieber's cold plunges actually a good wellness strategy? Experts share what you need to know about cryotherapy.
Gender-affirming care for trans youth: Medical facts vs. misinformation
Many states have passed or are considering restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans minors. Yet much of the discussion is based on misconceptions about what that care entails.
Condoleezza Rice and Allyson Felix on prioritizing wellness to help women
Two pioneering women talk with "CBS Mornings" about how practices to alleviate stress — from exercise and affirmations to music and meditation — have been key to their success.
Depression rates vary depending on where you live, CDC report finds
Some states have significantly higher rates of depression than others, a new report finds.
Even from a distance, mass shootings take toll on mental health
"We're going to create an entire generation of people with increased mental health problems," one psychologist warned.
Surgeon General: Social media may pose risk to teen mental health
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
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Missouri confirms case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A person in Missouri has been hospitalized after contracting a brain-eating amoeba, possibly after water skiing in the Lake of the Ozarks, state health officials said Wednesday.
Staffing shortages at VA health systems on the rise, watchdog finds
The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.
Wegmans recalls cheese products due to potential listeria contamination
Wegmans is recalling its brand of medium camembert cheese and products that contain it due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
"Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures rise
Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, lurks in warm ocean waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
Ex-Trump surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s halt to mRNA vaccine research
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
A teen's headaches weren't going away. Doctors found a surprising cause
Logan Coleridge thought his long-lasting symptoms were from a concussion until an MRI found an alarming, unexpected abnormality.