3 expert tips for improving your sleep hygiene
Having trouble sleeping? An expert shares tips for improving your sleep hygiene.
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A crippling impact of long COVID? Insomnia.
A crippling symptom of long COVID? Insomnia. CBS News spoke to a woman who experienced this, and doctors say she's not alone.
Good sleep before a vaccine may boost protection, study suggests
A new study found a link between the amount of sleep you get around the time of a vaccine and the level of antibodies produced, especially in men.
Napping hacks: A sleep expert's 3 tips to elevate your naps
For National Napping Day, a sleep expert shares tips for getting the most out of your nap.
New survey highlights connection between sleep, mental health
We know sleep impacts our mental health and well-being, but a new poll from the National Sleep Foundation is showing just how much.
3 sleep tips to help you conquer daylight saving time
Clocks "spring forward" an hour on Sunday, March 12. Here's how to make the shift smoother on your sleep.
Want to live longer? Sleeping like this may help
Not getting enough sleep could be shortening your life, a new study suggests. CBS News spoke with the study's co-author about the "fairly simple" improvements that can help.
Could napping help you live longer?
New study finds one or two naps a week may be beneficial for heart health – but more isn't better
Health tips for coping with daylight saving time
Losing an hour of sleep could do more than just make you feel tired. Get expert tips on how to adjust to the time change.
What late-night screen time could mean for teens' mental health
Experts say this is the first study that shows a direct link between teens' screen time and mental health
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U.K. expanding its sugar tax to include milk-based drinks
The U.K. this week extended its sugar tax to some coffee drinks and milkshakes in an ongoing effort to fight obesity.
FDA official claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
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Toddler given just 3 years to live after strange symptoms makes full recovery
Meghan Jenkins' son was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. His prognosis was grim, but aggressive treatment saved his life.
These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows
Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
Gym owner, 36, fights to crush milestones after surviving severe stroke
Donald "Frue" McAvoy and his fiancée were having a quiet day at home when his vision went black and his airway collapsed.
Washington resident dies from rare strain of bird flu, health officials say
The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a type of bird flu called H5N5.