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Congress Finally Passes Zika Funding Bill; Provides $1.1 Billion More than eight months after the White House first asked for it, Congress has finally agreed on some funding to help fight the Zika virus and study its effects.
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CDC Tells Men At Risk Of Zika To Put Off Procreation For 6 Months Men who may have been exposed to the Zika virus should wait at least six months before trying to conceive a child with a partner, regardless of whether they ever had any symptoms, federal health officials are recommending.
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US health officials are itching to use the Zika funds they've begged for all year Congress took nearly eight months to send money to help fight a dire public health threat. Now that lawmakers have approved $1.1 billion, health officials say the funds can't arrive quickly enough to make up for lost time.
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Trump Foundation lacks the certification required for charities that solicit money Donald Trump's charitable foundation - which has been sustained for years by donors outside the Trump family - has never obtained the certification that New York requires before charities can solicit money from the public, according to the state ...
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This Year's Flu Shot: What You Need to Know Flu season is just around the corner, and public health experts are urging Americans to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older, and is widely available at pharmacies and doctors' offices.
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More Health Care Workers Need Flu Shots: CDC FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More U.S. health care workers need to get their annual flu shots, a new government report shows.
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This Year's Flu Shot Recommendation Includes One Major Change Dr. Tom Frieden gets his flu shot at the 2016 flu vaccine press conference as he does every year. "I didn't even feel it!" Frieden said.
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It's time to get your flu shot, health officials urge The flu-vaccination rate sagged in the United States last season, causing concern among public health officials that more Americans might wave off a flu shot this year.
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US officials hope for improved flu vaccine uptake In an annual push to build awareness and support for seasonal flu vaccination today, US health officials said they hoped the absence of the inhaled flu vaccine doesn't erode steadily rising immunization rates in kids and noted rising uptake in ...
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Best line of defense against breast cancer: know your risk, be alert to body changes Cancer detection is often about noticing a change, something that's not quite right, and doing something about it. Related News/Archive.
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Study Shows Riding Roller Coasters Can Help Pass Kidney Stones When you're trying to pass a kidney stone, you're probably not thinking, in your cloud of agony, "Darn it! I should have ridden a roller coaster.
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The NFL's Pink Publicity Stunt Isn't About Fighting Cancer As it does every October, the NFL is set to "go pink" this Sunday to show support for the American Cancer Society's efforts to find a cure for breast cancer.
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J&J's Skin Drug Beats Humira in Final-Stage Psoriasis Study Johnson & Johnson's experimental drug for psoriasis hit its main goals and outperformed a rival in a final-stage study, positioning the company to expand its arsenal of immune-disease treatments.
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J&J psoriasis drug tops placebo, Humira in late stage study The logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in front of an office building in Zug, Switzerland July 20, 2016. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann.
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Acne Sufferers Rejoice! More Breakouts Mean Younger-Looking Skin Acne sufferers have a reason to celebrate today, thanks to a new Journal of Investigative Dermatology study finding that people who get zits have younger skin, as compared to breakout-free peeps.
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Skip the breast cancer awareness gimmicks and donate directly Tony Cenicola/New York Times/File 2005. Any company can color merchandise pink or use a pink ribbon image, whether they donate all their proceeds to cancer charities or only a tiny percentage.
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BCA launches 2016 Go For Pink sales Oct. 6. Breast Cancer Alliance and its supporters, including First Selectman Peter Tesei, raise the pink flag in front of Town Hall. Greenwich will mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October.
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Prop 64: As THC Levels Hit New Highs, Health Effects Of Marijuana Still A Big Unknown SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - This week we've explored different aspects of Proposition 64, which would legalize recreational marijuana in California.
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Debate grows over ban of herb supplement Kratom MARIETTA, Ga. - Over fifty lawmakers, including three Georgia representatives in Congress, have asked the Drug Enforcement Administration to delay a ban on kratom, a legal stimulant that is created from leaves of trees in Southeast Asia.
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As Trump Rails Against Clinton Foundation, Report Finds His Own Charity Is Operating Illegally Donald Trump reportedly found it hard to pay attention during debate prep, but when it comes to attacks on Hillary Clinton that are likely to backfire, the man is laser-focused.
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Gary Johnson Is Probably The Healthiest Candidate For President Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump released their medical records earlier this month, and now it's Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson's turn to boast that he is "extremely physically fit.
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Doctor's letter says Gary Johnson 'extremely physically fit' DENVER - Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson, a triathlete who has climbed Mount Everest, released a letter Friday from his doctor declaring him "extremely physically fit" with no medical issues.
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Prop 64: Would Weed Legalization Hurt California's Image? SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Marijuana is a budding industry in Colorado. There are more than 2,500 marijuana-related business licensed in the state.
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A Republican lawmaker's hat at a marijuana conference says it all: 'Make Cannabis Great Again' I couldn't find a single person at the State of Marijuana Conference '16 on the Queen Mary this week willing to predict anything other than success for Proposition 64, the measure that could legalize cannabis in California for adult recreational use.
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One surefire way for Hillary Clinton to shore up support among young voters A full-throated endorsement of legal marijuana may be just the thing that Hillary Clinton needs to shore up support among wavering millennials, according to polling data from CBS news.
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Cannabist Show: He's Colorado's chief medical officer; He oversees the state's Marijuana Enforcement Division DENVER, CO. - MARCH 03: Chief of investigations Lewis Koski (left) and senior director Ron Kammerzell speak during an interview at their offices.
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FDA warns against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children.
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FDA warns against use of homeopathic teething products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels on Friday, citing potential risks to infants and children and prompting CVS Health Corp Inc to withdraw the products.
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West Nile blamed for death in Brazoria County Brazoria County Health Department officials are reporting the first death associated with West Nile Virus in the county this year.
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More California communities could see public financing of campaigns under a law signed by Gov. Brown More California communities could see public financing of campaigns under a law signed by Gov. Brown. (Los Angeles Times). More cities and counties will be able to offer public funds for political campaigns under a law signed Thursday by Gov.
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'Whee! I just passed a kidney stone on the roller coaster!' Researchers found taking a ride on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster at Walt Disney World in Orlando can cause kidney stones to pass.
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6th human case of West Nile confirmed in Massachusetts A man in his 60s from Middlesex County has fallen ill with West Nile virus, the sixth case of the mosquito-borne virus confirmed this year by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Kratom, natural supplement helping many with opioid addiction, could become illegal With prescription drugs now the leading cause of death by overdose, some users are escaping the potentially deadly cycle by turning to a natural plant for relief.
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Study: Kidney stone got you down? Ride a roller coaster EAST LANSING, Mich. - Though some people fear they'll lose their lunch on a roller coaster, a new study suggests a wild ride could help you pass a pesky kidney stone.
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Medicare coverage and what you need to know before enrollment There are many misconceptions surrounding Medicare coverage, specifically regarding the coverage it provides and the costs those insured by Medicare are responsible for.
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Cancer-Stricken Colorado Man Wheeled Down From ICU to Witness Birth of His First Child There is never a good time to find out you have cancer. But the bad news couldn't have come at a worst moment for expectant father Cagney Wenk.
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Scientists fix fractures with 3-D printed synthetic bone LONDON - Scientists in the United States have successfully treated broken spines and skulls in animals using 3-D printed synthetic bone, opening the possibility of future personalized bone implants for humans to fix dental, spinal other bone injuries.
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South Jersey man diagnosed with West Nile Virus A South Jersey man was diagnosed with West Nile Virus earlier this month, officials said. The 65-year-old Camden County man was admitted to a local hospital on Sept.
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Senators: Some mail-in voter registration deadlines defy law Two Democratic senators say nine states are violating federal law with their mail-in voter registration deadlines for the November election, potentially disenfranchising thousands of people by blocking applications as many as three days earlier than ...
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Mylan Says It Upgraded EpiPen in 2009. So Experts Looked Inside. Heather Bresch, CEO of embattled drug maker Mylan, testified before a House panel last week that one of the main reasons the company had to hike up the prices on its signature EpiPens from $100 to $600 is the "more than one billion dollars" it has ...
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Congress expanding Mylan inquiry to determine if there was Medicaid fraud Congress is not done with Mylan. Top senators angered by the exorbitant cost of the EpiPen, produced by Mylan, are expanding their inquiry to federal health regulators to discern whether the drug company knowingly and improperly paid state Medicaid ...
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DEA Plans To Ban Kratom, Calls Drug 'Imminent Threat' DENVER (CBS4)– The Drug Enforcement Agency is expected to ban a drug that's been growing in popularity in Colorado on Friday.
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First-time dad with brain cancer leaves ICU to see son's birth "Oh my God. Oh my God!" As his newborn baby son cried his first cries and took his first breaths, Cagney Wenk tearfully murmured those three words over and over.
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Trump's Fat Chat And Its Toxic Consequences: A Q&A In a recent text-ersation with my sister-in law, journalist Katie Hafner, we began discussing the recent story about Trump body bashing Alicia Machado.
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A Newly Discovered Hyperplastic Biomaterial Helps Repairing Damaged Bones [VIDEO] The new material is named as hyperplastic bones can be reshaped with the help of a 3D printer and serves as a natural bone found in the body.
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Senators Ask DEA To Delay Plans To Criminalize Another Herb Members of both chambers of Congress now want to take a closer look at the DEA's plans to wage war on kratom. 09/30/2016 02:42 pm ET.
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First-time dad with brain cancer leaves ICU to see son's birth Wenk, 26, had just witnessed the birth of his first child while sitting in a nearby chair hooked up to medical devices, head wrapped in a bandage, wearing sunglasses to protect his eyes.
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Stavis fined for 20 safety violations TRAGEDY: The Boston Fire Department responds to a burst ammonia pipe at Stavis Seafood in South Boston in March that claimed the life of an employee.
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It's Morning for America's Mental Health Care Hello. This is Dr Jeffrey Lieberman of Columbia University in New York City, speaking to you today for Medscape. I am going to borrow a catchphrase from President Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign, through which he sought to inspire and energize ...
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This is the single most remarkable thing I have read about Donald Trump in a very long time I've spent the past 20 months or so covering the presidential campaign of Donald Trump. By now, I thought I had heard it all - from his penchant for insults and bullying to his decidedly unorthodox campaign style.
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