Just a few years ago, children with Type 1 diabetes reported to the school nurse several times a day to get a finger pricked to check whether their blood sugar was dangerously high or low. The introduction of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) made that unnecessary. The small device, typically …
Read More »What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act‘s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an alternative will be automatically reenrolled in their current plan or, if …
Read More »Emergency responders turning to drones to try to get people help faster
The drones are coming. Starting in September, if someone in Clemmons, North Carolina, calls 911 to report a cardiac arrest, the first responder on the scene may be a drone carrying an automated external defibrillator, or AED. “The idea is for the drone to get there several minutes before first …
Read More »Your guide to preventative health screenings you should get in your 50s
Expert recommendations for preventative health care and screenings change as you age — and hitting your 50s is a milestone that comes with additional guidelines to help keep your health going strong. CBS News HealthWatch has compiled a series of guides to help you know which preventative screenings should be on …
Read More »Online sales begin for the first over
The rollout is underway for the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, with online sales kicking off Monday. It will also soon be available in major retailers like CVS and Walgreens. The pill, known by the brand name Opill, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for …
Read More »Should you eat before a workout? Here’s what experts say.
Does food before a workout help pump us up or slow us down? As the new year kickstarts many people into new or refreshed fitness routines, we’re asking experts some of your most-searched questions around exercise, including whether you should eat something before you work out. General expert consensus? Yes, …
Read More »Cleaning products, even “green” ones, emit chemicals that may impact health, study finds
Cleaning products you may be using in your home — even the “green” options — could impact your health, according to new research from a nonprofit advocacy organization. In a peer-reviewed study by the Environmental Working Group that was published in the journal Chemosphere, scientists found everyday products may release hundreds …
Read More »Chocolate for gut health? A nutritional psychiatrist shares what makes your gut happy.
Emerging science tells us we are what we eat in more ways than one. Not only does the food we consume impact our gut health, our gut health also impacts our brain and other body systems. In an interview with CBS News, Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author …
Read More »How to avoid “traveler’s tummy” on your next vacation, according to gut health experts
Ever had your bathroom habits change a little — or a lot — during travel? You’re not alone. Often referred to as “traveler’s tummy,” it’s common to experience disruptions to your digestion and bowel movements while traveling. But there are things you can do to help prevent these effects. Traveler’s …
Read More »Hitting an afternoon slump? Here’s why you shouldn’t reach for caffeine — and doctor
It can be tempting to reach for a caffeinated pick-me-up when you’ve hit an afternoon slump — but experts say grabbing that extra cup of coffee, soda or an energy drink could cause more harm to your sleep schedule than good. While a welcome jolt of caffeine may seem like the solution …
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