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Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePhilippa RoxbyHealth reporterGetty ImagesA vaccine during pregnancy which protects newborns against nasty chest infections is cutting hospital admissions of babies by more than 80%, UK health officials say.A virus, called RSV, affects many babies in the first few months of life and can leave them gasping for breath and struggling to feed, with more than 20,000 babies ending up seriou...
Mother in stem cell donor plea to give young sons ‘a chance at a normal life’
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Some AI-generated health podcasts spreading misinformation
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
RFK Jr. backs easier peptide access for wellness as doctors raise red flags
→ 'Anti-aging' peptides may soon be easier to get amid RFK Jr.'s push→ Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions→ Popular weight-loss medications linked to hidden side effects→ Dr. Wendy Troxel shares relationship tips for chronic snorers and their tired partners→ Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers could backfire→ Where you live could shape your risk of cancer mortality→ Lead contamination exposed in public parks across major city→ Dementia risk could be tie...
Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age
In recent years, warnings about Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population have become increasingly urgent. Long hospital waits, chronic shortages in long-term care and a shrinking working-age population have led many policymakers and researchers to portray ageing as an approaching demographic crisis that a small, densely populated city might be unable to absorb. In some quarters, this has fuelled dire predictions about the sustainability of Hong Kong’s healthcare and social care systems. This...
What we know about deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs
U.S. Speculation swirls around deaths and disappearances of staff at secretive government laboratories. Here's what we know. By Anna Schecter, Anna Schecter Senior Coordinating Producer, Crime and Public Safety Unit Anna Schecter is the senior coordinating producer for CBS News and Stations' Crime and Public Safety Unit, based in New York. Read Full Bio Anna Schecter, Daniel Klaidman, Daniel Klaidman Daniel Klaidman, an investigative reporter based in New York, is the former editor-in-chief of Y...
Cheap surgery overseas may come with devastating complications, doctors warn
More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show – but the potential savings come at a cost.Most people opting to pursue this so-called "medical tourism" are chasing budget-friendly price tags. International surgeries, such as hair transplants in Turkey, can cost as little as $4,000–$5,000 compared to $20,000–$30,000 in the U.S., but often come with extreme risks, according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian.DOCTORS WARN OF ‘LOOKSMA...
Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says
Local News Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says, amid recent detainee deaths By Sergio Candido Sergio Candido Managing Editor, South Sergio Candido is the managing editor for the South region at cbsnews.com, coordinating multiplatform news coverage for CBS Miami, CBS Texas and CBS Atlanta. He previously worked for outlets including Telemundo and The Miami Herald. Read Full Bio Sergio Candido Updated on: April 17, 2026 / 5:16 PM EDT / CBS Miami Add CB...
Thinking of getting cosmetic surgery in Turkey? First read this clinician's chilling account of her horrific experience, after which she had to fly home to save her life... and eight years later is still receiving treatment
Thinking of getting cosmetic surgery in Turkey? First read this clinician's chilling account of her horrific experience, after which she had to fly home to save her life... and eight years later is still receiving treatmentBy ANDREA BUSFIELD Published: 21:18, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 21:18, 17 April 2026 e-mail
Hospice nurse who 'bet colleagues a patient would die on Christmas Day' struck off
Hospice nurse who 'bet colleagues a patient would die on Christmas Day' struck offA hospice nurse was struck off the nursing register after she gave patients the wrong doses of medicine and caused 'unwarranted risk of harm to vulnerable patients' according to a reportNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj21:13, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHospice nurse Naomi Butcher was struck off the nursing registerA nurse who allegedly made a bet that one of her hospice patients would die on Christmas Day h...
Social care 'in crisis' as 4,000 die every year awaiting place
Social care ‘in crisis’ as 4,000 die every year awaiting placeClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 20:36, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 20:36, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Foundayo: Obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch week
HealthInternationalFoundayo: Obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch weekBy Reuters -Apr 18, 2026Eli Lilly’s newly launched weight-loss pill Foundayo was prescribed 1,390 times in the U.S. in its first week of sales, according to analysts who cited IQVIA data, indicating that its push into oral obesity treatments is gaining early traction. Investors are closely watching the rollout as competition intensifies between Lilly and its Danish rival Novo Nordisk for a larger share of the...
Ishaq Dar calls for stronger regional trade at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
PakistanIshaq Dar calls for stronger regional trade at Antalya Diplomacy ForumBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026ANTALYA: At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the economic potential of South Asia, saying the region, particularly Pakistan, has vast untapped capacity but continues to lag behind in key economic indicators due to limited integration and trade frameworks, ARY News reported. He noted that despite a population of nearly two billion, the region’s combined GDP...
This state is the new epicenter of measles in America
The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. NewsHealthThis state is the new epicenter of measles in AmericaThe western state’s outbreak surpassed 600 cases this week, a tracker from the state’s health department showsJulia Musto in New York Friday 17 April 2026 19:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","cop...
Doctor who claimed Covid jab probably caused royal cancers standing for Reform
Last year, at the Reform annual conference, Professor Angus Dalgleish was cited as saying it was "highly likely" that the Covid vaccines had been "a significant factor in the cancer of members of the Royal Family"
Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, new research suggests
You might want to drop the bacon, because it might be the reason behind your bad knees, recent research suggests.Ultraprocessed foods have been studied extensively for their negative health effects, and now a new study has linked them to an increased risk of arthritis in the knees.Foods in this category are designed for longer shelf life, strong flavor appeal and convenience. Common examples include breakfast cereals, bacon, hot dogs, pre-packaged snacks and sweets.WEIGHT GAIN IN CERTAIN DECADE...
Son of 2nd patient who died after seeing Florida surgeon describes family's heartbreak
EXCLUSIVEU.S. newsU.S. newsSon of 2nd patient who died after seeing Florida surgeon describes family’s heartbreak: ‘It’s just not right’Dorothy Dorsett, 70, died more than a week after Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky performed surgery on her in 2023, according to court records. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 17, 2026, 1:37 PM EDTBy Matt LavietesWeyman Dorsett knew something went wrong with his mom’s surgery as he watched an ICU doctor review her medica...
‘Morale is going to be at an all-time low’: Iran war troops living on meager rations as Postal Service stops delivering
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Morale is going to be at an all-time low’: Iran war troops living on meager rations as Postal Service stops delivering‘The food is tasteless and there’s not nearly enough and they’re hungry all the time’Brendan Rascius in New York Friday 17 April 2026 18:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Trump’s former top lawyer said president’s mental health decline has ‘accelerated’: ‘This is somebody who just is lost’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s former top lawyer said president’s mental health decline has ‘accelerated’: ‘This is somebody who just is lost’Former White House counsel said Trump’s ‘malignant narcissism’ was more consequential than Joe Biden’s ‘benevolent grandpa losing his memory’Ariana Baio Friday 17 April 2026 18:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","book...
'Harrowing' final moments of toddler Noah Sibanda as nursery's 'unsafe practices' exposed
'Harrowing' final moments of toddler Noah Sibanda as nursery's 'unsafe practices' exposed14-month-old Noah Sibanda died after nursery worker Kimberley Cookson placed him face down in a 'tightly wrapped' sleeping bag at Fairytales Day Nursery in DudleyCommentsNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter18:07, 17 Apr 2026Updated 18:09, 17 Apr 2026Footage of Noah Sibanda placed in tepee at nursery in manslaughter caseThe harrowing final moments of a 14-month-old baby were captu...