Health

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York lawmakers are taking steps to protect reproductive rights for women in the state.  Two big announcements were made Tuesday.  With a stroke of a pen Tuesday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul guaranteed birth control access for women in New York.  “It’s a new day. You now have access, easy access …

Mass General surgeons transplant pig kidney into patient in groundbreaking procedure Mass General surgeons transplant pig kidney into patient in groundbreaking procedure 01:46 BOSTON – For the first time ever, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston transplanted a pig kidney into a living human patient. Mass General said Thursday …

Colorado law enforcement warning about opioid recently showing up in overdose toxicology reports Colorado law enforcement warning about opioid recently showing up in overdose toxicology reports 01:13 London — As authorities clamp down on fentanyl distribution and the amount of heroin produced in Afghanistan decreases under the Taliban, criminal enterprises have …

When Karla Adkins looked in the rearview mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow. She was 36 at the time and working as a physician liaison for a hospital system on the South Carolina coast, where she …

CHICAGO (CBS) — A disturbing study finds two-thirds of children under the age of 6 are estimated to have been exposed to lead through their drinking water. The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead but also disproportionately exposed …

VP Kamala Harris makes history during Minnesota visit VP Kamala Harris makes history during Minnesota visit 02:14 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Minnesota women’s reproductive health clinic that performs abortion services during her visit to the state Thursday, which her office is touting as the first …

Snacks such as Flamin’ Hot Cheetos may soon be banned in California schools. A bill proposed in the state assembly seeks remove foods from schools that contain artificial ingredients like red 40, blue 1 and titanium dioxide. Many child-focused foods like chips and cereals contain these ingredients. Cheetos varieties, including …

Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers sold across the U.S. and in Canada following dozens of complaints of the products overheating, melting or glass shattering, as well as six reports of the products catching fire. The recall involves Insignia Chinese-made Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens …

Measles cases follow longstanding concerns about disease at Chicago migrant shelters Measles cases follow longstanding concerns about disease at Chicago migrant shelters 02:54 CHICAGO (CBS) —  Four cases of measles have now been reported at the migrant shelter for new arrivals in Pilsen, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed …

Eli Lilly has a message for people who are taking prescription medications developed for patients with Type 2 diabetes and obesity: Don’t take the drugs just because you want to look good. The message, delivered in a new Hollywood-themed ad called “Big Night,” will air this weekend and is timed …