Healthy Living

FDA fully approves 'novel' Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi, will be covered by Medicare

Leqembi, a drug that can help treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, was given traditional approval by the FDA on Thursday. It was first approved in January for clinical trials.

Hot summer safety: How to keep your pets healthy in extreme temperatures this season

Summer is here — and so are the hot temperatures. A Florida-based veterinarian shared some of the best tips for keeping pets safe this summer from the extreme heat.

Women's health CEO pushes 'gender-inclusive' pads for 'everyone who menstruates'

The CEO of a feminine products brand promoted her new "gender-inclusive" pads for all "menstruators" during a recent segment of "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.

Tennessee teens who were in NICU at same time as infants attend prom together years later

Two teenagers who are now both 17 and spent critical days in the neonatal intensive care unit in Nashville, Tennessee, as babies, recently attended a high school prom together.

CDC gives guidance for trans people 'chestfeeding' kids, accused of failing to consider possible health risks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official website was slammed by several doctors after providing advice for trans parents looking to "chest feed" their children.

Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that brushing the teeth and practicing good dental health may help to reduce the risk of dementia.

Ohio abortion amendment is an attack on parental rights, pro-life groups say as initiative clears key hurdle

A proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio on abortion, which pro-life groups are calling an attack on parental rights, cleared a key hurdle Wednesday.

CA moves responsibilities for state prisons to county level in effort to keep young offenders close to home

The state of California has moved the responsibilities of state-run prisons to the county level. The move gives young offenders a higher likelihood of staying closer to home.

What is scoliosis? Causes and symptoms of the spinal condition, treatment plans and more

Scoliosis can be treated a variety of ways depending on the severity of the condition. Most scoliosis cases are seen in children and the cause is unknown.

Skin cancer checks and sunscreen: Why these (still) matter very much for good health

Summer is a popular time to hit the beach. Follow-up skin checks and smart sunscreen use are still extremely important to protect your body from harmful cancerous sun rays.