Eat your broccoli. Leafy greens rich in vitamin K — like broccoli and spinach — could be helping to keep your lungs healthy, a new study published in the journal ERJ Open Research revealed. A group of scientists in Denmark found that people with low levels of vitamin K were more likely to have poor … Read more
How to protect yourself against COVID, flu and RSV – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials have updated advice for protecting against seasonal viruses. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what’s new this year and who will need a COVID-19 booster. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
The food that a pregnant woman eats can protect her child’s brain health — and maybe her grandchildren’s health, too. That’s the conclusion from a new study, which found that certain foods containing a molecule called ursolic acid can guard the brain health of the eater’s offspring. Researchers were investigating how nerve cells over time … Read more
He went from NYPD blue to NYPD ghoul. A former NYC police officer turned demon hunter is fiercely advocating that schools must be doing more to protect students — as Mama from “The Waterboy” so memorably warned us — from the devil. Chris DeFlorio, a 19-year-vet of the department, is sounding the Ghostbusters siren after … Read more
Maybe our parents did have a point when they told us to eat more vegetables. A new study showed that broccoli contains certain molecules that can protect and promote gut health as well as inhibit disease, further supporting the evidence that the vegetable really is a superfood. Scientists at Penn State University tested on mice … Read more
Students are increasingly leaving school — not with a degree, but with a mental health crisis. A new Gallup survey has reported that 41% of students who are currently enrolled in a postsecondary program have considered stopping their education in the past six months. The number has gone up significantly from the first year of … Read more
Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut. From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk, known as coir, are being incorporated into shoreline protection projects. Often used in conjunction with other measures, the coconut material is … Read more
“Hanoi Jane” is at it again. Decorated actress and controversial activist Jane Fonda suggested on “The View” Friday that American women might have to resort to “murder” to regain autonomy of their bodies in the aftermath of the Roe v. Wade reversal. The Oscar winner made the comment when the hosts asked her what could … Read more
Doggone it — dog flu cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including Philadelphia, North Texas and Minneapolis, CBS News reports. Canine influenza is different from the influenza viruses that humans contract. It’s caused by two Type A viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that … Read more
Robert Redford needed some extra protection when he filmed his love scenes with Barbra Streisand in the drama “The Way We Were.” The “Ordinary People” director, 86, reportedly forced himself to wear two pairs of underwear to “protect himself” from the singer, 80, according to a new book. Robert Hofler’s recently released book, “The Way … Read more
Country singer Shania Twain revealed Sunday that she used to flatten her boobs in her childhood home to avoid being sexually abused by her stepfather, Jerry Twain. The 57-year-old singer said that Jerry Twain would allegedly physically and emotionally abuse her while she lived in the house, reports The Sunday Times. “I hid myself and … Read more
This year’s US flu season could be bad, based on what happened in Australia. Getting a flu shot in October or November is a good idea. And strategic masking during cold and flu season can make a huge difference. Loading Something is loading. With flu season approaching in the US, murmurs of a potential “twindemic” … Read more
Taking a daily vitamin and mineral supplement may improve cognition in older adults, according to new research. Could taking a daily multivitamin supplement help maintain cognitive health with aging and possibly prevent cognitive decline? According to new research, it might. A new study found that taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults, … Read more
My case links the rising slope of the third Omicron wave in seven months, which is currently sweeping across Australia. Trembling with my mild combat, I thought optimistically that at least I would get several months off the precautions and trials of isolation. But emerging evidence suggests the potential for re-infection within a shorter time … Read more