How to identify severe flu symptoms in children

Looking to reduce your exposure to plasticizers in the new year? Contrary to what you might think, shopping organic and avoiding plastic food packaging isn’t a surefire way to avoid harmful chemicals such as BPA and phthalates.  According to new research from Consumer Reports, phthalates and bisphenols — two chemicals linked to various health risks such as…

Kratom faces scrutiny over health risks – CBS News Watch CBS News Kratom is commonly marketed as a health wonder, but the FDA warns of “serious adverse effects.” It has even been blamed for several deaths. Mark Strassmann reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting….

George Resch, who goes by TankSinatra on social media, recently mentioned that he had an addiction to the over-the-counter nasal spray Afrin. “I have been congested for a year,” he said on the podcast Meme Daddies. How does that happen? Plenty of over-the-counter medications — those that are sold on pharmacy and grocery store shelves…

To kick off Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, experts are setting the record straight on some common myths about what the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) calls the “silent thief of sight.” Approximately three million Americans have glaucoma. Yet only half of them are aware they have the potentially blinding disease, according to the Centers…

New year kicks off with a rise in respiratory virus infections and hospitalizations – CBS News Watch CBS News Triple threat of respiratory viruses is driving an increase in infections and hospitalizations across the U.S. Dr. Celine Gounder offers tips to stay healthy and advice for what to do if you feel sick. Be the…

Christmas and booze often go hand-in-hand, so how do you say no, no, no when the drinks start to flow?