A glass of wine with dinner or a toast at a celebration, alcohol is enjoyed at several moments of life. But, behind every pour lies a question that has puzzled health experts for decades: How much alcohol is truly safe to drink?The answer, as it turns out, isn’t as simple as one might hope. Science…
After the tabled hep B vote, some liaison members from top medical organizations shared their agreement for holding off on making changes to the current recommendations. Some also urged more transparency in how decisions will be made on future potential recommendation changes. “I would urge the committee to use the methodical scientific method to weigh…
 31m ago ACIP members vote to change recommendation on the combined MMRV vaccine In a vote of 7 to 3, with one abstention, the ACIP committee voted to change the recommendation to the following: “For measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccines given before age 4 years, the combined MMRV vaccine is not recommended.” Instead,…
Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida repeatedly pressed Monarez to introduce the lawyers who accompanied her to the hearing and demanded she produce their names for the record. The Florida senator claimed the attorneys are “anti-Trump” and suggested without evidence that Monarez has a “whole network of people who are trying to embarass the president…
A Salmonella outbreak linked to certain home delivery meals from Metabolic Meals has sickened more than a dozen people across 10 states, and seven had to be hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The meals were made by and delivered by the Metabolic Meals company during the week of July 28 and…
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on Aug. 26, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Monday called on pharmaceutical companies to “justify the success” of their Covid drugs days after the Food and Drug Administration set new limits on who can receive…
Susan Monarez, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is being ousted from her role less than a month after the Senate confirmed her to lead the public health agency, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. It’s not clear why Monarez was removed from the job. She…
Ruth, a 100-year-old fitness icon, has captured global attention for her unwavering commitment to health and longevity. Her daily routine, which combines consistent exercise, regular walking, balanced nutrition, and sufficient sleep, demonstrates that age is not a barrier to maintaining vitality. By embracing a disciplined lifestyle, Ruth exemplifies key principles of healthy aging, inspiring people…
