https://www.cbsnews.com/ Healthwatch Health Webmd From CBSNews.com Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:29:23 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/violent-video-games-linked-to-brain-changes/ Playing violent video games might produce temporary changes in areas of the brain that help control emotion, preliminary research suggests. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:30:18 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/01/54783efd-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/7b1ca1805cbb129351255fc258adb16d/angrygamer_000014953319XSmall.jpg af2030d4-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bath-salts-have-effects-similar-to-meth-ecstasy/ Mephedrone, a key ingredient in the designer-drug mix sold as "bath salts" or as other substances, induces methamphetamine-like cravings in rats.. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:00:03 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/25/5601e2f4-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/7bd48287b894df5893c4c88367a46803/bath-salts-AP814920863635-1.gif af137240-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/soy-and-cows-milk-based-baby-formulas-face-off/ Soy and cow's milk-based baby formulas may offer similar developmental benefits for Baby. But a new study confirms breast milk still is the best. Wed, 30 May 2012 12:52:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/11/29/956dbacc-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/fe4080e420ab5647bf3e5cfe717bc73a/infantformula.jpg af32cb22-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/100-million-americans-have-chronic-pain/ New study shows that pain costs billions of dollars a year in U.S. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:52:04 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/05/27/f1e376d1-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/9949f823cfdf1fa6caa90e61fa1dbcdf/iStock_back_pain.jpg af0fb38a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/experimental-treatment-may-help-relieve-back-pain/ An experimental treatment that involves spinal injections of ozone gas and steroids relieved pain in over two-thirds of 327 people with back problems related to a herniated disc. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:25:16 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/05/27/f1e376d1-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/9949f823cfdf1fa6caa90e61fa1dbcdf/iStock_back_pain.jpg af2054d8-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/berries-may-contain-potent-weapon-vs-parkinsons/ Can two or more servings of blueberries or strawberries a week help lower risk of Parkinson's disease? Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:20:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/04/07/af6b2e9f-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/78bb3d195c23b402fbfd3c8f866bc302/cranberry_iStock_0000025902.jpg af2d6efc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/some-americans-are-not-getting-essential-nutrients/ Most Americans are getting recommended amounts of vitamins, iron, and other essential elements in their diets, but women and some racial and ethnic groups may be low in certain key nutrients, a new government report shows. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:34:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/02/11/4f015eab-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/2338509be620ec7f12725b6473d204fe/image7340010x.jpg af2d1f56-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melanoma-rates-skyrocketing-in-young-adults/ The risk of developing the most dangerous type of skin cancer is now more than six times higher among young adults than it was 40 years ago, and women may be especially vulnerable. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:10:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/07/5785f388-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/7272955d55e86d71b8a3b013ec722982/tanningbed_istock.jpg af2d10a6-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biologic-drug-lowers-ldl-cholesterol/ An experimental biologic drug called REGN727 may help lower levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol when a statin drug isn't enough, researchers report. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:53:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/03/31/486dd27b-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/e5563dec3aeb05b033149a4e7e0695de/senior_shot_iStock_00001552_1.jpg af2c7808-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/popcorn-packed-with-antioxidants/ Popcorn, already known to be a good source of fiber, has higher levels of healthy antioxidants than some fruits and vegetables, according to new research. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:07:08 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/03/18/44d5e56e-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/fa895e7ad0044f27e1a9fcf2e3c0756d/popcorn_iStock_000013384811_1.jpg af2c44e6-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/acne-adhd-link/ Could acne be a sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? New study finds link Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:50:50 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/08/26/4205cc97-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/e1f530f5c45c3644ac9901baddbb254b/pickpimplezit2.jpg af2c1822-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-safety-workers-testing-positive-for-drugs/ Some pilots, truck drivers, rail operators, and bus drivers are flunking their drug tests, according to a new study. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:43:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/09/09/4097545b-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/b0766c2330cd12962cb4b6938be33331/pilot.jpg af2be500-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/test-may-spot-heart-attacks-before-they-happen/ A new blood test could one day give doctors a critical head start on heart attacks, a small new study suggests. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:58:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/01/20/4ea89992-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/96dee35e168714e0e99feeec3867b2b6/heart_rate_love_000017389050.jpg af2bec12-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/too-few-keep-heart-healthy-habits/ Fewer than 2% of Americans meet seven recommended heart health targets, which could dramatically reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:32:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/11/14/0df6e9d5-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/c8b15ca9b24a9bb996d6a20b0863c888/iStock_000013210358XSmall.jpg af2b8006-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/imported-foods-causing-more-disease/ CDC: Foodborne disease from imported foods is on the rise, with more foods from more countries causing more outbreaks. Fish and spice, particularly peppers, are the most common source. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:48:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/07/df3edea5-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/0030c6ae941d41a747af4ee00f457eca/fruits.jpg af2b2282-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/menopause-brain-fog-may-be-real/ Along with hot flashes and night sweats, memory problems are a common complaint of menopausal women, and now a new study finds evidence that menopause 'brain fog' may be real. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:44:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/06/3a18a880-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/82c8a8bb05fff7689aaf3143cd957bf4/faceinmirror_000002759851XSmall.jpg af2b6a76-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/5-dietary-patterns-most-americans-fit-into/ Your race, age, and where you live may influence what you eat, for better and for worse. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:39:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/12/17/b0dc9443-a642-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/f528b90f2198ef9c9244f91e0b2eaa74/hamburger-man_000004139570X.jpg af2aefec-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cured-meats-may-worsen-copd/ Previous studies suggest eating cured meat may make person more likely to develop COPD; new study shows it may worsen disease in people who already have it Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:05:27 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/22/5787c915-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/4ec52e4853638b2a661d4a56a1e64407/bacon.jpg af2abcca-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trans-fats-linked-to-stroke-in-women/ Artery-clogging trans fats have been linked to heart disease in study after study, and now new research suggests that the fats may also increase stroke risk in women. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:53:56 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/03/29/3a18acc3-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/50e5d851102ca68bddf097d1d2c019e6/olderwoman-000009959984XSma.jpg af29ea3e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nicotine-patches-fail-most-pregnant-smokers/ Nicotine replacement therapy is widely used to help smokers kick the habit, but new research raises major doubts about its effectiveness during pregnancy. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:00:41 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2008/06/23/53b39359-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/b344b6c3a56824e3fb360bb85f4940fb/image4204201x.jpg af29bdfc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-americans-dont-need-extra-selenium/ Taking selenium? You may not need to. There's new evidence to suggest that selenium supplements aren't necessary for most Americans. They may even cause harm. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:40:41 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/05/11/fef4853c-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/f3c5e97f16622fff34310bbbd7a6cf9f/supplements-iStock_000011261021XSmall.jpg af29af06-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vitamin-d-may-ease-painful-periods/ A single large dose of vitamin D may help women with painful periods feel more comfortable and skip painkillers, Italian researchers report. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:25:45 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/09/07/51ec7c40-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/1c9a600832747f079da9d00d4d7f8de4/stomachcramps.jpg af29757c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/omega-3-fatty-acids-help-brain-age-better/ A new study shows that people with low levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, particularly those found in fish, such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are more likely to have memory problems. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:19:15 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/07/08/9f85aa94-8ba5-11e2-9400-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/9cf55259647d23240d7d4a29070e18cc/salmon_steak_000016398154.jpg af2966ae-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dementia-some-antipsychotic-drugs-riskier-than-others/ The FDA has warned that treatment with antipsychotic drugs increases the risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, and now a new study confirms that some drugs are riskier than others. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:07:20 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/10/12/2447de1c-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/20feff58d03f4e6bcb1dec500e296fed/alzheimers-man-620.jpg af292bee-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/citrus-fruits-may-lower-womens-stroke-risk/ Researchers have identified a compound found in oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits that may lower a woman's stroke risk. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:23:56 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/07/23feba14-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/5d43dee24a1ad8aa9170a13ad475d913/citrus.jpg af2924b4-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/migraines-linked-to-depression/ Women who suffer from migraine headaches may be more likely to develop depression. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:33:31 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/06/08/6c0234cb-8ba1-11e2-9400-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/12bd9d6aea2b066c51e783fb471dcf56/iStock_000002334807Small.jpg af28f0d4-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/combo-vaccine-may-raise-babies-risk-for-fever-caused-seizures/ A large, new study from Denmark shows that babies have an increased risk of getting febrile seizures on the day they get either of their first two doses of a recommended combination vaccine. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:26:46 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/03/15/487aad5c-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/58f16c9f5d22484073cee2c4e4cf51da/sad-girl_000003348653XSmall.jpg af28cd3e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fructose-off-the-hook-for-overweight-and-obesity/ When it comes to weight gain, fructose should not be singled out for blame, a new review of the scientific literature suggests. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:09:55 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/08/22/9571444a-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/205c5799325ead981cb5bb5d95fdeba3/sodabelly_iStock_0000043469.jpg af28b042-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/talk-therapy-may-treat-low-back-pain/ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Beneficial and Cost-effective, U.K. Study Finds Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2007/02/23/60a4bd99-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/be347182d7928f86ee6ea98e08a7b09c/image2507236x.jpg af093ce4-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brown-fat-key-to-weight-loss/ Studies Show Type Of Fat Found In Newborns Helps Burn Calories Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:30:00 -0400 aef1dd10-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d