Eating during labor may not be so bad, study suggests

For generations, the rule was no food or drink during labor for risk of inhaling it into the lungs, but that thinking may be changing

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/eating-during-labor-may-not-be-so-bad-new-study-suggests/

A look at changing healthcare prices

Out of pocket costs are going up yet again as enrollment opens up for employee-based health plans

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a-look-at-changing-healthcare-prices-2/

A look at changing healthcare prices

Out of pocket costs are going up yet again as enrollment opens up for employee-based health plans

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a-look-at-changing-healthcare-prices/

Report has stunning revelations for contents of hot dogs

The old expression of "not wanting to know how the sausage gets made" takes new meaning in study of both regular and vegetarian hot dogs

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-2-percent-of-hot-dogs-have-human-dna/

Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/cancer-prevention/art-20044816

The fight against sugary drink consumption in U.S.

Former New York City Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tom Farley, joins CBS This Morning to discuss so called “soda ban” during former mayor Bloomberg’s push to limit the size of sodas sold in New York

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-fight-against-sugary-drink-consumption-in-u-s/

Can pregnant women drink alcohol?

No alcohol is safe for baby some experts say, and new guidelines are set for mammograms

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/can-pregnant-women-drink-alcohol/

Progress reported on drug to regrow hair

Two FDA-approved drugs regrow hair in lab mice; could it lead to a cure for baldness?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/progress-reported-on-drug-to-regrow-hair/

Lab makes progress on treatment for baldness

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center hope their work will someday help bald men regrow hair

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/lab-makes-progress-on-treatment-for-baldness/

Is that candy or Ecstasy? Halloween warnings spook parents

Facebook is abuzz with warnings about drugs disguised as candy, but how real is the threat?

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/halloween-warning-is-that-candy-or-ecstasy/

Many teens admit they ride with drunk drivers

"Sometimes one strong voice in the crowd can change things quite a bit."

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-teens-admit-they-ride-with-drunk-drivers/

Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Kids

Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20151023/paintball-bb-guns-can-severely-injure-kids-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Brain Chemistry May Change to Cope With Pain

Researchers document increase in opiate receptors in arthritis patients

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20151023/brain-chemistry-may-change-to-cope-with-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Illnesses, Deaths Spur FDA Warning on Hep C Drugs

Cautionary label will be added to Viekira Pak and Technivie, agency says

From: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20151023/illnesses-deaths-spur-fda-warning-on-hepatitis-c-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pilot implementation of first malaria vaccine recommended by WHO advisory groups

The World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) jointly recommended pilot projects to understand how to best use a vaccine that protects against malaria in young children.

“This was a historic meeting with two of WHO’s major advisory committees working together to consider current evidence about this vaccine,” said Professor Fred Binka, acting chair of MPAC. “The committees agreed that pilot implementations should be the next step with this vaccine.”

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/sage/en/index.html