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Getting a shingles vaccine may help with more than the viral infection that causes painful rashes — new research shows it can also lower the risk of heart disease.  In a study, published Monday in the European Heart Journal, researchers found people given the shot had a 23% lower risk …

More than 5 million people received filler injections last year, most often on their face or in their hands, an 8% increase from the previous year. Despite their popularity, these procedures can carry some risks, experts say, leading to some being unhappy with their results and even having them removed. …

Worried about slipping into the winter blues? A “dopamine menu” could help. Popularized on social media, a dopamine menu is a list of positive activities that people can do to feel better during a tough period, family physician Dr. Mike Sevilla told CBS News.  “People normally go to social media …

In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac device — “a Class I recall, the most serious type,” the FDA said. “Use of this device may cause serious injuries or death,” an FDA notice about the recall said. But neither the manufacturer nor the FDA …

Xylitol is the latest sugar substitute to be linked to potential negative health impacts. In a study from the Cleveland Clinic, published Thursday in the European Heart Journal, researchers found higher amounts of xylitol are associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.  Xylitol, a sugar alcohol found naturally …

For the past year and a half, Tandra Cooper Harris and her husband, Marcus, who both have diabetes, have struggled to fill their prescriptions for the medications they need to control their blood sugar. Without Ozempic or a similar drug, Cooper Harris suffers blackouts, becomes too tired to watch her …

SmileDirectClub, the at-home, do-it-yourself orthodontic service that ceased operations over the weekend, is leaving customers with payments due but no further treatment. Ashli Noelle Evans, a SmileDirect customer based in Knoxville, was looking to perfect her smile by signing up for the service, but now she says she’s stuck with a …

The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s 988 hotline marked its one-year milestone this month. Mental health experts say the three-digit number made help more accessible than before. The hotline was designed with the idea that people experiencing emotional distress are more comfortable reaching out for help from trained counselors than from …

Canadian wildfires are causing poor air quality across parts of the U.S., posing a health danger to millions of people. Experts say the air is especially harmful for more vulnerable populations, including older people and those with lung or heart issues. The best thing to do to protect yourself? Stay …

After a rough, sleepless night or long, exhausting day, nothing feels quite as good as a nap. But with contradictory information online about whether napping is good or bad for your health, we spoke to a sleep expert to get some insight on afternoon snoozes. “Napping is complicated,” explains Dr. …