HealthWatch: Fewer surgical patients are using opiods in their recovery, study finds

CBS Baltimore (Health) 12/8 5:25A CBS Baltimore

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Panera Bread's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in another wrongful death lawsuit

CBS Baltimore (Health) 12/5 9:08A Kate Gibson

Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade is being blamed in the death of a second person, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday. Dennis Brown of Fleming Island, Florida, drank three of the drinks unknowingly consuming high levels of caffeine at a local...

HealthWatch: Study suggests low-dose radiation may help people with heart issues

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/29 5:42A CBS Baltimore

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Maryland health department launches survey to understand residents' needs

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/29 4:20A Rohan Mattu

BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday launched a community survey to help identify residents' health needs and define the agency's priorities. The agency is calling for a wide range of input in the voluntary, anonymous...

HealthWatch: COVID-19 caused increase in premature births

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/28 5:24A CBS Baltimore

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Tips for staying healthy as experts warn of possible holiday surge in respiratory illnesses like...

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/22 4:10A Kerry Breen

Experts are warning of a possible holiday surge in respiratory illness, including RSV, COVID and the flu . CBS News medical contributor and KFF editor-at-large for public health Dr. Celine Gounder sat down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss what...

ASK A DOC: Dr. Stephanie Solomon shares ways to protect your eye health

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/21 7:45A CBS Baltimore

ASK A DOC: Dr. Stephanie Solomon shares ways to protect your eye health

HealthWatch: Study: Diabetes and obesity are on the rise for high-income adults

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/21 5:29A CBS Baltimore

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Nationwide recall of peaches, plums and nectarines linked to deadly listeria outbreak

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/21 3:28A Kate Gibson

Peaches, plums and nectarines distributed by HMC Farms and sold nationwide as recently as last week are being recalled due to an outbreak of listeria that has resulted in 11 illnesses, including one...

More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/20 7:10A Alexander Tin

Americans can now order another round of four free COVID-19 tests for this season, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday, as health officials have been preparing for an expected resurgence in the virus over the coming weeks. The four...

Marijuana on the Menu: The growing trend of cannabis-infused dinner parties in Maryland

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/20 5:23A Mike Hellgren

BALTIMORE -- Marijuana is on track to be a billion-dollar business in Maryland after the state legalized recreational use almost five months ago. Entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the demand...

Here's how to protect yourself and your family from respiratory viruses over the holidays

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/20 2:03A CBS Baltimore

(CNN) With Thanksgiving just days away, people across the United States are finalizing travel plans or racing through grocery stores in search of the perfect turkey, but there's another plan to consider ahead of the holiday season: how to stay...

Study finds it's more effective to see doctor in person than telehealth

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/16 5:23A CBS Baltimore

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Which eye drops have been recalled? Full list of impacted products from multiple rounds of recalls.

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/16 4:41A Kate Gibson

The FDA has expanded its list of eye drops recalled in 2023 because the products could be tainted with bacteria. Store-brand products sold at retailers including CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart are included in the latest recall, posted on...

Another eye drop recall pulls 27 products off of CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart shelves after FDA...

CBS Baltimore (Health) 11/15 10:55A Kate Gibson

Another eye drop recall is pulling 27 products from store shelves, including store-brand products sold at retailers such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart, with the recall coming about three weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...