Here is the latest in Health News from CBS News.
Frozen pizzas, meals recalled over glass in food
Nestle is recalling some DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products
Is Obama’s cholesterol level better than yours?
President Obama gets results back from his medical checkup
Military to check for water contamination at 664 sites
Defense Department says chemicals from foam used to fight fires may have contaminated groundwater and spread to drinking water supplies
Study: Almost half of Calif. adults have prediabetes
The CDC says one in three people have prediabetes, when blood sugar levels are elevated, but not yet considered diabetic
Researchers “very concerned” about prediabetes epidemic
UCLA study estimates nearly half of all adults in California have prediabetes or undiagnosed diabetes
The Fukushima disaster workers
Five years ago Japan experienced an earthquake, tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster; the cleanup from the nuclear accident continues
Why so many Americans are feeling more stressed out
A new survey reveals the causes of our growing stress – and its damaging health effects
Hard-to-match kidney patients get new transplant option
With desensitization therapy, kidney transplants can work even if the donor isn’t a match
Pistachios sold at Trader Joe’s recalled over salmonella
At least 11 people have been sickened and two hospitalized in the multi-state outbreak
California lawmakers approve raising smoking age
The package of six bills is said to represent California’s most substantial anti-tobacco effort in nearly two decades
First generic version of Viagra approved by FDA
Sildenafil citrate is the first generic version of Viagra for millions of men with erectile dysfunction
“Ultra-processed” foods a huge chunk of American diet
A startling number of calories in the average diet come from these manufactured “replacement foods”
Why “ultra-processed” foods pose health hazards
Those include packaged breads, cookies, soda and frozen meals
Ironman competitors can face dangerous health risk
A “considerable percentage” of long-distance triathletes may be at risk of life-threatening condition
Brazilian town fighting Zika virus with more mosquitoes
Millions of genetically-modified mosquitoes are being released in the Brazilian town of Piracicaba with the hope that they’ll take out Zika-infected mosquitoes
Brazilian town fighting Zika mosquitoes with more mosquitoes
The town of Piracicaba, Brazil is using genetically-modified mosquitoes to help reduce the spread of the Zika virus
Lawmakers celebrate raw milk law — deny being sickened by drinking it
Health officials investigating whether milk was to blame for fever, vomiting and diarrhea; also weighing allegations raw-milk party broke law
Cataract surgery using stem cells shows promise
Using the body’s own stem cells and a less invasive procedure, scientists help regrow lens cells in infant eyes
First uterus transplant in the U.S. fails
Two days after a press conference describing the seemingly successful procedure, doctors had to remove the organ due to complications
Norovirus closes another Chipotle
A Chipotle restaurant in the Boston area is temporarily closed for cleaning after several employees got sick
Shorter men, heavier women may struggle to get ahead
Biology isn’t destiny, but researchers say it may be a factor in socioeconomic status
DNA tests reveal twins have two different fathers
Experts explain how the rare event can occur, and say it may be more common than we think
Woman shares graphic images to spread skin cancer warning
Indiana mom displays deep scars all over body: “Sound worth it for you to keep going to a tanning bed?”
Feds raise questions about biotech giant Theranos
The company promised to offer hundreds of fast, cheap and accurate blood tests, using a few drops of blood, rather than vials
Boy behind viral hashtag dies after cancer fight
Rhode Island boy’s wish sparked hashtag #DStrong that spread across the globe
Boston-area Chipotle closes doors over norovirus
Restaurant is being disinfected after several employees called out sick with possible cases of norovirus
Families share challenges, joys of transgender pregnancies
“There’s no reason to talk about pregnancy as a thing that women experience. It’s a thing that people experience,” one new parent says
Why much-hyped biotech company is fighting to save its reputation
Theranos promises to offer hundreds of fast, cheap and accurate blood tests, but the company is now under review by two federal regulators
WHO: Sexually transmitted Zika more common that previously thought
The World Health Organization warned pregnant women not to visit the 30 or so countries affected by the Zika virus
Deadly superbug in L.A. sewage could end up in the ocean
Scientists with the EPA detected the “nightmare bacteria” CRE in a Southern California treatment plant
Sexual transmission of Zika more common than thought
Reports from several countries “strongly suggest” sexual transmission of the virus; concerns grow about serious complications
Body fat, not just weight, may be key to health
New research suggests it’s not just the number on the scale, or even your BMI, that matters most
Health apps may pose major privacy concerns
New research shows many health tracking apps regularly share information with third parties
ClassPass app offers fitness and freedom
Instead of joining a gym, some fitness enthusiasts are trying a service that lets them choose from many different workout options
Fitness service offers alternative to gym membership
The rapidly expanding ClassPass service lets members work out at a wide range of studios and gyms across the country
Dog saves the life of sleeping boy with type 1 diabetes
“Jedi” the dog performs heroic maneuver to alert mom that her 7-year-old son is in trouble
What is meldonium? Sharapova case spotlights banned drug
Russian tennis star tested positive for doping with a heart drug that was just banned from sports this year
First woman to get uterus transplant in U.S. speaks out
CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula reports on the first woman in the U.S. to receive a transplanted uterus
Uterus transplant patient thanks donor, doctors
The first patient in the U.S. to receive a uterus transplant in hopes of having a baby is recovering from the operation at the Cleveland Clinic
Supplements may be a bad mix with some prescription meds
Nutritional supplements are promoted as “natural” remedies but they can interact with some drugs for serious health problems
First U.S. uterus transplant recipient “beyond thankful”
The first of 10 patients expected to undergo the procedure in this country is hopeful that the transplant will allow her to become pregnant
Doctors talk about first U.S. uterus transplant
Groundbreaking surgery performed at the Cleveland Clinic could open up a new option for women with infertility
Jimmy Carter: “I don’t need any more treatment” for cancer
The former president shares another positive update with his Sunday School class
How natural supplements can disrupt medical care
Supplements can interfere with prescription drugs and treatments for serious health problems including cancer
Investigation: U.S. company bungled Ebola response
Costly mistakes were made by U.S. company during the Ebola outbreak, including misdiagnosing cases, AP investigation finds
Do frequent weigh-ins help dieters lose weight?
A new study looks at a simple step dieters can take to improve the odds of success
Morning Rounds: Ovarian cancer, warning signs for cardiac arrest
A government advisory board is sounding an alarm about ovarian cancer
A little cha-cha may help your heart
Weekly salsa and cha-cha dance classes may be a fun way to get fit
High lead levels could impact Flint for years
As the city starts replacing lead water pipes, parents are worried about the long-term effects on their children
Is Colombia on the verge of a Zika-linked wave of birth defects?
Three newborns with birth defects and traces of Zika virus have been identified by researchers in Colombia
Promising approach helps reduce peanut allergy risk
New evidence that introducing infants to peanut foods at an early age may be beneficial
New hope for avoiding peanut allergies
Researchers say introducing kids to peanut foods early in life can help protect them from developing peanut allergies over the long term
Brandi Chastain to donate brain for concussion research
Retired soccer icon promises a new and surprising contribution to the world of sports medicine
Boeing’s self-cleaning lavatory zaps germs with UV light
It could be the cleanest bathroom in the sky, and you’d hardly have to touch a thing
Sex linked to better brain power in older age
Study finds older adults with more active sex lives may see benefits in memory and thinking skills
Mystery bacteria linked to 18 deaths
Medical detectives seek source of bloodstream infection that’s sickened dozens of people
5 women file suit to end New York “tampon tax”
Tampons and pads “a necessity for women, not a luxury,” lawyer says: “There is no way these products would be taxed if men had to use them”
Is “menstrual leave” the next workplace benefit?
Time off during that time of the month? One company is considering letting women workers who suffer severely do exactly that
Energy drinks raise more health concerns
Latest study adds to the evidence that energy drinks can have serious health effects
Can drinking lots of coffee lower risk for MS?
Caffeine’s anti-inflammatory properties may help protect against multiple sclerosis, study suggests
Tech’s lax analysis raises questions on his 7,800 drug cases
Kamal Shah was allegedly observed spending insufficient time analyzing a substance to determine if it was marijuana, creating doubt over his other cases
The radio host who hiccuped for 101 hours straight
Could Philadelphia radio personality’s puzzling hiccup marathon be linked to a common heart ailment?
Soccer star Brandi Chastain to donate brain to science
Women’s World Cup champ wants to help scientists understand brain damage from concussions
Superbugs a major threat to hospital patients
Although some progress has been made, hospital-acquired infections and drug-resistant bacteria remain big killers
Wrestler with “mat herpes” virus wants state tournament postponed
High school wrestler believes he contracted highly contagious virus during a recent tournament in Northern California
Daily low-dose aspirin may cut risk of certain cancers
New research finds additional benefits of long-term aspirin therapy
Happiness can break your heart, too
Joyful moments can trigger a rare, potentially fatal heart condition, new research finds
Tarantula toxins might work as a painkiller
The search for more effective painkilling drugs leads researchers to an unlikely source
More fast-food chains pull away from antibiotics in meats
Subway restaurants are the latest fast food chain to make a change to their menus
Could video games help kids shed extra pounds?
Child obesity more than doubled between 1980 and 2012, and the CDC calls it an “epidemic
What’s behind a steep decline in unintended pregnancies
New study reveals the main reason why accidental pregnancies in the U.S. have hit a 30-year low
Fast-food chains vow changes to meat amid “potential catastrophe”
Bowing to consumer pressure for greater transparency about the food they eat, fast-food chains move toward serving antibiotic-free meats
Could playing video games help kids lose weight, gain confidence?
Group of Louisiana researchers are studying whether active video games could impact weight, blood pressure and cholesterol
The surprising path from student athlete to heroin addict
For adolescents recovering from sports injuries, common painkillers can be a gateway to addiction
$25 Apple Watch comes with a major catch
Some companies are offering the popular device as an incentive, but there’s a trade-off
Report finds “surprising gaps” in ovarian cancer research
A government advisory board sounded an alarm Wednesday about ovarian cancer. Every year, more than 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed
Report finds “surprising gaps” in what’s known about ovarian cancer
Every year, more than 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with the disease; and more than 14,000 die
Supreme Court case focuses attention anew on abortion in America
Decades after the 1974 Roe vs. Wade ruling, abortion is still dividing America
Look beyond number of moles to catch deadly melanoma
Counting the number of moles on your body may not be the most reliable sign of skin cancer risk, according to new research
Did heart drug makers withhold data from medical journal?
Blood-thinning drug Xarelto is under the microscope again as more questions are raised
Training bystanders to “stop the bleed” after gunfire
Battlefield-inspired first aid training comes to a high-crime neighborhood
From student athlete to heroin addict
Young athletes may be at risk of addiction to painkillers after an injury, and in some cases it leads to a downward spiral
Top-selling blood pressure app “very inaccurate”
Ditch the app and don’t download others, say scientists concerned that patients with hypertension are using it to monitor their condition
Now you can blame a gene for those gray hairs
Scientists have discovered the first gene linked to gray hair – and that’s not all
America’s $3 billion cancer drug problem
When drugmakers sell large-dose vials, it leads to higher profits but waste for patients who pay for what they don’t need
What a year in space means for Scott Kelly’s health
The astronaut returns to Earth after 340 days in orbit, and may feel the effects for a long time to come
Some jobs seem riskier when it comes to heart health
In sales? Management? A customer service job? A new study look at what it may mean for your heart
FDA strengthens warning on birth control implant
“Black box” warning will be placed on the Essure implant, but some women say that doesn’t go far enough
Strongest evidence yet linking Zika to temporary paralysis
Scientists are piecing together the links between the mosquito-borne virus and Guillain-Barre syndrome
Safety concerns over female libido drug Addyi
The much-touted female libido pill may do more harm than good, according to a new review
E. coli scare closes National Zoo Kids’ Farm exhibit
Hazardous bacteria is found in animals at children’s petting zoo
Review raises concerns about women’s libido drug flibanserin
There are new concerns about the safety of the only female libido drug approved by the FDA
Maine woman meets kidney donor for first time
A social media campaign to find a kidney donor could have life-saving results
Syphilis sparks concern in popular vacation city
Spike in cases is tied to social media related hook-ups, less condom use and other factors
Kidney recipient meets donor for first time: “She’s giving me life”
In a desperate search to find a living donor, Linda Deming put her request for a kidney on buttons, road signs and social media
Hawaii faces challenges fighting dengue outbreak
As Zika threatens to spread, Hawaii is having trouble battling another mosquito-borne virus
Baby in “his last days” receives life-saving heart transplant
A new heart arrived for 7-month-old Lincoln Seay just in time, doctors and family say
FDA: Listeria found at cheese plant with mislabeled products
Records obtained by CBS News show cheese at Castle Cheese was stored in an un-refrigerated room; and Listeria was found ten times
Could daylight saving time increase your risk of stroke?
New research explores relationship between the time change and a serious health problem
Mislabeled painkillers “a fatal overdose waiting to happen”
Officials warn of opioid painkillers spiked with potentially lethal doses of fentanyl
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