Trading in U.S. stocks mostly rebounded Wednesday after a government report showed that U.S. inflation slowed more than expected in February. The S&P 500 rose 39 points, or 0.7%, to 5,611 in early trading, a day after it briefly fell more than 10% below its all-time high set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Looking ahead to President Trump’s address to Congress, here’s what’s on Americans’ minds and what they want to hear from the president, with context from recent CBS News polling. What do people want to hear about? Inflation. More think it’s important for Mr. Trump to talk about his plans for lowering prices than any other…
Key Takeaways Exercise can improve longevity for colon cancer survivors Cancer patients who worked out a lot had average three-year survival rates 3% higher than the general population Those who worked out little had survival rates lower than average folks MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Frequent exercise can help colon cancer survivors live…
SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some standard health tips are timeless, aren’t they? The basics of living a healthy life don’t really change. Get lots of sleep and rest, exercise, and nutrient rich food. Manage stressors and symptoms. But as basic as those rules can be, it is still hard to practice them…
Key Takeaways Traditional bedtime stories contain lessons about good sleep hygiene Parents can use these tales to teach kids about the importance of sleep The stories also include examples of sleep disorders MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Bedtime stories are a time-honored means of helping kids calm down and get a good night’s…
THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HeathDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to redefine the meaning of healthy food, issuing a new rule Thursday that changes the way food companies can claim their products are indeed nutritious. What foods will qualify for the new designation? Under the final rule, pretty much everything in the…
Key Takeaways Chronic illnesses can affect a person’s kidney health The more chronic illnesses a person has, the more risk they have to their kidney health Heart-related chronic illnesses more than triple the risk of kidney decline THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The sicker a senior becomes, the more likely they’re going to…
SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) — It has happened to everyone during the holidays: Unable to resist the treats and feasts of the season, you overindulge and your gut revolts. Luckily, one expert has some solid guidance on how to navigate the culinary temptations that come with the festivities. Eating too much holiday fare…
Key Takeaways Americans are lagging behind the world when it comes to health U.S. life expectancy rankings are expected to fall in coming years Rankings of healthy life expectancy also will decrease FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to health…
Key Takeaways A “weekend warrior” workout pattern can protect a person’s brain health People who got one or two workouts a week had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment People who worked out more often also had lower risk WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Find it hard to take time to exercise…