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How holiday drinking could impact your health
Heading into holiday festivities, it's important to be mindful of the health risks associated with over-indulging in alcohol beverages. But according to a review of research by the National ...CBS News - 1d -
Sutton's predictions v Reverend & the Makers singer Jon McClure
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Reverend & the Makers singer Jon McClure with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.BBC News - 2d -
What America is getting wrong about health insurance
What you “consume” when you buy insurance isn’t healthcare — it’s protection from the financial ruin you’d face if disaster struck.The Hill - 2d -
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.CBS News - 2d -
Jon Gruden pounds table for Lamar Jackson in NFL MVP race: 'Good God, how is he not the MVP?'
Gruden makes his case for Jackson to grind out his third NFL MVPCBS Sports - 3d -
How This Navy Veteran Is Working to Improve Health Care
Inc. spoke to Oshi Health’s Rebecca Bennett about her career and her philosophy around leadership.Inc. - 3d -
The new tech treatments that could improve mental health
From video games to personal avatars, researchers are looking to develop a new generation of digital tools that do not involve taking a drug or therapyFinancial Times - 4d -
Solving the global crisis in mental health
This series examines how employers and governments are tackling the rise in depression and other conditions — and the new therapies being developedFinancial Times - 4d -
PBMs targeted in health deal
Presented by PBM Accountability Project — The Hill obtained the text ahead of the release of the full bill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PBMs targeted in health deal Lawmakers ...The Hill - 4d -
Jets begin interviewing candidates for head coach and GM openings; team meets with ex-Titans exec Jon Robinson
The Jets can't interview candidates currently with NFL teams until the conclusion of the regular seasonCBS Sports - 4d -
Jon Thompson to quit as HS2 chair as price of UK rail project soars
Government announcement comes hours after FT reported cost of high-speed line had risen by another £9bnFinancial Times - 4d -
The health stories that shaped 2024
2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.CBS News - 5d -
Is U.S. health care in a "gilded age"?
A New Yorker article argues that we are in "the gilded age of medicine." So what does that mean for U.S. health care? Dr. Dhruv Khullar, associate professor of health and economics at Weill Cornell ...CBS News - 5d -
Will anger at health insurers spur action? Democrats pessimistic
Democrats are pessimistic that Congress will enact new rules around the health insurance industry, even as they try to appear responsive to growing calls for reform following the killing of ...The Hill - 6d -
Plea for only urgent mental health service calls
The child mental health service says taking calls about waiting lists is tying up the team's time.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 14 -
Podcaster Jon Favreau: 'Few humans more full of s---' than Mark Zuckerberg
Pod Save America host Jon Favreau ripped into Meta CEO Mark Zuckeberg for donating $1 million to President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Friday. “There are few humans more full of s--- ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Why Americans are angry with the U.S. health care system
Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Tom Aspinall thinks that failed drug tests should disqualify Jon Jones from being the all-time best
While Aspinall believes that Jones is one of the best ever, his past transgressions bar him from being the sport's G.O.A.T.CBS Sports - Dec. 13 -
What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health
A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because it hasn’t been tested against a placebo. Scientists say such a test would be ...The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Oscar Health CEO says employer health care should be abolished
The killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 has led to an outpouring of backlash against the healthcare industry.The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
America’s system to fund and reimburse health care is broken
The American health care system is broken, with payors limiting access to services in order to maximize profits, and the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked calls for ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Reaction to C.E.O. Killing Exposes Frustrations With Health System
In some quarters, the suspect in Brian Thompson’s murder is being defended and even applauded by Americans who share his outrage over the insurance industry.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Jon Stewart slams media speculation of Trump presidency
“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart criticized the media’s coverage of President-elect Trump’s incoming presidency, questioning whether some speculation is doing more harm than good. “We don't know ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Moss takes hiatus as ESPN analyst due to health
Randy Moss will take a hiatus from his role as an analyst on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" as he deals with a health issue, the network announced.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays
Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan
Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'
Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Jon Stewart mocks 'the dance Democrats have to do' after Hunter Biden pardon
Jon Stewart said he respects President Biden for pardoning his son but mocked Democrats who framed his prior stance as their 'Mason-Dixon Line of morality.'Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu on casting, movie's impact and part two release
Jon M. Chu, the director of the movie "Wicked," spoke with "CBS Mornings" about working with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with the connection fans have with the film.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Jon Stewart mocks Dems, Fox News on Hunter Biden pardon
Comedian Jon Stewart mocked both sides of the aisle after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on Sunday, arguing Democrats can never ace the political "purity test" they give themselves ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told
Report by committee of experts also calls for doctors to ask about screen time during checkups. Smartphones sold in Spain should carry a label warning users about their potential health impacts, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Jon M. Chu on bringing "Wicked" from Broadway to the big screen
Jon M. Chu, the director behind the smash-hit "Wicked," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how he turned the beloved Broadway musical into a record-breaking blockbuster that has earned over $360 ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
How holiday drinking habits could impact your health
From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Why Hackers Want Your Health Information
Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Jon Stewart Thinks Biden Could Have Timed That Pardon Better
“Normally, you drop a controversial pardon like the way you buy porn at a gas station: in a flurry of other distracting purchases,” the “Late Night” host said.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.
Some voters galvanized by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to “Make America Healthy Again” said they believed the health establishment was dismissive and even corrupt.The New York Times - Dec. 2
