Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019

CBS Baltimore (Health) 6/5 12:32A CBS Baltimore

(CNN) A Maryland resident has a confirmed case of measles, the state's first case of the infectious disease since 2019, according to a news release from Montgomery County . The county advised anyone who visited the Cabin John Ice Rink in Bethesda...

Healthwatch: Adolescents dependent on alcohol more likely to develop depression in mid-20s

CBS Baltimore (Health) 6/2 6:58A CBS Baltimore

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Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds

CBS Baltimore (Health) 6/2 4:40A Alexus Davila

BALTIMORE -- Many of us use disinfectants to clean our homes and workplaces, especially since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. But a new study says we may be using them too much, and it could affect our health and environment. Whether it's...

New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/30 7:15A CBS Baltimore Staff

BALTIMORE -- LifeBridge Health on Tuesday named Amy Shlossman as the new president and chief operating officer of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center. Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix,...

HealthWatch: A diet low in flavanols could contribute to age-related memory loss

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/30 6:36A CBS Baltimore

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HealthWatch: Study: Moving to wealthier neighborhood may be good for pregnant moms, babies

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/24 7:12A CBS Baltimore

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HealthWatch: People with strong legs less likely to develop heart failure after heart attack

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/22 6:39A CBS Baltimore

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Record number of U.S. workers test positive for cannabis, study shows

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/18 9:04A Elizabeth Napolitano

As the number of cannabis-friendly states across the U.S. has grown, so, too, has the drug's usage among American workers. An annual analysis from Quest Diagnostics medical lab and testing company shows the percentage of general U.S. employees,...

Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/11 1:46P CBS Baltimore

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for...

Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes with seat posts that may break while in use

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/11 5:04A Megan Cerullo

Peloton is recalling 2.2 million of its original bikes because the seat post can break off while a person is using the equipment, according to a filing by the company with the Consumer Product Safety...

What does the end of the Covid-19 national emergency mean? Dr. Leana Wen explains

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/11 1:07A CBS Baltimore

(CNN) -- The national public health emergency around Covid-19 officially ends in the United States on Thursday, May 11 , more than three years after it was first declared. This comes as the World Health Organization announced last week that...

FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill, teeing up approval

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/10 7:41A Alexander Tin

A panel of federal advisers voted Wednesday to back a drugmaker's request to sell a kind of birth control pills over-the-counter , clearing the way for the Food and Drug Administration to approve the...

HealthWatch: Virtual Appointments may be better for some patients than in-person visits

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/9 6:28A CBS Baltimore

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Why are patients turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for medical advice?

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/9 5:19A Rick Ritter

BALTIMORE -- The future of medicine may have arrived sooner than expected, with patients turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for medical advice. People are increasingly comfortable seeking information and advice online. With this...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott lifts mask mandate in City Hall

CBS Baltimore (Health) 5/9 4:42A CBS Baltimore Staff

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Tuesday the lifting of the COVID-19 mask mandate in City Hall. The mayor said he made the decision after consulting with the city's health commissioner. Masking is now optional, but not...