Maryland hospitals take preventative measures, courts close over Microsoft outage

CBS Baltimore (Health) 7/19 5:08A Rohan Mattu

BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. Hospitals are also among the systems impacted. The issue was caused by a technical...

Can you reverse your "sleep debt" with naps? A Baltimore doctor weighs in

CBS Baltimore (Health) 7/15 2:58A Nicky Zizaza

BALTIMORE -- You know the feeling: sleep-deprived and craving rest, yawning and groggy from another night of little sleep "I'm 72 years old and I definitely can't function if I don't get any sleep." One Baltimore local told WJZ. "It stresses your...

Johns Hopkins medical school will be free for most thanks to $1 billion from Bloomberg...

CBS Baltimore (Health) 7/8 8:18A Megan Cerullo

Johns Hopkins medical school will be free for most students starting this fall, thanks to a $1 billion donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Tuition will be completely free for medical students whose families earn less than $300,000, with the...

Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds

CBS Baltimore (Health) 7/8 3:22A Kate Gibson

More than a dozen metals including lead and arsenic showed up in a broad array of tampons sold across the U.S. and Europe, raising concerns about menstruation products used by millions, a recent study found. Tests found lead in all 30 tampons from...

Are prebiotic and probiotic sodas really good for you? A dietician explains

CBS Baltimore (Health) 7/8 1:08A Sina Gebre-Ab

BALTIMORE -- Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you? We asked Dana Mealing, a dietitian at LifeBridge Health, whether these trending drinks are...

Trader Joe's recalls candles sold nationwide, saying they pose a safety risk

CBS Baltimore (Health) 7/5 2:40A Kate Gibson

Trader Joe's is recalling its Mango Tangerine Scented Candle sold nationwide because the popular product may pose a safety risk due to "a larger-than-expected flame." Part of a rotating lineup of...

Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores. Here's what to know.

CBS Baltimore (Health) 6/27 6:11A Kate Gibson

Walgreens Boots Alliance will close a significant portion of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores as the pharmacy chain seeks to turn around its struggling business, which has been hit by inflation-weary customers paring their spending. "The current...

U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

CBS Baltimore (Health) 6/25 3:38A CBS Baltimore

The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis , driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. The advisory issued by...

Wegmans recalls pepperoni because product may contain metal pieces

CBS Baltimore (Health) 6/4 4:38A Kate Gibson

Wegmans is recalling pepperoni sold at more than 100 stores across eight states because the product may contain pieces of metal. The recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at groceries in more than 100 stores in the...

Drug Take Back Day yields heaps of unneeded prescriptions with goal to save lives

CBS Baltimore (Health) 4/26 1:00A Alexus Davila

BALTIMORE -- The old medication lying around your home can be harmful if it gets into the wrong hands. Take advantage of Drug Take Back Day to clean out your home and save lives. Opioids are the top cause of unintentional deaths in Maryland. From...