Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launch Parents' Network to address the dangers of online harm

CBS Baltimore (Health) 8/4 4:06A Jane Pauley

On a brilliant summer day near Santa Barbara last week, a group of friends got together, met by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, better known as Harry and Meghan. It was a meeting of an exclusive club,...

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...