Nicky Zizaza

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nicky Zizaza

Scheduling an annual physical may feel routine, but doctors say it's one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. Dr. Leonard Raucher, a primary care physician at LifeBridge Health, says too many people wait until something feels off, a risky strategy that could cost them later. He compares the annual visit to car maintenance. Why do annual physicals matter? "It's like getting your oil changed," Raucher said. "You're waiting for things to break down.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nicky Zizaza

A Maryland pediatrician is expressing deep concern after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly dismissed all 17 members of a key federal vaccine advisory panel. On June 9, RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, announced that he had fired the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policy.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Nicky Zizaza

A surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) boosts the recovery for patients suffering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. LET is often performed at the same time as ACL repair, and it gives athletes added stability by reinforcing the outer side of the knee, which enhances stability. How does LET work? Doctors take a strip of tissue from the outer thigh and thread it through the knee in a way that limits unwanted twisting.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Nicky Zizaza

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults. A recent study shows that a growing number of adults are learning they've been living with autism for their entire lives. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, recorded a 450% increase in autism diagnoses among adults ages 26 to 34 between 2011 and 2022.

1 month ago | autism.einnews.com | Nicky Zizaza

CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults. A recent study shows that a growing number of adults are learning they've been living with autism for their entire lives.