Kerry Breen

Articles by Kerry Breen

What to know about a new study on coffee, tea, caffeine and dementia risk - cbsnews.com

HealthFebruary 11, 2026

A long-term analysis shows that people who drink caffeinated coffee and tea have a lower risk of developing dementia, although the study does not prove cause and effect. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News…...

Doctors thought a dad of 3 had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to an unexpected diagnosis. - CBS News

BusinessJanuary 11, 2026

When Andy Provencher crashed his mountain bike and tumbled over the handlebars, he thought his wife's reaction would be his biggest problem.  It was June 2020, when COVID-19 was soaring nationwide. …...

Flu surges across U.S. as doctor visits reach highest level since 1997 - CBS News

HealthJanuary 7, 2026

Flu cases are continuing to spike in the United States. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that at least 5,000 people have died of the illness this year and that doctor…...

A new mom battling postpartum depression skipped a routine appointment. An unrelated visit led to an unexpected diagnosis. - CBS News

HealthJanuary 4, 2026

Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie didn't expect the deep depression after the birth of her first daughter in August 2022. In the months that followed, Gopie struggled to get out of bed and couldn't spend tim…...

He made his brothers get their arteries checked. Each had advanced heart disease. - CBS News

HealthDecember 14, 2025

Kevin Murray knows the importance of cardiac health firsthand. The Tampa dad nearly died from an undiagnosed heart condition and needed to undergo emergency bypass surgery in 2003. Murray, now 72, su…...

A toddler was given just 3 years to live after his mom noticed worrying symptoms. He proved everyone wrong. - CBS News

HealthNovember 30, 2025

Meghan Jenkins had her hands full with her toddler, Malachi. He was energetic and inquisitive, eager to explore the world around him. He loved anything to do with the Miami Dolphins and played consta…...

Norovirus cases rise ahead of holiday season, CDC data shows - CBS News

HealthNovember 27, 2025

Norovirus cases have risen in the United States in recent weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Nearly 14% of tests for the illness came back positive during…...