Does athletic tape really work? Here’s what experts say

The benefits of kinesiology tape, the colorful tape stretched across the limbs of seemingly every athlete these days, may be more in the mind than in the muscles. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a new, large analysis, published Tuesday in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, Chinese … Read more

3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS and more are recalled. Here’s what to know.

More than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers, including Walgreens and CVS, are being recalled due to concerns about their sterility, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration.  The eyedrops have been recalled by their manufacturer, K.C. Pharmaceuticals, according to the March 3 alert. The products were sold … Read more

Here’s how silver’s price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now)

The price of silver has been on a rollercoaster ride so far in 2026, with no signs of easing anytime soon. Dragon Claws/Getty Images The price of gold has changed so remarkably and so consistently for so many months that investors and beginners to the precious metal space may have missed substantial movement elsewhere. The … Read more

California gas prices are the highest in the U.S., but there’s no proof of price gouging. Here’s why.

For years, California leaders accused oil companies of price gouging. Instead, a six-month-long CBS News California investigation revealed a complicated reality shaped by state policies, refinery closures, and global supply risks that uniquely impact California’s isolated fuel market. What CBS News California Investigates found: Why California gas costs more: Higher taxes, labor and business costs, … Read more

New COVID-19 variant called “Cicada” is on the rise. Here’s what to know.

“Cicada” is trending, but not because it’s the season for the noisy insects to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are both monitoring a COVID-19 variant called BA.3.2, which is nicknamed “Cicada.” Where is it? BA.3.2 was first identified in November 2024 and has since spread to at … Read more