(Part of 2) The Centers for Disease Control says that this year's flu vaccine can have substantial protective benefits especially for children.
And Consumer Reports has listed its top picks for cars and trucks for 2020.
And we take a look at new type of meditation called Sound Bath that immerses participants in soothing tones.
Thatta take care of your heart.
We look at detecting and treating cardiovascular problems. and, new approach to medidation.
Plus, we're on the road with steve hartman.
Midmorning starts right now.
We are getting our first look at how well the flu vaccine is doing in this very active flu season.
Elise preston has the latest.
The centers for disease control and prevention says this year's flu vaccine is providing substantial protective benefit, especially for children.
Flu vaccines are reducing doctor visits related to flu by 45 percent overall& 55 percent in children , according to preliminary estimates.
This season has been more severe in children than in previous seasons.
And that may have to do with the type of influenza that is circulating.
Influenza b can be more severe in children.
Flu vaccine effectiveness typically ranges from 40 to 60 percent.
This season got off to an early and unusual start with flu b viruses dominating and now a second wave of flu a h1n1 is hitting.
So far the vaccine appears to be less effective against h1n1 for younger adults.
In the u..s..there have been at least 26 million illnesses, 250- thousand hospitalizations and 14-thousand deaths from flu so far this season.
Health officials stress if you havent already , it's not too late to get a flu shot..
Because the season is far from over.
Right now the map of the us looks pretty red and that means a lot of flu activity.
Most of the areas have the highest flu activity we see during the season .
And it's worth the reminder ..
Wash your hands, cover your cough and sneeze and stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading the virus.
Elise preston, cbs news, new york.
February is heart month, a time to help people learn about risks for heart disease and steps that can be taken to have a healthy heart.
In part one of a series for heart month, wcbi's allie martin tells us about atrial fibrillation, or " fib," how it i detected and treatment options.
As a cardiologist, doctor barry bertolet keeps up with the latest technology for medical professionals and the public.
He is especially excited about a mobile ekg called "kardia nats it allows anyone to get an accurate reading of their heartbeat and it can detect abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, or a fib.
"normally, ou heartbeat, is top and bottom of heart together, when you have a fib, top part starts beating erratically, bottom beats irregular with that."
While afib is not life threatening on its own, it is the leading cause of stroke for older adults.
About ten percent of adults sixty five yea and older will be diagnosed with afib.
"the strokes w see with atrial fibrillation, they are usually bigger strokes, more likely to cause long term consequences, even putting people in nursing homes, so if we can detect afib early, and treat it we can prevent those subsequent strokes."
Standup bridge once a patient is diagnosed with afib, there are several treatment options.
Blood thinners are usually prescribed first, if that doesn't work, a minimally invasive procedure known as catheter ablation is performed.
"procedure take an hour and half or two hours, done through groin we put long tubes called catheters, go inside heart, causing fibrillation, one of the common steps is ablation, deliver heat to and carterizing irritable spots to keep heart from doing atrial fibrillation often.
" doctor karthik prasad also works with cardiology associates.
He has treated many afib patients with catheter ablation and says the earlier it's caught, the better the outcome.
"some when the have spent too much time in afib, you can develop heart failure, breathing goes down, in hospital often, some when we have done this procedure we have seen things turn around completely."
Doctors also say leading a healthy lifestyle can reduce risks of high blood pressure and other factors that can contribute to afib.
In tupelo, allie martin, wcbi news tomorrow, we meet a woman who had afib, and underwent the catheter ablation procedure.
We will see how she is doing tomorrow on wcbi news get your motor running.
Consumer reports consumer reports is revealing its top cars of the year.
Michael george went for a ride to find out who made the list.
From cars to trucks and everything in between consumer reports puts dozens of vehicles to the test every year.
Among the top picks for 20-20 is the brand new kia telluride.
Mg what are some of the qualities of this vehicle that make it stand out jf so this is a vehicle that is easy to drive but there is a lot of room, a lot of comfort consumer reports jake fisher says the s-u-v received high marks for reliability, performance and technology.
"even though it ha the latest technological features//it's easy it's simple to use."
The telluride is one of 10 vehicles ranked best in its class.
The list also includes two subarus and four toyotas... the avalon, corolla, prius and supra.
That helped toyota once again land on consumer reports list of top brands.
Several other familar names made the grade..
But at the very top is the luxury automaker porsche.
15:23 mg what is it about porsche, what are they doing right 15:34 they make highly expensive vehicles, they are fun to drive and they actually are reliable porsche is known for super expensive sports cars... but fisher says the company now offers a wider variety.
15:48 "you take th porsche macan which is actually a very comfortable, quiet vehicle that also has that sportiness to it" the price for a macan starts at around 51- thousand dollars.
For those looking for a more affordable s-u-v... a base telluride runs about 20- thousand less.
Michael george, cbs news colchester, connecticut other vehicles in the top 10 include the lexus rx suv, the tesla model 3 and the honda ridgeline pickup truck.
Whether you're worried about package theft from your porch or just want to keep an eye on your house while on vacation, security cameras are a simple investment that can give you peace of mind.
In this tech minute, cnet's kara tsuboi helps you choose which one is right for you.
There are several great brands of outdoor security cameras that you can install yourself on the market, but before you click "buy, here are some things to consider.
The first decision to make is where do you want the cameras.
Perhaps you just need porch security.
Then a video doorbell camera, like the two hundred and thirty dollar nest hello, might be enough for you.
Or maybe you just need one camera to monitor a driveway or back gate.
But if you're looking to monitor your entire house, you might want a complete system that can be connected through the same app.
Try the arlo pro 3, five hundred dollars for a set of two.
Yoalso need to consider how you're going to power the camera: hardwired, plugged in to an outlet, battery or even solar.
You can find great options for every type of installations, but you need to factor in the camera's placement and how easy it will be to replace batteries...or have a would-be-crook unplug.
Another factor is what kind of video storage will you need.
Do you want to store every single second or just when motion triggers the camera?
And do you want to keep the footage locally on your own card or micro usb or save it through a company's servers?
Finally, think if you need any other special features like facial recognition, the ability to create motion sensing zones, integration with digital assistants, waterproofing or even night vision.
For complete reviews of security cameras, visit cnet.com.in san francisco, i'm kara tsuboi with cnet for cbs news.
When most people think of meditation, they probably think of silence.
But meditation classes that immerse students with sound are gaing popularity.
Chris martinez takes a look at the benefits of sound baths.
Nats&."one mor time together inhale through the nose..."
In this mediation class - sound surrounds the students.
Nats&.sound mark dodge is a regular at sound bath meditation or sound therapy.
His doctor recommended the class as a way to help with his anxiety, which had been impacting his memory.
"and it helps... come here and it's a safe space."
Sound bath meditation uses various sounds and vibrations at different frequencies which are designed to relax the mind and nervous system.
"down to what' called a rest and digest state, which allows the body to heal at its most optimal level."
Students can sit or lie down, though they're encouraged to fight the urge to fall asleep.
Teacher eric mellgren believes the vibrations have a áphysical effect as they move through the body.
"it's helping t break up muscle tension, so it helps to reduce stress and anxiety as well as it opens up the blood vessels, allowing blood and oxygen to flow more freely which induces that state of relaxation."
Many mental health experts feel sound therapy can help treat a number of issues - from depression to sleep disorders.
Nats&árain box soundsá mark says sound bath meditation has greatly helped calm his anxiety.
"my memory i better, it's not perfect but it's way better."
Strengthening his mind by allowing it to simply be still.
Chris martinez, cbs news, los angeles some meditation studios are now making their sound bath classes available online.
Where do they find the time?
Med students are making th they're learning how to save lives -- and in the meantime, they're helping enrich them.
A group of medical students in georgia balances their studies with making beautiful music.
Brooke zauner has the story.
Nats they're anything but typical.
Nats decked out in white jackets, the serotoneins... nats are hitting all the right notes.
Dylan scott/serotoneins "it gives m something to do other than studying for once."
The sound of 4 part harmonies rings through the halls at the education commons at the heart of augusta's medical district.
Dylan scott/serotoneins "music has jus always been important growing up - i did so much through high school.
I was a big band nerd and then even in college it back off a little bit just because of studying."
The first and second year medical college of georgia students make up the acapella group.
Nats some of their songs -- are new, but one of them never changes.
Nats tyler beauchamp/seroto neins "my favorite tha we do is hallelujah."
Nats that one has been taught to the group since it started.
But most recently - the serotoneins got a lot of attention because of this video.
Nats nearly 700 shares and over 42 thousand views later, they're becoming a sensation.
Tyler beauchamp/seroto neins "it became kind o this running thing in our group to check how many views are we at -- it suddenly hit 20 and 30.
So it's unbelievable that people are really responding to it."
It's something - they didn't expect..
But shows - what the power of music can do.
Nats tyler beauchamp/seroto neins "at the very leas with all of this watching the views kind of rise, talking about it, having people approach us - it's something that we've been really proud of - it's something that's brought us closer together as a group."
The serotoneins are preparing to perform at the school's talent show next month.
Intro how will campaign 2020 be remembered in history?
It's too early to know-but the smithsonian is collecting campaign trail artifacts to help tell the story.
As cbs's natalie brand reports- curators are logging lots of the miles to preserve history pkg "30 we try to hit al the headquarters- we try to get campaign rallies-" claire jerry isn't your typical political junkie& she's a professional one&.on the hunt for political history&.to document how campaign 2020 will be rembered& "that's th question curators are always asking themselves-trying to think 50 or 100 years down the road" like primary season& the quest begins in iowa& "hi, i'm clair jerry-i'm with the smithsonian.
Every four years we get in the field-go to primaries, conventions, pick up things voters are doing" from t-shirts&to talking points& "oh that's great- jerry has an eye for what stands out& "i'm going to ge three-but i definitely want one of the first man ones."
And what to bring back- weeks after iowa- here we are// we meet again' while this is jerry's first presidential campaign &the smithsonian collection dates back to george washington.
"this is a inaugural button" lisa kathleen graddy-curator of political history- says president william henry harrison popularized campaign swag back in 1840..
With this log cabin cup& "this is really th genesis of a lot of the kind of campaign material you see" over the years-the memoriabila spans soap-makeup compacts- cologne-and of course-buttons- this room has cabinets filled with them&.and their predecessor&camp aign ribbons&.
"notice this is picture of lincoln without his beard" a collection of about 130- thousand items..
Only a fraction on display for the public to see..
In this case the eventual presidential nominees..
"bringing it bac we don't know what this campaign story is going to be" but back here many of the other candidates and their slogans live on&..
"we think of th campaigns as being very disposable.
Once a campaign drops, do people even rember them?
Well we do!"
Carefully preserved for future generations to sift through u-s politics past and present& natalie brand, cbs news, washington.
Tag if you can't visit the smithsonian's national museum of american history in person--you can find their collection political novelty items online, including some of the items not currently on display.
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