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Why a leading breast cancer surgeon sings to her patients

Leading breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Laura Esserman, goes beyond expectations to make the operating room more comfortable for her patients.

Women who experienced stalking or obtained restraining orders have higher risk of heart disease, study finds

Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh got married young. But before long, she says her marriage dissolved into a cycle of control and

NIH whistleblower says she was ousted after clashing with Trump officials on vaccines

The upheaval sparked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism has now spread beyond the CDC to the

What’s at stake over ending vaccine mandates

Florida’s surgeon general has confirmed his office did not conduct any analysis to project how removing school vaccine requirements would

Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies

Four physicians, who resigned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in protest against the firing of the CDC’s

Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies

At the end of summer, Congress is often sleepy, and slowly gets back to work. But this past week was

Commentary: Health expert pleads with GOP senator to address RFK Jr.’s actions

In the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s firing of top CDC officials and cuts

RFK Jr. accuses ousted CDC director of lying about pressure to preapprove vaccine recommendations

Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday denied that he pressured the ousted director

RFK Jr. testifies at Senate hearing today amid backlash over CDC turmoil, vaccine policies

Sen. Ron Wyden laid into Kennedy in his opening statement, saying the secretary was responsible for fueling “mistrust” in the

Over 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr. for “endangering the nation’s health”

More than 1,000 current and former Health and Human Services employees penned an open letter Wednesday calling for HHS Secretary

Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain

Recent research into chronic pain, which afflicts millions of Americans, has led to a surprising source: the brain. “Sunday Morning”

Extended interview: Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In this web exclusive, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, talks with “Sunday Morning” host

Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in

Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in – CBS News Watch

Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain

Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: “It was 24/7,

Book excerpt: “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” by Dr. Sanjay Gupta

CBS News We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new book, “It

Young children diagnosed with ADHD are often prescribed medication too quickly, study finds

A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too

Senior CDC officials resign after Monarez ouster, cite concerns over scientific independence

Four senior officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what

Sen. Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures

Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called

Pediatricians urge mental health screening for children starting in infancy

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines calling for doctors to screen children for mental, emotional, and behavioral

CDC's quit-smoking hotline and ads face shutdown

For over a decade, the CDC’s anti-smoking ads and 1-800-QUIT-NOW hotline have helped Americans kick the habit. Now, both face

During times of great loss, Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas offer hope | KD Sunday Spotlight

Nowadays, more people know a doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support during childbirth, but

Dr. Vonda Wright on how women can age powerfully

Orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new book, “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to

Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here’s what to know

KFF analystsMississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s infant mortality rate has risen

Investigation finds failures in organ transplant system: “17 to 20 people a day die on the wait list”

More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant. But only slightly more than half

Pediatric group issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance for kids, which differs from CDC

The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. The

Kratom supplement faces scrutiny over addiction concerns

There’s a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements,

Fentanyl test strips are sweeping college campuses. Our testing found they may not detect laced fake prescription pills.

(Editor’s Note: This story is not about fentanyl addiction, which is a separate serious issue. This story is for people

Newsom signs law to shed light on state storage of newborn DNA, prompted by CBS News California investigation

Amended bill allows California to continue to conceal who is using newborn DNA for research — and why. Bills to

California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague

A person has tested positive for plague after possibly being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South

How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice

How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder

Skin-cleansing soaps, foams, lotion recalled over possible “serious and life-threatening infections”

A U.S. company that makes health care products is recalling four over-the-counter skin cleansers and an anti-itch lotion it says

86% of kids report worrying, survey finds. Here’s what parents can do to help.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and amid growing concerns about youth mental health, a new survey explores what’s worrying America’s

Trump’s ex-surgeon general says “people are going to die” after RFK Jr. cuts mRNA vaccine funding

Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams — who served in President Trump’s first term — tells “Face the Nation with

Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill

Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill – CBS News Watch CBS News Drugmaker Eli Lilly said

In Brooklyn, community-based doulas work to change Black maternal health outcomes

Data shows that Black women are dying during childbirth at alarming rates, and the crisis is especially urgent in Brooklyn,

Boar’s Head plans to reopen Virginia deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors

The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of last year’s deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen

Why is Instagram’s new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?

A new feature on Instagram that let’s users share their real-time physical location with others on the app has privacy

Philadelphia Phillies’ Edmundo Sosa surprises cerebral palsy patient from Panama before game

A young patient from Panama got a special trip to see the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to the kindness of strangers

Americans getting 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC data shows

Americans are getting more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a report released Thursday from the

RFK Jr. cancels nearly $500 million in funds for mRNA vaccine development

RFK Jr. cancels nearly $500 million in funds for mRNA vaccine development – CBS News Watch CBS News Health and

The health impacts of wildfires

A new study is shedding light on the health impacts of massive wildfires. Andrew Stokes, one of the authors of

Is an eye exam on your child’s back-to-school checklist? Here’s why doctors recommend it.

Why kids need back-to-school eye exams Parents should plan back-to-school eye exams for kids, experts say 01:38 Your back-to-school checklist should

What to know about Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem

Dozens of people in Harlem, New York, have been impacted by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Two people have died.

Michigan man aims to bring adult changing tables to public spaces

Changing tables are often associated with infants or young children, but there is another population in need of the accessible

Colon cancer cases nearly doubled in 4 years among Americans 45-49, study finds

A new report from the American Cancer Society found that over a four-year period, the number of colon cancer cases

New health data plan raises privacy questions as tech firms join White House program

New health data plan raises privacy questions as tech firms join White House program – CBS News Watch CBS News

Hepatitis C is a silent epidemic in the U.S. — one small clinic is changing that

The CDC estimates up to 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic effects of Hepatitis C. It’s a viral infection

A Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of U.S.

A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending to toddlers, made their way Friday to a little

Trump administration rolling out health data sharing program

Trump administration rolling out health data sharing program – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration has announced a

Chicago man is an inspiration after being born with gastroschisis, with organs outside body

A man from Chicago’s West Side continues to beat the odds despite being born with a rare condition in which

Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis but says he’s considered “cancer free” after treatment

Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday

Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis

These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas

Update on the search for a kidney donor

Last month, Erin Moriarty reported on a “Sunday Morning” investigation into practices of the kidney dialysis industry. Among those we

The impact of nanoplastics on long-term health

Scientists believe microscopic particles, called nanoplastics, come from all the plastic people use and throw away. When plastic breaks down

How nanoplastics may be impacting our long-term health

Albuquerque, New Mexico — Dr. Matt Campen studies the health effects of environmental pollutants. His lab at the University of

Ozzy Osbourne hospitalized: Wife Sharon Osbourne confirms hospitalization due to flu complications

Musician Ozzy Osbourne has been admitted to the hospital after flu complications, his wife Sharon Osbourne tweeted Wednesday afternoon. The

UnitedHealth says it’s under federal investigation for civil fraud

UnitedHealth under federal investigation for Medicare payments UnitedHealth under federal investigation for Medicare payments 00:38 Shares of UnitedHealth Group slipped

Why kids as young as 6 say they want to be skinnier

Why kids as young as 6 say they want to be skinnier – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Sheryl

Texas lawmakers going after hemp again after governor’s veto

Texas lawmakers going after hemp again after governor’s veto – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican lawmakers in Texas have

Reporter’s Notebook: Examining the 4-day workweek

Reporter’s Notebook: Examining the 4-day workweek – CBS News Watch CBS News A recent study from Boston College found that,

Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and

CDC says COVID-related emergency room visits climbing especially among young children

CDC says COVID-related emergency room visits climbing especially among young children – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief

Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi

PepsiCo is introducing a new prebiotic soda this fall geared toward health-conscious customers. The food and beverage company said Monday

Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths

Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal

Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”

New Orleans — While they’re not related, Dorothy Williams provides 90-year-old Lars Williams with something critically important: companionship. For almost

Health care premiums expected to rise for Affordable Care Act enrollees

Health care premiums expected to rise for Affordable Care Act enrollees – CBS News Watch CBS News People who get

Why millions of Americans could see their health insurance rates rise

Why millions of Americans could see their health insurance rates rise – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans

Man sucked into MRI machine dies from his injuries, Long Island police say

A man who was sucked into an MRI machine died from the severe injuries he suffered, police on New York’s

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off plane’s engines mid-flight relives “most consequential three seconds of my life”

An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot indicted for trying to shut off a passenger jet’s engines mid-flight in 2023 recalled the

FDA says Juul can sell vape devices and nicotine pods

FDA says Juul can sell vape devices and nicotine pods – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug

COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates

Cases of COVID-19 are now likely growing in 25 states, according to estimates published by the Centers for Disease Control

From cops on K-8 campuses to California sharing your DNA, how things really work inside the State Capitol.

From cops called on elementary school kids for behavioral issues to the state storing and sharing your DNA without permission,

Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact

Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact – CBS News Watch CBS

Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections, hoping to ease stress of infertility treatments

Research shows that one out of every eight couples in the U.S. will struggle with infertility. It’s part of the

Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain

Tens of thousands of women say they suffered painful and serious side-effects from Essure, a medical device meant as a

Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: over $650,000. CBS News series “Medical Price Roulette”

No one really knows what anything costs in health care — and too many people are getting surprise medical bills

Cost of mammograms: Preventative breast exams leave women with unexpected bills

More than 30 million women get mammograms a year. And while many thought they were free and preventative, they ended

Residents near America’s largest steel mill fight for cleaner air

Residents near America’s largest steel mill fight for cleaner air – CBS News Watch CBS News Gary, Indiana, is home

Breast cancer survivor fights with insurance company over annual diagnostic mammograms ordered by the doctor

Mammograms can save lives, but CBS News has learned in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover them —

Wisconsin software company pauses plan to have 9,000 workers return to the office after pushback

A large Wisconsin medical records software company had told its thousands of workers they would have to return to the

U.S. citizen billed $1.7 million by government for life-saving burn treatment: “Completely hopeless”

An American citizen found himself with a hefty medical bill totaling nearly $2 million from the U.S. government, after he

Ambulance rides can be costly — and consumers aren’t protected from surprise bills

Americans are protected from most surprise medical bills by the No Surprises Act that took effect last year. But there’s

Former NFL player Corey Parchman’s book addresses male infertility: “I felt like I was being the weakest link on the team”

Former NFL player Corey Parchman appeared on “CBS Mornings” Wednesday to discuss his new book “IVF Playbook for Men,” sharing

Saving money vs. saving lives

Saving money vs. saving lives – CBS News Watch CBS News Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis:

Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel

Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr.

“When is cancer political?” Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin’s layoffs, budget cuts

They might easily be mistaken for Congressional staffers, reluctant to face the day, but these are among the most accomplished

Coronavirus: Threats, symptoms, and what precautions you can take

Coronavirus: Threats, symptoms, and what precautions you can take – CBS News Watch CBS News The coronavirus has spread to

Coronavirus case discovered in U.S. as China death toll rises to 9

Coronavirus case discovered in U.S. as China death toll rises to 9 – CBS News Watch CBS News The deadly

RFK Jr.’s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a “travesty and a nightmare,” experts warn

Johannesburg — Every four years, representatives to the global alliance of governments, pharmaceutical makers, United Nations agencies and philanthropic organizations known

Nestle says it will stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026

Nestle said Wednesday it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It’s

CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hiring Lyn Redwood, a nurse and the former head of a group

How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women

How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials say heat can

The state of abortion, 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned

The state of abortion, 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s been

Chinese city quarantines 11 million as virus spreads

Chinese city quarantines 11 million as virus spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News The Chinese city of Wuhan is

Novo Nordisk halts Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers, claiming “deceptive marketing” practices

Novo Nordisk is pulling the plug on its partnership with Hims & Hers Health over claims that the telehealth company

Kidney dialysis industry accused of maximizing profits over patients

Kidney dialysis industry accused of maximizing profits over patients – CBS News Watch CBS News The great majority of patients

Extended interview: LQ Goldring on her quest for a kidney donor

Extended interview: LQ Goldring on her quest for a kidney donor – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web

China locks down city of Wuhan, new details about U.S. coronavirus victim emerge

China locks down city of Wuhan, new details about U.S. coronavirus victim emerge – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation

Nebraska surgeon lets patients pay their bills with volunteer work

Nebraska surgeon lets patients pay their bills with volunteer work – CBS News Watch CBS News Nebraska surgeon Demetrio Aguila

Loneliness survey finds young generations are lonelier than boomers

Loneliness survey finds young generations are lonelier than boomers – CBS News Watch CBS News According to a new survey,

CDC issues travel warning over coronavirus

CDC issues travel warning over coronavirus – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Former Insys CEO sentenced to prison time for pushing opioids

Former Insys CEO sentenced to prison time for pushing opioids – CBS News Watch CBS News The former chairman of

Coronavirus spreads to 12 possible cases in U.S.

Coronavirus spreads to 12 possible cases in U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Ten Chinese cities with a combined

Second case of coronavirus confirmed in the U.S.

Second case of coronavirus confirmed in the U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News The battle against a new and

AstroAI recalls minifridges over fire hazard that caused $360,000 in property damages

AstroAI is recalling 249,100 minifridges on Wednesday over fire and burn hazards after two of the compact refrigerators caught fire,

At least 3% of measles cases this year were in people who were fully vaccinated, CDC says

At least 3% of measles cases confirmed so far this year have been in people who received two doses of

GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid. Some experts say it won’t work.

The Republican’s “big beautiful” budget package would add new work requirements for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid and food stamps.

Adult film star raises concerns over the state of porn performers’ mental health

Adult film star raises concerns over the state of porn performers’ mental health – CBS News Watch CBS News The

CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns after RFK Jr.’s vaccine orders

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official who led the agency’s network to study hospitalization trends from infectious diseases

Chinese officials scramble to build hospital as virus spreads

Chinese officials scramble to build hospital as virus spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials in Wuhan, China, are

Arizona woman fights to keep frozen embryos

Arizona woman fights to keep frozen embryos – CBS News Watch CBS News An Arizona woman who has dreamed of

U.S. embassy evacuates American citizens from Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak

U.S. embassy evacuates American citizens from Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. embassy in

Coronavirus latest: China on alert as deadly virus spreads

Coronavirus latest: China on alert as deadly virus spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio

Wuhan citizens “freaking out” over coronavirus, American stranded in city says

Wuhan citizens “freaking out” over coronavirus, American stranded in city says – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. government

CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging summer camp operators to check for documentation of immunity

Oprah kicks off wellness tour in Florida with Lady Gaga

Oprah kicks off wellness tour in Florida with Lady Gaga – CBS News Watch CBS News Oprah Winfrey is bringing

RFK Jr. taps allies and COVID vaccine critics among picks for CDC advisory panel. Here’s who’s on the list.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday he’s naming eight new advisers to serve on the Centers

President Trump’s position on flavored e-cigarette ban unclear

President Trump’s position on flavored e-cigarette ban unclear – CBS News Watch CBS News Things got heated at the White

CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee

Career officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention responsible for overseeing the agency’s committee of outside vaccine experts

Minnesota youth find healing from trauma through the arts

Minnesota youth find healing from trauma through the arts – CBS News Watch CBS News One in six children and

Klobuchar: Judge’s ruling would set Obamacare “on fire”

Klobuchar: Judge’s ruling would set Obamacare “on fire” – CBS News Watch CBS News Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, joins Margaret

Q&A: Melinda Gates – CBS News

Q&A: Melinda Gates – CBS News Watch CBS News The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has spent tens of billions

RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee

Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he is removing every member of

Glenn Close: Changing minds about mental illness

Glenn Close: Changing minds about mental illness – CBS News Watch CBS News Actress Glenn Close has taken on a

BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after more than 100 dislodging injuries

BowFlex is recalling millions of units of its adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can dislodge and cause injury to

At risk: mothers and childbirth

At risk: mothers and childbirth – CBS News Watch CBS News The United States is the only industrialized country where

Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs makes dozens sick across 7 states in the West and Midwest

A salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the

Michael J. Fox on his fight against Parkinson’s

Michael J. Fox on his fight against Parkinson’s – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Michael J. Fox is known

Michael J. Fox: Parkinson’s “sucks”

Michael J. Fox: Parkinson’s “sucks” – CBS News Watch CBS News The Emmy-winning actor talks with Jane Pauley about how,

Winning hearts and minds over vaccines

Winning hearts and minds over vaccines – CBS News Watch CBS News The World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy —

Dyslexia: Cracking the code – CBS News

Dyslexia: Cracking the code – CBS News Watch CBS News Yale researchers who have studied hundreds of kindergartners for nearly

New Penn Med center in Philadelphia aims to help people with Williams syndrome, develop better treatments

A new specialty center opened Tuesday at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It’s one of the

Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain.

After years of largely predictable norovirus waves, the emergence of a new strain might have disrupted the seasonal pattern of

CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns

Changes in CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine guidance What to know about changes in CDC guidance for COVID-19 vaccine 02:35 A Centers

Her mother gave her the genes for a rare form of dementia, but a Minnesota woman is fighting back

In the United States, one in three people face memory loss or dementia. In life, you never know what cards

Medicaid cuts could push more kids into unpaid family caregiving roles

St. Paul, Minn. — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom

CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its warning about the risk of contracting measles while traveling, after

Moderna’s new COVID-19 vaccine mNexspike approved by FDA, but there’s a limit on who can use it

The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it

CDC now says kids “may receive” COVID-19 vaccines, should talk to their doctors

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says that kids with no underlying health conditions “may receive” COVID-19 vaccines,

Trump administration ending multiple HIV vaccine studies, scientists and officials say

The Trump administration has moved to end funding for a broad swath of HIV vaccine research, saying current approaches are

Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over wood fragments

Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled due to harmful levels of lead exposure

Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 More than 100,000 kitchen faucets have been

Is pollution from the steel industry behind cancer rates in Gary, Indiana?

Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to figure out if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the

Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction”

Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction” – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Timothy Johnson, longtime network

Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction”

Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction” Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction” 02:25 The

Early heatwave raises health risks for pregnant women, experts warn

Early heatwave raises health risks for pregnant women, experts warn – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder joins

Why bonding is the heart of infant care

Why bonding is the heart of infant care – CBS News Watch CBS News In “The Baby Bonding Book,” Dr.

Allina surgeon removed woman’s healthy kidney instead of her spleen, lawsuit alleges

A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.

U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airport screening program has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1,

New rule blocks generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

New rule blocks generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy – CBS News Watch CBS News Starting today, pharmacies can no

FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about heart side effect risk for young males

The Food and Drug Administration is telling Pfizer and Moderna to expand the warning labels on their COVID-19 vaccines about

Texas lawmakers advance bill to clarify medical exceptions under restrictive abortion law

Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting

RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought Tuesday to reassure farmers and one Republican senator about his

Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials

The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at

RFK Jr. told Congress no working scientists were fired, but these top NIH brain scientists are still facing job cuts

Some of the National Institutes of Health’s top brain scientists received layoff notices last month, weeks before Health and Human

More than 400 nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care

Keith Hearle, a healthcare finance consultant tapped by the IRS to help implement the tax provisions of the ACA, was

Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jorgensen, who led company into weight loss drugs, to step down

People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy drink less People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy

Bay Area mother turns pain into art on Mental Health Action Day

OAKLAND — We don’t always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you’re lucky, you grow into

Pool fences and life jackets could save hundreds of lives, CDC estimates

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year by broader use of life jackets and more fences around swimming pools,

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped sharply in 2024, the largest one-year decline ever recorded

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever

FDA to revisit approval of “yoga mat” bread ingredient banned in Europe

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to revisit its approval of the food additive ADA, the agency’s top foods

UC San Francisco’s psilocybin therapy shows promise for Parkinson’s patients

On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he’s really living, once again. “Mentally,

Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here’s why Biden never did it.

Senate Democrats and the Biden administration dropped plans to set drug price caps based on the amount paid in other

Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing

The head of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and a handful of teams at the agency had

Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water

A federal court in California ruled late Tuesday against the Environmental Protection Agency, ordering officials to take action over concerns

Inside the first U.S. medical school to fully incorporate AI into its doctor training program

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives, whether in the office or the classroom, and one

“The Food Babe” helps lead the charge against some food dyes

“The Food Babe” helps lead the charge against some food dyes – CBS News Watch CBS News This week, the

Free COVID test kits are back. Here’s how to get them.

Update: This program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. The Biden administration has resumed

More free COVID-19 tests can be ordered now, as uptick looms

2025 update: This program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. Americans can now order

Do COVID-19 tests still work after they expire? Here’s how to tell.

With COVID-19 cases on the rise again in the U.S., Americans are reviving a familiar precautionary measure: Screening for the virus using

A Final Gift: Inside America’s Organ Transplant System

A Final Gift: Inside America’s Organ Transplant System – CBS News Watch CBS News In the United States more than

Tomatoes recalled in 14 states due to salmonella risk, FDA says

Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Two brands of tomatoes have been recalled

Practical ways to protect your mental health

Practical ways to protect your mental health – CBS News Watch CBS News During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue

The growing impact of tick-borne illnesses

The growing impact of tick-borne illnesses – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins

HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program

The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS

FDA picks critic of COVID boosters to be new top vaccines official

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it has picked a new head of its center charged with vaccine approvals

FDA’s top inspector abruptly retires

The Food and Drug Administration’s top official overseeing drug and food safety inspections told staff on Monday he has decided

National Institutes of Health lays off hundreds more staff, including at cancer research institute

The National Institutes of Health has laid off hundreds more staff, multiple current and laid-off employees of the health agency

About 429,200 wireless portable phone chargers recalled after reports of fires and burns

About 429,200 Casely wireless portable phone chargers are being recalled after the company received 51 reports from consumers of the

Tina Knowles on breast cancer diagnosis, how Beyoncé and Solange have supported her

Tina Knowles on breast cancer diagnosis, how Beyoncé and Solange have supported her – CBS News Watch CBS News Tina

NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.’s autism answers

The head of the National Institutes of Health now says it could take until next year to get preliminary results

Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s

Weekly measles cases have set a new record, according to figures published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff

Nearly all of the remaining staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health were laid off Friday, multiple

FDA head falsely claims no scientists laid off, as agency shutters food safety labs

The head of the Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly claimed in recent interviews that no scientists have been laid off at

House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts as they vow to protect benefits

Washington — House Republicans are facing the difficult task of slashing $1.5 trillion — with hundreds of billions likely in

SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers due to reports of second- and third-degree burns

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Martinelli’s recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi

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California offering $25 gift cards to encourage bird flu testing

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