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Leading breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Laura Esserman, goes beyond expectations to make the operating room more comfortable for her patients.
October 10, 2026
Leading breast cancer surgeon, Dr. Laura Esserman, goes beyond expectations to make the operating room more comfortable for her patients.
Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh got married young. But before long, she says her marriage dissolved into a cycle of control and
The upheaval sparked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism has now spread beyond the CDC to the
Florida’s surgeon general has confirmed his office did not conduct any analysis to project how removing school vaccine requirements would
Four physicians, who resigned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in protest against the firing of the CDC’s
At the end of summer, Congress is often sleepy, and slowly gets back to work. But this past week was
In the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s firing of top CDC officials and cuts
Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday denied that he pressured the ousted director
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More than 1,000 current and former Health and Human Services employees penned an open letter Wednesday calling for HHS Secretary
In this web exclusive, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, talks with “Sunday Morning” host
Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: “It was 24/7,
Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in – CBS News Watch
Recent research into chronic pain, which afflicts millions of Americans, has led to a surprising source: the brain. “Sunday Morning”
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A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too
Four senior officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what
Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called
Orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new book, “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to
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
Nowadays, more people know a doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support during childbirth, but
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines calling for doctors to screen children for mental, emotional, and behavioral
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s infant mortality rate has risen to
The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. The
There’s a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements,
More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant. But only slightly more than half
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A person has tested positive for plague after possibly being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and amid growing concerns about youth mental health, a new survey explores what’s worrying America’s
Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill – CBS News Watch CBS News Drugmaker Eli Lilly said
Data shows that Black women are dying during childbirth at alarming rates, and the crisis is especially urgent in Brooklyn,
How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder
A young patient from Panama got a special trip to see the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to the kindness of strangers
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of last year’s deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen
A new feature on Instagram that let’s users share their real-time physical location with others on the app has privacy
A U.S. company that makes health care products is recalling four over-the-counter skin cleansers and an anti-itch lotion it says
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams — who served in President Trump’s first term — tells “Face the Nation with
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News Health and
A new study is shedding light on the health impacts of massive wildfires. Andrew Stokes, one of the authors of
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Dozens of people in Harlem, New York, have been impacted by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Two people have died.
Changing tables are often associated with infants or young children, but there is another population in need of the accessible
A new report from the American Cancer Society found that over a four-year period, the number of colon cancer cases
The CDC estimates up to 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic effects of Hepatitis C. It’s a viral infection
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration has announced a
New health data plan raises privacy questions as tech firms join White House program – CBS News Watch CBS News
A man from Chicago’s West Side continues to beat the odds despite being born with a rare condition in which
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas
Scientists believe microscopic particles, called nanoplastics, come from all the plastic people use and throw away. When plastic breaks down
Last month, Erin Moriarty reported on a “Sunday Morning” investigation into practices of the kidney dialysis industry. Among those we
Albuquerque, New Mexico — Dr. Matt Campen studies the health effects of environmental pollutants. His lab at the University of
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Musician Ozzy Osbourne has been admitted to the hospital after flu complications, his wife Sharon Osbourne tweeted Wednesday afternoon. The
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News A recent study from Boston College found that,
PepsiCo is introducing a new prebiotic soda this fall geared toward health-conscious customers. The food and beverage company said Monday
CDC says COVID-related emergency room visits climbing especially among young children – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine died from the severe injuries he suffered, police on New York’s
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug
Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal
New Orleans — While they’re not related, Dorothy Williams provides 90-year-old Lars Williams with something critically important: companionship. For almost
Why kids as young as 6 say they want to be skinnier – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Sheryl
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and
Cases of COVID-19 are now likely growing in 25 states, according to estimates published by the Centers for Disease Control
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 – CBS News Watch CBS
Research shows that one out of every eight couples in the U.S. will struggle with infertility. It’s part of the
Tens of thousands of women say they suffered painful and serious side-effects from Essure, a medical device meant as a
No one really knows what anything costs in health care — and too many people are getting surprise medical bills
Residents near America’s largest steel mill fight for cleaner air – CBS News Watch CBS News Gary, Indiana, is home
More than 30 million women get mammograms a year. And while many thought they were free and preventative, they ended
Mammograms can save lives, but CBS News has learned in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover them —
A large Wisconsin medical records software company had told its thousands of workers they would have to return to the
An American citizen found himself with a hefty medical bill totaling nearly $2 million from the U.S. government, after he
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 appeared on “CBS Mornings” Wednesday to discuss his new book “IVF Playbook for Men,” sharing
Saving money vs. saving lives – CBS News Watch CBS News Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis:
They might easily be mistaken for Congressional staffers, reluctant to face the day, but these are among the most accomplished
Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday he’s naming eight new advisers to serve on the Centers
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The deadly
How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials say heat can
Johannesburg — Every four years, representatives to the global alliance of governments, pharmaceutical makers, United Nations agencies and philanthropic organizations known
Nestle said Wednesday it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It’s
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hiring Lyn Redwood, a nurse and the former head of a group
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The Chinese city of Wuhan is
China locks down city of Wuhan, new details about U.S. coronavirus victim emerge – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The great majority of patients
Extended interview: LQ Goldring on her quest for a kidney donor – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News According to a new survey,
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The former chairman of
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. – CBS News Watch CBS News The battle against a new and
Washington — A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National
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 confirmed so far this year have been in people who received two doses of
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials in Wuhan, China, are
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. embassy in
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. government
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging summer camp operators to check for documentation of immunity
CDC reports high levels of flu activity in 25 states – CBS News Watch CBS News The CDC reports that
New drug acts like a “guided missile” to target cancer cells – CBS News Watch CBS News There is new
President Trump’s position on flavored e-cigarette ban unclear – CBS News Watch CBS News Things got heated at the White
Mother who sought donations for daughter’s medical treatment accused of murder – CBS News Watch CBS News A mother in
Gayle Smith: AIDS fight is winnable, but “world is not paying attention” – CBS News Watch CBS News ONE Campaign
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 Watch CBS News The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has spent tens of billions
Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he is removing every member of
At risk: mothers and childbirth – CBS News Watch CBS News The United States is the only industrialized country where
BowFlex is recalling millions of units of its adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can dislodge and cause injury to
Michael J. Fox on his fight against Parkinson’s – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Michael J. Fox is known
A salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the
Michael J. Fox: Parkinson’s “sucks” – CBS News Watch CBS News The Emmy-winning actor talks with Jane Pauley about how,
Louise Brown on growing up the first test tube baby – CBS News Watch CBS News In 1979, Louise Brown
Winning hearts and minds over vaccines – CBS News Watch CBS News The World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy —
Cancer research faces steep funding cuts under Trump’s proposed budget – CBS News Watch CBS News The National Cancer Institute
A new specialty center opened Tuesday at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It’s one of the
Changes in CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine guidance What to know about changes in CDC guidance for COVID-19 vaccine 02:35 A Centers
After years of largely predictable norovirus waves, the emergence of a new strain might have disrupted the seasonal pattern of
In the United States, one in three people face memory loss or dementia. In life, you never know what cards
St. Paul, Minn. — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its warning about the risk of contracting measles while traveling, after
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it
The Trump administration has moved to end funding for a broad swath of HIV vaccine research, saying current approaches are
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says that kids with no underlying health conditions “may receive” COVID-19 vaccines,
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 More than 100,000 kitchen faucets have been
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” – 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” 02:25 The
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News In “The Baby Bonding Book,” Dr.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
New rule blocks generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy – CBS News Watch CBS News Starting today, pharmacies can no
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,
The White House’s “Make America Healthy Again” or “MAHA” commission, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
The Food and Drug Administration is telling Pfizer and Moderna to expand the warning labels on their COVID-19 vaccines about
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought Tuesday to reassure farmers and one Republican senator about his
The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at
Some of the National Institutes of Health’s top brain scientists received layoff notices last month, weeks before Health and Human
Keith Hearle, a healthcare finance consultant tapped by the IRS to help implement the tax provisions of the ACA, was
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year by broader use of life jackets and more fences around swimming pools,
OAKLAND — We don’t always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you’re lucky, you grow into
People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy drink less People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he’s really living, once again. “Mentally,
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to revisit its approval of the food additive ADA, the agency’s top foods
Senate Democrats and the Biden administration dropped plans to set drug price caps based on the amount paid in other
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever
The head of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and a handful of teams at the agency had
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives, whether in the office or the classroom, and one
Update: This program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. The Biden administration has resumed
“The Food Babe” helps lead the charge against some food dyes – CBS News Watch CBS News This week, the
2025 update: This program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. Americans can now order
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News In the United States more than
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Two brands of tomatoes have been recalled
The National Institutes of Health has laid off hundreds more staff, multiple current and laid-off employees of the health agency
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins
The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS
The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it has picked a new head of its center charged with vaccine approvals
The Food and Drug Administration’s top official overseeing drug and food safety inspections told staff on Monday he has decided
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 – CBS News Watch CBS News Tina
The head of the National Institutes of Health now says it could take until next year to get preliminary results
The head of the Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly claimed in recent interviews that no scientists have been laid off at
Weekly measles cases have set a new record, according to figures published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Nearly all of the remaining staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health were laid off Friday, multiple
Washington — House Republicans are facing the difficult task of slashing $1.5 trillion — with hundreds of billions likely in
Keith Hearle, a healthcare finance consultant tapped by the IRS to help implement the tax provisions of the ACA, was
SharkNinja is recalling 1.8 million pressure cookers due to 106 reports of burn injuries that have sparked more than two
Food and Drug Administration officials have told some scientists and inspections staff that their layoffs will be reversed, after the
Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have fallen to some of the lowest rates in years, according to new preliminary figures
The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that the agency is now looking at whether it will
Transplant patients who are now part of each other had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction
Recalls for Martinelli apple juice, Mauna Loa macadamia nut products Recalls for Martinelli apple juice, Mauna Loa macadamia nut products
A Department of Health and Human Services official said Friday that the health department is not creating an autism registry,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working with California on a project that is offering gift cards
This week is National Infertility Week, and one woman from Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood wanted to give back after science
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday considered a case that could impact whether Americans have to pay out-of-pocket for
For Danielle Atkinson, motherhood didn’t just change her. It fueled a movement. During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign
The federal food stamp program is facing scrutiny in some states that want to block enrollees from using their government
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has scrapped a plan to offer help curbing measles in Texas schools