https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:56:24 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/details-pope-leo-xiv-lung-cancer-diagnosis-surgery/ Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports and Dr. David Jones, chief of thoracic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has medical analysis. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:17:30 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/13/83cf0699-ac3a-40c3-8597-6dd056742cd7/thumbnail/60x60/7d650b10aba7fd1f09bf9b8643c7667c/cbsn-fusion-details-pope-leo-xiv-lung-cancer-diagnosis-surgery-thumbnail.jpg f4e919f2-ddf8-444e-b45f-5018fde9845b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pope-leo-announces-medical-update/ Pope Leo XIV, 71, said he will have surgery this week to remove a nodule in his lung. Chris Livesay has the latest in Rome. Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:08:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/12/e0ab2b49-2850-4cf1-b885-92086b5dad5e/thumbnail/60x60/0bf1d348c2ee0566ae16027af2ccfeb4/cbsn-fusion-pope-leo-announces-medical-update-thumbnail.jpg edbea818-2100-4a01-8692-d24dbb0c4048 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/glp-1-drugs-wharton-study-impulsive-spending/ Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:17:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/05/935cb4cf-0c6a-4cb3-9aaf-a776fc024df8/thumbnail/60x60/09e6df298541494491726fac6a0f3c10/gettyimages-2276706670.jpg 8f997983-3c04-4408-8bbe-53b7bf85d126 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/who-questions-russia-plague/ The World Health Organization is demanding answers from Russia amid reports of a second suspected case of plague. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:39:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/07/d2e24bf2-0ef3-4f1e-b055-fc6735bb27be/thumbnail/60x60/75437526ef2b128a76ea3b849bcc19da/cbsn-fusion-who-questions-russia-plague-thumbnail.jpg dec7a073-2abf-46ca-b61a-19c33d29671d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-surprises-act-medical-bills-arbitration-system-loophole/ Healthcare providers and middlemen are exploiting a loophole in a 2020 law designed to shield consumers from surprise medical bills. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:21:27 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/07/b107f5a8-4e72-40d6-a3b9-102dd5688703/thumbnail/60x60/d863d924e1848f34576af267a1136350/gettyimages-939048116.jpg 6cc2edf1-54d6-4cb9-ae69-377d33979ec3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tips-on-how-to-be-liked-from-a-behavorial-researcher/ Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Conversation: How to Connect with Anyone & Make Every Interaction Count," which offers tips for anyone looking to improve their people skills. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:17:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/06/baa26d27-2a76-47d2-a143-4064a6f69355/thumbnail/60x60/8a0d9406d920b2ca0f9fc60928f05418/cbsn-fusion-tips-on-how-to-be-liked-from-a-behavorial-researcher-thumbnail.jpg 3619fe92-a265-47d6-89d3-ae07d39064b1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-pneumonic-plague-lab-worker-death-rubio-us-reaction/ The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world." Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:05:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/06/c52dcb4c-2cc4-4a08-83f8-82333ef50177/thumbnail/60x60/e8cc78049de628a357d0d83c7b0d3aa9/russia-plague-irkutsk-hospital.jpg 84e43b22-9fb3-436b-87e7-7f75380f8f68 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-plague-lab-death-pneumonia-of-unknown-origin/ A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:42:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/05/388b9ea5-710b-4a5c-a29a-c9adc8246351/thumbnail/60x60/16fc759775bd00df2b7f77f63484d632/plague-bacteria-2216288745.jpg bc537b50-398a-4f11-9534-43dcb120ebbc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/russia-pushes-back-reports-plague-researcher-died-test-tube-broke/ A Russian lab worker at an institute focused on the plague, the notorious bacterial infection tied to medieval pandemics like the Black Death, has reportedly died, which President Trump called "a big problem for Russia." Ramy Inocencio has more on what we know. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:40:45 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/05/54b837c6-5a9d-4e44-857b-115739a08996/thumbnail/60x60/d2a6848c130169aadc9bf53b5c677fdd/cbsn-fusion-russia-pushes-back-reports-plague-researcher-died-test-tube-broke-thumbnail.jpg 7b0feec5-84c6-4eef-ac41-37c0d79367d0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alan-alda-on-fighting-parkinsons-with-laughter/ Alan Alda, now 90, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H," talks about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:16:45 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/03/41cf2237-ec67-440c-9fcf-5b2804fc2eda/thumbnail/60x60/43800162826f257a0715533c1da939d4/alan-alda-b-1280.jpg 89bc5bd1-2b27-4ec6-bb61-d820cc075806 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/alan-alda-on-fighting-parkinsons-with-laughter/ Alan Alda, now 90, is one of the country's most-beloved actors, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H." Alda talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about his challenging childhood, dealing with polio and his mother's schizophrenia; his decades of work to help scientists and health care professionals communicate more clearly; and about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:10:14 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/04/8389a89f-a1ba-4867-a4bf-42aa0ce95294/thumbnail/60x60/f29bee636543978b3afab1c245b00183/alan-alda-a-1920.jpg 58ea7d62-02e4-414b-ad20-dea9f194ade0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/book-excerpt-narratives-by-nancy-colier/ In her latest book, the psychotherapist writes about how the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can hold us back from living a more truthful and connected life. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:21:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/02/2ee344ce-794f-4abd-be2e-1298ba45bab7/thumbnail/60x60/e70cbb7a845c56836c291267efd85871/narratives-cover-new-harbinger-1280.jpg 6ed80f54-6435-49c8-8b3c-4033406eb34d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/letting-go-why-holding-onto-grudges-can-be-damaging/ Studies show people who hold grudges have greater levels of cardiovascular trouble, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Experts say those taking steps towards forgiveness can have better outcomes. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:17:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/03/7ab6c0f5-770a-48cc-a0a0-06717031773a/thumbnail/60x60/a3d054dab1327a811e6b6efe681c5c1a/grudges-b-1280.jpg 5ce5deef-b146-47de-be44-9f0c399a3c05 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/letting-go-why-holding-onto-grudges-can-be-damaging/ Studies have shown that people who hold grudges have greater levels of cardiovascular trouble, and higher levels of depression and anxiety. But according to one survey, four out of five adults harbor some lingering resentment towards others, sometimes over the smallest of reasons. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about why some people can maintain grudges for years; how holding grudges can be counterproductive; and what it takes to have forgiveness overcome lingering ill will. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:15:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/04/9c243d55-f6f3-4022-a3e5-3cae2f1e4bc8/thumbnail/60x60/e0292d2f5f114cf6a1a0cb475ee17015/grudges-a-2-1920.jpg bab713b8-213c-4ee4-9b3f-9a5536fbb27c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/child-euthanasia-netherlands-first-case-new-rules/ Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:41:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/29/ea5fbe6d-758e-4ba8-9966-ec013d1e109d/thumbnail/60x60/ebc6bab1fe3c49ad9ff2961d55c055d7/generic-hospital-iv-2202986466.jpg 612fb6e8-8909-4114-a32c-85ffafecba9e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reality-tv-star-porsha-williams-reveals-emergency-partial-hysterectomy/ Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:42:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/18/7e6ba17f-af65-4719-901e-43089b08bfe0/thumbnail/60x60/e08327b18c75317ced6c0cd38a02307f/screenshot-2026-09-18-at-9-17-39-am.png ad8d440d-c17f-47b5-a86d-b670e61267b2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/1-in-3-insured-americans-medical-debt/ Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:40:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/17/4b984042-476f-420c-a204-7c349648fa3f/thumbnail/60x60/8da15b324f27e92cd04ac97cdc14e16a/gettyimages-1407017961.jpg 45abcbe9-9f2f-4a95-84ca-40c27041389d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/doctors-successfully-separate-twin-girls-conjoined-head/ Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:07:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/18/d94b0c50-3f7f-4b3c-bcf1-3088dfc6b1b9/thumbnail/60x60/2fd732f3f5c1b70e319983e3bc453de4/cbsn-fusion-doctors-successfully-separate-twin-girls-conjoined-head-thumbnail.jpg 87f0126b-bcb8-4c38-8452-8a89176789d4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jefferson-county-measles-related-death-report/ A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:23:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/14/a7bef95e-d1d9-4772-bdf6-ef3a3d0d28d6/thumbnail/60x60/b1f065970d92b6296ed7597492b51722/measles-virus.jpg 640e6589-bfe4-4fe0-9c9f-2b7140928471 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-500-checks-obamacare-enrollees/ Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:49:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/08/32f03ef5-b37f-487b-9217-b724f0da0fd7/thumbnail/60x60/5010dcb48e0349ee9e1015b0ff3b37a2/gettyimages-1141247654.jpg bc93c36a-500d-4b45-b003-979b1f181b59 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/9-11-air-quality-documents-records-nyc/ New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:55:47 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/08/eb0662d0-6df5-40e4-b1b1-c141be1392c3/thumbnail/60x60/3040f7640c51e64730618f2e6be32a93/cold-open-911-air-qual-wcbsizbd-hi-res-still.jpg 784f7ab3-e1f4-4d2e-86bb-48a9e7b87f55 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-postpartum-psychosis/ Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:32:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/06/e56121a5-6d98-4ba9-9059-2c05666966d4/thumbnail/60x60/bbb067e63db4b78aa1b3ee76932f47df/postpartum-psychosis-b-1280.jpg 69ee94ee-e23d-4ed2-ab02-c630cfa4e2ef https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-is-postpartum-psychosis/ Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:31:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/06/3c41fd5e-dcc8-4e0e-be69-4e7f37b2b82b/thumbnail/60x60/d23f8d989e1edf84300864151c37bb03/postpartum-psychosis-1920.jpg 6d767cfd-8a7a-466b-8c49-a549c8406c27 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/employer-health-care-costs-increase-2027/ Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:25:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/04/d401a472-882a-40c4-89a3-14bca0601560/thumbnail/60x60/d889b79b8ad46b14e91098050da26208/gettyimages-2270654355.jpg b4c248d2-45a1-4727-a9ab-0450f01230fe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-pharmaceutical-deal-drug-prices/ The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:38:03 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/31/9ce9333e-bfee-4ccb-ada8-2202da2da318/thumbnail/60x60/89b43f06ee025109f06a309966ed9095/gettyimages-2276448167.jpg 9abded4f-dbc6-40b0-8ffc-4002a125cea1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/healthful-norah-odonnell-08192026-episode-7/ August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/31/2986f33e-8e66-4d2d-8c29-1e6d6c6fcb1f/thumbnail/60x60/cd4fbccd42ff2253a05e9a7815c5e91b/untitled-design.jpg b82908a8-1b0b-4fb3-a3a0-323f65168368 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/healthful-the-truth-about-postpartum-psychosis-episode-5/ The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/06/8b826238-9bac-4c01-9772-d2b814586607/thumbnail/60x60/bcbfaa837b747827a055163b34609161/postpartum-healthful-nobug.jpg bd02ae70-4c42-4793-a809-8332aa5619cb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/exercise-your-insurance-policy-for-the-future-episode-4/ In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/31/c668cebf-aab3-4fcd-8567-ff435ab8007d/thumbnail/60x60/63e5b5b92c2c91af4f4c0f6ab26f5e05/untitled-design-2.jpg dc390c35-ed49-44fb-829c-995e96722852 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gene-therapy-trial-deafness-uk-girl-born-deaf-can-hear/ The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time. Fri, 10 May 2024 16:33:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/10/1d1644be-803b-464f-a7e5-b4c31c741f51/thumbnail/60x60/ac89ce0bf038bbbae167869a8b6cea31/deafness-gene-therapy-opal-sandy-2151566861.jpg 3957ea0f-6ec2-4980-981e-6514b55d30f0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sanjay-guptas-prescription-for-fighting-off-dementia/ The neurosurgeon, CNN commentator and author of "Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age" has long studied the brain and the onset of Alzheimer's. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about the recommended steps to a healthier brain, from diet and exercise to the value of sleep and social interaction. Sun, 03 Jan 2021 09:38:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/01/5af1adf4-cc0b-4fc3-a95e-f13457d5389d/thumbnail/60x60/fbb2fff39e600f7140421a9466ecd8a3/sanjayguptainterview1920-619243-1920x1080.jpg 7ada7d97-9fc1-4b87-b426-871b4b43be21