https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:49:06 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-jersey-destroy-firefighting-foam-cancer-linked-pfas/ New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:38:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/11/d91c9f8e-7c0e-4704-a48b-0e6f4228a31d/thumbnail/60x60/e67f0a92afde331ee767546295c2dfb3/1783813312617.png 844279d2-8cf5-42bc-9ca4-10103d1bada7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fire-departments-rid-cancer-linked-foam-extinguisher/ Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:02:49 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/12/4590c7ee-8f91-4c82-872e-2388fde176b9/thumbnail/60x60/c98506d9adedde38025480b5ca2b59b3/cbsn-fusion-fire-departments-rid-cancer-linked-foam-extinguisher-thumbnail.jpg defe9f81-f25e-4090-a14e-c309f5b96926 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michigan-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-grows-to-more-than-1500/ Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:09:18 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/09/0a51fd93-744d-4102-aa8b-e99fab3e07a2/thumbnail/60x60/b3b2e77b39b2f459db83d395f5877c5a/cbsmiami-stomach-illness.jpg 9d63fb8a-9eb7-4618-b261-706f4a58b245 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-parents-should-know-about-the-infant-botulism-outbreak-caused-by-baby-formula/ A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:15:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/08/2efa90cc-26c2-4e5b-b6d1-6a9f825df456/thumbnail/60x60/c69cddb0fa0c6db1be16baabc6c3c195/cbsn-fusion-what-parents-should-know-about-the-infant-botulism-outbreak-caused-by-baby-formula-thumbnail.jpg 59ad8e9d-dbb9-44c8-9bec-60a1f7268bb8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nara-organics-infant-formula-botulism-recall-fda/ The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:05:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/de511189-a014-443c-83ba-291600572058/thumbnail/60x60/18c4ba25f9f4f72d226b1bb7c89b6d77/screenshot-2026-06-14-at-11-33-22-am.png 0d5c69a7-b38c-47ba-96a5-ccd88f41245e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/medicare-will-now-help-pay-for-some-glp-1-drugs-heres-what-to-know/ Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:37:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/01/ea55b6d0-8e47-403e-969b-76c2ac3fffb8/thumbnail/60x60/56a1e30dfc33bef074cb28b0e3dad864/cbsn-fusion-medicare-will-now-help-pay-for-some-glp-1-drugs-heres-what-to-know-thumbnail.jpg 64849c1e-f710-45ee-811c-5ce7f25b7a84 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/behind-the-growing-and-controversial-trend-of-looksmaxxing/ Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:37:30 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/30/f712a55e-5577-4d44-a255-2dd2367bff90/thumbnail/60x60/2bcc98e6cbf78a1bcda8e8ec5c8eaca6/cbsn-fusion-behind-the-growing-and-controversial-trend-of-looksmaxxing-thumbnail.jpg 459141fa-a5ac-40f0-bc02-68b73972943d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-johnson-als-diagnosis-former-nfl-star/ Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:52:06 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/29/39395bb8-f71b-4a76-a4a8-53f76bfbb8b3/thumbnail/60x60/680a26f80f345962166cccfd5e0bd748/ap24262800338756.jpg b332888c-168f-4bcd-b1a1-19a226496b20 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-congo-cases-top-1000-deaths-surpass-250/ Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:16:27 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/22/34e7be46-8eb3-43b1-b3ee-16fe7c53ba37/thumbnail/60x60/85afe82f3cac3c4b5067391011822638/gettyimages-2282096824.jpg 3e08977b-4705-4344-8be0-9847d7619c53 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fighting-childhood-obesity-for-a-healthier-longer-life/ In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:19:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/20/983afb7c-a8af-48c0-adf2-0153af3f6e4c/thumbnail/60x60/2118f755439cb83346a02ef7e6e829c0/harlem-childrens-zone-nutrition-1280.jpg cfa8398f-8219-44e6-825e-d83748928f76 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fighting-childhood-obesity-for-a-healthier-longer-life/ In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:18:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/21/d1b7f522-45dd-487e-938e-bab3f98a6f61/thumbnail/60x60/e63b252fc8862415e15f3c4a4288374d/childhood-obesity-1920.jpg a2eae7b4-4427-4061-a85f-82e89001b5b2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/doctor-goes-above-beyond-for-her-cancer-patient-ending-big-surprise/ Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:59 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/20/1db71bfb-a41a-4d22-aee6-86fb15eab771/thumbnail/60x60/07d75ea0eb9412bc789b2fffbddb271f/cbsn-fusion-doctor-goes-above-beyond-for-her-cancer-patient-ending-big-surprise-thumbnail.jpg 04a55a7b-31c1-4a90-8fdc-59485eaae725 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/healthcare-costs-affordability-gallup-poll-2026/ Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:52:36 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/18/fd740c78-0d59-4e19-966b-3fcd70d6115c/thumbnail/60x60/ba247f60e78dcfdc5a7d0ec967774ff9/gettyimages-1561151529.jpg 17e12d3b-d53a-4f3b-a7fe-2b814b078dec https://www.cbsnews.com/video/busy-philipps-opens-up-about-receiving-adhd-diagnosis-later-in-life/ Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:54:44 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/18/3a95cff6-a85e-482d-b01c-8d6e7e295a12/thumbnail/60x60/b5b14743f4965660b51d055c823bda1c/cbsn-fusion-busy-philipps-opens-up-about-receiving-adhd-diagnosis-later-in-life-thumbnail.jpg 4479914b-58f4-4a17-a39d-c45fb62d9506 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/drummer-rediscovers-passion-for-music-after-life-changing-accident/ In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:23:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/18/17d8be9e-0046-4b75-bab8-55a59b9c33a5/thumbnail/60x60/6307bf996894da9d37afb6137aebac8a/cbsn-fusion-drummer-rediscovers-passion-for-music-after-life-changing-accident-thumbnail.jpg e06c1b06-771e-4989-9708-97d5403855d4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-outbreak-2026-congo-uganda-still-spreading-who/ A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:14:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/16/6d99b3c1-6589-4db2-a56a-a570ce3e379b/thumbnail/60x60/1f2116f76796b80c37afef19fd8cfa50/congo-ebola-2280755632.jpg 13f8bbac-27e9-47ed-8028-a25ae6a31525 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/in-japan-life-lessons-in-healthy-eating/ In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life? Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:21:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/3e4bd092-4c4d-4f20-90fd-17b211b1d391/thumbnail/60x60/4f63c813096d8f28a1b1e442a5778c28/serving-lunch-in-japan-1280.jpg 5ac06436-97e9-4782-a927-36c037c7583c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-approves-new-sunscreen-ingredient/ The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:33:08 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/d3acc5d9-1908-4517-81df-b509a3e55a36/thumbnail/60x60/3bace868a299bc0bb17c0a65e3d45aa8/cbsn-fusion-fda-approves-new-sunscreen-ingredient-thumbnail.jpg d7ca3843-f80b-473d-bb8b-d52fada5f971 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/safety-concerns-over-doctors-prescribing-experimental-weight-loss-drug-not-approved-by-fda/ There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:54:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/09/98d0fd6a-8ee5-46f3-ae11-64fb80c642a4/thumbnail/60x60/980ae8ca050b9692579e4076c42d7b73/cbsn-fusion-safety-concerns-over-doctors-prescribing-experimental-weight-loss-drug-not-approved-by-fda-thumbnail.jpg 503a9fe0-7db2-426d-8489-c20a5d0d267b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-promises-and-pitfalls-of-glp-1-drugs/ Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:53:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/07/42d8febf-741b-4866-8bac-6c8d32a603ec/thumbnail/60x60/774e0c3779d2dafe0b40b2bc0cb3d434/glp-1-injection-kit.jpg 210b41c6-d210-4ab8-bbef-3041dd16d3c6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-promises-and-pitfalls-of-glp-1-drugs/ Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:28:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/07/c7edc804-0927-45fb-a0f3-3f39d0ab687a/thumbnail/60x60/79086fc3a68244878d7adead48630278/glp-1-drugs-1920.jpg 55620ce2-ecf3-4498-8109-eeadea53b290 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/insulin-inhaler-could-become-alternative-type-1-diabetes-insulin-injections/ A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:47:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/07/11bb5450-94bc-41c9-8dd0-916911c808f4/thumbnail/60x60/d2305403ebf43eda13cae5a9e87ab115/strassmann-67-952728.png fca214de-9b86-4ed9-a529-70d1c4cf3c30 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-outbreak-congo-us-doctor-recovers-peter-stafford-germany/ Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:07:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/06/6c6ce636-d6f0-4f45-9006-4915026a3b71/thumbnail/60x60/f376104e7184f17d2dadd5aab02f0b0e/screenshot-2026-06-06-at-10-28-04-am.png 8e98b009-d7d1-4ed4-b8f1-8bb895068a58 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-launches-safety-study-for-abortion-pill-mifepristone/ The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:40:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/11/633c82da-1a0a-44e9-a15d-13d27a648a2e/thumbnail/60x60/6f613b4ff8bacf205be910ec75a01f2b/ap25070837409262.jpg f9db1208-32b5-4112-b3fd-f56a35760a83 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-outbreak-congo-uganda-who-suspected-cases/ While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:11:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/02/21a8a450-119e-4852-9d36-ddf4396d2e5d/thumbnail/60x60/3e79e6342867d6953956c4bd3a65ef03/ebola-congo-medical-workers.jpg 94f9b041-b13e-42b0-b9e6-f857a770114f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-makes-promising-pancreatic-cancer-drug-different-from-chemotherapy/ A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:03:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/02/95bfd9cc-289a-4071-94ed-1b5b541eb57e/thumbnail/60x60/841524d381b30d3222381e6cbc505384/cbsn-fusion-what-makes-promising-pancreatic-cancer-drug-different-from-chemotherapy-thumbnail.jpg 4bdf8e5b-d8c5-4d74-888b-43d25e5f277e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-us-kenya-court-blocks-american-quarantine-center-laikipia-air-base/ U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:37:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/29/3d8e3b50-f4bc-45ce-9894-0523a8c3d7f0/thumbnail/60x60/837e0a0cf355537c938d03bcd2bf744d/congo-ebola-2277941733.jpg a16f48d3-82f3-4432-af82-b14678d73d67 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/marco-rubio-says-no-more-ebola-patients-allowed-us/ The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports. Wed, 27 May 2026 21:07:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/28/8b39368d-a827-409f-8e3c-e59307b0d210/thumbnail/60x60/7b1bc8d3b6cf30c088a0414fca5bc8aa/cbsn-fusion-marco-rubio-says-no-more-ebola-patients-allowed-us-thumbnail.jpg c6a33725-2f7e-4116-bc95-826443854cd8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/americans-health-insurance-pay-a-lot-money-it-covers-very-little/ In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs. Wed, 27 May 2026 19:52:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/27/8ab5ce7d-8ab9-4af7-9957-aa76cd3584dd/thumbnail/60x60/f297660da0994b0f66615ca356f83647/cbsn-fusion-americans-health-insurance-pay-a-lot-money-it-covers-very-little-thumbnail.jpg b5e2300f-ffa1-41cb-84eb-99287945e807 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hgtv-host-ty-pennington-opens-up-mom-battle-chronic-lung-condition/ HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed) Wed, 27 May 2026 10:07:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/27/cc2a4db9-4032-48f0-b9f6-f10e8117f68c/thumbnail/60x60/22963ef9a303ad6f6f56a08d777e9d83/cbsn-fusion-hgtv-host-ty-pennington-opens-up-moms-battle-chronic-lung-condition-thumbnail.jpg 4e68b781-212c-4728-bbaa-2e8f2b6d590f