https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:05 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cruise-ship-stricken-by-hantavirus-reaches-canary-islands/ An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says. Mon, 11 May 2026 09:49:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/11/27e82741-9878-4665-8f65-dcff22b4f143/thumbnail/60x60/ea3e6d67ba64ec5308d41226edf303d4/ap26131017925161.jpg fb527674-7e6c-4433-9d70-ccd7ae086360 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hantavirus-cruise-evacuation-world-health-organization-hondius-canary-islands/ More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked. Sat, 09 May 2026 20:51:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/07/4e8526ed-17b6-484a-be5d-07ce8aaa8cf8/thumbnail/60x60/b4b26c4a5fc292218c59d5e45307c9b0/gettyimages-2274223011.jpg adb359af-efec-4a5f-ab5a-05e9a0394626 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hantavirus-cruise-passengers-evacuated-home-countries-including-americans/ In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus. Sat, 09 May 2026 20:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/10/e014397a-d6cd-4ac9-ab09-c56e79bc5e10/thumbnail/60x60/87726160d9f2ca4732a7a1fbea783449/cbsn-fusion-hantavirus-cruise-passengers-evacuated-home-countries-including-americans-thumbnail.jpg 0b0990d4-5206-496b-b3ef-1deb1d47c945 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gilbert-zermeno-survived-hantavirus-outbreak-but-mother-sister-died/ In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected. Fri, 08 May 2026 21:55:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/09/5118e6a1-e005-49aa-9f2e-316519df65b0/thumbnail/60x60/89e539d648d5fdc5227452995c02fc80/cbsn-fusion-man-who-survived-hantavirus-but-lost-mom-and-sister-describes-experience-thumbnail.jpg 04560778-c7ab-43f0-866b-777ffb19c43c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hantavirus-outbreak-ship-heads-toward-canary-islands-locals-protest/ U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation. Fri, 08 May 2026 19:28:52 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/7dde10fa-8e87-4798-986b-b88f9cb0e876/thumbnail/60x60/cbde33922dd55064a0b88fc00c5d04b9/cbsn-fusion-hantavirus-outbreak-ship-heads-toward-canary-islands-locals-protest-thumbnail.jpg dd2a772f-d136-4c9a-bc24-3bcf28b7d80f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/health-officials-track-passengers-tied-to-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship/ Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus. Fri, 08 May 2026 08:26:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/08/8196961f-041a-40b5-a6ff-11da547fd22f/thumbnail/60x60/d5e170f90bed3c791659c18a873a24e4/cbsn-fusion-health-officials-track-passengers-tied-to-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-thumbnail.jpg 8db62b93-3851-4a8d-bdbc-38c63bb74959 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salmonella-snack-mix-recall-target/ Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online. Fri, 08 May 2026 08:16:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/07/2272d8e0-6ed9-416e-92c1-27104ad203a5/thumbnail/60x60/da375249a516c9ff3abc346bee872624/gettyimages-1384430410.jpg c8d0f395-70e6-4dd7-bb04-be2993a22110 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/5-states-monitoring-people-who-were-hantavirus-cruise-ship/ After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus. Thu, 07 May 2026 19:13:25 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/07/673ffc88-ee76-4ea8-86a0-4f78e7d09f1b/thumbnail/60x60/cb4f6fb18f2fd2fd6deaefd0882cc051/cbsn-fusion-5-states-monitoring-people-who-were-hantavirus-cruise-ship-thumbnail.jpg 07df50c5-e556-4b81-aa03-13bae6c9d151 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hantavirus-canary-islands-cruise-ship-new-case-switzerland/ Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa. Thu, 07 May 2026 07:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/06/f7400fc5-5bdc-41b9-91c0-18220da6754b/thumbnail/60x60/9c32768a2caa9c10dd41d5d6d457f5ec/2026-05-06t162243z-779442542-rc2m3lafmrtn-rtrmadp-3-cruiseship-hantavirus-explainer.jpg 58898e40-144e-415c-8317-12aa864452f7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/whats-hantavirus-risk-public/ A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:43:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/06/95ec70da-ae10-4dcd-ab53-972b327c4e16/thumbnail/60x60/c3986f7dc8dca80c5684f48cd9585c1e/cbsn-fusion-whats-hantavirus-risk-public-thumbnail.jpg 7d8aedbd-1dce-4acd-8315-b8404626a08b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/whats-next-aboard-hantavirus-cruise-ship/ Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:19:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/06/7eddee5a-076f-4a20-a36b-3be5f95d0cce/thumbnail/60x60/d17504edce4475c6a2312bfe31928c32/cbsn-fusion-whats-next-aboard-hantavirus-cruise-ship-thumbnail.jpg 2a58ada6-2641-49c4-ba24-083d1ae2727f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fruit-flavored-e-cigarettes-fda-major-shift-trump/ The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry. Wed, 06 May 2026 07:51:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/21/90e738f1-b40b-499e-aaa2-86455b4731fe/thumbnail/60x60/ec29f4c8baf007a19f0fcebc14188133/2.png c9c82c5f-281a-48ef-8ac1-1136674890eb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cruise-hantavirus-outbreak-origins/ A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more. Tue, 05 May 2026 19:15:12 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/30f33875-445e-4485-9b63-7fb5dcc5af38/thumbnail/60x60/5e4cef5a7234f092529a3711fedb8b24/cbsn-fusion-cruise-hantavirus-outbreak-origins-thumbnail.jpg 114342fd-a33b-4537-abda-cdac695517b3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unitedhealthcare-cuts-30-percent-prior-authorization-requirements/ The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures. Tue, 05 May 2026 10:51:35 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/12/7a539fca-4eb7-4815-bcf6-16181cbe6beb/thumbnail/60x60/47764df7e212f9b099a8528deab78169/ap25104636737906.jpg 8dcb115e-3d40-4b92-8753-5caf118da42e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/passengers-not-allowed-to-leave-suspected-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-after-docking-off-africa/ A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports. Mon, 04 May 2026 19:48:51 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/04/97080165-30e4-406e-a7bd-837d85746911/thumbnail/60x60/d40837e84bebee8f1ffc518acee0a3b5/cbsn-fusion-passengers-not-allowed-to-leave-suspected-hantavirus-stricken-cruise-ship-after-docking-off-africa-thumbnail.jpg 3c51353a-32a3-4d5e-b5f0-6fc58c57f19b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/050326-sunday-morning/ Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers. Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/03/7b1a6238-e0df-4b56-b68b-8c0aeb9e9f4e/thumbnail/60x60/299e68b9544ab357fefae507e883899d/sm-jane-pauley-050326.jpg 64042391-5ed6-401f-b32e-0614c05c891f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-care-score-dementia-stroke-depression/ Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:36:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/26/f6d93b4f-0711-4a3c-934a-1472e315b2ac/thumbnail/60x60/09920949ef7bd5f50602941012853ab8/brain-care-1280.jpg b2a4cab0-3e90-4689-aaa2-dd7f1abdc8b2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-tool-to-help-keep-dementia-in-check/ Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:33:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/03/4a260be6-4fb8-4bbe-8121-f4e07de1f2b7/thumbnail/60x60/c8779112218da86979aa3b7eccd750ac/brain-care-score-sheet-1920.jpg 2b76b621-7cbb-4bb7-8a1a-3b8cc568d994 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/horsepower-how-horses-are-therapeutic/ Horses can form powerful bonds with people owing to their ability to sense and feel human emotions. Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, in Bedford Corners, N.Y., has programs that help people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and the incarcerated through interactions with their horses. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl reports. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:29:19 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/03/c2fe31ad-0798-482f-a682-dc5e1682bad3/thumbnail/60x60/cda8c26929cbf4cd279b976be85ca8f1/horse-therapy-tony-a-1920.jpg 1a9a839f-1bd7-46ee-85af-6c0e7eea94d9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicaid-work-requirements-nebraska-may-1-who-loses-coverage/ The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:17:39 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/01/fd7c06f9-b73f-40ca-8df1-826db46f3a03/thumbnail/60x60/2b9c638e7b40e3d7dffb4777193c8244/gettyimages-1490413693.jpg 513dd4ea-f72b-46cf-b966-e1e5869b10f7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ozempic-breath-glp-1-side-effect-hershey-minte-sales/ Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:59:57 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/30/7450cc65-d762-4376-8338-7ec331c842a9/thumbnail/60x60/dc5106a8dd66c310bb55f4d458997aea/gettyimages-2197604728.jpg 56b34aec-1bac-4ebe-a73c-090870f98aaa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-nominates-dr-erica-schwartz-new-cdc-director/ President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:28:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/16/03844259-6e88-4155-aa39-63565b819e49/thumbnail/60x60/a9b43cdbf9427e84ece8bb91bd31bc33/cbsn-fusion-trump-nominates-dr-erica-schwartz-new-cdc-director-thumbnail.jpg f22088c6-fc1a-44e2-8373-c81fbf11d5c7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fighting-health-care-insurance-claim-rejections/ Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:41:54 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/11/77c569eb-676e-410e-9acb-18b9703c5fe1/thumbnail/60x60/5128c256b6de859468ca38f4522c58bd/health-care-claims-rejected-1280.jpg 43131992-05f2-4e08-8f20-6a48c7791109 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/experimental-treatments-brings-hope-to-als-patients/ "CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:56:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/04/e890939f-d178-4e1d-ae66-5c21b48e57b7/thumbnail/60x60/480a71289aaad6d27d0a78fa86e71f95/cbsn-fusion-experimental-treatments-brings-hope-to-als-patients-thumbnail.jpg ca039a91-734f-4468-b0f1-58bac2fc89e5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-approves-eli-lilly-weight-loss-pill-foundayo/ The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:53:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/02/3944a8d4-77b8-48d6-b719-8446734fb9e2/thumbnail/60x60/a3b8152a24660c1215dbca75dcab614b/cbsn-fusion-fda-approves-eli-lilly-weight-loss-pill-thumbnail.jpg 55b25706-de01-4c8d-b422-ba51b1c796a2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-care-costs-americans-skip-meals-ration-medication/ Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:31:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/12/745aafb0-3d47-460d-ab2a-f94e951d371c/thumbnail/60x60/b3bf6a2fb190efa670ef7deba3434c26/gettyimages-2164283068.jpg ab384e71-99a0-42ee-9ba4-7ce6d64c7df9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/food-recall-oysters-clams-norovirus-washington/ Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:32:22 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/09/1b479616-4ac2-4607-bc9e-366b0c853b17/thumbnail/60x60/10361fdec1f5564f4856207bd709f689/gettyimages-1270603983.jpg dea8b982-196a-4796-a314-e9554331f9a8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-challenges-dunkin-starbucks-sugary-drinks-safety/ HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:41:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/15/e1831381-d80b-4e87-a1d6-3f46397abd9d/thumbnail/60x60/6216bcd0006313005ce1400e7c2c5a79/gras-video-whitaker.jpg 4741cb02-04f1-4285-996b-dec4ea68707d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-formula-heavy-metals-contamination-testing-consumer-reports/ Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:56:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/03/25b22c90-966a-4100-bd7f-06ff87d681a2/thumbnail/60x60/c63cdb588bff7c0f80bd77d11eba2915/gettyimages-1212188861.jpg 2dc4504d-3507-4164-9fac-18bd8ee0c4bb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chocolate-supplement-recalled-erectile-dysfunction-drug-rhino-choco-vip-10x/ USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis. 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