https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:24:53 -0400 5 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/news/juul-fda-authorizes-ecigarette-age-verification/ Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:26:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/28/c98cc409-e222-4ffb-94b5-95f2bed21edd/thumbnail/60x60/3c6fb8c1cf9a2e2de53350ed6075dbac/ap26240674505739.jpg c1e3aeea-f622-494d-a833-5e3865ccfccc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cyclospora-outbreak-recalled-iceberg-lettuce-more-states/ U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:42:55 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/27/e3c55bb6-1b39-42f8-8a10-24ba52ddb1f1/thumbnail/60x60/bbd05183129ed7ec305b28b4d305a514/ap26239751892942.jpg b041a12a-338d-4848-a8a3-3f0fb436c478 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreak-pennsylvania-lancaster-county-deaths-health/ Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:11:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/04/0805a4b0-0f4e-4b88-a5a2-e550dc6d01ac/thumbnail/60x60/728be7308a284c43bfdbce9fb96bf19e/gettyimages-1328334860.jpg 4ddf7e38-fed4-427c-8765-af390ebb0008 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-approves-pancreatic-cancer-drug-daraxonrasib-could-extend-patients-lives/ Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:07:22 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/26/c90ed869-1a7e-4c6b-8bcd-9c651891f3a7/thumbnail/60x60/dad251332daad54677923edd57353e44/ap26238705740891.jpg b8284e9b-9275-47a7-978f-895e0ac85001 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-explosion-of-ticks-and-alpha-gal-syndrome/ This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites? Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:16:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/22/73032481-eb52-48a7-9552-e2239f40ec3a/thumbnail/60x60/da46ae6824996be7951e6d0180e90b08/lone-star-tick-getty-2279885741-1280.jpg 3f8e474a-b5ef-4953-bdc3-1724bcc10ab5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-explosion-of-ticks-and-alpha-gal-syndrome/ This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:16:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/22/83fb8f1d-077a-4c96-be27-15758507b4ff/thumbnail/60x60/0e1162add2c4410329f1254316758c6d/lone-star-tick-getty-2267590795-1920.jpg 2275896b-ca12-434a-a241-fe5196cad596 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/olympic-champ-jenny-simpson-says-running-revealed-her-rare-heart-condition/ Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:32:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/22/586034e5-0899-4a03-a55e-859ba96d6c1c/thumbnail/60x60/c4214f25c0bb7b71bcd4971f0f320633/thumb-jenny-simpson1.jpg 2474457b-6fc6-4bbd-a519-37ab789e5180 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/moderna-stock-melanoma-cancer-vaccine/ Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:33:50 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/19/38126c49-2553-438a-8da9-c4296ec3b0dd/thumbnail/60x60/d4224f9663225944c54eceac7429ad00/gettyimages-2287299632.jpg 49f593f7-3eb3-4a3a-9e0c-6ebcbbb523a3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/experimental-melanoma-vaccine-shows-promising-results/ An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:31:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/19/74d476a6-a937-4e0f-963a-56bf38f38d6b/thumbnail/60x60/703b228cc2fa77fef639604ef2493592/cbsn-fusion-experimental-melanoma-vaccine-shows-promising-results-thumbnail.jpg e2858588-112f-469c-b2a4-f1836a7a1768 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/from-2024-tommy-john-on-tommy-john-surgery-before-and-after/ In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.] Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:17:52 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/18/4e3f113a-ad63-4769-a9ec-09cf6d2f5078/thumbnail/60x60/368334f0847771468a96da3fb02101c2/tommy-john-2024.jpg 0a205309-d899-4d65-ba2f-75cad1770a8e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/doctor-discusses-released-fauci-texts-covid-vaccine-pregnant-women/ Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:34:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/11/c419ae7b-dc58-47cb-a93a-1cc5e5845528/thumbnail/60x60/200e52d96eb840ea259ba1b4922c28cc/cbsn-fusion-doctor-discusses-released-fauci-texts-covid-vaccine-pregnant-women-thumbnail.jpg 5663587d-e684-4c84-b997-05c287e12bf3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-security-fast-track-disability-list/ The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:40:09 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/21/5a90061d-803a-495e-bac7-e4d8d4e00fe7/thumbnail/60x60/b030df0f7376047e9fa45de90d393887/gettyimages-2244167281.jpg d700d5bc-607f-4f2a-af32-a03e80b248d8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-farms-salmonella-cyclospora-outbreaks/ Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:56:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/10/a519321e-f6f3-488b-8fbd-22a4f7295ab9/thumbnail/60x60/0a1d429284456c5f4fdaf2531435472f/gettyimages-2287552371.jpg 9f50ab92-3318-4538-ac6d-fa6622f30e17 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/sudden-cardiac-arrest-heart-new-york-city-nurses-rescue-saved-life/ Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:10:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/06/1cc4600b-8911-4e9c-b448-08fbd34b92d0/thumbnail/60x60/fbf8c2e8528317c4798791acee7143d9/img-7408.jpg de2bf6ea-bbe8-4d72-afce-0771c23e3025 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teenager-heart-attack-cpr-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/ J.J. Machnik went into sudden cardiac arrest because of a genetic heart disorder that affects 1 in 500 people: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 09:11:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/22/9491fe3a-b07f-44ab-91cb-e0331651e455/thumbnail/60x60/05a7f3d24e9da19855ce14d47cf41345/edited-image.jpg 94897029-dcb3-410e-9175-0328bb9dfc12 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