https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:40:43 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rfk-jr-says-cyclosporiasis-is-under-control/ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:04:26 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/22/daa45cff-5407-44fb-906f-e66f8d352598/thumbnail/60x60/2782ea5ba8470634b360a16a82144a58/cbsn-fusion-rfk-jr-says-cyclosporiasis-is-under-control-thumbnail.jpg 51586d75-29e7-4776-8ca0-9d841a40ba35 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/glp1-drugs-worker-sick-leave-study/ Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:54:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/20/258ad458-c0c0-4fa9-96ee-92576bbccb24/thumbnail/60x60/7995118ce0394fd9ac19b1dd6f2f7813/gettyimages-2200929852.jpg ac76221c-0ab6-48c0-aee5-d08945e7148a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-farms-pulls-iceberg-lettuce/ Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/17/f3132e0d-2202-4b2e-b5c8-5c7ae5734b37/thumbnail/60x60/9d520442b2fe0a7f60c39f118fb2c57f/gettyimages-1419703402.jpg 8fdf4dbf-ea11-44d3-95df-5ccee919dfda https://www.cbsnews.com/video/melinda-french-gates-it-took-me-3-doctors-to-diagnose-my-perimenopause-symptoms/ Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/20/b7224e94-5df6-4d55-b537-a5d8bb334ac7/thumbnail/60x60/604bc4c3c6ec62f8d41ca96c9a7136e8/untitled-design-10.jpg 59025da0-8906-4352-a6d8-9872c18c816f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-says-its-still-investigating-taylor-farms-for-cyclospora-after-false-positive/ The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:16:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/21/fa6645d7-f49f-4fdc-b4dd-8645291f770a/thumbnail/60x60/9fc9e993ce79c99993d3c79412fe7b11/cbsn-fusion-fda-says-its-still-investigating-taylor-farms-for-cyclospora-after-false-positive-thumbnail.jpg 7c33bffc-c9e5-4811-882b-043776503c96 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/judge-ronald-gould-on-persevering-despite-his-ms/ Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:46:09 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/18/f8eb59ff-c7d1-4e86-9563-523783d7d7e9/thumbnail/60x60/fb698c227c7341e5527e48008122a3db/judge-ronald-gould-a-1920.jpg 918e9249-182f-4cfd-ae2e-6834cc73be86 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ted-danson-with-4-tips-on-aging-creatively/ Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:38:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/14/62f20870-8222-41af-bb53-ca4817fd76d3/thumbnail/60x60/07120fe67dbf6cc8f96b2fff58665f5a/ted-danson-1920.jpg 57d31b9d-90d3-48b6-93b0-683ce99dc949 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/healthcare-costs-associated-with-aging-out-of-reach-for-many-americans/ One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:59:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/19/b5f03042-d959-4501-9be7-23f7d4fce61b/thumbnail/60x60/6f094a15dd5071288e07eb643c2a291b/1784425562908.png ccfcb267-05e2-48fe-a097-177991edc48a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/costs-put-healthcare-out-of-reach-for-many-aging-americans/ One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out of pocket for healthcare before they were able to access Medicaid funds. They are among many Americans facing the same challenges. Jericka Duncan has the story. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:17:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/19/114a2634-c446-459d-aa74-c67221603ad2/thumbnail/60x60/0e61ff148dc2eb1f60d7cfe6f0828f5d/cbsn-fusion-costs-put-healthcare-out-of-reach-for-many-aging-americans-thumbnail.jpg ea732afd-63f3-4d30-9fb3-0647d00a77dc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cyclosporiasis-taco-bell-walmart-lettuce/ A cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people nationwide, is believed to have been traced to contaminated lettuce from Mexico supplied by produce giant Taylor Farms. Ian Lee has the latest. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:11:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/19/ccd34a2b-8ac5-4e57-977b-770048d6c8b6/thumbnail/60x60/70724e4af11829b783f944283d376374/cbsn-fusion-cyclosporiasis-taco-bell-walmart-lettuce-thumbnail.jpg 6809dffe-4fda-48bb-be65-87d7b9bd39a2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbs-mornings-deals-071826/ On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/18/f8def860-0b93-4144-8546-b059e91b36cb/thumbnail/60x60/e1f27178a9720577bbbf65e697e681a8/cbsn-fusion-exclusive-discounts-from-cbs-mornings-deals-thumbnail.jpg 62f5876b-09bc-493d-90c1-ac9e1eb6f18e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/taylor-farms-recalls-iceberg-lettuce-after-link-to-diarrhea-causing-parasite/ Lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms was linked to a parasitic disease in an FDA investigation. The FDA advised consumers should avoid shredded iceberg lettuce distributed to Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Taco Bell said it removed the lettuce, and Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled their impacted product. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:38:06 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/18/bd567959-1a0c-4636-a284-ee759ced00f7/thumbnail/60x60/e704f9be3864b0638c607e0cd98ab1a8/cbsn-fusion-taylor-farms-recalls-iceberg-lettuce-after-link-to-diarrhea-causing-parasite-thumbnail.jpg 798e4cc4-bf1c-464b-8aaa-4de4e084f2e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cyclosporiasis-outbreak-taco-bell-lettuce-mexico/ A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/05/17/e4c65fc2-a627-48bf-b349-ea71fb8fa989/thumbnail/60x60/6a314a0c978a6e87ddbc01e2dbb8169a/taco-bell.jpg be08d132-b078-4e6c-906c-4335862f52c3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-identifies-potential-culprit-in-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/ Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:31:21 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/17/8bc3cd6c-767c-4d36-80c7-a072a28d80cf/thumbnail/60x60/350d3a50df4ade376408ce507fa1469f/cbsn-fusion-fda-identifies-potential-culprit-in-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-thumbnail.jpg 484ee6c2-e805-425f-8749-e42de08545ec https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-approves-new-cholesterol-lowering-pill-doctor-explains-what-it-does-differently/ The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:42:15 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/17/337ccdfe-c395-4ef4-b60a-299980448ff9/thumbnail/60x60/ffe9b97a65fba5f0120d865b70f04e5b/cbsn-fusion-fda-approves-new-cholesterol-lowering-pill-doctor-explains-what-it-does-differently-thumbnail.jpg f0ba4311-5302-4bed-906d-bf60c3355956 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-identifies-likely-source-lettuce-diarrhea-causing-parasite/ The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:19:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/17/d0919dc5-1eeb-437b-a52c-f272d89a71e5/thumbnail/60x60/40b19ab275ff7b5fd54d0b2a8ae8c30d/cbsn-fusion-fda-identifies-likely-source-lettuce-diarrhea-causing-parasite-thumbnail.jpg bb3ee97c-d941-41e2-802f-3eac55b656b6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cyclospora-outbreak-foods-to-avoid/ Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:19:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/14/88c5c842-51e6-4a2f-9eea-6657eb5a2ca2/thumbnail/60x60/5b613969c9925b95106c0fcc4bed4669/gettyimages-2204131072.jpg 29dbad9e-6526-41e1-9df4-aba5380febbe https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cdc-looking-several-items-potentially-linked-cyclospora-parasite/ As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:49:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/14/7af3797e-59f3-4221-91df-e31cb8a70aca/thumbnail/60x60/fbcb7a84896f9bebf1fa6bf44b8429d4/cbsn-fusion-cdc-looking-several-items-potentially-linked-cyclospora-parasite-thumbnail.jpg 3e0bd39d-5efa-4448-96e9-a04bc83854a3 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/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