https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:02:59 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-to-ease-access-unapproved-peptides-draft-policy/ Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps Wednesday that could open up access to certain unapproved peptide drugs that are being promoted for wellness. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:20:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/29/86c08616-8f39-44ab-b2df-623f653211a2/thumbnail/60x60/a28db1454dcf7b29ec63b88fd7ba3473/gettyimages-2300657525.jpg e07bd241-832e-432f-9433-491e9c5a86de https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dr-jon-lapook-explains-why-peptide-sales-controversial/ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps on Wednesday that could expand access to some unapproved drugs called peptides, which are being promoted for wellness. But there's not much evidence that they are safe and effective. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:45:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/28/6514c200-2afd-4e29-970e-2e0c3eee200e/thumbnail/60x60/5e74f6f944a05dd364b703c05195a152/cbsn-fusion-dr-jon-lapook-explains-why-peptide-sales-controversial-thumbnail.jpg 160a120e-9634-4eba-947a-1bf778f02719 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nfl-cte-study-boston-university/ Nearly 75% of NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE, a new study out of Boston University finds. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:04:53 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/28/7026fa76-3d6b-4fd4-bc3c-63939fbb5862/thumbnail/60x60/de3cd750fd000b0d2db7b27b3a6acf46/nfl-field-logo.jpg dbf1286a-d722-47b3-afae-cfc330f01c01 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/glp-1-weight-loss-drug-diabetes-consumption-habits/ Growing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:06:59 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/22/9e44d8ad-d8c2-4767-9024-c8baae975a80/thumbnail/60x60/e706726c5bec6b42cc28f8dead192a78/gettyimages-2293826982.jpg 8d35e11b-ddf7-4909-9580-5448d571676a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/102126-what-you-can-learn-from-my-skin-cancer-diagnosis-healthful/ Ten years ago, Norah was diagnosed with melanoma. It was a wakeup call that changed her relationship with the sun and made her want to shine a light on the importance of early skin cancer detection. On this week's episode of Healthful, Norah's dermatologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hale, discusses ways to prevent skin cancer, where melanoma commonly appears on women vs. men, and alarming trends around tanning. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/24fe35f8-4f93-4f68-8a10-169c569a82e1/thumbnail/60x60/1039ac754fb29de689683d1114032c95/healthful1021.jpg d5acdefd-114c-46e7-a517-1443984272ae https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-administration-health-leaders-break-down-new-womens-health-initiative/ Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Dr. Alicia Jackson sit down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's executive order creating a women's health division within the NIH. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:40:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/20/d78b8f40-f56b-45ce-a771-c99dddb682cc/thumbnail/60x60/ebe61315911f5db7c07fd8229ac6fc19/cbsn-fusion-trump-administration-health-leaders-break-down-new-womens-health-initiative-thumbnail.jpg ef2d9906-5f11-4280-b4e4-dc8b5f8961e6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/health-hacks-you-can-actually-use-on-a-budget/ Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian joins "CBS Mornings" to share some simple health hacks, including ways to eat healthy on a budget, which can be found in his latest book, "Food Is Medicine: Healing Our Bodies, Nourishing Our Minds, and Transforming Our Food System." Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:36:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/20/7185499d-2e24-4d1e-b919-e4aeed335f17/thumbnail/60x60/bd826be65fc3fc11cdb4852200f1650f/cbsn-fusion-health-hacks-you-can-actually-use-on-a-budget-thumbnail.jpg 3698770e-c094-4a3b-9af4-3a891408576a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/teen-girls-vape-more-than-boys-study-shows/ A new study shows that more teen girls are vaping than boys. This comes after Selena Gomez recently shared that vaping changed her voice. Dr. Abbey Masonbrink, a pediatric hospitalist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, explains what could be the driving factor in the increase in vaping. Lilia Luciano reports. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:14:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/20/e4b13027-bd13-469c-8675-c2d571b457cd/thumbnail/60x60/be831de1bf065ca453566d259f73e575/cbsn-fusion-teen-girls-vape-more-than-boys-study-shows-thumbnail.jpg 9da52ed9-afe3-4fdc-8335-c9be8ad51b7f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/jalen-hurts-devastating-diagnosis-rattles-sports-world/ Jalen Hurts, star quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, may be out for the season after doctors discovered a serious blood clot that could have been life-threatening. Tom Hanson reports. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:46:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/19/5990d0d8-a315-4a4a-b29b-95c7985d1f99/thumbnail/60x60/b52f3c45cb4903962816f56c3aed2861/cbsn-fusion-jalen-hurts-devastating-diagnosis-rattles-sports-world-thumbnail.jpg b6e37545-c1c4-47de-9834-6c3b21d53c4a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-gen-x-should-practice-the-art-of-aging/ NPR health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey, author of the new book, "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love," talks about facing all the possibilities of life's third chapter. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:28:19 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/16/8367bd2e-2a0b-4f62-aba3-0dabec969b0b/thumbnail/60x60/035aa7018dfd469b268a4567a7253d7a/dancing-in-the-kitchen-1280.jpg a52d6fc1-6988-4bfb-8eff-d4df3bf26e11 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. 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