What’s at stake over ending vaccine mandates
Florida’s surgeon general has confirmed his office did not conduct any analysis to project how removing school vaccine requirements would impact children in the state....
NIH whistleblower says she was ousted after clashing with Trump officials on vaccines
The upheaval sparked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism has now spread beyond the CDC to the agency that funds vaccine research....
Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies
Four physicians, who resigned from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in protest against the firing of the CDC’s director by Robert F. Kennedy...
Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies
At the end of summer, Congress is often sleepy, and slowly gets back to work. But this past week was an exception. On Capitol Hill,...
Commentary: Health expert pleads with GOP senator to address RFK Jr.’s actions
In the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s firing of top CDC officials and cuts in mRNA vaccine research, Dr....
RFK Jr. accuses ousted CDC director of lying about pressure to preapprove vaccine recommendations
Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday denied that he pressured the ousted director of the Centers for Disease...
RFK Jr. faces heated questions on CDC turmoil, vaccine changes at Senate hearing
Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, a Republican and a physician, said he was “deeply concerned” about how Kennedy and the CDC’s vaccine panel are approaching...
Over 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr. for “endangering the nation’s health”
More than 1,000 current and former Health and Human Services employees penned an open letter Wednesday calling for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain
Recent research into chronic pain, which afflicts millions of Americans, has led to a surprising source: the brain. “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley talks with...
Extended interview: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
In this web exclusive, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, talks with “Sunday Morning” host Jane Pauley about his new...
Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in
Can you get a COVID vaccine at your pharmacy? It depends on what state you’re in – CBS News Watch CBS News The nation’s largest...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the mysteries of chronic pain
Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: “It was 24/7, 365,” he said, likening it...
Young children diagnosed with ADHD are often prescribed medication too quickly, study finds
A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly. The study, led by...
Book excerpt: “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” by Dr. Sanjay Gupta
CBS News We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In his new book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your...
Senior CDC officials resign after Monarez ouster, cite concerns over scientific independence
Four senior officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced their resignations in recent days, citing what they described as growing political...
Sen. Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures
Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called on the Department of Health...
Pediatricians urge mental health screening for children starting in infancy
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines calling for doctors to screen children for mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as early as infancy....
Dr. Vonda Wright on how women can age powerfully
Orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new book, “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power,” which offers...
CDC's quit-smoking hotline and ads face shutdown
For over a decade, the CDC’s anti-smoking ads and 1-800-QUIT-NOW hotline have helped Americans kick the habit. Now, both face an uncertain future after budget...
During times of great loss, Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas offer hope | KD Sunday Spotlight
Nowadays, more people know a doula is a non-medical professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support during childbirth, but what about if the baby’s...
Pediatric group issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance for kids, which differs from CDC
The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. The guidance is different from the...
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here’s what to know
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more...
Kratom supplement faces scrutiny over addiction concerns
There’s a growing concern about kratom, a southeast Asian plant that has made its way into everything from diet supplements, alcohol and even synthetic drugs....
Investigation finds failures in organ transplant system: “17 to 20 people a day die on the wait list”
More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for an organ transplant. But only slightly more than half of them are expected to...
Fentanyl test strips are sweeping college campuses. Our testing found they may not detect laced fake prescription pills.
(Editor’s Note: This story is not about fentanyl addiction, which is a separate serious issue. This story is for people who would never intentionally take...
California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
A person has tested positive for plague after possibly being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area of California,...
86% of kids report worrying, survey finds. Here’s what parents can do to help.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and amid growing concerns about youth mental health, a new survey explores what’s worrying America’s children. It finds that 86%...
Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill
Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill – CBS News Watch CBS News Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday that things are looking...
Americans getting 55% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC data shows
Americans are getting more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a report released Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and...
In Brooklyn, community-based doulas work to change Black maternal health outcomes
Data shows that Black women are dying during childbirth at alarming rates, and the crisis is especially urgent in Brooklyn, which has the city’s largest...
How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice
How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to...
Philadelphia Phillies’ Edmundo Sosa surprises cerebral palsy patient from Panama before game
A young patient from Panama got a special trip to see the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to the kindness of strangers Dylan Morales, 9, is still...
Boar’s Head plans to reopen Virginia deli meat plant shuttered by health inspectors
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of last year’s deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, company...
Why is Instagram’s new Map feature controversial, and should you disable it?
A new feature on Instagram that let’s users share their real-time physical location with others on the app has privacy experts concerned over the amount...
Skin-cleansing soaps, foams, lotion recalled over possible “serious and life-threatening infections”
A U.S. company that makes health care products is recalling four over-the-counter skin cleansers and an anti-itch lotion it says could lead to “serious and...
Trump’s ex-surgeon general says “people are going to die” after RFK Jr. cuts mRNA vaccine funding
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams — who served in President Trump’s first term — tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “people are...
RFK Jr. cancels nearly $500 million in funds for mRNA vaccine development
RFK Jr. cancels nearly $500 million in funds for mRNA vaccine development – CBS News Watch CBS News Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F....
The health impacts of wildfires
A new study is shedding light on the health impacts of massive wildfires. Andrew Stokes, one of the authors of the study, joins “CBS Evening...
Is an eye exam on your child’s back-to-school checklist? Here’s why doctors recommend it.
Why kids need back-to-school eye exams Parents should plan back-to-school eye exams for kids, experts say 01:38 Your back-to-school checklist should include a visit to the...
What to know about Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem
Dozens of people in Harlem, New York, have been impacted by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease. Two people have died. Dr. Jon LaPook has more....
Michigan man aims to bring adult changing tables to public spaces
Changing tables are often associated with infants or young children, but there is another population in need of the accessible devices: teenagers and adults with...
Colon cancer cases nearly doubled in 4 years among Americans 45-49, study finds
A new report from the American Cancer Society found that over a four-year period, the number of colon cancer cases among Americans ages 45 to...
Hepatitis C is a silent epidemic in the U.S. — one small clinic is changing that
The CDC estimates up to 4 million Americans suffer from the chronic effects of Hepatitis C. It’s a viral infection that attacks the liver. One...
New health data plan raises privacy questions as tech firms join White House program
New health data plan raises privacy questions as tech firms join White House program – CBS News Watch CBS News A new federal initiative could...
Trump administration rolling out health data sharing program
Trump administration rolling out health data sharing program – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration has announced a new program that will let...
A Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of U.S.
A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending to toddlers, made their way Friday to a little festival in Flint, Michigan, where...
Chicago man is an inspiration after being born with gastroschisis, with organs outside body
A man from Chicago’s West Side continues to beat the odds despite being born with a rare condition in which his organs were outside his...
Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis but says he’s considered “cancer free” after treatment
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning. He appeared with his...
The impact of nanoplastics on long-term health
Scientists believe microscopic particles, called nanoplastics, come from all the plastic people use and throw away. When plastic breaks down over time, it winds up...
Update on the search for a kidney donor
Last month, Erin Moriarty reported on a “Sunday Morning” investigation into practices of the kidney dialysis industry. Among those we met: L.Q. Goldring, who turned...
How nanoplastics may be impacting our long-term health
Albuquerque, New Mexico — Dr. Matt Campen studies the health effects of environmental pollutants. His lab at the University of New Mexico has, for the...
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,”...
UnitedHealth says it’s under federal investigation for civil fraud
UnitedHealth under federal investigation for Medicare payments UnitedHealth under federal investigation for Medicare payments 00:38 Shares of UnitedHealth Group slipped Thursday after the health care...
Texas lawmakers going after hemp again after governor’s veto
Texas lawmakers going after hemp again after governor’s veto – CBS News Watch CBS News Republican lawmakers in Texas have reintroduced a ban on hemp-based...
Reporter’s Notebook: Examining the 4-day workweek
Reporter’s Notebook: Examining the 4-day workweek – CBS News Watch CBS News A recent study from Boston College found that, when done right, the four-day...
Ozzy Osbourne hospitalized: Wife Sharon Osbourne confirms hospitalization due to flu complications
Musician Ozzy Osbourne has been admitted to the hospital after flu complications, his wife Sharon Osbourne tweeted Wednesday afternoon. The announcement comes about one week...
CDC says COVID-related emergency room visits climbing especially among young children
CDC says COVID-related emergency room visits climbing especially among young children – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook...
Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
PepsiCo is introducing a new prebiotic soda this fall geared toward health-conscious customers. The food and beverage company said Monday that the new product is...
Health care premiums expected to rise for Affordable Care Act enrollees
Health care premiums expected to rise for Affordable Care Act enrollees – CBS News Watch CBS News People who get their health insurance through the...
Why millions of Americans could see their health insurance rates rise
Why millions of Americans could see their health insurance rates rise – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans who take advantage of the...
Man sucked into MRI machine dies from his injuries, Long Island police say
Man dies after getting sucked into MRI machine, police say Man dies after getting sucked into MRI machine, police say 00:26 A man who was...
Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths
Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal program credited with helping bring...
FDA says Juul can sell vape devices and nicotine pods
FDA says Juul can sell vape devices and nicotine pods – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally approved...
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off plane’s engines mid-flight relives “most consequential three seconds of my life”
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot indicted for trying to shut off a passenger jet’s engines mid-flight in 2023 recalled the scary moment he slipped out...
Key programs for older adults who struggle with social isolation could be at risk from Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”
New Orleans — While they’re not related, Dorothy Williams provides 90-year-old Lars Williams with something critically important: companionship. For almost 20 years, Dorothy Williams has...
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this week signed legislation requiring the state to keep fluoride at existing levels. But Florida and Utah have banned adding fluoride...
Why kids as young as 6 say they want to be skinnier
Why kids as young as 6 say they want to be skinnier – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins “CBS Morning” to...
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Cases of COVID-19 are now likely growing in 25 states, according to estimates published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday, as...
From cops on K-8 campuses to California sharing your DNA, how things really work inside the State Capitol.
From cops called on elementary school kids for behavioral issues to the state storing and sharing your DNA without permission, we showed you how our...
Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact
Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact – CBS News Watch CBS News The Centers for Disease...
Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections, hoping to ease stress of infertility treatments
Research shows that one out of every eight couples in the U.S. will struggle with infertility. It’s part of the reason why IVF is on...
Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain
Tens of thousands of women say they suffered painful and serious side-effects from Essure, a medical device meant as a permanent birth control option. The...
Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: over $650,000. CBS News series “Medical Price Roulette”
No one really knows what anything costs in health care — and too many people are getting surprise medical bills for thousands of dollars. In...
Residents near America’s largest steel mill fight for cleaner air
Residents near America’s largest steel mill fight for cleaner air – CBS News Watch CBS News Gary, Indiana, is home to America’s largest steel mill,...
Cost of mammograms: Preventative breast exams leave women with unexpected bills
More than 30 million women get mammograms a year. And while many thought they were free and preventative, they ended up with big bills. The...
Breast cancer survivor fights with insurance company over annual diagnostic mammograms ordered by the doctor
Mammograms can save lives, but CBS News has learned in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover them — even for breast cancer survivors....
Wisconsin software company pauses plan to have 9,000 workers return to the office after pushback
A large Wisconsin medical records software company had told its thousands of workers they would have to return to the office beginning this week, over...
U.S. citizen billed $1.7 million by government for life-saving burn treatment: “Completely hopeless”
An American citizen found himself with a hefty medical bill totaling nearly $2 million from the U.S. government, after he spent seven months at a...
Ambulance rides can be costly — and consumers aren’t protected from surprise bills
Americans are protected from most surprise medical bills by the No Surprises Act that took effect last year. But there’s one key item the legislation...
Former NFL player Corey Parchman’s book addresses male infertility: “I felt like I was being the weakest link on the team”
Former NFL player Corey Parchman appeared on “CBS Mornings” Wednesday to discuss his new book “IVF Playbook for Men,” sharing his personal experience with infertility...
Saving money vs. saving lives
Saving money vs. saving lives – CBS News Watch CBS News Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed...
“When is cancer political?” Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin’s layoffs, budget cuts
They might easily be mistaken for Congressional staffers, reluctant to face the day, but these are among the most accomplished cancer specialists in the country,...
Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel
Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Scott Gottlieb served as FDA...