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. Dr. Jeanne Marazzo, former acting…
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. The rollback of some vaccine…
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 Jr., tell Robert Costa they…
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, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrived,…
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. Timothy Johnson (longtime network TV…
Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday denied that he pressured the ousted director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to preapprove…
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 recommendations. “Secretary Kennedy, in your…
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 either resign or be fired.…
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 Dr. Sanjay Gupta (a neurosurgeon…
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 book, “It Doesn’t Have to…
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 pharmacy chains are offering appointments…
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 to “lightning bolt razor snakes…
Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, called on the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday to…
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 Stanford Medicine and published in…
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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 interference in the agency’s scientific…
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. CBS News medical contributor Dr.…
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 practical advice on fitness, diet…
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 cuts. Dr. Celine Gounder explains…
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 development or birth doesn’t go…
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 than a decade. In…
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 CDC advice under HHS Secretary…
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 receive an organ within five…
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. Lilia Luciano reports.
(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 fentanyl, and their families and…
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, public health officials say. El…
How AI doctors are flooding the internet with false health advice – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss how AI-generated deepfakes are…
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 life-threatening infections.” New Jersey-based DermaRite…
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% of school-aged kids reporting…
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 going to die” if the…
Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill – CBS News Watch CBS News Drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday that things are looking good for their latest weight…
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 Black population. A local organization…
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 officials said. But recent inspections…
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 of data exposed and potential…
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 feeling the love at the…
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 Prevention. Dr. Céline Gounder has…
RFK Jr. cancels nearly $500 million in funds for mRNA vaccine development – CBS News Watch CBS News Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is halting nearly…
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 News Plus” to discuss.
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 eye doctor, experts advise.…
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.
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 disabilities. In most cases, caregivers…
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 49 has nearly doubled. Dr.…
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 small clinic in Buffalo, New…
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 families received diapers and kids…
Trump administration rolling out health data sharing program – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration has announced a new program that will let Americans share their health data…
New health data plan raises privacy questions as tech firms join White House program – CBS News Watch CBS News A new federal initiative could allow Americans to share private…
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 body. Cases of the genetic…
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 medical team, including representatives from…
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,” a CBS News special.
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 in the food supply, the…
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 to dialysis after experiencing kidney…
Albuquerque, New Mexico — Dr. Matt Campen studies the health effects of environmental pollutants. His lab at the University of New Mexico has, for the first time, found plastics in…
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 giant said it was under…
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 after the rocker said he…
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 products after a similar bill…
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 work week can benefit employees…
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 designed to meet changing consumer…
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 joins “CBS Mornings” to talk…
Health care premiums expected to rise for Affordable Care Act enrollees – CBS News Watch CBS News People who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are expected…
Why millions of Americans could see their health insurance rates rise – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans who take advantage of the Affordable Care Act could see…
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine died from the severe injuries he suffered, police on New York’s Long Island said. Nassau County police said the man was…
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 of reality after eating “magic…
FDA says Juul can sell vape devices and nicotine pods – CBS News Watch CBS News The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally approved Juul to sell its vape…
Delay in grant money for program that helped reduce opioid overdose deaths – CBS News Watch CBS News A federal program credited with helping bring down opioid overdose deaths has…
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 volunteered with the Senior Companion…
Why kids as young as 6 say they want to be skinnier – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins “CBS Morning” to discuss the rise in body…
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 to drinking water, and other…
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 this year’s summer wave of…
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 CBS News California investigations have…
Why a seemingly small drop in measles vaccine rates is making such a big impact – CBS News Watch CBS News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly…
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 the rise, up 11% within…
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 device is the subject of…
No one really knows what anything costs in health care — and too many people are getting surprise medical bills for thousands of dollars. In a new series, “Medical Price…
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, and one of the nation’s…
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 Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides…
Mammograms can save lives, but CBS News has learned in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover them — even for breast cancer survivors. We first looked into this…
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 many of their objections. But…
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 Texas military hospital recovering from…
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 left out: ambulance rides. A…
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 and advocating for greater awareness…
Saving money vs. saving lives – CBS News Watch CBS News Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they…
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, meeting with Representatives, Senators and…
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 commissioner in President Trump’s first…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday he’s naming eight new advisers to serve on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendations committee, after…
Coronavirus: Threats, symptoms, and what precautions you can take – CBS News Watch CBS News The coronavirus has spread to several countries and now has three U.S. airports screening for…
Coronavirus case discovered in U.S. as China death toll rises to 9 – CBS News Watch CBS News The deadly coronavirus that took nine victims in China has now been…
How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on…
Johannesburg — Every four years, representatives to the global alliance of governments, pharmaceutical makers, United Nations agencies and philanthropic organizations known as Gavi, which helps get vaccines to people who…
Nestle said Wednesday it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It’s the latest big food company making that pledge. Last week,…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is hiring Lyn Redwood, a nurse and the former head of a group critics have denounced as anti-vaccine, to work in its vaccine…
The state of abortion, 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,…
Chinese city quarantines 11 million as virus spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News The Chinese city of Wuhan is going under quarantine to contain the new and deadly coronavirus.…
China locks down city of Wuhan, new details about U.S. coronavirus victim emerge – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation hubs in Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, are…
Novo Nordisk is pulling the plug on its partnership with Hims & Hers Health over claims that the telehealth company sold fake versions of the pharmaceutical firm’s weight-loss drug, Wegovy.…
Kidney dialysis industry accused of maximizing profits over patients – CBS News Watch CBS News The great majority of patients requiring kidney dialysis in the U.S. are treated in outpatient…
Extended interview: LQ Goldring on her quest for a kidney donor – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, LaQuayia Goldring (who goes by LQ) talks with “48…
Nebraska surgeon lets patients pay their bills with volunteer work – CBS News Watch CBS News Nebraska surgeon Demetrio Aguila served across Asia for eight years as an air force…
Loneliness survey finds young generations are lonelier than boomers – CBS News Watch CBS News According to a new survey, loneliness is on the rise. Millennials and members of Generation…
CDC issues travel warning over coronavirus – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing its most urgent travel warning to stop the…
Former Insys CEO sentenced to prison time for pushing opioids – CBS News Watch CBS News The former chairman of pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics was sentenced to more than five…
Coronavirus spreads to 12 possible cases in U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Ten Chinese cities with a combined population of around 33 million people are now off limits…
Second case of coronavirus confirmed in the U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News The battle against a new and deadly virus is kicking into high gear after a second…
AstroAI recalled nearly 250,000 minifridges on Wednesday over fire and burn hazards, after two of the compact refrigerators which caught fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.…
Washington — A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants because they were linked to…
At least 3% of measles cases confirmed so far this year have been in people who received two doses of the measles vaccine, meaning they were fully vaccinated, the Centers…
The Republican’s “big beautiful” budget package would add new work requirements for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid and food stamps. Tying federal aid in exchange for work is…
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official who led the agency’s network to study hospitalization trends from infectious diseases like COVID-19 has resigned in protest following Health and Human…
Adult film star raises concerns over the state of porn performers’ mental health – CBS News Watch CBS News The internet has changed the landscape of the adult entertainment industry…
Chinese officials scramble to build hospital as virus spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News Officials in Wuhan, China, are sccrambling to build a new hospital by the end of…
Arizona woman fights to keep frozen embryos – CBS News Watch CBS News An Arizona woman who has dreamed of becoming a mother is considering her next move after the…
U.S. embassy evacuates American citizens from Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. embassy in China is evacuating American citizens from Wuhan, the city at…
Coronavirus latest: China on alert as deadly virus spreads – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest developments out of China on the deadly…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging summer camp operators to check for documentation of immunity from measles through vaccination or prior infection for all children,…
Wuhan citizens “freaking out” over coronavirus, American stranded in city says – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. government is racing to evacuate Americans from Wuhan, China, where the…
CDC reports high levels of flu activity in 25 states – CBS News Watch CBS News The CDC reports that Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, New York City and 25 states…
E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from California – CBS News Watch CBS News The CDC is reporting cases of an E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in…
President Trump’s position on flavored e-cigarette ban unclear – CBS News Watch CBS News Things got heated at the White House on Friday when President Trump hosted a meeting on…
Mammograms leaving some patients with unexpected bills – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 30 million women get mammograms a year. Some have been hit with unexpected bills for…
Washington — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he is removing every member of a government panel that makes vaccine recommendations. Kennedy said he…
Rick Scott says Medicare for all will “ruin our health care system” – CBS News Watch CBS News Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his role…
Q&A: Melinda Gates – CBS News Watch CBS News The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has spent tens of billions of dollars to fund improvements in global public health. Melinda…
Funding the search for a cancer cure – CBS News Watch CBS News Rider and Victoria McDowell made a fortune together, and produced real riches with the birth of three…
At risk: mothers and childbirth – CBS News Watch CBS News The United States is the only industrialized country where the rates of maternal deaths have increased, rather than decreased.…
BowFlex is recalling millions of units of its adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can dislodge and cause injury to users. The recall comes after over 100 reports of injuries…
Michael J. Fox on his fight against Parkinson’s – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Michael J. Fox is known to millions for the “Back to the Future” films and…
A salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest, federal health officials said Saturday. The August…
Michael J. Fox: Parkinson’s “sucks” – CBS News Watch CBS News The Emmy-winning actor talks with Jane Pauley about how, at age 29, he received his diagnosis of Parkinson’s, and…
Searching for an end to peanut allergies – CBS News Watch CBS News While you may have grown up without ever hearing of a food allergy, today an estimated 26…
Winning hearts and minds over vaccines – CBS News Watch CBS News The World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy — when parents delay or withhold vaccines for their children —…
Cancer research faces steep funding cuts under Trump’s proposed budget – CBS News Watch CBS News The National Cancer Institute could see nearly 40% of its funding slashed under President…
A new specialty center opened Tuesday at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It’s one of the first in the country to help children and adults with…
Changes in CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine guidance What to know about changes in CDC guidance for COVID-19 vaccine 02:35 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said Tuesday she was…
After years of largely predictable norovirus waves, the emergence of a new strain might have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks from this notorious stomach bug, suggests a new report…
In the United States, one in three people face memory loss or dementia. In life, you never know what cards you’ll be dealt. Linde Jacobs lost her mother in 2022,…
St. Paul, Minn. — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he was midway through 10th grade, his mom survived a terrible car crash. But her body developed tremors,…
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company’s existing shot, but…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says that kids with no underlying health conditions “may receive” COVID-19 vaccines, dropping a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated…
The Trump administration has moved to end funding for a broad swath of HIV vaccine research, saying current approaches are enough to counter the virus, multiple scientists and federal health…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its warning about the risk of contracting measles while traveling, after the agency tallied dozens of cases so far this year…
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew nationwide due to potential contamination…
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 More than 100,000 kitchen faucets have been recalled because they could lead to dangerous levels of lead…
Doctors, environmental groups and residents are trying to figure out if there is a causal connection between pollutants from the steel industry and rates of cancer in Gary, Indiana. Pollutants…
Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction” – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Timothy Johnson, longtime network TV medical reporter and founding editor of the Harvard Medical…
Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction” Health expert calls Trump’s medical research cuts “reckless destruction” 02:25 The National Institutes of Health is the world’s largest source of…
Early heatwave raises health risks for pregnant women, experts warn – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain how extreme heat, intensified by climate change, poses…
Why bonding is the heart of infant care – CBS News Watch CBS News In “The Baby Bonding Book,” Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie helps overwhelmed new parents focus on what truly…
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Wendy Rappaport of Plymouth accuses…
New rule blocks generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy – CBS News Watch CBS News Starting today, pharmacies can no longer make cheaper alternatives to popular weight loss drugs, driving…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airport screening program has detected multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a large surge of the…
The Food and Drug Administration is telling Pfizer and Moderna to expand the warning labels on their COVID-19 vaccines about the risk of a possible heart injury side effect linked…
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting the GOP-backed proposal on the brink of reaching…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought Tuesday to reassure farmers and one Republican senator about his upcoming report on how pesticides are driving up rates of…
The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at higher risk of severe disease, but will require vaccine makers…
Some of the National Institutes of Health’s top brain scientists received layoff notices last month, weeks before Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified to Congress that…
Keith Hearle, a healthcare finance consultant tapped by the IRS to help implement the tax provisions of the ACA, was in the room for formative early conversations about the new…
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year by broader use of life jackets and more fences around swimming pools, according to new modeling from Centers for Disease Control and…
OAKLAND — We don’t always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you’re lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored…
People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy drink less People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy drink less 00:19 Novo Nordisk, the maker of blockbuster weight…
On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he’s really living, once again. “Mentally, it’s day and night,” he said. He’s able to do…
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to revisit its approval of the food additive ADA, the agency’s top foods official announced Thursday, after longstanding questions over the safety of…
Senate Democrats and the Biden administration dropped plans to set drug price caps based on the amount paid in other high-income countries, during talks years ago to push through the…
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year,…
The head of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and a handful of teams at the agency had their layoff notices rescinded Tuesday, multiple officials say, and several…
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives, whether in the office or the classroom, and one medical school is fully embracing the technology. The Icahn School…
Update: This program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. The Biden administration has resumed taking orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests as of…
“The Food Babe” helps lead the charge against some food dyes – CBS News Watch CBS News This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big…
2025 update: This program has ended and free tests are not current available from the government website. Americans can now order another round of four free COVID-19 tests for this…
With COVID-19 cases on the rise again in the U.S., Americans are reviving a familiar precautionary measure: Screening for the virus using rapid at-home tests. Many people still have kits…
A Final Gift: Inside America’s Organ Transplant System – CBS News Watch CBS News In the United States more than 100,000 people are currently waiting on lifesaving organ transplants. And…
Maintaining the safety of our food Maintaining the safety of our food 07:51 Two brands of tomatoes have been recalled in 14 states due to possible salmonella contamination, the Food…
The National Institutes of Health has laid off hundreds more staff, multiple current and laid-off employees of the health agency told CBS News, including at its cancer research institute. Around…
Practical ways to protect your mental health – CBS News Watch CBS News During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS Mornings” to share strategies from her book…
The growing impact of tick-borne illnesses – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses…
The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS News, restoring some staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease…
The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it has picked a new head of its center charged with vaccine approvals and other biologics products: Dr. Vinay Prasad, a vocal critic…
The Food and Drug Administration’s top official overseeing drug and food safety inspections told staff on Monday he has decided to leave the agency, and multiple federal health officials told…
About 429,200 Casely wireless portable phone chargers are being recalled after the company received 51 reports from consumers of the charger’s lithium-ion batteries overheating, expanding or catching fire while in…
Tina Knowles on breast cancer diagnosis, how Beyoncé and Solange have supported her – CBS News Watch CBS News Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, spoke to “CBS Mornings”…
The head of the National Institutes of Health now says it could take until next year to get preliminary results from their new studies into autism, marking the latest delay…
The head of the Food and Drug Administration has repeatedly claimed in recent interviews that no scientists have been laid off at his agency, but one of the scientists in…
Weekly measles cases have set a new record, according to figures published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, topping the peak of an outbreak in 2019…
Nearly all of the remaining staff at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health were laid off Friday, multiple officials and laid-off employees told CBS News, gutting programs ranging…
Washington — House Republicans are facing the difficult task of slashing $1.5 trillion — with hundreds of billions likely in Medicaid spending — to help offset the cost of President…
SharkNinja is recalling 1.8 million pressure cookers due to 106 reports of burn injuries that have sparked more than two dozen lawsuits against the company, the Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Keith Hearle, a healthcare finance consultant tapped by the IRS to help implement the tax provisions of the ACA, was in the room for formative early conversations about the new…
Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have fallen to some of the lowest rates in years, according to new preliminary figures published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reversing…
Food and Drug Administration officials have told some scientists and inspections staff that their layoffs will be reversed, after the job cuts led to disruptions in drug and food safety…
The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that the agency is now looking at whether it will still approve COVID-19 vaccines for next winter, citing a lack…
Transplant patients who are now part of each other had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction at Temple Hospital on Friday. Strangers with a special connection…
Recalls for Martinelli apple juice, Mauna Loa macadamia nut products Recalls for Martinelli apple juice, Mauna Loa macadamia nut products 01:00 Martinelli’s is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles…
A Department of Health and Human Services official said Friday that the health department is not creating an autism registry, contradicting an announcement made days ago by the director of…
This week is National Infertility Week, and one woman from Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood wanted to give back after science helped her grow her own family. Amanda Nelson is now…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working with California on a project that is offering gift cards to encourage people to get tested or vaccinated near farms…
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday considered a case that could impact whether Americans have to pay out-of-pocket for preventive-care services such as diabetes screenings, HIV-prevention drugs and statins,…
For Danielle Atkinson, motherhood didn’t just change her. It fueled a movement. During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has scrapped a plan to offer help curbing measles in Texas schools after some staff working on the agency’s response to this…
The federal food stamp program is facing scrutiny in some states that want to block enrollees from using their government benefits to buy soda and candy. Three Republican-led states —…
Invisalign cost in India Bangalore When considering Invisalign as a treatment option for teeth straightening, one of the primary concerns for patients is the cost. The Invisalign cost in India,…
The National Institutes of Health’s top researcher on ultra-processed foods announced Wednesday he was stepping down from the agency, accusing top aides to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.…
One out of 31 children — more than 3% of kids — have been identified with autism, according to the latest results published Tuesday from a Centers for Disease Control…