/ Health From CBSNews.com Sun, 18 May 2025 05:00:17 -0400 5 /sanfrancisco/news/oakland-mother-art-postpartum-depression-mental-health/ 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 over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers. Fri, 16 May 2025 19:22:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/16/7552b03a-ae08-469d-9c58-75366873286d/thumbnail/60x60/f7d7a0c1bc40b5a872940c01b972574b/theresa-fortune.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 608f2946-bbef-4d86-a7d4-136b3aad6bef /news/pool-fences-life-jackets-save-lives-cdc/ The study was one of the CDC's last before its injury prevention teams were laid off. Fri, 16 May 2025 17:48:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/10/a41341a6-5b6c-44a5-8ad2-aed8e59c51e7/thumbnail/60x60/36a8bee436ec730f76e057c63ef21750/new-youtube-thumbnail-2024-06-10t134652-642.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 fb98d6a5-9660-4181-ad04-83753fc67e80 /news/novo-nordisk-ceo-lars-jorgensen-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-to-step-down/ Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drug Wegovy, says CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen is leaving the company by "mutual agreement." Fri, 16 May 2025 10:09:14 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/16/e7ad6a06-1b16-4310-8a5a-f83994324439/thumbnail/60x60/f04fda20e4edfda50907feb5551f4be4/gettyimages-2174203730.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 e3b7159f-e17d-4097-976d-660143ecd02a /news/fda-yoga-mat-chemical-bread-ada-azodicarbonamide/ The FDA is prioritizing the review of some previously approved food additives, including ADA, dubbed the "yoga mat" chemical. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:48:21 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/27/6329f472-2623-4c58-bc2d-cde7be144404/thumbnail/60x60/a1e9309de4f8beb78382f6616d1b484b/ap25073750681861.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 13251886-a420-4fae-a28f-5f68a4be6fe1 /news/uc-san-francisco-psilocybin-therapy-parkinsons-patients/ On a quiet plot of land in rural New Mexico, Jeff Deming feels like he's really living, once again. Thu, 15 May 2025 02:34:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/15/8267389a-0360-4270-b50a-40eccaee6f06/thumbnail/60x60/dd87c49f2a79037036c5e4c044abffe6/snapshot-1.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 dba01316-b1c1-437c-b0ae-5ed411b10e40 /news/trump-drug-price-cap-biden-senate-democrats/ President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:34:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/15/944c2520-75b4-4f77-9f60-3dc974c45f50/thumbnail/60x60/a6a63068ee41f907483661695d76ccb5/ap24228645330152.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 db3057a1-7f95-4015-838c-5245acc75134 /news/john-howard-niosh-restored-ahead-of-rfk-jr-hearing/ Letters reversing the layoffs arrived a day before House and Senate hearings with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. where he was expected to face questions about the layoffs. Wed, 14 May 2025 14:23:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/03/782b6d1c-3cef-4239-a206-f2f80f046268/thumbnail/60x60/8041a00f86620555373e88b3ca34cfce/gettyimages-2196157559-1.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 beadbba7-5ee3-4266-8e7e-ec8ba45ca553 /news/drug-overdose-deaths-dropped-2024-above-pre-pandemic-levels/ There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:08:47 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/26/b12da65e-b8cb-4e03-a4ef-8b2922bcaee8/thumbnail/60x60/1087de542ad282686d4c8b0a1c53de50/gettyimages-1232507184.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 21b6631c-2a0a-428a-91b2-3fb8c9c610ae /news/icahn-medical-school-nyc-chagpt-ai/ The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program. Mon, 12 May 2025 20:48:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/13/5ea2c355-fffd-4a37-9747-b74ea3f10d1c/thumbnail/60x60/113d5ac16d3375c5a25c6c730b15829c/f5-hanson-mt-sinai-ai-enp-051225-final-frame-748.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 7bf6e806-d1fc-412b-b74b-77167db1c0e4 /video/food-babe-helps-lead-charge-against-some-food-dyes/ This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration's push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story. Sat, 10 May 2025 18:50:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/10/77fb157d-b71c-411e-97f4-527733124c36/thumbnail/60x60/09b4711ac566f22b85be05b3a719f044/screenshot-2025-05-10-at-7-29-23-pm.png?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 eb1ff724-6616-4165-95ae-a853283c16b5 /news/hhs-revokes-some-layoff-notices-including-to-911-program/ The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated. Tue, 06 May 2025 18:49:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/04/b4120b10-7a97-4505-a183-4f7c406d82dc/thumbnail/60x60/71501a834ad63cd645fdabc6c8e09abd/gettyimages-2208174977.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 b0990908-a769-4349-a98a-669387d272b0 /news/fda-critic-covid-boosters-new-top-vaccines-official-vinay-prasad/ Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous." Tue, 06 May 2025 14:44:18 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/27/6329f472-2623-4c58-bc2d-cde7be144404/thumbnail/60x60/a1e9309de4f8beb78382f6616d1b484b/ap25073750681861.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 e51d57ac-34e2-4256-b2df-d7e617f893d2 /video/the-growing-impact-of-tick-borne-illnesses/ CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing impact of tick-borne illnesses and how to stay safe this summer. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:20:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/06/f066e8d4-eb74-4401-b899-0206a7fba235/thumbnail/60x60/0d761562a1488914ebbc079081800cd4/0506-plus-gounder.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 01dda7e1-e8ad-4855-9acb-28979f2916e4 /video/practical-ways-to-protect-your-mental-health/ During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share strategies from her book "Practical Optimism" to help you check in with yourself. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:10:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/06/752cbf65-ebfa-497e-985e-bb9f1fd32b39/thumbnail/60x60/16d110fac52c0140f68faa8f6d672aba/0506-cmo-mental.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 b564a447-25ae-4a31-bd8b-a57b34ca59fb /news/nih-lays-off-hundreds-more-staff-cancer-research-institute/ The cuts at the National Institutes of Health blindsided staff, after reassurances that no further layoffs were planned. Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/06/8d6e314d-2f7e-4466-81a1-f18af399fe48/thumbnail/60x60/6b04b461ffddade571cb9cb686cb816a/gettyimages-2202862248.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ee0d920d-136b-49ab-a12f-64abd0f13138 /news/fda-top-inspector-michael-rogers-abruptly-resigns/ Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than three decades. Mon, 05 May 2025 23:26:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/27/6329f472-2623-4c58-bc2d-cde7be144404/thumbnail/60x60/a1e9309de4f8beb78382f6616d1b484b/ap25073750681861.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 294e8193-b4ec-4a65-8805-f07aa0ae9255 /news/tomatoes-recalled-salmonella-risk-fda/ People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Mon, 05 May 2025 08:14:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/04/1684d9a5-726a-45ff-8534-612705c988e3/thumbnail/60x60/cef43aba8d1d38729ddd17a594950d41/vice-ripe.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 16bcd879-e2e9-4f9d-83b7-af5a4b613396 /news/worker-safety-agency-niosh-lays-off-most-remaining-staff/ Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators. Sat, 03 May 2025 12:27:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/12/08/b885b605-fee8-4460-8e82-953d055fc677/thumbnail/60x60/94ff8edfa259b9a4d3a492a60440f3b3/hypatia-h-4ffc665b28f6f1b8c6eab2cc6e053777-h-b8d48384c916d7e0fdacd908de250f1a.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 34b3ddab-b555-479f-bf23-366df0007ea9 /news/weekly-measles-cases-hit-new-record-amid-worst-outbreak-since-1990s/ There were at least 111 cases of measles reported in the last week of March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fri, 02 May 2025 18:54:32 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/10/9cd3b00e-2d7a-4b8c-951b-4ef66e6dfc31/thumbnail/60x60/bbca255fafc3ea38850a6a664b8c9103/measles-0409.png?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ab302b40-06d3-4a33-8af8-5b461c06b72e /news/sharkninja-recall-1-8-million-pressure-cooker-burns-walmart-amazon/ The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:54:57 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/01/32426678-60aa-4046-a788-d33898c49911/thumbnail/60x60/92098be820e2bb296940c1a43504f3eb/sharkninja.png?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 6b29c8f9-7725-471a-9bce-dbdf2e006d5b /news/diabetes-deaths-lowest-levels-years-early-cdc-figures/ Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:07:42 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/28/a70d8214-ce3c-49db-aef8-be57a52c36da/thumbnail/60x60/dc0562f68d38bdc80e3963b5dda43edf/cbsn-fusion-doctor-reacts-to-trump-health-cuts-at-cdc-fda-and-more-thumbnail.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 55a49531-2a2f-4686-9033-61abc2cf49ae /news/fda-covid-booster-shots-marty-makary/ FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:40:33 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/29/66a356ce-0553-46a6-99ec-bf1beb0228a0/thumbnail/60x60/74c12e9fb6ba4a703a40caa012807d28/cbsn-fusion-fda-commissioner-makary-agency-focus-gold-standard-science-common-sense-thumbnail.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 6dae26fb-4d7e-4265-8cf1-b52f5c9b2bcc /news/fda-to-reverse-some-layoffs-food-drug-safety/ Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:05:40 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/07/06/6155b273-0a87-4d22-97d4-b6aa87e83e74/thumbnail/60x60/776029dbfdcfb6e0b4fcb085b99c24e5/fda-reuters.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 237d88bb-130a-4100-8696-28e993def7ca /news/martinellis-recalls-170000-apple-juice-martinelli-bottles-toxin-patulin/ Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:36:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/28/2b3747de-7b88-4461-97e7-b9c7f62d7239/thumbnail/60x60/2c21579cf2af4973d9c3a6526d47b9b2/gettyimages-2168999401.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 b416dfd8-fe9a-418f-9c2d-6c6ce67da8e9 /philadelphia/news/evelyn-bautista-megan-bosack-transplant-patients/ New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:25:57 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/25/4c3bf91e-665d-42de-a3df-9882484c581b/thumbnail/60x60/8047f38fbd2d811bf2043c87575c3487/18pkg-ss-organ-donor-meets-recipient-transfer-frame-2572.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 ff10a637-d6d9-48db-b441-652b7a3485b1 /news/health-agencies-not-creating-autism-registry-hhs-nih/ "We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:15:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/11/950a0255-2f79-4ac4-ae78-a75ba373bb14/thumbnail/60x60/bbb891f60ac0fb186f60fda6d93c2658/gettyimages-2208174863.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 d1acfc19-a7ed-4c59-aad4-1148061eda7e https://tinyurl.com/cbsnewsnonprofithospitals For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:34:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/24/720e1f70-ed9b-4fbe-8e34-05c7f03cd944/thumbnail/60x60/15ea3343db0d19a15468e11c83ca3a41/hospital-still.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 8386d3a2-2c53-4612-b7ca-fa25e565cce8 /news/bird-flu-testing-gift-cards-california-cdc/ California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:44:07 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/24/019dcf94-cae8-4eb7-8f73-fa941eaf249e/thumbnail/60x60/585d86246404bac55c82730c7f057f56/gettyimages-2200487241.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 459dde88-39ed-4b24-bd2e-2f54be921102 /chicago/news/chicago-woman-gives-back-as-gestational-surrogate/ Amanda Nelson is carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:14:39 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/23/eb2b9889-9ffe-4179-82be-ebf2869de3c1/thumbnail/60x60/69dbdba9cd61a43ae8ef00f62f3a44a4/amanda-nelson.png?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 17da3e8f-50d3-42d7-94ae-15bdfe3b41e3 /news/epa-fluoride-drinking-water-federal-court-ruling/ The court found "substantial and scientifically credible evidence" of fluoride's risk but stopped short of concluding fluoride is harmful to public health. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:46:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/01/a6db24ed-45f3-493f-a3b7-7890f817b53e/thumbnail/60x60/9fc16eb05816c93137b8b29d8665195d/gettyimages-1973347429-1.jpg?v=6df9366690ed146f169dd0670c453f91 c118c56b-f225-4bf7-bc5d-527a19abbcfc