https://www.cbsnews.com/ Healthwatch Health And Wellness From CBSNews.com Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:02 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/preventing-teen-suicide-vps-cancer-moonshot-fireworks-safety/ CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the week's top health and medical news. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/03/17/109ed5d2-739c-4895-86bf-c0cc56af9532/thumbnail/60x60/ce6a0c1c3c811c6502959199f7076c64/satmo-morning-rounds-0702-1088056-640x360.jpg c69830cd-63e9-49ff-9ae5-c67d3262e631 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/concerns-about-the-flu-vaccine/ Researchers revealed the flu vaccine is less than 20 percent effective against the H3N2 strain, sparking concern as we approach peak flu season. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor discusses the latest news with Dr. Tara Narula. Mon, 10 May 2021 14:00:12 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/02/01/1a5e6af8-79a4-4456-9436-244c4381a8a0/thumbnail/60x60/903aabd0c8b3665d3fec98221d9c1591/0210-en-fluqa-narula-1493917-640x360.jpg 259bd760-7cf2-49b9-bef3-b3b92a139465 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flu-vaccine-less-than-20-percent-effective-against-deadly-strain/ The deadly flu virus still hasn't reached its peak, and now Canadian researchers revealed the current vaccine is less than 20 percent effective against the deadly H3N2 strain. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports. Mon, 10 May 2021 13:59:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2018/02/01/cb2a33a3-5b09-4090-9205-ea40811efe8f/thumbnail/60x60/351ad4d3a32152be81b27e411de25dd1/0210-en-flu-strassmann-1493910-640x360.jpg 03d3e1c3-59ef-4742-a909-baa9cf5fc832 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-protect-your-skin-this-summer/ A recent study shows 88 percent of Americans have experienced sunburn and 71 percent say they have suffered moderate to severe cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and dermatologist Dr. Francesca Fusco join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how to protect your skin from the heat and lyme rash this summer. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:18:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/18/496a1515-d412-4315-a27b-d146abc4ac9c/thumbnail/60x60/a6da75363afda7e7ef768fad4bc1bd06/satmo-morning-rounds-0611-1076738-640x360.jpg fa3a9858-17ac-4f10-b787-b736d0681b20 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/morning-rounds-investing-in-zika-fight-rise-in-diabetes/ The White House budget director announced this week more than half a billion dollars is being rushed into a battle against the Zika virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how that money could be spent. Also, Dr. LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a new World Health Organization study that finds that diabetes is on the rise in the U.S. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:04:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/16/d74c2771-4088-4fb2-9504-517dbaf54a6e/thumbnail/60x60/db17f96f2b42bfc8ee239cce4f228556/satmo-morning-rounds-new-pic-0409-506082-640x360.jpg 6b305e8f-a8c4-4ffb-8ad0-073d5eeb31b9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/some-sunscreens-dont-measure-up-report-finds/ If you buy sunscreen based on its SPF rating, you may be getting shortchanged. Consumer Reports tested a variety of sunscreens and found about one-third did not live up to their SPF claims. Chris Martinez reports. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:04:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/06/4ead9d2b-0a2e-4407-8c09-adc444c3a990/thumbnail/60x60/e5e451b8e2ee61862f46030a4f058a36/sunscreen-423566-640x360.jpg 4096ab4f-52bf-42c2-ac9f-9a6cf0054b7f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/weight-loss-a-losing-battle-for-most-obese-people/ The odds of an obese person ever getting down to normal body weight are extremely slim, according to a new study. Researchers in London found they had greater success losing just enough to improve their health, but many still gained it back. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 01:48:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/06/760e5adc-ac24-4fdd-9c3a-2e3a4a36b91c/thumbnail/60x60/190a5059001f9f3bde6e902b11c4bfc2/health-422522-640x360.jpg a7db9683-0fe0-49f3-94fe-97af6f323aff https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need/ Not getting enough sleep -- or getting too much -- can be harmful to your health. A major physicians' group, the American Thoracic Society, is out with new recommendations for just how much sleep is best. CBS News' Marlie Hall reports. Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:35:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/05/4f37dd57-2311-4790-800a-e3001d2b6f63/thumbnail/60x60/c077076d542133794f531171455f42e8/np-new-sleep-0615-407291-640x360.jpg 946f1c84-5168-4fbc-a8e7-9030a7b396f6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/vitamin-b3-could-help-skin-cancer-patients/ A new study finds that people who've had non-melanoma skin cancers could significantly reduce their risk of the cancer coming back by taking vitamin B3. Chris Martinez reports. Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:03:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/03/6423dd4f-a6c5-463a-9271-4369e9a33cda/thumbnail/60x60/152788f60803ad967e9185f5191f7075/cbsn-0513-skin-1-392323-640x360.jpg ef1ffcd4-69ef-48a3-90b1-86ae19d10b67 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/counting-chipotle-calories/ The New York Times found that the typical Chipotle order has about 1,000 calories. 1 in every 10 meals has more than 1,600 calories -- but with the right combinations, it's possible to order meals with fewer than 650 calories. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:25:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/31/00177fab-cbde-41af-aa14-e5c28b6f2e6d/thumbnail/60x60/e12830e5d56277c7b9950c1760fb9488/chipotle-calories-burrito-tacos-food-health-nutrion-346679-640x360.jpg 01676c31-af8d-479b-b80c-b73c3f25ed34 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/parents-using-elderberries-to-treat-colds-and-flu/ Elderberry syrup is gaining popularity as an herbal remedy used to treat colds and the flu. As Alison Harmelin reports, some experts are advising caution for parents, as the effects in children are not fully known. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:04:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/30/47be0e97-d36c-412a-b647-1bbb52be6834/thumbnail/60x60/60ce9f9ecec45f321d75b5a182aaa18a/web-0209-elderberry-1-342503-640x360.jpg 967b0461-5fe1-4876-a754-d03f041829be https://www.cbsnews.com/video/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-countrys-best-hospitals/ For the first time, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, claims the top spot. Only New York, Boston and Los Angeles have more than one hospital on the list. Gayle King reports. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:48:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/23/b7b80312-88c5-42d7-9e36-5d4a8f88506a/thumbnail/60x60/736e331dd29067fb671b81a6b94a9c5d/ctm0715rdr-781310-253030-640x360.jpg 1cc29481-dbaa-4484-969b-a021cb2cb309 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/does-the-mcdonalds-diet-really-work/ Iowa science teacher John Cisna lost 37 pounds -- and counting -- eating nothing but McDonald's food at every meal, and walking for exercise. We asked a registered dietician how Cisna made it work and whether a fast food diet is really a good idea. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:01:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/08/14/eabe3531-90f9-46f3-a415-f47ccc216c4c/thumbnail/60x60/da7d9e99d87aad8d5a8806de9d69dd55/health-0110-mcdonaldsdiet-640x360.jpg 89e9e287-47f4-48da-8543-3276d3bffb92 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gretchen-rubin-on-how-to-stay-happy-after-the-holiday-season/ Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin​ recommends celebrating minor holidays and making photo books. Wed, 25 Dec 2019 09:32:42 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/12/25/e62d86b9-daaa-48f7-8a86-b897c3ec2353/thumbnail/60x60/09c1df96229dabf626309fc41cb5a426/gettyimages-1183782025.jpg 372955ef-c4af-4c3c-b0bd-6442b5bb686f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arianna-huffington-better-sleep-improves-every-aspect-of-our-lives/ Her company, Thrive Global, focuses on helping people put their personal well-being first -- and getting enough sleep is key Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:45:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2016/02/18/d5ae813b-e8fb-4263-94f2-dfc8539689b5/thumbnail/60x60/e9f333fde5180bcc7524f7f9fd4fb810/istock000060926698medium.jpg 88ead41f-e53b-40cf-824b-0b2c9ee778e2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/people-are-giving-more-of-themselves-these-days-literally/ Body donations to medical schools are up in many places Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:02:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2016/08/17/a02009ee-ff49-43fe-a1df-77f8a3849377/thumbnail/60x60/e91f63e269089f486782ea8c245ea0a5/istock-3267657-large.jpg 4a17c846-ce29-4c10-9f07-ea4e711e3f3a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/american-missionaries-quarantined-in-north-carolina-over-ebola-fears/ Three U.S. aid workers, including the husband of American Ebola patient Nancy Writebol, returned from Liberia Sunday night and were immediately put into quarantine in Charlotte, North Carolina. County health director Dr. Stephen Keener says all three appear healthy but will stay in quarantine until the 21-day incubation period is over. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:07:21 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/08/11/8e1ac3ab-aea5-4e57-b6dc-9c18f6af3efb/thumbnail/60x60/df9a21c94f3234d7e184d5ef77c9cf76/paulasot263517640x360.jpg 49f17d21-8547-42de-8be5-dd9cc1790d3f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pain-is-a-small-price-to-pay-to-carry-out-our-own-spitefulness-study-finds/ A survey explores why people take pleasure in hurting others, even if it means hurting themselves Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:33:53 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/04/25/8800ea2e-f930-4075-b459-4de74f06eed5/thumbnail/60x60/be1825e81b0369dbe9b450afb56182aa/why-are-people-so-spiteful-istock-000016702148small.jpg d0147d23-302c-4685-95ce-d7abf9c172f7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dirty-money-your-cash-is-home-to-thousands-of-bacteria/ Money could serve as a mode of transmission for antibiotic resistant bacteria Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:34:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/03/25/e8a19151-f7df-4ca6-b3f6-011bd3c5bbaf/thumbnail/60x60/730ea2f065e363b9bb92ba17105d859c/480329133.jpg 7757e960-7ad8-4c20-8f0d-e5446afcadab https://www.cbsnews.com/news/redefining-cancer-could-reduce-unnecessary-treatment/ Leading cancer specialist Dr. David Agus says we need to change the definition of cancer in order to avoid potentially unnecessary and harmful treatment Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:41:46 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/07/30/8b514143-3597-11e3-8ce8-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/f510be872a7ee4fc9e3fa5c011918481/ctm_0730_CANCER.jpg 8b4f3a4a-3597-11e3-8ce8-047d7b15b92e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/exercise-can-help-arthritis/ A new study suggests that regular exercise can actually help osteoarthritis sufferers and help reduce their pain over time. Dr. Holly Phillips explains. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:06:14 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/02/23/2114ed81-3a2a-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e4577c40b145430e8178c740d9e20433/knee_640x480.jpg b2325ba7-a737-11e2-a3f0-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/alzheimers-cases-may-triple-by-2050-study-says/ Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell speak with Duke University's Dr. Murali Doraiswamy about a new study that says Alzheimer's rates are on the rise. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:04:23 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/02/07/4a6ff680-3a2a-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/c9a38d6f440fc576ec60c6a71ffaf527/ctm_alzheimers.jpg 6792e691-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mental-illness-and-the-gun-control-debate/ In the wake of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting, Washington's focus is on new gun laws, but the tragedy raises significant questions about the handling of mental illness in the U.S. as well. Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, talks about how we can treat mentally ill individuals who may resort to violence. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:26:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/12/22/b8141871-3a2a-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/c0ef093281ea4a3541e8965b0c798b89/depressedface.jpg 678de05a-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/why-some-of-us-lose-our-cool-over-little-things/ We've all seen that person who loses his or her temper over something very small or petty, but why does it happen and how can we avoid it ourselves? Dr. Jeffrey Liberman, chief of psychiatry at NY-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital, talked it with Anthony Mason and Rebecca Jarvis. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:58:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/20/5937f1cb-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/27604aaf0ae2bf10b9cc474aa6322e6c/couple_000009742125_700x500.jpg 67868f2a-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/are-women-happier-than-men/ A new study has found what appears to be a "happiness gene" in women -- and it seems have the opposite effect on men. Rebecca Jarvis and Anthony Mason spoke with the managing director of Positive Acorn, LLC, Robert Biswas-Diener, about the gene. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 03:34:15 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/08/d00650fe-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/3ad2ebb840661960b6d6fcbaab76f481/happy_woman_000015424718.jpg 678237a6-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/de-cluttering-your-way-to-happiness/ Can having less stuff actually make you happier? Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn think so. They co-authored, "Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life." Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:40:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/18/1b515a5a-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/25563f269fb0a60b64c205a6517876a5/clutter_000016269188.jpg 678009bb-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extreme-workouts-good-or-bad-for-you/ Mitt Romney's running mate, Paul Ryan, is known for controversial policies. He's also known for his love of extreme workouts and physical fitness. Rebecca Jarvis and Ben Tracy spoke with Dr. Ian Smith, a best-selling author, about the health pros and cons of the workouts. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:06:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/18/1b63a94c-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e3a88024d579da14f872d34f112b4e73/Extreme_workouts_000018645973.jpg 67800929-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/much-later-retirement-ages-what-would-they-mean-for-people-economy/ Experts say the retirement age is likely to go up -- way up. And that, they say, could have good and bad consequences, some of which might surprise you. Drs. Daniel Amen and Ian Smith join the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-hosts to discuss them. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:17:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/09/dead3eb9-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/7ce6561b9169bc3419896eb1fea08e62/ctms_retirement_609.jpg 6779f968-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-gmo-crops-proposed-consumers-want-labeling/ Consumer advocate Jeffrey Smith, of The Institute for Responsible Technology, spoke at Green Festival in New York. He addressed concerns about the proliferation of genetically modified organisms in in our food and explains the health risks. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:16:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/04/27/41c9db59-3a2d-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e49eaf7a9074d00ba2c276d80eeb1bda/GMOs.jpg 67765094-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/healthpop-danger-drinks-brush-benefits-shocking-sex/ Middle-aged women who drink two or more sodas a day increase their risk of heart disease; Also, twice-annual visits to get your teeth professionally cleaned lower the risk of heart attack and stroke; And, many patients with defibrillators have trouble enjoying sex. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:16:29 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/11/17/7cec0057-3a2e-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/02ee3dd1d6fbb602ed8d3edc043a4300/HealthPop_1116_final.jpg 67680282-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759