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The drug maker Merck says it's developed a new daily cholesterol pill that can dramatically lower LDL, or bad cholesterol. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
President Trump announced a deal on Thursday that will lower the cost of some weight loss drugs for certain eligible Americans. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the details of the deal and how much Americans can expect to pay.
A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that while most women experience menopause symptoms, more than 80% never seek medical care. In "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste reports on a misunderstood treatment that's helping many find relief.
The FDA has approved a new pill without hormones to treat hot flashes in menopausal women. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what you need to know about open enrollment and picking the best health insurance plan for you and your family.
A new study published in The Lancet finds that while antidepressants remain highly effective, side effects such as weight changes, high blood pressure and increased heart rate can vary depending on the medication. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, author of "Practical Optimism," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what patients should know.
Sales of weighted vests have surged into the hundreds of millions as fitness influencers tout their benefits. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain whether wearing weighted vests actually improves your workout or just adds unnecessary strain.
For years, parents were told to avoid giving babies peanuts due to allergy risks. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to explain why new research is flipping that advice—and how early exposure could actually help prevent peanut allergies.
Consumer Reports says it tested 23 brands of protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes, finding that about 70% of the products it tested contained more lead in a single serving than its experts recommend people ingest in a day.
Health officials have confirmed 16 measles cases in South Carolina since July, and dozens of students are quarantining at home amid growing concern about the outbreak. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
On World Mental Health Day, Dr. Rachel Yehuda, director of the Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing at Mount Sinai, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD and depression, new state legislation, and the ongoing safety questions surrounding these treatments.
As Lyme disease cases surge across the U.S., researchers on Nantucket, Massachusetts, are turning to genetic engineering to stop the ticks that transmit it. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Pediatrician Dr. Amanda Kravitz joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain what parents should know about cold and flu season from newborns to school-aged children – and when's the best time to get the flu shot.
According to the CDC, more than 90 passengers and four crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean ship reported symptoms of norovirus. The cruise ship was traveling through Central America and docked in Miami early Thursday morning.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why early detection is critical and why more women under 50 are being diagnosed.
