https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbs This Morning Healthwatch From CBSNews.com Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:33:58 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-jersey-senator-were-ready-to-go-to-war-over-vaccine-bill/ A controversial bill collapsed this week in New Jersey that would have removed religious exemptions to vaccines and potentially forced parents to put unvaccinated kids into private school or home school. Some parents say they're glad the bill hasn't passed. But the science community says vaccines are safe and can save lives. The bill will go back up for debate next week. Meg Oliver reports. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:03:37 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/01/15/a98fc5ae-dac2-4f6e-b899-57420f07160b/thumbnail/60x60/2e25aea80e3929bca1677ea3910cfe43/0115-ctm-vaccinelaws-oliver-2008358-640x360.jpg d2d9fbdd-ec93-4f54-b2b3-eec389a79f4b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-fresh-express-salads-sickens-8-people/ A dangerous new E. coli outbreak is linked to Salinas, California, a city known as the Salad Bowl of the World. At least eight people in three states have become ill. It's not clear if these cases are linked to a recent, more widespread outbreak from contaminated romaine lettuce that sickened 102 people in 23 states. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:09:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/12/11/7b7943fc-8623-41cc-baf9-a0d7f6f4665f/thumbnail/60x60/73e5dde59a4e7f1446b88455010e23d3/1211-ctm-ecolioutbreak-vigliotti-1992291-640x360.jpg b4eeea84-1ee5-48d6-840a-3c9a65a12d87 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mom-scream-pandemic-stressed-mothers-vent/ Some New Jersey moms – drained after two years of a pandemic and burdened with the stresses of childcare, school disruptions and new variants – gathered in a park for a healthy (and loud) venting of emotion. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:34:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/02/14/10124b2c-8a97-4ce2-ad09-9a27613006bd/thumbnail/60x60/c769b2ac1894a11f8d72db24d88bab5d/mom-scream-1280.jpg c299745a-8346-4859-ac00-5698db5839fe https://www.cbsnews.com/video/pancreatic-cancer-pancan-ceo-raising-awareness/ Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day, focused on raising awareness about one of the toughest cancers to treat. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network CEO Julie Fleshman joins CBSN to discuss the risk factors, symptoms to watch for, and treatment options for the disease. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:12:54 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/18/c5ca17bb-74e8-48ed-b998-9cbec3b2c32d/thumbnail/60x60/982e8ab9251c4c3cc10029fe23c72808/cbsn-fusion-pancan-ceo-on-raising-awareness-on-pancreatic-cancer-thumbnail-838921-640x360.jpg 0474ba5e-b323-4afa-906d-64aa2e137dc9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jill-biden-colin-powell-heartbroken/ The former secretary of state and longtime colleague of the president died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 84. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:32:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/18/c58c8315-03d3-4a3d-b776-e4c78130f6a3/thumbnail/60x60/cedd0eee8c5479b7192b3cf7eb2c6a61/a1732630-75c8-424d-b30f-12e8625bdf9d.jpg e0f17311-ef1c-446e-bb28-e6a218afef16 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/apple-to-check-u-s-iphones-for-images-of-child-sexual-abuse/ Apple announced the rollout of a new feature that's both winning praise and raising concerns. The tool will scan photos and text messages on Apple devices, looking for known images of child sex abuse. Tom Hanson looks at both the benefits and the privacy issues raised by the new technology. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:21:25 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/07/45763cb4-a1c3-47ea-9fba-d26e82e8e56e/thumbnail/60x60/6d72917f16aac3b90d5f34a7f9934a7f/0807-satmo-applescanningphones-767682-640x360.jpg 177205e5-2128-4452-b53f-a244e39cba0c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cdc-confirms-zika-virus-causes-birth-defects/ CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the Zika virus threat in the U.S., government recommendations for the daily use of aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer, and a quadriplegic man who was able to move his hands thanks to groundbreaking technology. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/16/574dfb20-739d-4a14-b8cf-28b8de591e7e/thumbnail/60x60/04cd14225155957e318356f9f5787760/satmo-morning-rounds-0416-507938-640x360.jpg 39bd8ab1-984b-4c8f-90a2-43050a244748 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/authorities-brace-for-zika-virus-in-u-s/ CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the growing threat of the Zika virus in the U.S., a new study on childhood obesity and why you should draw to remember a list of objects. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/16/9392be96-1f96-4349-a5ff-e5c3810402b2/thumbnail/60x60/3bd8d9a182cd91d267895323f6d588f3/0430-ctm-morningrounds-02-1056719-640x360.jpg 38097144-98c8-476a-b414-9c0263752b26 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/morning-rounds-fda-reevaluates-regulations-about-healthy-labels/ CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss your local supermarket products and their nutritional value. The FDA will reevaluate regulations about these claims, including the definition and use of the word "healthy" on labels. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/03/17/ae716407-e395-4bbb-ae24-5e32927d311e/thumbnail/60x60/c50925e6bf1fc2e6e845de225cbbb9c2/0514-satmo-morningrounds-1063278-640x360.jpg 6ad28e02-3d2c-4dc4-b153-8283e7000308 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/benched-by-the-mumps-sidney-crosby-among-nhl-stars-infected/ CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discuss the growing health battle for hockey players on "CBS This Morning: Saturday." Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/29/e9f697f2-f21a-446b-a03e-7bac22662c87/thumbnail/60x60/ab8485261b1b7ac2d1510f79dd68f96d/ctm-morningrounds-nonhl-326929-640x360.jpg 8a60c7f7-d336-4465-802f-c9f04c71b2a6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/morning-rounds-celiac-disease-metabolic-syndrome/ Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss screening for celiac disease, sugar intake and metabolic syndrome, and the importance of knowing your family medical history. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/29/271ec489-44ce-45f4-816d-8e232a49d7d6/thumbnail/60x60/357445eaccc9cafa177421f6b1c4bef3/0401-ctm-morningrounds-1281771-640x360.jpg e8a5a493-dda9-4067-9abe-8e3cec87f485 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/latest-study-on-possible-links-between-cellphones-cancer/ New evidence has emerged about whether there is any connection between cellphone use and an increase in the chance of developing cancer. Anna Werner reports on the latest findings. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/17/3cc00154-c5b4-488d-9ecf-6c77f7e475a5/thumbnail/60x60/dcc0bdc31466716fc730b39c66015627/0528-satmo-ctm-cellphonesandcancer-1070033-640x360.jpg f6920618-512f-4e3d-980b-d3dbc6cbde1a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ebola-outbreak-likely-to-spread-to-more-countries/ Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula discuss the Ebola epidemic and the latest findings about low-carb versus low-fat diets. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/24/f7036f45-67cd-49f4-bace-36e9bde378de/thumbnail/60x60/730c2e96b3be0367503c8b84df69247d/ctm-0906-rounds-273680-640x360.jpg d8d4f1f4-44fe-4a6c-9257-0891615e7833 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/morning-rounds-could-eating-green-be-in-our-genes/ CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss President Obama’s announcement to help combat the abuse of prescription opioids and heroin. Also, a new Cornell study suggests that, depending on our heritage, eating "green" could be in our genes. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:41:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/15/66ab7730-fdf0-4aea-88f6-fc31fe5037c3/thumbnail/60x60/c8ba908fd0c14a4eda6bd33db78fd509/0402-satmo-lapook-morningrounds-503872-640x360.jpg c40eb2f1-668d-4149-ae61-195c30e5d5ab https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cpap-machine-recall-sleep-apnea/ A voluntary recall of millions of Philips DreamStation CPAP machines has left tens of thousands of people distressed over going without a good night's sleep, or continuing to use a machine that poses risks. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:22:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/06/91af57e2-a235-45bb-aa63-5b27757b1bf6/thumbnail/60x60/2ffd7c2ee3f008090c060f0265c3e58f/cpap-james-colbert.jpg 36d068e6-b1dc-41d0-9994-8107422d1e35 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/neuroscientist-wendy-suzuki-talks-about-her-new-book-good-anxiety/ Wendy Suzuki is the author of the new book "Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion." She joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about how to manage your anxiety and use it to your advantage. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:07:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/06/e525474e-4a10-41d7-9f2a-bb1feac03e11/thumbnail/60x60/010ac3dea49a41779c925ac3dbaf6b3f/0906-ctm-goodanxiety-suzuki-786925-640x360.jpg 017e7aaa-3e22-49a8-bac1-354cdc9d9538 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-us-hospital-icu-bed-shortage-veteran-dies-treatable-illness/ The surge in new COVID cases is putting an enormous strain on hospitals, jeopardizing patients who cannot get the medical attention they need because of a lack of space. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:55:28 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/27/fb292ef2-d328-4c10-82e2-765c563c530d/thumbnail/60x60/37e35ba7c7f810d638e0c3056332f392/daniel-wilkinson.jpg d3cdd9ad-8935-4941-a315-589e2ea93acc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-parents-and-students-can-prepare-for-the-new-school-year-tips-for-coping-during-the-pandemic/ CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula and Lisa Damour, psychologist and CBS News contributor, discuss how parents can talk to their kids about the pandemic and offer guidance on the best practices for children going back to school. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:50:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/26/e19280e6-6665-43a0-a8f2-7e3574364cb6/thumbnail/60x60/a697fa6f07d9472d675b97d69bb5a1aa/0826-ctm-covidqs-779646-640x360.jpg dc662b91-9e70-4b7d-89e5-2c063c6af8b3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nearly-12000-mississippi-students-test-positive-for-covid-nearly-29000-students-in-quarantine/ In Mississippi, low vaccination rates are leading to a surge in COVID cases, including students heading back to school. In August alone, nearly 12,000 Mississippi students tested positive for COVID, with another almost 29,000 students forced to quarantine. Mark Strassmann reports. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:43:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/25/32931a43-c95c-40a9-a56e-de5999a12004/thumbnail/60x60/4b94ade475007950cd0c909cb6a94712/0825-ctm-mscovidspread-strassmann-778900-640x360.jpg d5f2ee50-97d5-43de-a09f-2679d033de4a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dr-jha-on-how-fdas-expected-approval-of-pfizer-vaccine-could-change-pandemics-path/ The FDA is aiming to fully approve the Pfizer vaccine by Monday, according to a New York Times report. Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:20:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/23/c362a50e-05f8-44f9-86dc-e0264cf78aa8/thumbnail/60x60/d955358780b4ccfeaec38d50c57387e2/0823-ctm-covidguest-jha-777313-640x360.jpg 6e1ebe62-2c4c-436c-8f61-61ab7458b411 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hospitalization-rates-rise-as-delta-variant-spreads/ The steady climb of COVID infections, driven in part by the highly contagious Delta variant, and the unvaccinated, is putting a new strain on hospitals. Michael George has the latest. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:59:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/14/853503fb-e9ca-4e18-80a2-dd3679895884/thumbnail/60x60/7a72ad8fbc735a4ff0828dc07c750bfc/0814-ctm-covidlatest-george-771628-640x360.jpg e429a37b-1a07-4010-aa6d-a44b2b1bfd88 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/who-will-need-a-covid-19-booster-shot-and-when/ Dr. Amesh Adalja joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss who will be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot and what the timetable is looking like for a COVID vaccine for younger children. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:58:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/14/ecbeb13e-59e2-4089-93ca-f0ed88411c34/thumbnail/60x60/da9d630b78fd9d142b3d9f336c078b03/0814-ctm-covidchat-adalja-771635-640x360.jpg 6960fa71-cce1-49f3-8b13-afbc52c2aae8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/breakthrough-covid-deaths-extremely-rare/ Breakthrough COVID cases are extremely rare and almost always happen in people with other severe comorbidities. In Louisiana, an overweight woman died from COVID complications after being vaccinated. David Begnaud reports. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:13:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/16/8b07cfb6-59f9-46be-b85a-0bb68a4d83d8/thumbnail/60x60/bb214d02e498c4cd9a1b320607cca98a/coronavirus-generic-772768-640x360.jpg 32527216-f52b-4cd8-9d37-650090374229 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/breakthrough-covid-case-death-new-orleans/ Louisiana entrepreneur Angelle Mosley, who died at 33, was part of the 0.0009% of vaccinated Americans whose breakthrough COVID cases prove fatal. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:33:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/16/29fa82a7-88c6-4423-877a-1dc863631f68/thumbnail/60x60/6a0eb2f619b7608df116a49834c0c188/angelle-mosley-covid.jpg a8f6cd4a-e29e-47f6-85a7-04c2adb69506 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cdc-strongly-recommends-covid-vaccine-during-pregnancy-new-research-shows-no-risk-of-miscarriage/ The CDC updated its guidelines to strongly urge pregnant people to get vaccinated. New research shows no risk of a miscarriage, but those pregnant still face a serious risk of contracting a COVID infection. Janet Shamlian reports. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:19:25 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/12/85f16fab-1b64-4276-a031-e44393b07681/thumbnail/60x60/573235e31499ae98d158e1bc4c0ce02b/0812-ctm-covidpregnancies-shamlian-770311-640x360.jpg ab41358d-61cb-4e5a-85c6-d110e14db6cc https://www.cbsnews.com/video/seth-doane-on-the-growing-addiction-to-anti-anxiety-medication-debilitating-withdrawal-symptoms/ 60 Minutes+ correspondent Seth Doane reports on how drugs like Xanax have upended the lives of some young Americans. Xanax, one of several anti-anxiety drugs, known as benzos can be addictive and ​​withdrawing from them can be grueling. In 2020, 91 million prescript​ions were written for benzos, but their makers say they have helped millions and can be safe and effective.​ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:18:13 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/12/8602cd5c-f39e-4578-9438-6a8e2774e606/thumbnail/60x60/a66cbd1afbed7d2d8ffa74eb690c2b46/0812-ctm-youngamericans-doane-770287-640x360.jpg 61972037-37f8-46fd-b685-45b80b16479c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/va-secretary-on-covid-vaccine-hesitancy-mandates-for-federal-workers/ Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss vaccine mandates for federal works, vaccine hesitancy among veterans, and the latest on VA funding in the Senate's $3.5 trillion spending bill. <b><a href=https://cbsn.ws/37zUgX4 target=_blank>Read more here</a></b>. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:22:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/12/f80f2552-4031-4a9e-87da-e9e41cb9c211/thumbnail/60x60/126210bf6c266086f050c80171450077/0812-ctm-denismcdonough-770297-640x360.jpg 178a84cb-346c-4777-8adf-0391c3e52b7b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wisconsin-epic-systems-employees-return-to-office/ Epic Systems, a medical records software company, "is going to have to adhere by the same rules as everyone else," a local official said. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:30:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/08/10/003503b7-af4f-4777-a252-d59467f957a5/thumbnail/60x60/af9374a671ffaf88d8dd0a7031815e08/cbsn-fusion-epic-systems-delays-return-to-in-person-work-amid-pressure-from-employees-public-health-officials-thumbnail-527545-640x360.jpg f6cbfe52-6828-4d28-8647-4214f09a032f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-florida-spring-break-tourism-miami-beach/ Officials have canceled the Ultra Music Festival and the Calle Ocho celebration in Miami. Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:12:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/03/10/8e652592-b549-4add-8504-0263a943325b/thumbnail/60x60/61eefbebc406b1cb68491f4a6be6216f/florida-spring-break.jpg c9e7815b-9bcc-4979-b81f-3acfc06cfed7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/number-of-alzheimers-patients-could-triple-by-2050/ Dr. Murali Doraiswamy speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the cause and possible treatments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:38:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/02/07/4f52c6cf-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/01de5ea9395591aaf8c3c010dad06b84/ctm_alzheimers_713.jpg 9baf78d4-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d