https://www.cbsnews.com/ Healthwatch From CBSNews.com Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:16:21 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-leo-resumes-duties-lung-cancer-surgery/ Pope Leo XIV has resumed some work, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/15/5f572045-2170-4c01-a78d-fdf5b5670234/thumbnail/60x60/8de020dbcfcba61778aa3d355ad35090/gettyimages-2299459273.jpg 389cc81a-590f-4ba2-8bf3-8d4af8d0b25c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-leo-lung-cancer-prognosis-doctors/ Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:34:04 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/13/fe3387ed-c56a-49b6-a282-01a50a6907da/thumbnail/60x60/5c1377a4e6817adf2a55d93e17b60ac9/gettyimages-2299453626.jpg 4262307a-965c-4f4a-9cff-a8b5536b0c95 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-cancer-detection-ai-technology/ Dr. Rachel Brem tells Norah O'Donnell how AI is helping detect breast cancer earlier, and what younger women need to know about starting mammograms. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:26:47 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/14/40ed988e-67d8-4fac-bcdf-ecd11382a0f3/thumbnail/60x60/624181ffb07cbc30a58cf12b22a2aed3/healthfuldetectingcancersite.jpg 82b596bb-a47e-4101-b5e5-f36578cf48b5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreak-us-map-2026/ CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country in 2026. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:58:28 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/28/2ee55cd4-f0da-4ef6-8f75-5cb23cbbf182/thumbnail/60x60/64d26ee0686f672f9315a175b5172a9a/ap25058597447123.jpg 099eea8d-c91e-4c57-911a-d41da20f773b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pancreatic-cancer-early-detection-treatment-whipple-mass-general-brigham/ Vicky Titcomb didn't think anything was wrong. Then a routine heart scan showed an early sign of a deadly disease. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/17/1a85411f-a17b-4b0d-ac75-4e61a4a7ca6e/thumbnail/60x60/4c924589a59e66cc4115bdf3c94ff0dd/dscf5725.jpg dc29b4ed-beae-4409-b947-dc2b1c954c4f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-measles-cases-cdc-record/ The record number of measles cases in the U.S. so far this year has topped 4,000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:22:54 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/01/1b687db5-d625-43e3-bae7-f17a83ecd0d8/thumbnail/60x60/6e4075bad961c480f9716521f4171472/gettyimages-2249273537-1.jpg 822a32c1-00de-4041-a5ef-d1c4b45aa5c0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-tech-leaders-trump-health-officials-slack/ A Slack workspace has served as a war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuading Americans to manage their healthcare and medical records on apps. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/08/9b53f6da-a7bf-4cd5-a4de-0fb2f241dde6/thumbnail/60x60/678d3d0225d0cbd830204de791475e0c/gettyimages-2227770689.jpg ad55b9ba-35c0-43e0-85fb-22ee3f568b2c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/plague-lab-death-russia-open-trump-putin-call/ Russia says it's open to a Trump-Putin phone call as concern and questions mount over a woman's death of "pneumonia of unknown origin." Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:06:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/07/79f698b5-2111-479a-98ed-c98b597ad7c6/thumbnail/60x60/84bb30669b049bb7a361e1e0e475ca6f/ap26278372667862.jpg fe5a6019-6118-41e2-9060-d9cbe89d5d39 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kids-online-safety-social-media-democrats-republicans/ Amid a decline in youth mental health, momentum is building for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/07/245ba69b-d0d3-4af5-b78a-c459813f3405/thumbnail/60x60/bcb849916a127623e98e9ab8b4ec68f0/gettyimages-1328523997.jpg 2071ae4f-8c54-427a-98bf-d5cd830a6dc5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-cancer-rates-young-women-healthful/ Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in adolescents and young adults under age 39, and the rate is rising fastest in women under 50. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:55:59 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/06/d6bd0267-c83a-4a8c-8396-d1021d381953/thumbnail/60x60/38b73d6e0bb0574fa9d1a3132e609ba1/teplinsky-promo.jpg 06512b38-a9e1-4708-9c6a-bdaab9a60d4f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/plague-russia-lab-worker-death-what-to-know/ Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:22:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/06/240911d3-7c68-473c-a395-d3a01428527d/thumbnail/60x60/33365c94b84bf9703bed0cf41add6b9e/gettyimages-2298110832.jpg 85d7e08e-bd79-4fa9-893b-0763c4d5eaa4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sunlight-allergy-erythropoietic-protoporphyria-bitopentin/ Emily Pearson was diagnosed with a rare condition that left her vulnerable to sun as a teenager. A new medication offers hope. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:10:29 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/08/20/e9fdb585-4ca2-40f2-b7ab-7dec063b7c3a/thumbnail/60x60/409e01f9a16a3bb32f26c4613a797ee5/screenshot-2026-08-20-at-3-00-42-pm.png d93858fa-d27e-4d2f-bbb5-a39111f674c3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/patient-death-insurance-delay-medicine-lung-disease/ Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/01/766c4da0-9fee-4e32-925a-5649702604b7/thumbnail/60x60/a28fc8b3b90b3d12d7cb236ad90274c4/blewett-06.jpg df79ef28-bca1-45e8-940e-0610fa252466 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/america-gov-chatbot-health-questions/ Dr. Céline Gounder asked America.gov 37 questions on autism, vaccines and more. Here's what it got right — and wrong. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:33:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/30/970405d0-8885-4822-9f67-593edbeab27e/thumbnail/60x60/337bc8c40002ea5044031e521c1fcf8f/gettyimages-2297876069.jpg c0f7ff91-e0d9-4e99-8d61-db579a1555a1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/society-womens-health-research-healthful/ Women live longer than men, but they also spend more time being sick. The Society for Women's Health Research is trying to change that. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/29/49c16938-a15f-4058-8ab6-a865057fdbde/thumbnail/60x60/495a32a999412b2d4bff4df7792e7763/untitled-design-1.jpg eba9bdfd-78be-4934-a6f0-52813fa16008 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-universal-healthcare-single-payer-plan/ While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/29/910a3e62-cdc9-4916-b1ab-c24782f8c98a/thumbnail/60x60/8c1a5cbc4f1d7cf36dca761b5e994822/hcao-011.jpg 50e0d9ec-0da7-482a-9393-64be4509b853 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/food-safety-outbreaks-recalls-midterm-elections/ Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/24/36b83b7e-88ca-4b29-9166-5b94d4a819ca/thumbnail/60x60/423a47a839425133518f36dae5b9773c/gettyimages-2290363176.jpg 0fd59ff1-32bf-48f0-a365-0ca3b9c04d0d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-brain-aneurysm-family-health-risk/ Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/10/de1f34a9-047f-4221-a1ff-743b7c350dc6/thumbnail/60x60/4c6c302d90924f519e3da2353e519f01/screenshot-2026-09-10-at-2-19-32-pm.png e75e5802-e0d8-4b4c-9021-896e4f55329b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-compounding-pharmacy/ The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts." Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/07/01/ea55b6d0-8e47-403e-969b-76c2ac3fffb8/thumbnail/60x60/56a1e30dfc33bef074cb28b0e3dad864/cbsn-fusion-medicare-will-now-help-pay-for-some-glp-1-drugs-heres-what-to-know-thumbnail.jpg 6741b789-a3c6-42f0-9804-14e3ce08b7b4 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bone-density-women-osteoporosis-what-to-know-bone-health/ In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/22/5166f9f8-0e10-407e-a75f-c10ccc653a86/thumbnail/60x60/8d25409cbd7766bf9f40165384f8a778/untitled-design.jpg 5d30496e-d4a9-4efb-9806-b906ae9810b7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suicide-prevention-strategies-study/ New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:06:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/22/ed677b51-5a77-4561-8faa-46ebe256d81d/thumbnail/60x60/6ef821a83fee4a06930527e7e2682d23/brand-promo.jpg b7b4bcda-9c06-49f1-b80b-a7e571886814 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jb-pritzker-glp-1-president/ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:33:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/21/fa6ce210-c814-472c-a0ab-6395a8d82a75/thumbnail/60x60/9727574bb65081bc585655b78afb45dd/cbsn-fusion-illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-using-glp-1-weight-loss-diabetes-diagnosis-thumbnail.jpg 83bca8d1-9be4-4911-9500-a58c6b1260ec https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rare-cancer-drugs-insurance/ As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/19/20b9a0c9-da72-4616-9bac-9f0b7cb0d2c9/thumbnail/60x60/862b57684396140b2aeb967af79025c3/lowes.jpg 448627e8-5f87-4e22-a2b0-4b49efc7695e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lisa-fasone-prolactin-levels-infertility-journey/ Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/10/e96c0eb7-8db6-4656-8ae0-09c92bfaadaf/thumbnail/60x60/31b90e0c12ebe0520252a847a8a6035d/screenshot-2026-09-10-at-11-32-12-am.png acd8a1b8-a5f9-4238-ab05-b9147b45d17c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robert-f-kennedy-jr-anti-vaccine-activists-white-house/ Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:28:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/18/0d78fdc3-311e-4e5d-bec9-f4256950d9c5/thumbnail/60x60/31f7985d4e10612254abdaad88452e84/gettyimages-2294594930.jpg 15fd0f77-7477-49c9-9f20-1b33c262fd3b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/conjoined-twins-separated-st-louis-surgery/ The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:32:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/18/d94b0c50-3f7f-4b3c-bcf1-3088dfc6b1b9/thumbnail/60x60/2fd732f3f5c1b70e319983e3bc453de4/cbsn-fusion-doctors-successfully-separate-twin-girls-conjoined-head-thumbnail.jpg 6a694468-f659-4816-89c4-ef291b5e0529 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aly-raisman-health-advocacy/ In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/15/8b9b847f-7d07-43de-a685-5fb5332c490c/thumbnail/60x60/530af8192a4c66604a692ef22d68e0af/untitled-design-3.jpg 033daea5-7f16-4562-a849-113a0f2ae8d9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-trusted-seal-made-these-websites-look-legit-the-weight-loss-drug-they-sold-wasnt/ Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:35:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/04/67348a6b-d4b2-4398-9494-fae13e638fe8/thumbnail/60x60/97f1c9d5406ecbf7b84605f35c289983/ls-reta-header-vid-still.jpg 1de89dcc-f13a-4c80-a048-bac775aee702 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/department-labor-lawsuit-health-insurance-plans/ A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:02 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/14/d9a84b60-a35d-4f71-abc1-7f21e553ef4e/thumbnail/60x60/f82da934141de380ba637052b10c2629/gettyimages-1500431924.jpg 267de3a9-1478-42ea-a53a-fc6574f25cbd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jefferson-county-measles-related-death-report/ A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:23:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/09/14/a7bef95e-d1d9-4772-bdf6-ef3a3d0d28d6/thumbnail/60x60/b1f065970d92b6296ed7597492b51722/measles-virus.jpg 640e6589-bfe4-4fe0-9c9f-2b7140928471