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The U.S. is experiencing an unusual spate of childhood RSV infections. But the critical shortage of hospital beds to treat sick children stems from structural problems in pediatric care that have been brewing for years.
With the window closing December 7, seniors should compare costs carefully and watch out for marketing hype from Medicare Advantage plans.
Private equity is piling into healthcare, snapping up everything from local doctors' offices, to specialty clinics, even hospices. A CBS News investigation looked at these deals and found the owners of one for-profit company made millions, before some of their community hospitals shut down, leaving patients scrambling for care.
A for-profit California company saw windfall dividend — and patients scrambled for care, a CBS News investigation found.
It's the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the drug industry and insurers — and patients are, again, caught in the middle.
The planned strike, which was voted on with "overwhelming" support from the 15,000 nurses in the Minnesota Nurses Association, will begin on Dec. 11 and could last until Dec. 31.
Dramatic stories about weight loss using popular drugs are trending on social media. People who need the drugs for other health issues now face shortages.
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
36 states are seeing elevated levels of RSV cases compared to this time last year.
Nurses are considered the backbone of the U.S. health care system, but there's an unprecedented shortage. The U.S. needs more than 200,000 new registered nurses every year until 2030 to meet the demand. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Buyout firms have spent almost $1 trillion acquiring thousands of medical facilities. The result: higher prices and complaints about care.
A leading advocate and U.S. Army veteran is struggling to receive medical coverage to treat illnesses he accrued serving on an air base in Uzbekistan following 9/11. Despite the passing of burn pit legislation in August, Mark Jackson was told his essential medication would not be covered by insurance. He joined CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge to discuss issues with the legislation, and ways to improve health care for veterans exposed to toxic materials.
Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, discusses Election Day wins for abortion access in the U.S. with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen.
Only 4 in 10 people review their plan options each year, which could lead to unexpected expenses.
As open enrollment begins in most states, many families are taking advantage of pre-tax benefits accounts to help manage health care costs. Stephen Durso, associate director of benefit accounts at Willis Towers Watson, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Errol Barnett to explain the differences between a Health Savings Account and a Flexible Spending Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts are changing for 2023, but employees must make choices now for this use-it-or-lose-it program.
In his first presidential address to Congress, President Biden addressed the U.S. health care system said it "should be a right, not a privilege in America." Mr. Biden also called out high prescription drug costs. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Actress Sharon Stone is sharing her struggle with being diagnosed with fibroids. She says it wasn't until after she received the wrong treatment for her symptoms that she got a second opinion. CBS News anchors Meg Oliver and Elaine Quijano spoke with Founder and CEO of the Fibroid Foundation, Sateria Venable, about why these tumors are so commonly misdiagnosed.
Before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, the average travel time to a clinic was less than 30 minutes.
The president used a trip to Florida to blast the Republican Party over proposals to undo prescription drug price caps and change Social Security and Medicare.
Understanding your benefits' worth could renew your commitment to your job — or make you seek out a better deal.
Cases of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are expected to spike this winter. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBS News to talk about what you can do to protect your family, and how a shortage of health care workers could make things even more difficult.
CDC says Delta variant accounts for 93% of U.S. cases; Biden to sign new order on electric vehicles
Health experts are pushing diabetes prevention during Hispanic Heritage Month. As CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports, health care providers are helping one Hispanic community in Maryland lower their risk to the disease.
Open enrollment in the federal health program is set to start — here's what you should know about changing coverage.
Federal agents in Minneapolis shot and killed a 37-year-old man in south Minneapolis Saturday morning.
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 18 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening," AP reported.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening," AP reported.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
More than 200 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.
As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 17 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.
UFC 324 features a stacked fight card. Here's the schedule, time and information on where to watch the UFC event.
Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he has seen "no evidence" of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
Tracee Mergen, whose FBI squad was involved in the Renee Good investigation and probes into public benefits fraud in Minnesota, resigned last week, sources said.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S. in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests.
Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products.
The Sydney shark attack that killed Nico Antic was one of four recorded in the span of two days.
It's the 35th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boats since early September 2025, and the first since the U.S captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Beat Me To It."
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Brown Eyed Baby."
Massachusetts-based Lily Fitts originally gained a following for her viral song covers, which were shared by artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. Her debut album "Getting By" captured attention for its honest and raw lyrics, and she's got more coming soon. Here's Lily Fitts performing "Lose You Now."
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
"Sinners" set an all-time record for the most Oscar nominations with 16, including for best picture. Not far behind is "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" received zero nominations, even in categories where the first "Wicked" movie won just last year.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
CBS News has obtained video of the moment FBI agents escorted former Olympic snowboarder and accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding off a plane in California. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Five-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Warning: Video might be disturbing. For the second time this month, a federal agent has shot and killed a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis. The moment was caught on video again, and the city's police chief is urging outraged citizens to keep the peace. Lana Zak reports.
CBS News Minnesota reports on what we know after federal agents shot and killed another person in south Minneapolis Saturday morning.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other Minnesota officials spoke after federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man Saturday in Minneapolis.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke Saturday after federal agents shot and killed a Minneapolis man. See her remarks.
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.