3 simple things to improve your gut health
Dr. Trisha Pasricha gives Norah O'Donnell and "Healthful" three simple tips for improving your gut health and your overall health.
Women's Health
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Melinda French Gates' Three Simple Things
On the first episode of "Healthful," Melinda French Gates shared three simple things women can do to better advocate for their health.
Lung Cancer in Women and Never-Smokers
Lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who have never touched a cigarette. Anne Wojcicki's sister, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, was one of them. In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell sits down with Anne, Dr. Kim Sandler, Director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, and Shira Kupperman Boehler — a lifelong nonsmoker and daily runner diagnosed with lung cancer at 44 — to discuss why lung cancer is becoming one of the most urgent, and least understood, threats to women's health. We'd love to hear what topics you want covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107
Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
Abortion numbers increase since 2022: study
Nearly four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a new study found the number of abortions nationwide has slightly increased. The news comes during a renewed legal battle over access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Alina Salganicoff, senior vice president and director of the KFF Women's Health Policy Program, joins CBS News to discuss.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New reporting on fetal monitors, C-sections
Doctors often use fetal monitors to determine if there are any abnormalities in unborn babies. If there are, they may call for an emergency cesarean, or C-section. But a New York Times report finds that these monitors don't accurately predict whether a baby is in distress, which could lead to unnecessary surgeries that put mothers at risk. Sarah Kliff, an investigative health care reporter for the New York Times, joined "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Mammograms could spot signs of heart disease
Doctors frequently stress the importance of getting mammograms to detect breast cancer early. But did you know the imaging can also show hidden signs of heart disease? CBS News' Michael George has one woman's story.
Menopause retreat helps new generation of women break stigmas and find relief
Menopause impacts 47 million women worldwide each year, and many find it difficult to manage the transition.
HHS cuts CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
Afghanistan's foremost OB-GYN says the country is in a maternal health crisis
Dr. Najmussama Shefajo's clinic was flooded with new patients after the Taliban banned women from nursing and midwife training courses back in December.
6/13: America Decides
Why the Supreme Court rejected challenge to abortion pill access; Jan. 6 rioters leave taxpayers footing bill for Capitol damage
Government website offering reproductive health information goes offline
The site was launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a public awareness campaign.
Fewer dying of cancer, but rates rise for some
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the American Cancer Society's latest cancer report that shows both positive and concerning trends.
New Boston program aims to improve labor and delivery for Black women
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
Women suing over Idaho abortion ban said they felt like "medical refugees"
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more
The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.
"The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis, treatment
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
Study on Black women dying from breast cancer
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. CBS News' CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
Homicide, named by one study in 2022 as the leading cause of death of pregnant women in the U.S., is also among the risks inflated by extreme temperatures.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Breast cancer rising among Asian American and Pacific Islander women
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
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Jim Bakker, who co-founded "The PTL Club" but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Trump says he'll start paying for ads after pushback over taxpayer funding
Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death
Democrats see White House "pay for play" scheme with Balkan gas project
French high schools closed in biggest day of student protests in decades
Judge to weigh effort to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
