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Trump signs executive order on women's health

"Who the hell wouldn't have a women's health division?" President Trump said Monday.

Trump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitals

The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.

Woman, 26, felt her concerns were being dismissed before cancer diagnosis

Andrea De Armas thought her concerns weren't being taken seriously. Then she received alarming information.

New guidelines support hormone therapy for menopause symptoms

A leading OB-GYN organization now recommends hormone replacement therapy for many women experiencing common menopause symptoms including hot flashes.

Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says

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.

Pope's cancer prognosis may depend on these factors, doctors say

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said.

How technology is changing the detection of breast cancer

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.

Woman survives two cancers after surprising diagnosis: "I feel so lucky"

Vicky Titcomb didn't think anything was wrong. Then a routine heart scan showed an early sign of a deadly disease.

U.S. measles cases top 4,000, far surpassing 2025 total, CDC says

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.

AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room

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.

Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans

Amid a decline in youth mental health, momentum is building for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.

Russia open to a Trump-Putin call as questions mount over plague lab death

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."

What younger women need to know about breast cancer

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.

What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death

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.

Clinical trial helps treat woman's "insufferable pain" from sunlight

Emily Pearson was diagnosed with a rare condition that left her vulnerable to sun as a teenager. A new medication offers hope.

Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine

Hours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June.

I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions

Dr. Céline Gounder asked America.gov 37 questions on autism, vaccines and more. Here's what it got right — and wrong.

Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.

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.

Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?

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.

Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern

Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.

Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"

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.

Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."

Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know

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.

Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say

New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.

JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run

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.

Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug

As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.

Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.

Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.

RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the 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.

Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour 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.

How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health

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.

A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.

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.

Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health 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.

Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports

A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.

Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.

Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.

Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak

Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.

How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health

Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.

A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.

Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.

A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families

Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.

Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"

Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders​ and the lack of resources for many women.

What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.

Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.

Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year

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.

The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills

The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.

Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition

Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.

Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says

2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany

Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says

Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years

Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health

At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds

Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"

Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.

How a teen found "a sense of control" as she fought cancer

Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma the summer before her senior year of high school.

Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"

As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.

Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"

Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.

"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"

Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis​.

Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time

The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.