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Fire departments work to get rid of cancer-linked foam extinguisher: "It was like sitting on a bomb"
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.

CBS News, 12-07-2026 03:02:49

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.

CBS News, 10-07-2026 22:09:18

What parents should know about the infant botulism outbreak caused by baby formula
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.

CBS News, 08-07-2026 15:15:10

Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.

CBS News, 07-07-2026 17:05:05

Medicare will now help pay for some GLP-1 drugs. Here's what to know
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.

CBS News, 01-07-2026 14:37:42

Behind the growing and controversial trend of looksmaxxing
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.

CBS News, 30-06-2026 15:37:30

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.

CBS News, 29-06-2026 15:52:06

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.

CBS News, 22-06-2026 15:16:27

Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.

CBS News, 21-06-2026 16:19:41

Doctor goes above and beyond for her cancer patient, ending with a big surprise
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.

CBS News, 20-06-2026 02:00:59

Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.

CBS News, 18-06-2026 19:52:36

Busy Philipps opens up about receiving ADHD diagnosis later in life
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.

CBS News, 18-06-2026 15:54:44

Drummer rediscovers passion for music after life-changing accident
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.

CBS News, 18-06-2026 15:23:00

Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.

CBS News, 16-06-2026 15:14:30

In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating

CBS News, 14-06-2026 15:21:09

FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.

CBS News, 10-06-2026 01:33:08

Safety concerns over doctors prescribing experimental weight loss drug not approved by FDA
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.

CBS News, 09-06-2026 02:54:00

The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.

CBS News, 07-06-2026 15:53:58

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