https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:42:59 -0500 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-van-der-beek-cancer-diagnosis/ The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good." Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:51:20 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/03/0450e6c8-4a4a-4bed-b3bc-46f8649f5bf8/thumbnail/60x60/dc5b90d706e3b2ed9d211a275a472677/ap22363684010032.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 d6d26097-b87c-45fa-bcd6-53736da40201 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/deadly-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-mcdonalds-has-infected-at-least-75-people-in-13-states/ The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed. Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:47:01 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/26/da4bef37-cf51-498a-b3da-b34e894fafad/thumbnail/60x60/2049f637daf0f667808cf0db1d6ece00/1026-satmo-mcds-morfitt-3293786-640x360.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 cb343157-b072-4c0c-96ed-4b4faa598ed2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colorado-family-heartbroken-death-man-ate-quarter-pounders-mcdonalds-jc-smith/ There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:15:19 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/01/4c6da310-2038-4b12-8a8c-37c0ad36312f/thumbnail/60x60/e600407b7456257b6b2883f9cc2037ae/james-charles-smith-2.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 da8f38de-9edb-4607-aba3-95691367942b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sperm-donation-lack-of-regulation-creates-risk-leaves-children-seeking-answers/ Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:01:25 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/01/1fe42e6d-92bb-463b-bb0f-fbec8801e3b7/thumbnail/60x60/6c86c04e817cae1766d8886d2c89abb9/sperm-bank-1272954239.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 0441451d-506a-47d1-9e01-b1958130ee80 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wawa-tumbler-recall-metal-straw-laceration-risk/ The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:39:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/31/d0dc30d2-bd7c-4779-ba6e-6443333fa6e2/thumbnail/60x60/92f1bf29e7b78b805e2c9c7fe105cc1c/halo-tumblers.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 d9d05f98-6d7a-469c-a87f-1ddfb7c5f2cb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-harris-medicare-2024/ The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:34:24 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/11/12/eb2e5e39-6863-4559-ab74-c81f91f6e289/thumbnail/60x60/4be9f2f313ee84b0a747abe8fcf83a9f/MEDICARE-HELP-5PKG_frame_778.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 735a6864-e5a0-4a45-9a6f-f2babdf3c7f4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/oprah-daily-spotlights-the-mental-load-women-carry-in-new-wellness-class/ Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:23:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/30/938b1ca9-cc8f-4499-9905-5b4050572f4e/thumbnail/60x60/a18fce70d166594f0ef6d83546c04f8d/1030-cmo-women.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 efd31c11-adf2-49da-ab83-7f7a6fffb65b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cdc-issues-alert-on-spike-in-walking-pneumonia-among-children/ ER visits for "walking pneumonia" have sharply risen in young children over the past six months. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and CBS News medical contributor, discusses what this means for parents and caregivers. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:17:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/30/f2562ab7-fa38-4a0a-a66a-35fa5985dca0/thumbnail/60x60/19dac3358efc08a85655314992e8ea1d/1030-cmo-cdc.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 82571ad7-142c-4a24-8979-ac2d3a4af987 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asbestos-baby-powder-recall-dynacare/ Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:33:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/29/73bd0416-dc07-4399-99db-e772b714912f/thumbnail/60x60/4f7f435913f0b9bb8f711fded2ce2023/dynarex-corporation-dynacare-baby-powder-14-oz.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 2d2f892e-77c1-444f-91d4-fcb8e4944901 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tips-on-how-to-maximize-your-annual-wellness-checkup/ As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor's visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your physician truly count. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:57:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/29/98b23234-ff57-45c2-ba0d-6c726118ea15/thumbnail/60x60/bc0a1d7bae65ba6b2a1084171809621a/1029-cmoplus-drapptmnt-lapook.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 4f63ec64-20fc-4fff-8ba4-e6921ac7c7ab https://www.cbsnews.com/news/threat-foodborne-pathogens-growing-climate-change/ Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:23:28 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/28/e2fc451c-f3ed-4483-be4d-cf03bc84a095/thumbnail/60x60/39c995c072eab086fb94668e630a6ece/mcdonalds-quarter-pounder.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 ebf39112-924b-48b0-a264-9a27259e7f99 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-quarter-pounders-sold-again-beef-patties-not-e-coli-source/ McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak​. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:33:17 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/27/f529a54c-c4d9-4ce8-8b27-b6b9c742ea2b/thumbnail/60x60/054ddf8dfa98bad67a1f42a096f8c928/cbsn-fusion-mcdonalds-boeing-experience-wall-street-struggles-thumbnail.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 72f1872a-f11a-46af-9c24-0e9840663b51 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-beef-patties-test-negative-for-e-coli-in-colorado-department-of-agriculture-says/ Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:51:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/28/14ea99a4-c34a-47f1-9a09-cb8da91c7eb0/thumbnail/60x60/b096b6ec392d0ada9ed94ef3a4852591/ap24297650169733.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 ee5bd191-5e31-48f0-988a-bb2f8dc23deb https://www.cbsnews.com/video/e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-mcdonalds-quarter-pounders-widens/ Dozens more people have gotten sick in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. While the source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, other fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus. Karen Morfitt has the latest developments. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:32:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/25/18b69fa8-bdd9-419d-a142-6dafff70963a/thumbnail/60x60/fd2419f0c89d23d6d9c15b30235cd76f/mcd.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 7245facf-e8d5-4035-ac07-f51af0216a96 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/costco-salmon-listeria-recall/ A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:47:55 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/25/245cf30d-a132-4f6c-957f-8bd057d12df9/thumbnail/60x60/88d7e342616fbe0953ce50cb588b779e/screen-shot-2024-10-25-at-8-31-50-am.png?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 25d2d33b-ba8e-48b3-8e1e-6c36e9467b54 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-ecoli-quarterpounder-onions-breakout/ Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:52:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/09/15/cc20d794-4d03-477e-bd49-2a5e0b603abe/thumbnail/60x60/055c4c8e4e286ef62d00d7d4a810efff/gettyimages-956351578.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 b9c612c7-a711-400d-8e9f-23633416ad92 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tips-on-how-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease/ Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart disease and stroke will affect more than 60% of Americans by 2050. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to prevent the disease. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:34:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/24/fa894471-2a30-4a26-a4db-4d7a19ba31b6/thumbnail/60x60/273f9cfe7a88b067049d140417fd6404/1024-cmo-gounder.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 7ea42d7d-d56b-45b4-a3cd-0d0f7b46f118 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lead-paint-epa-kids-stricter-rules/ The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:57:25 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/12/13/76571cc8-d7ae-42ff-8134-55229cd593e6/thumbnail/60x60/f33d746b9eb6b77027d17fa4cdaca923/lead-paint-lead-poisoning-12.13.19.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 85797c60-0f82-4cf0-b6ce-3a6638e5b337 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-e-coli-outbreak-quarter-pounder-onion-hamburger-states/ McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/bf18686b-e69e-4666-80f4-b66e6c03215a/thumbnail/60x60/7e10f6b406bea73b2e5ebe9b457bbcd6/quarter-pounder-cdc.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 39157225-3147-418a-844e-03af0dfe50d5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/treehouse-foods-waffle-recall-expanded-pancakes-kodiak-listeria/ A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:33:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/82d11284-26d4-4a34-b749-e9e5529462b6/thumbnail/60x60/23e116488ba363406777169766f9f22f/gettyimages-522241854.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 4889bbcc-7c67-4b2c-9dda-be6a850834cb https://www.cbsnews.com/news/duloxetine-recall-2024-name-brand-cymbalta-fda-chemical/ Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:27:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/6d408de3-f248-4f74-8fc7-ae4a30de3eb7/thumbnail/60x60/444395bc282315e7a613e8cde41327c8/gettyimages-503847973.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 683b1473-9bb8-4dcd-b72b-5e01417dcf2a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-quarter-pounder-hamburgers-e-coli-outbreak-cdc-says/ McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:49:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/bf18686b-e69e-4666-80f4-b66e6c03215a/thumbnail/60x60/7e10f6b406bea73b2e5ebe9b457bbcd6/quarter-pounder-cdc.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 63309aad-280a-405b-9037-20c7191054cd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-health-care-drug-prices-medicare-new-hampshire-visit/ President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:11:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/b2d6cda5-23df-460d-b9ab-442012e8008f/thumbnail/60x60/759b3413c8e31e6d3070a26f4784fd1a/ap24296741269664.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 dec4788d-0c63-40ac-9c44-3bb1b3c028ed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-prescription-delivery-amazon/ Walmart is launching a new service to deliver prescription drugs in 49 U.S. states by the end of January. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:22:43 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/7667de94-6278-4c41-b5b8-104f6a11eebe/thumbnail/60x60/d45801eb542832b6cdb9eb4409b1428d/1729546686696.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 7f1d6a54-e7d5-493e-98e0-fb0132d48ee1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-study-shows-promising-treatment-for-shingles/ Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the latest research showing promising treatment results and how to prevent the illness. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:20:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/9a92c742-5f3c-42bb-8f29-4280eb585387/thumbnail/60x60/8310fc4ed0ed279c6e97bd06c2d0ee83/shingles.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 9d19c6da-84bb-4c1a-8679-bd3614d5fd65 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-to-know-about-the-frozen-waffle-recall-due-to-potential-listeria-contamination/ More than 600 frozen waffle products from over a dozen brands have been recalled following routine testing that detected listeria. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for public health at KFF Health News, discusses the potential health risks. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:13:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/22/f71878c3-093a-4c49-986c-d8e108e5df9d/thumbnail/60x60/4865565bff0d6ec30fee1cbc119927cd/1022-cmo-listeriarecalls-gounder.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 0199c3ba-b4d3-4fe6-9ec1-9d06b57e99c0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-plans-insurance-drug-costs-2025/ Although millions of Medicare recipients could see big drug savings in 2025, many insurers plan to raise their premiums. Here's what to know. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:58:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/14/2fd1653c-7029-43e7-81ae-f806bade8db5/thumbnail/60x60/b77e804fcc818ce38b638e6fc1066499/ap24163002544392.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 e07acd44-81e2-4406-9cec-a5dec59ce41a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/harris-questions-trump-health-medical-records/ "If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:40:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/18/8f0e830f-f6bc-460e-ba6c-218303d306e0/thumbnail/60x60/b874e2b3ec0b57ce167cedd9e465d794/gettyimages-2178420840.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 031278f2-b91d-46d5-9e65-a15e899789c5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walking-pneumonia-cases-children-2024/ The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:35 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/18/604a0cf7-dcc7-4a02-8ac6-877946502937/thumbnail/60x60/2d0da2faae50bbd41f3cc37a76de7ab3/gettyimages-1296609999.jpg?v=c1d30b1df13c40bf65c6c1e6d9ac4ad7 3495b465-1267-4ed7-aa22-34793930c49e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marburg-and-mpox-virus-outbreaks-rwanda-africa-us-passenger-screening/ Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast. 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