Latest autism numbers may not add up
CDC issues another estimate of number of kids with the disorder, but it differs significantly with that of a leading advocacy group
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Women overtake men in U.S. obesity rates
Health officials thought obesity rates might be leveling off, but a new report has bad news
Women dying from overdoses at alarming rate: CDC
A new report says women are dying from overdoses of prescription painkillers at an alarming rate
Toddler dies from E. coli after visiting Maine fair
The CDC is investigating a possible link between the deadly infection and animals at the fair's petting zoo
Wyoming woman dies of rabies after being bitten by bat
Officials are tracking down people who've had contact with woman who was believed to be state's first confirmed human rabies case
Hospitals offer more breastfeeding help for new moms
A growing number of U.S. babies are born in "baby friendly" hospitals
Rare Q fever outbreak hits U.S. medical tourists
Five Americans got sick after controversial overseas treatment involving sheep cell injections
Another cruise ship returns early with ill passengers
A Caribbean Princess cruise has docked in Houston one day earlier than planned
Cruise passengers finally home after nearly 700 fell ill
Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas returned to port in northern New Jersey after passengers and crew members became ill
Protecting yourself against illness on cruise ships
Gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus can run rampant on cruise ships. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has tips to help you stay healthy.
H1N1 flu outbreak sweeping across U.S.
The CDC reports that as many as 20 states across the U.S. are seeing severe cases of the flu. Most are the H1N1 strain, which caused a worldwide pandemic four years ago
CDC: 75 percent of adolescents do not get enough exercise
U.S. guidelines say kids should be getting 60 minutes of exercise a day
Study: 50 years of tobacco control prevented 8 million U.S. deaths
Daily health headlines: New study examines impact of surgeon general's first smoking report,plus more top stories
CDC: Millions of Americans are drinking too much
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds tens of millions of Americans are consuming too much alcohol
Flu activity already widespread in the South; what you need to know about this year's flu season
Flu season is in full effect
Eating healthy may cost you an extra $550 a year
Daily health headlines: Eating healthy will cost you according to new study, plus more health stories
Babies may remember music heard in womb
Daily health headlines: Scientists say even babies can get a song stuck in their head, plus more of today's top stories
Rate of prescription drug ODs soars for women
The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 48,000 women have died from prescription drug overdoses during the last decade
CDC headquarters a ghost town due to furloughs
Two-thirds of the CDC's 13,000 employees worldwide have been furloughed
2013 U.S. cancer progress report: Fewer deaths
2013 U.S. cancer progress report: Fewer deaths and more of today's health headlines
Worst measles outbreak in 17 years
CDC reports highest number of measles cases in the U.S. since 1996 with the largest outbreak in Brooklyn, NY
CDC's graphic anti-smoking campaign led 100k to quit, study finds
Government health officials say graphic ads about the effects of smoking are turning thousands of smokers away from cigarettes
E-cigarette use among youths surges
Largely unregulated e-cigarettes have become more popular among teenagers, raising concern over the unknown effects of using them
Headlines: Inside Al Qaeda's strategy to block drones
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
CDC: 200,000 yearly deaths from heart disease and stroke preventable
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says lifestyle changes could help many Americans avoid deaths from heart disease and stroke
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
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Senate readies key vote on new approach to end shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will likely work through the weekend on ending the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
The 68th Grammy Awards include two new categories: best traditional country album and best album cover.
Robot rescues Ukrainian soldier trapped for 33 days behind enemy lines
After seven attempts, Ukrainian forces managed to extract a wounded comrade from Russian-occupied ground with a drone resembling an armored off-road casket.
Duffy says flight cuts were ordered after "concerning" data
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Cornell reaches deal with Trump administration to restore funding
The agreement with the Trump administration will "immediately restore and continue the university's research funding," Cornell University's president said.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3, death toll at 70
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth released aerial footage of the latest strike, which he said took place in international waters like the previous attacks.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.