68-year-old woman ingests nail while eating pork rinds
The 68-year-old Peruvian woman was eating pork rinds when the object became lodged and she threw up blood.
Health Care
Supreme Court hears abortion pill case arguments
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that could upend access to a widely used abortion medication. Jan Crawford reports.
CVS CEO on decision to carry the abortion pill, cybersecurity threats
Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health, discussed her company's decision to carry the abortion pill mifepristone, and cybersecurity threats in the wake of the UnitedHealth hack.
CVS CEO on the state of health care in the U.S.
Karen Lynch, CEO of pharmacy giant CVS Health, spoke this week about the decision to carry the abortion pill for the first time in an interview with Norah O'Donnell, anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News."
Blood test could change some cancer detection
A promising study found that a new blood test is able to detect 83% of colon cancer tumors, marking a potential breakthrough in the way we detect the disease. The study comes as colon cancer rates are rising in younger adults. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Massive health care cyberattack hits providers
It's being called the biggest cybersecurity attack on America's health care system. Hackers shut down a UnitedHealth Group medical payment processor three weeks ago. The hack cost providers an estimated $100 million a day. In an interview you'll see only on "CBS Mornings," Nicole Sganga met a doctor who's scrambling to keep her practice running.
Harris becomes 1st VP to tour abortion clinic
Vice President Kamala Harris made a historic appearance Thursday at a Minnesota women's reproductive health clinic that performs abortion services. It's believed to be the first time a sitting vice president or president has visited such a facility. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Doctor describes cyberattack's devastating impact
More than three weeks since the ransomware attack on a subsidiary of the UnitedHealth Group, a doctor tells CBS News her practice is still unable to "submit a single insurance claim." Nicole Sganga reports.
Where Biden and Trump stand on health care
The future of Medicare is on the ballot in 2024. Dan Diamond, national health reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss what both major presidential candidates say about the entitlement program that 65 million Americans rely on.
Biden releases 2025 budget proposal, laying out vision for second term
President Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting voters' attention with tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
The health issue voters want to hear about ahead of the election: costs
The presidential election is likely to turn on the simple question of whether Americans want Donald Trump back in the White House. But health care tops the list of household financial worries for adults from both parties.
Biden team, UnitedHealth struggle to restore systems paralyzed in cyberattack
The cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHeath Group's Optum division has left providers struggling to get paid for care.
Parents struggle to find ADHD medication
Parents across the U.S. are having difficulty finding ADHD medication for their children amid an ongoing shortage. U.S. drugmakers claim they are manufacturing all they can, yet patients and doctors' offices still have to keep pharmacy-shopping to find it. Mark Strassmann explains.
Biden aide previews State of the Union speech
President Biden will highlight many of his top priorities at the 2024 State of the Union address. Ben LaBolt, White House communications director, joins "America Decides" to discuss the speech.
In State of the Union, Biden to call for action to lower health care costs
In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans.
Chuck D on health care pricing transparency
With medical debt standing as one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in America, hip-hop icon Chuck D is teaming up with Fat Joe, the Foo Fighters and others to push for more price transparency in the health care system. Chuck D joined CBS News to talk about "Power to the Patients."
State of the Union 2024: What to expect
President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address could be an opportunity for him to make his case to voters heading into the November general election. Tom Perez, senior adviser and assistant to the president, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Previewing 2024 State of the Union address
President Biden is set to deliver the 2024 State of the Union address Thursday as he lags behind Donald Trump in the polls. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Can Ozempic and Wegovy curb alcohol cravings?
Doctors are seeing a surprising possible side effect of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy: a diminished craving for alcohol. Janet Shamlian reports.
Abortion pill at CVS, Walgreens: What to know
CVS and Walgreens say they will begin selling the abortion pill mifepristone in March. Lee Hasselbacher, research assistant professor at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to discuss the move.
Cyberattack on UnitedHealth impacts prescription access
In a since-deleted post on the dark web, a Russian-speaking ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging they stole more than six terabytes of data.
Report: Many hospitals defy price rules
By law, hospitals are required to put their prices online. But many aren't fully complying, and it's costing people money. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on these "hidden costs."
Cyberattack still impacting prescription access
A cyberattack on the health technology provider Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of the UnitedHealth Group, is wreaking havoc nationwide, as some hospitals and pharmacies cannot get paid and many patients are unable to get prescriptions. Nicole Sganga has details.
Private equity firm puts profits over patients
A mother's death at a Boston hospital shortly after giving birth has sparked a state investigation into the hospital's owner, Steward Health Care. Last year, a CBS News investigation found a trail of unpaid bills at Steward hospitals around the country, leading to a shortage of potentially life-saving supplies. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
Cybersecurity breach at UnitedHealth subsidiary causes some Rx delays
Several small pharmacies in the Midwest and California reported problems filling prescriptions after an ongoing cybersecurity issue at Change Healthcare.
Hurricane Melissa nears Cuba after whipping Jamaica with violent winds, heavy rain
Hurricane Melissa turned its sights on Cuba after making landfall Jamaica as a fierce Category 5 storm.
Trump says he expects to strike trade deal with China's Xi at meeting Thursday
President Trump's final stop of his Asia tour will be focused on trade with China and the Pacific.
Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time
The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
Trump fires board that oversees D.C. construction projects
President Trump fired all six sitting members of a board that oversees architecture in D.C., as he plans a slate of major building projects — including a massive White House ballroom.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate passed a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, after Democrats drew support from a handful of Republicans.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday announced tens of thousands of job cuts, the latest signal that the U.S. labor market is downshifting.