Depression rates vary depending on where you live, CDC report finds
Some states have significantly higher rates of depression than others, a new report finds.
Health Care
New AMA president says "we have a health care system in crisis"
Facing doctor burnout, soaring medical costs and an influx of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld is taking over at a difficult time.
More Americans use health care sharing plans, despite lack of protections
Members of health care sharing plans, usually brought together by shared religious beliefs, chip in to help pay one another's medical bills. But there are risks.
Mayor Eric Adams signs order protecting gender-affirming care in NYC
"To our LGBTQ+ community across the nation feeling hurt, isolated, or threatened, we have a clear message for you: New York City has and will always be a welcoming home for you," Mayor Adams wrote on Twitter Monday.
Judge temporarily blocks Florida ban on trans minor care
The ruling states that the minors whose parents requested the injunction can continue to receive gender-affirming treatment with GnRH agonists, known as "puberty blockers" or cross-sex hormones.
Nurses report frequent experiences of racism in new survey
Patients frequently use racial slurs or question the credentials of Asian, Black and Hispanic nurses, according to a survey released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
How a U.S. default could impact health care
Congressional leaders and President Biden have yet to agree on a plan to raise the debt ceiling, leaving many Americans concerned about how a potential default could impact their health care. Sara Rosenbaum, a professor emerita at George Washington University's Milken School of Public Health, joins CBS News with more.
Singer-songwriter Jewel on mental health
Grammy-nominated star Jewel joins "CBS Mornings" for "Wellness Week," during Mental Health Awareness month, to talk about her personal journey with mental health and work as an advocate.
North Carolina's 12-week abortion ban
The North Carolina Senate and House voted Tuesday along party lines to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill banning abortion at 12 weeks. The law goes into effect July 1. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Raleigh.
Christy Harrison on book "The Wellness Trap"
Journalist and registered dietitian, Christy Harrison, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses, and Find Your True Well-Being." She shares some of the ways diets and wellness fads can be a slippery slope and lead to more harm than good. She also provides tips for navigating the wellness world with healthy skepticism.
NFL star Brandon Marshall on mental health
Former NFL star Brandon Marshall has been open about his experience with mental illness and mental health treatment. He joins "CBS Mornings" as part of our "Wellness Week" series during Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss his mental health journey and why it's so important to him to break stigmas around mental health.
Health gap takes toll on Black Americans
A new study looking at 22 years' worth of health data reveals the stark impact of racial disparities. Researchers found over 1.6 million excess deaths among Black Americans during that period compared to the White population. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports.
Wellness week: Expert panel on mental health
Board certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma, clinical psychologist Lisa Damour and clinical psychologist Thema Bryant join "CBS Mornings" to talk about finding mental health care, healing trauma and supporting the mental health of teens for "Wellness Week" during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Tom Holland reflects on mental health struggles
The 26-year-old actor discussed the impact the challenging role of his new series "The Crowded Room" has had on his personal life.
Missouri passes bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors
The legislature also passed a bill Wednesday to prevent transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams.
Sacramento-area nurse made it his mission to diversify his field of healthcare
One Sacramento-area nurse has made it his mission to diversify his field of healthcare. For Carter Todd, a nurse manager at Kaiser Roseville and former PICU nurse, it's a passion.
FDA considering first over-the-counter birth control pill
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
New Alzheimer's drug shows promise
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says its new antibody infusion could slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients.
PFAS, a hidden threat to health
Roxana Saberi takes a look at how toxic synthetic chemicals known as PFAS are winding up in everything from our water and food supply to cosmetics.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine to protect older adults
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Sudan's health care system in crisis
The violent power struggle in Sudan has devastated the country's health care system. Executive director of Doctors Without Borders, Avril Benoit, joined CBS News to discuss the crisis.
Fight to cut South’s maternal mortality rate
The South holds the sad distinction of having some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke to some of the women trying to improve maternal health care.
Eli Lilly seeks FDA approval for weight loss drug
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is requesting fast-track approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Type 2 diabetes medication tirzepatide to be sold as a weight loss drug. The company said that new studies have shown promising results. Nikki Battiste has more.
Allergy season getting longer
For those who suffer from seasonal allergies, the season is getting longer. The season is starting 20 days earlier and lasting 10 days longer than it did in the 1990s. Errol Barnett reports.
CDC warns of drug-resistant fungal infection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about Candida auris, a fungus that can lead to drug-resistant infections and even death, in some cases. Capt. Arjun Srinivasan, deputy director of program improvement for the CDC's division of health care quality, discusses the rise in drug-resistant microbes and superbugs with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
Live
Senate talks continue over ending shutdown as Trump returns to D.C.
Senators have expressed cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, now on Day 30. Follow live updates here.
Sonya Massey's father expresses anger after ex-deputy convicted
Sean Grayson, who was facing three counts of first-degree murder, was found guilty on one lesser count of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey.
At least 28 dead as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba reeling
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
5 more arrests in brazen Louvre crown jewels heist but gems still missing
Five more people have been arrested in the investigation into the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, but the treasures remain missing, authorities say.
Senate approves Democratic resolution to block Trump's global tariffs
The Senate voted Thursday to approve a resolution that would block President Trump's tariffs on countries around the world, the third in a trio of rebukes of the president's trade policy this week.
Senate confirmation hearing for Casey Means postponed after she goes into labor
Casey Means and her brother, Calley Means, became prominent in recent years after viral interviews decrying the influence of the food and drug industry.
SNAP funding is set to lapse on Nov. 1. Here's what to know.
With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.
Cruise passenger left behind on island found dead: "Mum died, alone"
Suzanne Rees, an 80-year-old cruise passenger, was found dead on a Great Barrier Reef island, a day after she was accidentally abandoned there by the ship's crew.
Exclusive
Treasury sanctions alleged human smuggling network across 4 continents
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sweeping sanctions on members of an alleged human smuggling network based in Mexico that it says trafficked people from four continents using yachts, hotels and cartel connections.