A father of 3 felt healthy. Then a routine screening found deadly cancer.
Curtis Jackson was having a regular screening when doctors found evidence of a deadly bile duct cancer.
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A country star played one of his best shows. Then he collapsed
Colt Ford had even undergone a preventative check-up that found no signs of concern before he had a "silent" heart attack on tour.
New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
He thought he had acid reflux. Doctors found a much different problem.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
Dear David: Stories of triumph that inspire perseverance and compassion
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares inspiring stories of perseverance and compassion.
Cancer patient regains voice after transplant
Around the same time Marty Kedian became a grandfather, he lost his ability to speak after undergoing surgery to battle cancer in his larynx. But in a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona were able to transplant a donated larynx, giving him his voice back as well as his ability to swallow and breathe without a trach tube.
What is aphasia? Wendy Williams' diagnosis explained.
The condition impacts communication skills and can have different causes, according to medical experts.
Mayo Clinic fires 700 unvaccinated employees — about 1% of its workforce
They can return, but only if they get vaccinated. Almost all of Mayo Clinic's 73,000 workers complied with the COVID vaccine policy.
Trump says coronavirus test kits are "coming soon"
The U.S has fallen far short in its capacity to test Americans for the virus. Since the first case was detected in this country nearly two months ago, just over 14,000 people have been tested. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Face transplant meeting
In the summer of 2016, the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota performed its first face transplant. A widow donated her husband's face to a stranger in need. Tony Dokoupil shows us the overwhelming moment they finally came face to face.
Advances in computer science offer a promising solution
With U.S. health care costs surpassing $3 trillion a year -- an unsustainable 20% of the American economy -- we all must find ways to cut costs. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. John H. Noseworthy, head of the famed Mayo Clinic, explains how the latest advances in computer science offer a promising solution, where better collection and understanding of the billions of data points generated by medical research and treatments can improve patient "outcomes" and lead more effective and affordable health care for millions of people.
Dr. James Levine, a leading obesity researcher at the Mayo Clinic and the inventor of the treadmill desk, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why your chair may be killing you
Mounting evidence reveals for every hour we sit, two hours of life are lost. Dr. James Levine, a leading obesity researcher at the Mayo Clinic and the inventor of the treadmill desk, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why your chair may be killing you.
For the first time, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, claims the top spot
For the first time, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, claims the top spot. Only New York, Boston and Los Angeles have more than one hospital on the list. Gayle King reports.
Daily health headlines: There's new data on the number of children using medication to treat mental health problems, plus more of the day’s top health stories.
Daily health headlines: There's new data on the number of children using medication to treat mental health problems; plus, are your odds of recovering from a traumatic brain injury linked to how educated you are? Alexis Christoforous has the day’s top health stories.
Mayo Clinic: 905 staff diagnosed with COVID in past 2 weeks
In total, about 1,500 Mayo Clinic staff are out due to a COVID-19 diagnosis or exposure.
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait, and what we can do about it
Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world.
Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
On World Arthritis Day, Mayo Clinic rheumatologist Dr. John M. Davis III shares how wellness plays a role in managing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
How to manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with wellness techniques
Rheumatologist Dr. John M. Davis III shared how exercise, stress management and diet may play a role in managing arthritis.
Pence says he should have worn a mask at Mayo Clinic
"I didn't think it was necessary," the vice president said.
Reporter: Pence's office punished me for saying VP ignored mask rule
Photos showed Pence was the only person not wearing a mask during his visit to the Mayo Clinic
Pence forgoes a face mask at Mayo Clinic
The vice president told reporters he is tested regularly for the virus.
Emergency room doctors facing pay cuts and understaffing
One ER doctor said her hours were cut by about 50% and that she now is the only ER doctor during her shifts, leaving her responsible for up to 40 beds.
Transcript: Gianrico Farrugia on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mayo Clinic CEO Gianrico Farrugia that aired Sunday, March 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Epic, the software company that's changed the sharing of medical records (including, probably, yours)
The Wisconsin company, led by one of the richest self-made women in the world, is using technology to free up doctors and make patient records more transportable
Can playing sports extend your life?
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic has shown people who play sports like tennis, badminton and soccer tended to live longer. Tom Holland, founder and CEO of TeamHolland, joins CBSN to discuss.
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Trump signs Dept. of War order, announces 2026 G20 will be at Doral
President Trump is signing an executive order Friday to begin the process of renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her "spirited" exchange with Justice Jackson
Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed her majority opinion curtailing the use of nationwide injunctions in an interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell.
475 people detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at Hyundai site in Georgia
The operation targeted one of Georgia's largest and most high-profile manufacturing sites, where Hyundai makes electric vehicles and is building an EV battery plant.
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Trump signs order allowing punishment of nations illegally detaining Americans
President Trump signed an executive order establishing a designation for states accused of wrongfully detaining U.S. citizens.
Trump announces plans to host 2026 G20 summit at his Doral resort
President Trump, fulfilling a plan he proposed in his first term, announced the U.S. will host the 2026 G20 summit at his resort in Doral, Florida.
Judge rules against Trump in attempt to end protections for Venezuelans, Haitians
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen ruled against the Trump administration in a challenge to its effort to end the Temporary Protected Status program for roughly 1 million Venezuelan and Haitian migrants.
Ex-pilot who tried to cut plane's engines pleads guilty in federal court
Joseph Emerson was subdued by the flight crew after trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight from Washington state to San Francisco.
Frozen vegetables sold in 6 states recalled due listeria risk
The Endico bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida and Washington, D.C.
Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts
The latest employment data could inform the Federal Reserve's next rate decision meeting, set for Sept. 17.