Health

When someone talks down to you, use Dolly Parton's simple trick to 'maintain your dignity and disarm' them, says expert

Communication expert Dorie Clark calls it the "label upgrade" strategy. "It's a powerful move," she says. "Own the truth," then redefine their label. Here's how.

How a South African town cleaned up its polluted river using stones, wood and sand

Scientists say system to treat contaminated wastewater offers a model for ensuring food security in a fast-warming climate

Trump Didn’t Lower Your Drug Prices

After decades of prescription drug prices rising faster than inflation, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offered some rare positive headlines on affordability. In 2025, prescription drug prices fell by an average of more than 3%, the first time this has happened since 1963. It’s good news for patients across America, and the outlook for 2026 price adjustments is equally positive. Prices have declined every month so far this year, a clear sign of market progress. Less clear is what’s driving the decline in prices and who can take credit for it — and in Washington, someone always wants to take credit.

Death toll from Nepal floods tops 900

The death toll from sudden and deadly floods in Nepal, China, and Tibet topped 900, with the total certain to rise considerably as rescuers try to reach those trapped by the disaster.

Grand Canyon braces for more storms after flash flood leaves one person dead

National park officials say body of a man, 46, was recovered and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for

Rosie Mackean’s quick and easy recipe for cucumber rice with fudgy eggs

An intriguing and refreshing hot-cold combo of eggy rice, butter, cold cucumber sauce and pickles

'Who knows what they’re taking?': people risk the gray market for the newest weight-loss drug

Retatrutide, not yet approved by the FDA, is the latest wonder drug to shed pounds despite warnings from doctors

Nepal flood rescue recovery efforts keep hope alive for desperate families as death toll passes 1,000

Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 2:14 AM EDT / CBS News

What Happened to Yoga?

It used to be the peak symbol of wellness. Now many studios can barely stay open.

The Singular Triumph of Driving Down Peanut Allergies

When pediatricians issued new advice about peanuts, parents listened. Why have vaccine recommendations met with so much more resistance?

US man says ‘hold tight’ to loved ones after wife and toddler killed by lightning

Kameron Glasgow of Florida honors wife Kenya and daughter Kennedi at local vigil after last week’s tragedy

The pet I’ll never forget: Jerry, the king of dogs, who taught me how to live

After a burglary, my parents decided we needed extra security. Jerry was the answer – and this hungry, handsome hound helped us all in countless ways