Health

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs

US congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration’s attacks on reproductive care

NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says "I trust the science" on childhood vaccines amid measles outbreak

August 9, 2026 / 3:41 PM EDT / CBS News

Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts

National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026

Updated on: August 9, 2026 / 2:11 PM EDT / CBS News

AOC says freezing her eggs is 'bada**'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced Saturday that she has begun the process of freezing her eggs, sharing the personal decision with followers via social media and framing it as a part of a broader push to be more open about women’s health.

‘We made over $1,000’: drag queen Brini Maxwell

Ben Sander’s talents – interior design, crafting and being a TV personality – come together in his 60s housewife drag character

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke

Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during Covid are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities

How THC tests have landed more than a thousand new mothers onto child abuse registries

Updated on: August 9, 2026 / 10:08 AM EDT / CBS News

Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity

America's Saddest Murder Trial: Mental Health in Focus in Lindsay Clancy Case

Jurors Hear from Host of Medical Experts as Defense Says Postpartum Psychosis Caused Young Mother to Kill Children

Are Raccoons Evolving Into Pets?

The myth and science of the country’s favorite floofy, fluffy cuddle-badgers

How to cook the perfect apricot galette – recipe

A free-form fruit tart that’s easy to throw together with whatever seasonal fruit you have to hand