Health

Patient debt adds stress to already tenuous economy

Many people say the American healthcare system is largely broken, or at least facing seemingly intractable problems. But it could get worse, compounded by policies of President Donald Trump’s administration on medical debt and inaction by Congress.

Why Some Americans Want to Be Disabled

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Blind date: ‘I joked we should join the young people for a club night. We didn’t’

Richard, 63, a communications consultant, meets Katrina, 60, a GP

‘Smells like vacation’: the 21 best nontoxic sunscreens in the US that dermatologists use and recommend

The best sunscreen is the one that you’ll use everyday. We asked doctors for the best SPFs for every face, from acne-prone skin to babies and everything in between

Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video: "A remarkable moment"

For the first time, the birth of a humpback whale was captured via drone earlier this week.

Families Sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube Over Deaths of 4 Teens

Updated on: July 31, 2026 / 2:09 PM EDT / CBS News

Hobbies Can Improve Your Health

From sea swimming to painting, doctors are ‘prescribing’ hobbies – but you don’t need a doctor’s note to get started

Fauci's diary details outrage toward 'far right' and coziness with Biden

Dr. Anthony Fauci increasingly railed against “far right” critics of his approach to COVID-19 issues while describing strong support from the Biden White House in his pandemic-era diary, which was recently released by Congress.

32-year-old doctor works in the hospital where she was a teenage janitor: How she and her husband plan to tackle debt and build wealth

Shay Taylor-Allen was inspired by her mother's hospitalization to become the sort of doctor she and her family rarely saw growing up.

A bitter pill: are you wasting your money on supplements?

Will collagen make you look younger? Could magnesium help you sleep better? Or are the benefits overstated? A dietitian reveals which are worth taking

Should I leave my polyamorous relationship if I want to start a family?

Polyamory is supposed to be about abundance, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But your partner’s behaviour risks making it a zero-sum arrangement

Can You Negotiate Medical Debt Before It's Sent to Collections?

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