Health

Opposition to nicotine pouch tax grows as NY proposal in limbo

At least 20 U.S. states sought to tax nicotine pouches through legislation last year as a way to obtain more revenue and to protect public health, but some experts say the health risks may be overstated.

Is it true that … having a diverse microbiome stops you from getting sick?

Having diverse microbes in the gut has been promoted as a way to boost immunity, but studies suggest it’s more complicated than that

GSK reports promising early results in ovarian and womb cancer drug trial

Mo-Rez reduced or eliminated tumours in over 60% of patients and is expected to be a blockbuster drug

Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul

April 12, 2026 / 10:09 AM EDT / CBS News

Fighting for health care claim approvals

April 12, 2026 / 9:41 AM EDT / CBS News

A messy garden is a glorious garden. We need to stop tidying, titivating and paving them over

I’ve just watched another of my neighbours rip up everything green and growing around their home. It’s enough to make David Attenborough weep

This morning routine is key to a successful day, says mental performance coach—and it only takes 4 minutes

Start the day strong by focusing on gratitude and purpose, says mental performance coach Cindra Kamphoff.

Couples Who Are 'Emotionally Secure' Regularly Talk About 8 Things, Says Harvard-Trained Psychologist

Building a trusting relationship is the goal for most couples. Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren shares eight things emotionally secure couples talk about to have a happy and successful relationship.

'I didn’t want to be on medication the rest of my life': veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval

Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand access

How to make Southern fried chicken – recipe

Your guilty-pleasure, late-night snack, minus the guilt, in nine easy steps.

Dr. TikTok: Patients Diagnose Chronic Illnesses With Anonymous Commenters' Help

TikTok users increasingly say the app has steered them toward diagnosing medical problems not yet identified

At least 30 killed in crush at historic fortress in Haiti

Officials said many killed at popular tourist site were young, with more people reported injured or missing