Health

Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise ship sickens more than 150 passengers and crew

March 15, 2026 / 11:07 AM EDT / CBS News

Severe storm expected to hit DC with up to 75 mph winds

A severe storm is expected to move into the Washington, D.C., region Sunday night, bringing the potential for damaging wind gusts of up to 75 miles per hour and the risk of fast-moving thunderstorms, meteorologists said.

The world needs more compliments. Just try not to be weird about it

I’m inspired by Barbara from Stroud, who went viral for her way with a kind word. What we don’t need is the corporate nonsense from the likes of M&S and ‘chief compliments officer’ Gillian Anderson

How a ‘vacuum cleaner turned the other way’ became a popular solution to snoring disorders

Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases

Prue Leith looks back: ‘I had a great time on Bake Off, but I don’t think I’ll have any yearning when I see Nigella in that position’

The broadcaster, writer and former television judge on being useless at school, how ‘great parents’ instilled her self-confidence, and dealing with sexism

'I’ve been living under a shadow for 13 years': life with prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. But screening is not universal, and charities are divided over whether it should be extended. What do those living with the disease think?

Gen Z feels alone in their struggles—here's what they 'most need to hear' from adults, says Harvard psychologist

We tend to leave out the "messy middle" when we tell stories, says Alexis Redding, a developmental psychologist at Harvard. But "there's a better way to help."

Create hedgehog havens

Hedgehogs’ habitat is shrinking, they’re vulnerable to cars, and pesticides are affecting their food supply. Here’s how we can help them pull through

I love vultures, mosquitoes and, yes, even wasps. This is why you should too

No species is a ‘villain’ – and even humans’ least favourite creatures are part of a web that makes all life possible

How to make Irish stew – recipe

This classic dish needs no deviation from its time-honoured traditions – but mastering it does require some skill

From childhood to midlife and beyond: how to handle anxiety at every age

Talk about your fears, normalise difficult emotions, get up and move: experts share their strategies for managing anxiety at different stages of life

Republicans defy Democratic health advantage with MAHA niche

The Make America Healthy Again movement has become a pivotal avenue for Republicans to go on offense when it comes to healthcare, turning Democrats’ historical ownership of the issue on its head.