Health

Colorado River crisis could force drastic water measures across the West, experts say

Los Angeles — The Colorado River is in crisis, with a growing population taking more water from it as a hotter climate is drying up the supply.

At least 80 dead as Congo grapples with Ebola outbreak; WHO declares public health emergency

Updated on: May 16, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Canada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columbia

The person was on board the MV Hondius, the center of the outbreak that has claimed three lives

The moment I knew: After a 2,500km bike ride it clicked

For Evan Lewis and Dat Tien Lewis, a cycling odyssey was a test of their relationship. A quiet whisky session revealed how far they’d come

Version of hantavirus behind deadly cruise ship outbreak matches known strain, France says

France's Pasteur Institute said it has fully sequenced the Andes virus detected in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship and found it matched viruses already known in South America, with no evidence so far of new characteristics that would make it more transmissible or more dangerous.

Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments

Straus Family Creamery is voluntarily recalling a variety of organic ice cream flavors and sizes sold in 17 states because of concerns there may be metal fragments in the frozen treats, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.

At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision

Thai authorities say 32 others injured near Makkasan station after freight train strikes bus and fire breaks out

Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever

Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.

The food filter: ‘Don’t be fooled by fancy packaging’ – the best (and worst) supermarket shortbread, tasted and rated

Dunk, nibble or wolf them down: this classic biscuit is at its best when it’s just sugar, butter and flour, so be wary of those that stray from the rules

A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days: "What have I done to myself?"

Tommy Bell knew he hadn't always had the best diet, but when he started working at a Florida hospital over 10 years ago, he learned a lot about how nutrition contributes to health and started eating better.

The Warnings I Almost Didn’t Heed

For a lifetime, I dismissed my body’s complaints. Then came ovarian cancer.

Maldivian diver dies during operation to recover bodies of Italians from underwater cave

Mohamed Mahudhee suffered decompression sickness after searching for scuba divers in Vaavu Atoll and died in hospital.