Health

For North Mississippi, a return to normal still weeks away after historic ice storm

January 29, 2026 / 11:51 PM EST / CBS News

Dozens confirmed dead as extreme cold continues to grip large part of U.S.

Updated on: January 29, 2026 / 9:20 PM EST / CBS News

Over 100 dead as East Coast braces for nor'easter

Over 100 people have died from this past weekend’s below-freezing temperatures and wintry conditions.

Kentucky family battling extreme cold brings newborn calf inside to keep warm: "She was just frozen"

A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.

Small risk of severe acute pancreatitis with weight-loss jabs, UK regulator warns

Agency updates guidance after increase in reports of condition to its yellow card scheme

The secret to long life? It could be in the genes after all, say scientists

New study into ‘heritability’ shows that 50% of the variation in human lifespan could be down to genetics

AstraZeneca to invest £11bn in China after rowing back on UK expansion

Keir Starmer says the move, announced during his trip to Beijing, will help support thousands of British jobs

NIH Admits Staffer Infected With ‘Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever’ Following Infowars Report On Accident at Montana Biolab

Following last week's report, the NIH came forward admitting a staffer at the lab had been infected with "Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever."

Paying for health care is now Americans' top financial worry, KFF poll finds

January 29, 2026 / 12:40 PM EST / CBS News

Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information

As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal information from fraudsters.

Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving: "A fat bear is a healthy bear"

January 29, 2026 / 12:06 PM EST / CBS News

Social media star Shirley Raines dies after years helping homeless in LA

Known as “Ms Shirley”, she used TikTok to bring food, dignity and hope to Skid Row and beyond