Health

Lindsay Clancy's Family Nanny Testifies at Murder Trial: "A Wonderful Mom Who Loved Her Kids"

Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 6:10 PM EDT / CBS Boston

As FDA approves new marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms

Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 5:49 PM EDT / CBS News

RFK Jr. disbands Kentucky organ donation group for coerced harvesting

The nonprofit organization coordinating organ donation in Kentucky and counties in neighboring states was decertified Wednesday after the federal government concluded, following a yearlong investigation, that it violated patient rights and safety by pursuing organs without confirming that the donor had died.

A Biopic That Ends Right When It’s Getting Started

A new film about Anthony Bourdain uses its subject to examine how a young person comes to love cooking.

Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director

Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote

Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years

Research suggests addressing risk factors for poor cardiovascular health between the ages of 45 and 65 could help reduce risk of cognitive decline

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

August 5, 2026 / 3:43 PM EDT / CBS News

We're increasing our Eli Lilly price target after another beat-and-raise quarter

The strength of its GLP-1 business suggests the stock still has more room to run.

Newborn "cocaine hippo" linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar is rescued in Colombia

Authorities in northwestern Colombia said they rescued a newborn hippopotamus found alone by fishermen on the banks of a river and showing signs of malnutrition.

Record-low Danube River levels put Hungary's only nuclear plant on brink of shutting down

Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 12:17 PM EDT / CBS News

Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says

Employers have grappled with soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can cost thousands of dollars per patient annually.

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