Health

A decade after synthetic opioids surged, Cincinnati is part of a historic decline in deaths

January 15, 2026 / 7:53 PM EST / CBS News

Are you fibermaxxing in 2026? A nutrition coach shares 5 easy ways to get more of this key nutrient in your diet this year

Fibermaxxing is one of the latest health crazes for better gut health and weight loss benefits. Here are five simple ways you can get more fiber in your diet.

ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit compromise stalls in Congress

January 15, 2026 / 5:30 PM EST / CBS News

Dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on people, study finds

Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.

Minnesota Day Care Employee Confesses to ‘Intentionally Suffocating’ Infant for Attention

Daycare worker exhibited pattern of suffocating children as attention-seeking behavior, police say.

Pesticides may drastically shorten fish lifespans, study finds

Even low levels of widely used agricultural chemicals were linked to accelerated ageing, research suggests

Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa is cancelled

$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease

Trump unveils health-care plan outline as Congress wrestles over Obamacare subsidies

Trump urged Congress, which is grappling over an extension of key ACA tax credits, to pass "The Great Healthcare Plan" without delay.

Trump outlines new 'Great Healthcare Plan' for Congress

President Donald Trump published a request on Thursday for Congress to enact various healthcare reforms through what the White House is calling the “Great Healthcare Plan.”

Diary of a degenerate: mapping the music and the madness of Carlo Gesualdo

The Renaissance composer wrote hauntingly sublime music – and committed a grisly double murder before descending even further into psychosis. As a new stage work revisits his life, its director asks if art can be separated from artist

Mark Cuban slams hospitals for inflating healthcare costs

Mark Cuban, the billionaire investor behind Cost Plus Drugs, criticized hospitals for inflating healthcare costs after a report exposing UnitedHealthcare for “gaming” the Medicare system was released.

Do these 5 stretches every day to keep your body young: 'You don't need long workouts to boost longevity,' says fitness trainer

Jew a few minutes of stretching a day can help extend your life. Fitness trainer Patrick Franco shares the five moves that helps him feel healthier, younger and