Health

Why a major life expectancy gap has existed on Chicago's West Side for decades

January 14, 2026 / 7:46 PM EST / CBS News

The Steep Cost of ‘Free’ Child Care

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Universal Child Care Is a No-Brainer

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PureGym's entry and exit pods flagged by New York City's fire department for safety concerns

Updated on: January 14, 2026 / 5:59 PM EST / CBS News

I read 50 books last year. Here's everything that helped me stay on track

From the right e-reader to a book subscription, here are my favorite ways (some free, some vibe-setting) to read a lot

We flipped the food pyramid. Here's why

As a urologist specializing in men’s health, I see the devastating consequences of poor nutrition every day in my practice. Over the past several decades, we’ve witnessed an alarming decline in male testosterone levels across all age groups. Young men in their twenties now have testosterone levels comparable to men in their fifties from just a generation ago. The implications are staggering: reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, diminished energy, and decreased fertility.

Horses can smell fear in humans, researchers say

Tests showed horses that smelled body odour from people watching scary films startled more easily

‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health

Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recovery

Health secretary RFK Jr appoints two vaccine skeptics to CDC advisory panel

Physicians have disputed prevailing scientific views on vaccines and use of antidepressants during pregnancy

Wolf’s dinner preserved in Siberia for 14,400 years sheds light on woolly rhino

Decoded genome of meat in pup’s stomach helps scientists build picture of what caused extinction of species

2 ways parents can get kids off screens and help them 'live meaningful, fun lives,' from the co-author of 'The Amazing Generation'

Author of "The Amazing Generation" Catherine Price recommends challenging your kids to take on a new activity.

Puppies treated for suspected fentanyl overdose to go up for adoption in Washington

Six puppies were revived and treated by first responders and are now being monitored at a local animal shelter