Health

Why is monogamy in crisis? The animal kingdom could give us some clues

As fewer people choose to pair up, let alone marry, it could be that our species’ mating patterns are moving closer to the natural order

Novo Nordisk says it will take legal action after Hims & Hers reveals $49 copy of Wegovy pill

Hims said it would sell a copy of the newly launched weight loss pill for $49, far less than the $149 Novo sells the branded pill for.

Postcard-pretty … and filled with pollution: how Brazil’s fishers are reviving Rio de Janeiro’s famous bay

A mangrove conservation project in Guanabara Bay has shown how a dying ecosystem can be transformed into a thriving sanctuary

The Only Thing That Will Turn Measles Back

A rebound in vaccination—which may depend on government support

What a ​four-​year-​old ​taught ​us ​about the ​magic of ​baking​ a chocolate ​cake

In a kitchen ruled by ​a t​iny, adorable dictator, even the most familiar recipe becomes an adventure – filled with dragons, sprinkles and unexpected wisdom

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to tens of thousands of deaths in U.S. per year, study finds

Updated on: February 5, 2026 / 6:28 AM EST / CBS/AP

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pork ragu with herbs (for gnocchi or pasta)

Marbled flesh and fat are key to this rich, succulent and dense ragu, boosted with powerful notes of bay, sage and rosemary

Does getting cold increase your chances of catching flu?

Traditional advice to keep warm in winter does have a limited basis in science but understanding disease transmission is much more beneficial

‘The children are not safe here’: the Nigerian couple fighting infanticide

In a few isolated communities in central Nigeria, some babies are believed to be bad omens. Olusola and Chinwe Stevens run a thriving home for babies at risk. But what happens when the families want them back?

It Was Too Easy for Her to Kill Herself

The case of Eileen Mihich should disturb both advocates and opponents of medically assisted suicide.

Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of stroke by up to 25%, long-term study suggests

Two-decade study indicates a diet rich in foods such as olive oil, nuts and vegetables can cut risk of every type of stroke

Eli Lilly's GLP-1 growth is only getting started as Novo Nordisk braces for a decline in 2026

The split in outlook underscores Lilly's strong position in the obesity market, underpinned by more effective drugs and its direct-to-consumer sales strategy.