Health

My friend has cancer and talks of ending her life. Should I tell her family?

Your friend fears dependency and wants to regain control. Is there someone you can talk to about your own feelings?

US sees spike in flu cases in December, after most severe season since 2018

Not clear whether more people will get the flu this season, but more than 3,100 people have died in last year in US

‘They don’t have a nice socket structure’: how to really look after your knees

From squats and lunges to the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, physiotherapists share advice on how to maintain strong knees and avoid pain

Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.

January 3, 2026 / 8:28 AM EST / CBS News

A new mom battling postpartum depression skipped a routine appointment. An unrelated visit led to an unexpected diagnosis.

January 3, 2026 / 8:00 AM EST / CBS News

From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits

Guardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their lives

Jason White on plastic pollution in the food chain

Worried about degraded plastic? Spare a thought for those poor ants

I May Destroy You helped me confront being spiked

I had previously found Michaela Coel’s 2020 drama relatable and familiar, but decided to rewatch it after going through a similar experience – and it spurred me into action

Meera Sodha’s recipe for radicchio and chianti risotto

Bittersweet maroon leaves pair perfectly with juicy red wine in this elegant winter risotto served with a walnut pesto

Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze

The fire burned victims so severely that investigators said they would need days to identify the bodies.

Pucker up: The history and evolutionary mystery of kissing

If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.

6.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico City and Acapulco, a popular tourist hotspot

Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 5:24 PM EST / CBS/AP