Health

Eli Lilly says obesity pill helps maintain weight loss after patients switch from Wegovy, Zepbound

Eli Lilly also said it has filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of the daily GLP-1 pill, called orforglipron, for obesity.

How to eat, drink and be merry

Some traditional treats may be off the menu, but there are plenty of alternatives for a festive feast

How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril

From floods to droughts, erratic weather patterns are affecting food security, with crop yields projected to fall if changes are not made

Salad dressings recalled in 27 U.S. states because they could contain "foreign objects"

December 17, 2025 / 6:11 PM EST / CBS News

UnitedHealth reduced hospitalizations for nursing home seniors. Now it faces wrongful death claims

The company says it is protecting nursing home residents by curbing unnecessary hospital transfers. Whistleblowers allege cost-cutting tactics have endangered the elderly

This biotech name is evolving into a major obesity play. How to trade it with options

Key catalysts, including growing confidence around Amgen’s MariTide obesity program, could transform the name into a growth story.

How to become a good and thoughtful gift-giver

Choosing the right gift can feel difficult, but it is possible to buy something meaningful that will please your loved ones – and stay out of the trash

‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town

Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions

Pessimistic about dating? Harvard-trained economist says do 2 simple things to improve your luck

A recent report found that 94% of women and 91% of men say dating is getting harder. Wharton professor Judd Kessler suggests two simple tweaks to your approach.

Create new rituals and ‘be the river’: seven tips for co-parenting during the Christmas period

Parents and experts weigh in on how to navigate blended family dynamics over the festive season

New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO

At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body says

Researchers witness rare polar bear adoption, capturing video of female caring for cub that was not her own

Updated on: December 17, 2025 / 7:00 AM EST / CBS/AFP