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Skin cancer 'set to surge by 2050' with cases of deadly melanoma and other forms rising worldwide, major study warns

Skin cancer ‘set to surge by 2050’ with cases of deadly melanoma and other forms rising worldwide, major study warnsREAD MORE: How rude are the staff at YOUR local GP surgery? By CIARAN FOREMAN, REPORTER Published: 16:00, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 17:19, 13 May 2026 e-mail 20 View comments

Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows

HealthWatch Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year amid a changing drug supply and funding cuts .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } May 13, 2026 / 12:13 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data.It was the third straight annual drop, making it the longest decline in decades, according to feder...

Utah woman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder

Kouri Richins was convicted for lacing her husband’s cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanylSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Utah mother who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband and was later found guilty of killing him will now receive her prison sentence.Kouri Richins was convicted in March of aggravated murder for lacing her husband’s cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl at their home near Park City in 2022. Cont...

Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for hospice providers

Politics Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for hospice providers amid fraud investigations By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 13, 2026 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would be put a six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies to target fra...

Father launches High Court fight over NHS hormone treatment for transgender teen

A father has launched a High Court challenge against GP partnership WellBN after his transgender child was prescribed cross sex hormones through the NHS.The father, known only as ATN, is seeking to continue legal action against the Sussex based partnership over what his lawyers described as an “unlawful” prescribing policy for under 18s.Strict reporting restrictions mean neither the teenager nor family can be identified.The case was heard before Mr Justice MacDonald at the Royal Courts of Justic...

One in seven prefer consulting AI chatbots to seeing a doctor, UK study shows

Exclusive: Doctors say ‘highly concerning’ poll highlights risk to patients of turning to AI for medical adviceOne in seven people are using AI chatbots for health advice instead of seeing their GP, a UK study has found.The poll of more than 2,000 people found that – of the 15% turning to chatbots – one in four had done so because of long NHS waiting lists. Continue reading...

'I'm a doctor and one of the best exercises for weight loss is the one most people ignore'

Walking stands as one of the most thoroughly researched approaches for tackling visceral fat, according to medical experts examining the latest clinical evidence.Dr Blen Tesfu, a physician and Medical Advisor at Welzo who specialises in preventive health and lifestyle medicine, confirms substantial scientific literature backs walking as a safe intervention for reducing abdominal fat, particularly among those with sedentary lifestyles.The gradual decrease in belly fat achieved through consistent...

France confines over 1,700 passengers on cruise ship over gastroenteritis

The British ship docked in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux reports 49 suspected cases.

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Britain's turning the tide on obesity: Experts say rates have plateaued among children, are slowing in adults and now fat jabs could see the decades-long trend start to reverse

Britain's turning the tide on obesity: Experts say rates have plateaued among children, are slowing in adults and now fat jabs could see the decades-long trend start to reverseBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 16:00, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 16:00, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trendsA continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across different countries, sexes and age groups. Continue reading...

Stepmother who killed five-year-old girl in scalding bath left her with burns so severe that her heart and lungs failed, trial hears

Stepmother who killed five-year-old girl in scalding bath left her with burns so severe that her heart and lungs failed, trial hearsBy NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:55, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 15:56, 13 May 2026 e-mail

Israeli strikes kill eight Lebanese on highway south of Beirut — Health Ministry

Strikes were carried out on three vehicles in the towns of Barja, Jieh, and Saadiyat

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas CopelandMichael Dunning / Getty ImagesThe remote Pitcairn Islands has a population of about 50 peopleA woman is isolating on the Pitcairn Islands, a remote British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific, after travelling on a hantavirus-hit cruise ship.A local government spokesperson told the BBC the person "had contact with a hantavirus-exposed individual" but was...

Evil 'hell on wheels' teen who murdered boyfriend and friend by slamming car into wall offers outrageous new excuse after becoming prolific prison lesbian

Evil 'hell on wheels' teen who murdered boyfriend and friend by slamming car into wall offers outrageous new excuse after becoming prolific prison lesbianSign up to receive the free weekly Crime Desk newsletter HERE By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:11, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 15:11, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Your health records are medicine’s superpower — and its biggest risk

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Doctor who spent SIX-FIGURES over a bridleway dispute argues ECHR breach in latest legal bid

A doctor and her husband who have accumulated a six-figure legal bill over a bridleway dispute are now utilising the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) after their claim was rejected by the Court of Appeal. Dr Dawn Carnell, 59, a cancer specialist and her husband, David Moore, 63, spent the last six years embroiled in a legal battle about a bridleway which runs through their home Breach House in Little Berkhamstead in Hertfordshire. Despite their latest attempt being rejected to go to th...

Drug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 years

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 13 minutes agoU.S. newsU.S. newsDrug counselor who distributed ketamine that killed Matthew Perry sentenced to 2 yearsProsecutors said Erik Fleming sold 51 vials of liquid ketamine to the “Friends” star in October 2023, including the portion that killed him.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Matthew Perry in London, England. David M. Benett / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT / Updated May 13, 2026, 2:05 PM EDTBy Dennis R...

How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health

CBS Mornings How does diet impact brain health? Alzheimer's Association shares nutrition tips with cognitive function in mind. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times,...