Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted
The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
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The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.
The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body.
Marissa Coreno didn't think anything about the lump under her armpit at first, until an ultrasound showed something worrying.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
Experts advise starting breast cancer screenings at a younger age. We've gathered answers to the most common mammogram questions.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
In the U.S., breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women.
While lumps are a common breast cancer symptom, there are other signs to look for that may point to a form of the disease called inflammatory breast cancer. Here's what to know.
A new study is showing yet another way artificial intelligence is entering the medical field. This time, researchers found AI algorithms improved on existing practices for predicting breast cancer risk.
The federal government is reconsidering a decision that critics say would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
Breast cancer screenings should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to draft guidance issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The FDA rules would follow the lead of 38 states that require informing women about their breast tissue type and screening options.
The former "CBS Evening News" and "Today" anchor finished her final round of radiation treatments this week.
Genetic testing for mutations linked to breast cancer is more widely available than ever. But the significance is often murky.
With some cancers, the recommended drugs have known toxic risks to the fetus, and time is not on the patient's side.
If screenings indicate more testing is needed, patients may be on the hook for hundreds or even thousands of dollars for diagnostic services.
Researchers are looking for ways to predict which cancer patients can avoid unneeded treatment to cut down on harmful side effects and unnecessary costs.
Hair loss can have an emotional impact on all people during cancer treatments, but there's a procedure — ice caps — that can help.
Dr. Tara Narula looks at the "Holy Grail" of cancer treatments -- a vaccine for breast cancer -- as part of CBS News' special series "The War on Cancer: 50 Years."
The key protein for a potential vaccine that would treat breast cancer was found through "a matter of luck and tenacity."
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Iranian state media reported that "explosive packages" slightly larger than tuna cans had been dropped by aircraft over the area. U.S. Central Command declined to comment.
Seizing the highly enriched uranium would be more difficult and complex than anything U.S. Special Operations forces have ever attempted, military experts told CBS News.
Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, 32, a U.S. citizen and North Texas resident, went missing Saturday evening after a night out with a fellow flight attendant.
Rockstar Billy Idol spoke to Anthony Mason about how he broke into music, why he says he's lucky to be alive and what it's like to be a grandparent.
The finale of the FX series "Love Story" aired Thursday and has captivated audiences as it follows the romance between John F. Kennedy. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The limited series focuses on well-documented moments in the couple's lives, but fills in the rest with fiction. It has also received some backlash. Adriana Diaz reports.
Savannah Guthrie is speaking out about her mom's disappearance as she prepares to return to the "Today" show. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Tiger Woods was charged with driving under the influence after a car crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday, authorities announced during a news conference. CBS News' Anna Schecter joins with more.
The man suspected in the murder of Loyola University freshman Sheridan Gorman had his detention hearing on Friday. CBS News reporter Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
A federal judge is hearing arguments on the Fulton County case involving alleged voting irregularities during the 2020 election. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
A federal judge ruled against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's request to have charges against him dismissed. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Police said a Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot and injured himself at Philadelphia International Airport.
Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
It's the dawn of a new lunar era for NASA, with the four-person Artemis II crew arriving Friday afternoon at Florida's Kennedy Space Center after spending two weeks quarantining in Houston. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport joins "The Takeout" to preview the mission.
The Artemis II countdown will begin March 30, setting up a launch attempt on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. Eastern Time.
The countdown is on for NASA's return to the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the upcoming Artemis II launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The comet originated in the outer solar system and visits the inner solar system every 5.4 years.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A girls' basketball team appealed their victory after the coach discovered they didn't actually win. Now, they're being lauded for their character. Steve Hartman has the update.
By the end of the night, the NCAA men's March Madness tournament will be down to just eight teams left. Nate Burleson has a preview.
According to a statement from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, the Strait of Hormuz is closed, and they vowed a severe response to any ship trying to get through. That seemed to contradict President Trump's claim that Iran had allowed 10 ships through the Strait as a gift. Holly Williams has details.
Long lines at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport over the last week have been driven by TSA officer sick calls. Pascual Contreras, a TSA officer and union official, was one of them. Kris Van Cleave reports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said the lower chamber would vote "as soon as possible" on its own plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate-approved legislation to fund most of the department, including the TSA, faced major hurdles in the House. Nikole Killion has the latest.