Vision changes and potential dementia
A long-term study found changes in your vision could be an early indication of dementia. Dr. Scott Grossman, a neuro-ophthalmologist with NYU Langone Health, joins CBS News with more on the new findings.
A long-term study found changes in your vision could be an early indication of dementia. Dr. Scott Grossman, a neuro-ophthalmologist with NYU Langone Health, joins CBS News with more on the new findings.
A new documentary on the life of former talk show host Wendy Williams is being called exploitative in the wake of Williams' aphasia and frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Aramide Tinubu, a TV critic for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the show.
Former television host Wendy Williams has disclosed her diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, a revelation that comes just before the premiere of her Lifetime documentary. This news brings attention to the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, including actor Bruce Willis.
The comedian filed for a conservatorship over the estate of his wife of 43 years, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia, according to court documents.
A new report published in the Journal of American Medical Association has found a disturbing link between dementia and people who spend long hours sitting at home or at work. Dr. Andrew Budson, chief of cognitive behavioral neurology with Boston Veterans Affairs, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
A new report in the Alzheimer's Association's Journal offers the first estimates of the prevalence of where Alzheimer's disease is most prevalent in the U.S. It determined that seniors living in the East and Southeast regions of the country are most likely to have the debilitating illness. Neurologist Dr. Dona Murphey joined CBS News to talk about the findings.
Researchers found that, over three years, cognitive decline slowed by 48% in people with increased risk factors for dementia.
Clare Nowland, who suffered from dementia, died a week after a state police officer shot her with a stun gun at her nursing home.
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to Leqembi, a drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Leqembi is not considered a cure for Alzheimer’s, but will be covered by Medicare. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Hanna, 76, first displayed symptoms of Alzheimer's in 2017.
Participants in a multi-year study who regularly used the internet had roughly half the risk of developing dementia in comparison to those who were not regularly online. More than 18,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 65 years old participated in the study. Virginia Chang, an associate professor at New York University's School of Global Public Health and one of the researchers behind the study, joined CBS News to talk about the results.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, her family announced in a statement Tuesday. She remains at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, while he is in hospice.
Shares of the pharmaceutical company jumped almost 5% after announcing promising results for donanemab.
Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of families may not know where or how to find help
His family announced his FTD diagnosis on Thursday in a statement.
Two more people were rescued from the rubble in Turkey Thursday -- ten days after massive earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, killing some 42,000 people. Bruce Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with dementia. And the USPS released the Forever stamp honoring women’s soccer, to celebrate women in sport.
The actor's family has revealed that Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which led to an outpouring of support from across social media.
Bruce Willis' family announced he has dementia. Last year, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, which affects speech. His family said that has progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
Wendy Williams and Bruce Willis have both received the diagnosis, which describes a group of brain disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes.
Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia last year, but has since received a "painful" new diagnosis.
Gradual changes in the years before you plan to quit work can help smooth the transition, a financial coach says.
Gas stoves are linked to health problems such as asthma — but a regulator who floated a ban met severe pushback.
Actor Chris Hemsworth revealed he is taking a break from acting after discovering he carries two copies of a gene associated with high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Dona Kim Murphey, a neurologist and co-founder of Prognosus, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss ways to lower your risk of developing the disease, and the potential impact of an experimental drug that may lower the rate of cognitive decline.
A new study shows that 1 in 10 Americans age 65 and over suffer from dementia, while 22% deal with mild cognitive impairment. The study's lead author, Dr. Jennifer Manly, a professor of neuropsychology at Columbia University, joins CBS News to discuss the racial and economic discrepancies in dementia diagnoses and research.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
Hamas fired projectiles at communities around Gaza during the war, but have not fired longer-range rockets in months.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
Four years after George Floyd's murder, work on federal police reform legislation has halted almost entirely amid a partisan stall on Capitol Hill.
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown." But the action star was more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer.
A man stabbed four girls inside a theater at an AMC multiplex in Braintree, Massachusetts, police said.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
Did the benefits outweigh the risks of a millionaire's sometimes-deadly modern-day treasure hunt in the Rocky Mountains?
Rescue team finds Leo in freezing wilderness after 10 days alone.
The partnership between the two companies has ended, but card-holders can still use their Capital One Walmart Rewards cards.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
"I could definitely see someone like Caleb Williams getting a $100,000 check, if not more," one expert said.
This Memorial Day weekend, breaking out the grill for the unofficial summer kickoff means contending with hotter prices.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Pat Ryan, Democrat of New York, and Mike Waltz, Republican of Florida, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said.
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
The Russian-born athlete says she cannot go home after condemning her country's invasion of Ukraine. More backlash was triggered in her homeland after announcing she was in a relationship with another woman.
Hamas fired projectiles at communities around Gaza during the war, but have not fired longer-range rockets in months.
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
The imposing cross, spanning 40 feet and weighing about 3,300 pounds, is the only element of the choir roof that resisted the flames.
He is thought to be a close associate of the sons of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in the U.S.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
For more than 40 years Emmy Award-winner Kyra Sedgwick has starred in films and on TV, including the series "The Closer," and has shared the world stage with her husband, fellow actor Kevin Bacon. Now, in the Off-Broadway comedy "All of Me," Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Sedgwick about the play she calls a "family dysfunction story," and with actors Madison Ferris and Danny J. Gomez, who say they like the play for not indulging in what's been called "inspiration porn."
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including stunt woman Susan Blacklinie, who played the first victim of the shark in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws."
She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown." But the action star was more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer.
She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown," and inspired director Quentin Tarantino to write a film especially for her. But action star Pam Grier proved to be more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer. The actress talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about starring in the Amazon Prime horror series "Them: The Scare," and why she agreed to work in a genre that she finds terrifying.
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share her guidance on what the signs of tech addiction are, what parents should look out for with their kids, how tech addiction can be treated and how we can all maintain healthy boundaries with technology.
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
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.
Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake porn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake porn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake porn videos online last year.
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is getting an upgrade to make it more conversational and intuitive as Amazon tries to compete with newer chat models introduced by Google and OpenAI. Eugene Kim, chief technology correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
A New Mexico judge on Friday denied a request from actor Alec Baldwin to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge brought against him in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust." Jonathan Vigliotti has details.
Four years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, momentum in Washington to pass sweeping reform in the Minnesota man's name has almost faded away completely. Taurean Small explains.
Two American missionaries were among three people killed in Haiti in an apparent gang attack. Two of the victims were the daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, joins CBS News with more.
Gang violence has exploded in Haiti. On Thursday, three people were fatally shot, including two missionaries, a married couple, from an Oklahoma-based group. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
With divisions among Israelis only deepening over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas, CBS News has learned that diplomatic efforts to release those held hostage by Hamas are expected to resume next week. Imtiaz Tyab reports from East Jerusalem.
Senate Foreign Relations committee member Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, tells "Face the Nation" that he is concerned that the high civilian death toll in Gaza is a "boon" to terrorist organizations.
Amid high-profile incidents of turbulence on recent flights and the severe 2024 hurricane forecast, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells "Face the Nation" that "The reality is, the effects of climate change are already upon us in terms of our transportation."
Reps. Pat Ryan and Tim Waltz, two of the veterans currently serving in Congress, join "Face the Nation" ahead of Memorial Day to discuss issues facing American veterans. The percentage of Americans in the military, Ryan says, is "deeply problematic as a democracy."
This week on "Face the Nation," two of the veterans in Congress, Reps. Pat Ryan and Tim Waltz, join to discuss veteran suicide ahead of Memorial Day. Plus, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the latest on Memorial Day travel and the current issue of turbulence.