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There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
The Trump administration is reducing the number of vaccines it recommends for children in the U.S. Under the new guidelines, the CDC recommends all children be vaccinated against 11 diseases, which is down from 17 immunizations. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss everything you need to have on your health checklist for the new year.
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with 40% of adults over 45 reporting feeling lonely, a recent AARP study shows. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, has more.
Norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu, is on the rise as the holidays approach. The highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated surfaces, food and water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has tips on how to keep yourself safe.
The CDC has tracked nearly 2,000 confirmed measles cases across 43 states this year, the most on record since the disease was declared eradicated more than two decades ago. The U.S. is now at risk of losing its measles elimination status. Skyler Henry reports on a growing outbreak in South Carolina.
A panel of vaccine advisors approved by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the Hepatitis B shot from newborn vaccine schedules on Friday. President Trump applauded the move on social media, but many medical experts and organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, oppose the change.
The American Cancer Society is suggesting a change to cervical cancer screening guidelines so women have the option for self-collection of samples. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
In San Francisco, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies, including Kraft-Heinz, General Mills and Nestle. It accuses the companies of using cheap ingredients, adding flavor and color, to make unhealthy and addictive products. Elizabeth Cook reports.
The FDA's vaccine chief says the agency plans to tighten approval standards for COVID-19 vaccines, citing concerns about potential risks for children. In a leaked memo, Dr. Vinay Prasad says a review of records links 10 children's deaths to the COVID vaccine. He did not provide data to support the claim. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of former ambassador Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, announced over the weekend that she has less than a year to live amid a rare cancer diagnosis. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins with more.
A mutated strain of the flu virus is surging around the world. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Jon LaPook explains what to know about symptoms and the vaccine.
A new study suggests eating too many ultra-processed foods may be linked to a higher risk of colon cancer. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Whooping cough cases have increased across the U.S. Last year, there were six times as many cases reported compared to 2023. CBS News medical contributor Céline Gounder explains.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in an exclusive interview why the agency decided to drop decades-old "black box" warnings on many hormone therapy drugs used for menopause and perimenopause symptoms.
