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Cases of the flu are on the rise as we head into the New Year. The CDC reports flu activity is picking up across the country, with high levels in Colorado and Georgia. Flu season runs from October until April, but usually peaks between December and February. Dr. Jonathan LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine and how you can protect yourself from getting sick.
Health officials are urging all Americans over six months old to get a flu shot now. Last season, nearly 80,000 Americans died from the virus. That's the highest number since modern tracking began. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the myths of the flu shot and make a house call for our co-hosts.
CDC is keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began
A single dose of Xofluza can reduce symptoms and shorten the illness for flu sufferers, the FDA said
An unvaccinated child from Florida is the first pediatric death of the flu season, officials said. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of flu vaccination.
Florida health officials say a child is the first death in Florida during this year's flu season. The child, who has not been identified, tested positive for Influenza B and was not vaccinated. A new national survey puts the spotlight on some popular and potentially dangerous myths about the flu shot. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
The CDC says last winter's flu season was the deadliest in at least four decades. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports that health officials are urging everyone over the age of 6 months old to get the flu vaccine.
Doctors are out with their annual recommendations for flu shots, and this year the CDC says a nasal spray vaccine is also an option. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports
Dylan Winnick, 12, is among the latest victims of the widespread flu epidemic. The flu has killed more than 30 children nationwide since October. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
A 6-year-old in West Virginia is among the latest victims of the deadly flu epidemic. More than 30 children have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC, compared to 17 deaths the same time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss symptoms and offer advice on hygiene practices to prevent the flu from spreading.
The deadly flu season has hit younger Americans particularly hard as pediatric deaths are on the rise. The CDC reports 30 children have died from influenza since October - and the number of states hit with high flu-like illness is now up to 32. Nikki Battiste reports.
Widespread flu activity has been reported across the United States during this particularly harsh flu season, but doctors say you should still get a flu vaccine. Dr. Alexandra Sowa, internist at MyMD Medical Group, joins CBSN to explain why the flu virus is spreading so fast, and why a flu shot can still prevent you from getting sick.
Missouri is one of the states hardest hit by this year's flu epidemic. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds got a look at what doctors are doing to respond.
A government shutdown could affect the nation's response to the most widespread flu season in recent years. If a funding bill is not passed, the agency will likely furlough a majority of its staff, including those who monitor the virus. Some school districts in Texas have shut down because of the flu. Omar Villafranca reports.
Nico Mallozzi, a 10-year-old boy, is among the latest deaths in the ongoing flu outbreak. According to the CDC, widespread flu activity is now reported in every state except Hawaii. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the flu virus is now considered to be an epidemic, based on its medical impact.
Flu season is here and its impact is being felt across the country. According to the most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every single state, except Hawaii, is reporting widespread influenza activity, up significantly from the same time last year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why this season is particularly bad, some of the challenges hospitals face in dealing with the influx of patients and a recent open letter from some Apple stakeholders calling on the tech giant to address the negative outcomes of its products on children.
U.S. health officials say this year's flu outbreak is now widespread in every state except Hawaii. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham has the latest.
The U.S. is being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, with 45 states reporting widespread illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's four times as many as this time last year. Here are some ways to prepare for this year's flu season.
Alyssa Alcaraz fell ill in mid-December and was diagnosed with the flu; just four days later she lost her life to a different deadly infection
The U.S. is being hit with one of the worst flu seasons in years, and young kids are especially at risk
This flu season is looking like a bad one, and children can be at risk of serious complications. KHOU-TV's Lauren Talarico reports from Houston, where the illness is spreading fast.
Supplies of the hospital staple have been dwindling since October after Hurricane Maria cut power to manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the flu is widespread in 46 states. Some hospitals are setting up emergency tents to handle the high volume of patients. Meanwhile, some hospitals are dealing with a shortage of IV bags after Hurricane Maria cut power to manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico. Michelle Miller reports.
Flu season is off to a nasty start across the country, resulting in a spike in hospital visits. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why it's been hard to get under control.
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
Product sold in four states is possibly tainted with toxin that can cause life-threatening illness or death
Some consumers reported finding pieces of a mechanical seal or gasket in the Weaver fully cooked patties
Government in Congo's previously unaffected South Kivu province says 1 person there has died and their child is being treated
In a move to amplify the health risks, images would show neck tumors, feet with amputated toes, and diseased lungs
Workplace weeping is a common experience, with almost half of workers blaming their boss or colleagues
El Al flight attendant Rotem Amitai was diagnosed with measles after flying from New York to Israel
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
Australian court upholds unanimous jury verdict that most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing kids molested two choirboys in late 1990s
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
President scraps trip to Denmark for now and puts off meeting with Danish prime minister, who said Greenland is "not for sale"
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
The retailer alleges the solar panels caught fire at seven stores, resulting in millions of dollars in damages
March for Our Lives leaders unveil the Peace Plan for a Safer America, aiming to get at the root causes of gun violence
The White House hopes to upend a landmark court settlement that has governed the care of migrant children in U.S. custody for two decades
The 2020 candidates promise to address health care and criminal justice concerns for transgender people
This week, on "Intelligence Matters," Michael Morell speaks with CNN's Jim Sciutto about his new book, "The Shadow Wars," about how Russia and China are leveraging different tools, strategies and battlefields to counter the U.S. below the threshold of armed conflict
"I think any Jewish people that vote for a Democrat — I think it shows either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," Trump said Tuesday, outraging Jewish American organizations
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins “CBS This Morning†to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
The 85-year-old talk show host is seeking to end his 22 year marriage to Shawn King; he's been married 8 times to 7 different women and has 5 kids
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix
"You, my friend, will be experiencing pain so agonizing that, even if I tried, I could not fully explain"
Users will be able to control Facebook Pixel and other tools the company uses to collect user data on other sites
Cyberattack typically spreads through malicious links in emails and has crippled a string of cities in recent years
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
The sky in Sao Paulo, Brazil, went dark Monday due to the smoke carried in from nearly 1,700 miles away
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Many who have their wisdom teeth removed are prescribed opioid painkillers – but there may be a better, safer option
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Three migrant children have died in the past year from the flu
"A pill isn't going to make you do better on a test... A pill won't help you make the varsity team. Food will, exercise will, studying will."
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
As the White House vacillates over another another tax cut, economists of all political stripes say: Don't bother
Carbon-emission credits are hotter than ever on Wall Street, attracting investors eager to cash in on climate change
The retailer alleges the solar panels caught fire at seven stores, resulting in millions of dollars in damages
Donald Trump has touted his steel tariffs as bolstering U.S. Steel, but market stagnation is hurting demand
Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more
Newly released court documents indicate that Patrick Frazee could be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when his trial starts in October
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
A 15-year-old vowed online to "kill 7 people at a minimum," and a 38-year-old stands accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Memphis church
Newly released court documents suggest Patrick Frazee, the Colorado man accused of murdering his fiancée Kelsey Berreth, may be mounting a defense that will blame someone else when he stands trial in October. Janet Shamlian reports.
Federal prosecutors say Dr. Robert Levy showed up for work impaired, misdiagnosed patients and falsified records to cover up his errors
The new port will allow two U.S. commercial crew ships to dock at the space station at the same time
The cosmic collision could be the first example of a black hole colliding with a neutron star — possibly offering new insights into the expansion of the universe
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
New lawsuits filed by three women this week accuse Jeffrey Epstein sexual abuse, and one of the women claims he continued his criminal behavior while he was on work release from the Palm Beach County jail in Florida in 2008. Casey Frank, a senior editor for the Miami Herald, joined CBSN with more on the allegations.
A homeless man was reunited with his family after almost a quarter century, thanks to the kindness of two New Jersey police officers. Video shows 61-year-old Jose Lopez tearfully hugging his daughters and grandchildren last week. He lost touch with his family after he moved to Florida, suffered several strokes and ended up homeless. Determined to find them, Lopez spent all the money in his social security account to travel to New Jersey.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins “CBS This Morning†to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
Los Angeles is famous for its freeways and now it's one step closer to building a major thoroughfare just for wildlife. An overpass estimated to cost $88 million is in its final design phase. It will allow mountain lions and other animals to roam more freely. Officials say it could help them avoid extinction. Carter Evans reports.
