Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
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Mammogram patients will now be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two.
The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat
Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.
From your 20s to 60s, here are preventative health screenings to consider
Whether you're in your 20s, over 60, or anywhere in between, CBS News HealthWatch has a guide to the vaccines and health screenings medical experts recommend.
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Weight loss drugs allegedly landed this woman in the hospital. She's suing.
Do weight loss drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? A patient who needed emergency surgery is suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Pumpkin everything is back. Here's what it means for your health.
Ready for pumpkin season? Here's what to know about the health benefits of this seasonal squash — and the products packed with sugar to be aware of.
60% of baby foods in study don't meet nutrition standards
Researchers analyzed 651 commercially produced infant and toddler foods across 10 different grocery chains in the U.S., finding nearly 60% failed to meet nutritional standards.
How much cheese should you eat a day? A nutrition expert weighs in on dairy.
Milk does a body good, right? Some researchers and doctors are challenging that idea. Here's what a nutrition expert says about the health benefits of dairy.
Sugar substitute erythritol increases risk for heart attack, study finds
Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
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This after-dinner activity went viral for helping your health, sleep. Does it work?
This post-meal activity, dubbed the #FartWalk by social media user @mairlynsmith, can help you feel better in more ways than one. Here's what a nutritionist says about the trend.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
Top 10 fittest cities in the United States, revealed
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
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Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower risk of heart disease, study finds
Busy week have you catching up on sleep during the weekend? That may be good for your heart health, according to new research.
Could "rock solid" beds at Olympics impact athletes? A sleep expert weighs in.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
Benefits of the Scandinavian sleep method, explained by a sleep expert
Having trouble sleeping, but a sleep divorce feels too drastic? Here's what to know about the Scandinavian sleep method and if it's right for you.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
More than 18% of kids have taken melatonin for sleep. Is it safe?
With daylight saving time approaching, should parents give kids melatonin gummies to help them sleep? A doctor shares what to know about the supplement and possible side effects.
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Alternatives to the traditional pap smear are on the way. Here's what to know.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Sex is back at the Olympics this year, but could it affect athletes?
The intimacy ban in place due to COVID-19, has been lifted. What might that mean for Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Games? We asked experts.
Why more singles are turning to run clubs and ditching dating apps
Singles are finding romance and connection through run clubs, offering a refreshing alternative to dating apps.
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Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
How to talk to your teen, according to an expert
Parents worry a lot about their teenagers, but a recent survey highlighted they often don't know how to talk to them. A psychologist shares advice.
What is cortisol? How to lower levels amid concerns over "cortisol face"
"Cortisol face" is a trending topic on TikTok — but what is cortisol, exactly? Here's what to know.
People are surprisingly reluctant to reach out to old friends, study finds
People are surprisingly reluctant to reach out to old friends, despite the proven benefits of social connection, according to a new study.
New York City's Sob Parlour provides space to cry in peace — for a price
You might've heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort?
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Chocolate for gut health? An expert shares what makes your gut happy.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This Is Your Brain on Food," shares elements to include in your diet for boosting both physical and mental health.
What's the deal with probiotics? Should you be taking one?
Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.
What you should eat to support your gut-brain connection
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.
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Best health and fitness features in the Apple Watch 10
The new Apple Watch 10 has sleep apnea detection and other impressive health and fitness features.
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Pre-orders are officially open for the Apple Watch 10
Pre-orders are now open for the new Apple Watch Series 10 smartwatch. Here's why we think you'll want to buy it.
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The 8 best e-bikes of 2024
If you want to get around easily, but don't have a car, check out one of the best e-bikes of 2024.
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Best golf club sets in 2024 for players of all ages
The best golf club sets from Callaway, Cobra and more top golf brands help you make the most out of every stroke.
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NFL Yeti drinkware and coolers just dropped
Rep your favorite football team with one of Yeti's NFL-themed products.
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1856 shipwreck that claimed 116 lives found off Massachusetts coast
Le Lyonnais was making its first trip from America to Europe in 1856 when it collided with another ship and sank.
Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Boater found dead in Grand Canyon, the 16th person to die there this year
A missing boater found dead in Grand Canyon National Park is the 16th person to die at the popular tourist destination this year.
Biden, Harris, Trump all visiting Flight 93 National Memorial today
United Flight 93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field when forty passengers and crew members fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001.
Live: NYC pauses to remember 9/11 victims 23 years later
Today is the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony in NYC, marking 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Here are 3 key economic issues to watch for during the Harris-Trump debate
About 8 in 10 adults tell CBS News the economy is a major factor in their vote, outpacing abortion and climate change.
Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
How DirecTV customers can watch the Harris-Trump debate amid blackout
DirecTV subscribers remain unable to access ABC News, ESPN and other Disney-owned content amid contract dispute.
Two-thirds of American millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy, survey says
While two-thirds of millionaires don't consider themselves wealthy, a majority believe they are prepared for retirement.
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Biden, Harris, Trump all visiting Flight 93 National Memorial today
United Flight 93 crashed in a Pennsylvania field when forty passengers and crew members fought back against hijackers on September 11, 2001.
Presidential debate highlights from the first Trump vs. Harris showdown of 2024
The debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia, was the first — and possibly only — meeting between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Kamala Harris' policy plans and platform on key issues for the 2024 election
Kamala Harris is still staking out policy positions for her abbreviated campaign, but she has rolled out some plans for the economy and other key issues for Americans.
Trump's policy plans and platform on key issues for the 2024 election
Former President Donald Trump has criticized Democrats' handing of the economy and has shared his positions on what should be done on issues including taxes, inflation and immigration.
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Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Cuomo testifies about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven't slowed the deaths
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Mammogram patients will now be told about their breast density. Here's what to know.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
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Jewelry seized by Nazis from concentration camp prisoners returned to kin
Valuables taken from Nazi concentration camp prisoners are returned to their families in a ceremony "important for sentimental reasons but also for historical reasons."
4 climbers found dead on Mont Blanc after phone connection cuts out
French rescue officials said they found the bodies of two Italian and two South Korean climbers close to the peak of Mont Blanc.
More Nazi ships from World War II emerge in River Danube
Sunken Nazi WWII ships have once again emerged in the River Danube, following a blistering summer drought that caused water levels to drop below 5 feet.
U.S. and Chinese military commanders hold rare phone call
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
Would you pay $100 for 3 peaches from a nuclear disaster zone?
London luxury hotspot Harrods says it proudly sells "the most exquisite products from around the world" - including some pricey peaches from Fukushima.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Dave Grohl says he had a new baby outside of his marriage
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said in a social media post that he plans to be a loving and supportive father to his new daughter.
Judge orders Sean "Diddy" Combs to pay man $100M in sexual assault case
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
Oprah announces latest book club pick
Oprah Winfrey announces her latest book club selection, "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout, which brings back characters from her previous novels including her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Olive Kitteridge."
Legendary actor James Earl Jones dies
Actor James Earl Jones, who voiced iconic characters like Darth Vader, Mufasa and many more, died Monday at the age of 93. Vlad Duthiers looks back on his remarkable career and life.
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Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
Google's 2nd antitrust trial underway
For the second time in less than a year, Google is going to trial over alleged monopolistic practices. This time, it's over advertisements online. Nico Grant, technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine the case.
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California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
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U.S. accuses man dubbed "The Tank" of leading cartel fuel theft ring
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
DUI law advocate charged with daughter's death after allegedly leaving her in a locked car during heat wave
Prosecutors claim the mother's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when officers found her and her daughter inside a locked SUV.
Neighbors say Kentucky highway shooting suspect threatened them with rifle
A neighbor of the man suspected of shooting five people on a Kentucky highway say the man once pointed a loaded AR-style rifle at him and his child.
Baltimore Gun Violence Tracker
CBS News Baltimore is dedicated to giving you the most accurate, up-to-date information to keep you and your family safe. This page offers the most recent data on gun violence incidents from the Baltimore Police Department.
Judge orders Sean "Diddy" Combs to pay man $100M in sexual assault case
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
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SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk
The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.
Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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North Dakota Gov. Burgum weighs in on debate
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about Tuesday's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump and how the candidates tackled the key issues.
Candidates talk economy, abortion at debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump had tense and heated exchanges during Tuesday night's presidential debate as they talked about issues including the economy, abortion and IVF access and foreign policy.
Eye Opener: First presidential debate recap
A tense night in Philadelphia as Vice President Harris and former President Trump face off in their first presidential debate. Also, stunning scenes of destruction in California, where out of control wildfires are forcing thousands to evacuate. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Blinken in Ukraine for talks with officials
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart arrived in Kyiv Wednesday morning for a series of meetings focused on weapons for Ukraine from Western allies. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
More deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza, West Bank
Local officials say more than two dozen people have been killed in Israeli strikes over the West Bank and Gaza over the past 24 hours. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on the war.