Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
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What to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
This year's start date for Affordable Care Act enrollment in most states is Nov. 1, and consumers may encounter new scams as well as important rule changes.
FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
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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Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
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.
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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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What sleeping position is best? A sleep specialist explains.
Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Here's what a sleep expert says about the pros and cons of each.
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.
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Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
Tube-tying rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows
More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, according to a new study.
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.
Mental health, mindfulness and self-care
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Why Deepak Chopra believes AI could be a "spiritual guide"
Deepak Chopra told "CBS Saturday Morning" that he wants to look at AI's positive impacts instead of "doomsday scenarios."
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.
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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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The best lead-free Stanley cup alternatives
While the lead in Stanley Quenchers is unlikely to cause harm, there are lead-free water bottles available.
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The best folding electric bikes in 2024
The best folding electric bikes of 2024 are powerful, easy to store and great for both commutes and adventures.
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Best mountain bikes in 2024 for every kind of rider
From budget-friendly to premium full-suspension bikes, here are the best mountain bikes for every type of rider.
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Best deals on meal kits this month
Save with the best deals on meal kits available this month.
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We found the best pickleball paddles for advanced players
From power paddles to nimble paddles, here are the best pickleball paddles for advanced players in 2024.
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Garth Brooks accused of rape in new lawsuit
A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.
Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface at 2006 party
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
Top Justice Dept. official warns of "onslaught" of foreign election interference
In an interview with CBS News, the head of the Department of Justice's National Security Division said the U.S. is facing a multi-pronged offensive from Russia, Iran and China.
Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Tyre Nichols jury returns mixed verdict for 3 ex-Memphis officers
The jury returned the verdict the same day in the trial of three former Memphis officers charged with civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.
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Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
When shipping containers lost at sea burst open, what happens?
Over 20,000 shipping containers have fallen overboard since 2010, their contents polluting shorelines and habitats.
Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.
McDonald's set to debut its long-awaited chicken Big Mac
McDonald's is introducing a poultry version of its iconic burger at U.S. locations for a limited time starting next week.
Tesla recalls its Cybertruck for the fifth time in less than a year
Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertruck vehicles because of problems with their rearview camera.
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VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
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Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
What to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
This year's start date for Affordable Care Act enrollment in most states is Nov. 1, and consumers may encounter new scams as well as important rule changes.
FDA weighing approval of first new sunscreen ingredient in decades
The FDA has until early 2026 to decide on the submission for a sunscreen ingredient branded as PARSOL Shield.
Condom use is declining among younger generations. Here's why.
Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
What to know about Marburg virus as Ebola-like outbreak spreads in Rwanda
Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
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Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq escapes from Gaza a decade later
An Israeli official says a Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS in Iraq has escaped a decade later from Gaza.
WWII destroyer dubbed "Ghost Ship of the Pacific" found off California
The USS Stewart, once called the "Ghost Ship of the Pacific," served in both the U.S. and Japanese navies during World War II.
Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"
Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.
Remains of teen U.S. soldiers killed in WWII identified 80 years later
U.S. Army Sgt. Jack Zarifian and U.S. Army Private Rodger D. Andrews were both 19 when they died in combat in Europe.
Russia gains ground in Ukraine, adopting new tactics in war's 3rd year
Russia is relying on new tactics to gain ground in Ukraine, with the continuation of U.S. support uncertain as the war grinds on.
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Charlie Puth on new mockumentary
Pop sensation Charlie Puth debuts his mockumentary-style TV show, "The Charlie Puth Show," offering a comedic behind-the-scenes look at the life of a pop star. The show features cameos from stars like Will Ferrell, John Legend, and Courteney Cox, with one episode exploring Puth's possible move to country music.
Princess Kate and William say young cancer patient "inspired us both"
Getting a hug from the Princess of Wales wasn't even on 16-year-old Liz Hatton's bucket list.
Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry case
Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally obtaining the powerful anesthetic ketamine that was administered to the "Friends" star.
"Mornings Memory:" The launch of "Big Brother"
On this "Mornings Memory," "Big Brother" premiered, changing the reality TV landscape forever. Eddie McGee and two runners-up share how the show impacted their lives.
Former U.K. leader says in book that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says in his memoir that he "had known for a year or more" that Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer.
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Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
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Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
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Tyre Nichols case: Jury returns split verdict
A federal jury convicted three former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers Thursday on some charges stemming from the fatal 2023 beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop. Neema Rahmani, former federal prosecutor and president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, joins CBS News to unpack the verdicts.
Guides accused of leading rogue hunts that killed mountain lions
Three wildlife guides face federal charges for allegedly running an illegal hunting enterprise that left mountain lions dead in Idaho and Wyoming.
Jury deliberating in Tyre Nichols case
Tyre Nichols' family prayed before entering the trial of three Louisville Police Department officers who were charged for their actions on the night of Nichols' death. The jury is currently deliberating. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Missouri woman found dead 5 months after mysteriously vanishing
A missing woman's remains were discovered in Missouri over the weekend, more than five months after she disappeared.
Doctor faces depraved heart murder charge
Maryland Dr. James Ryan faced an unusual charge — depraved heart murder — following the fatal overdose of his beauty queen girlfriend Sarah Harris in 2022. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the case for "48 Hours."
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Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
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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.
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.
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.
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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How Liz Cheney can help Kamala Harris in 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned Thursday with former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney in Ripon, Wisconsin, the city credited as the birthplace of the Republican Party. Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Michigan after special counsel Jack Smith's filing was unsealed in the 2020 election interference case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.
What to expect for new Supreme Court term
The new Supreme Court term begins on Oct. 7. The last session saw consequential decisions, including giving presidents broader immunity, preserving abortion pill access and upholding a domestic violence gun restriction. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down what to expect.
Kamala Harris says she won't ban fracking
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with CBS News Pittsburgh politics editor Jon Delano about the top issues for Pennsylvania voters, including fracking, the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese company Nippon Steel, and her economic message. Delano joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his interview with Harris.
Feds warn of violence on Oct. 7 one-year mark
A joint intelligence bulletin warned of potential violent extremism and hate crimes ahead of the one-year mark of Hamas' attack on Israel. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security and National Counterterrorism Center issued the bulletin that said the continued Middle East conflict could serve as a motivation for violence. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports.
Father survives Helene trip for daughter's wedding
David Jones was driving from South Carolina to Tennessee for his daughter's wedding when the highway was shut down, and what was to be a two-hour drive turned into a more than 12-hour journey.