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People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
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People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
U.S. consumers have seen high-profile food recalls recently, including by Trader Joe's and Banquet, due to foreign objects contaminating their products. Here's how it happens.
While Ozempic's interaction with the reward centers in our brain could help explain this, Dr. Tamika Henry, founder of Unlimited Health Institute, says more studies are needed.
"Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," a new Netflix series with Dan Buettner, takes viewers to the regions of the world where people live the longest to learn from their secrets to longevity.
Not only do prescription programs increase fruit and vegetable consumption, they also result in improved health status, according to the study.
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
"I need to be with myself and find inner strength so I can be strong for everyone else," Biden tells Women's Health of prioritizing her fitness regime.
The observational study followed more than 22,000 self-reported non-exercisers, using data from wearable devices to track daily activity.
White, brown and pink noise are all examples of "sound masking," which neurologist Dr. Jeffrey Ellenbogen says can help people relax and fall asleep.
Blue light from computer screens and smartphones stimulates eyes and can cause sleep problems — but a new analysis finds blue light blocking glasses may not be much help.
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows how many Americans opt for a "sleep divorce," the practice of sleeping separately from your partner.
You may want to reconsider reaching for caffeine as an afternoon pick-me-up. An expert explains why — and offers some healthy alternatives.
President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Here's what to know about the sleeping disorder, which affects roughly 30 million Americans.
Lane Moore, comedian and author of "You Will Find Your People: How To Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult," shares advice on one of the challenging aspects of adulthood: friendship.
Rates of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea all rose in the U.S. in 2021, according to the latest CDC data.
Will I struggle to get pregnant? Does age affect fertility? We talked to experts about your common fertility questions.
"Historically we thought that suicide is a problem of teens and adults, but younger children are expressing similar thoughts that may have been ignored before," one expert said.
A specialized walk-in clinic in Maryland is a model for other communities nationwide by providing mental health care for all ages.
Back to school can often mean back to germs. But experts say there are ways to keep kids protected — and make vaccinations less scary, too.
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
Many people are drawn to beautiful essential oils and their lovely aromas — but there are risks and not all the research stands up to scrutiny.
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.
Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.
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.
Shop expert-recommended and reviewer-loved running shoes that are uber-affordable from Asics, Brooks, Reebok and more beloved brands.
A good diet is key to staying fit. Simplify your weight-loss journey and eat healthier with one of these meal kits.
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
These smartwatches can tell you more about your heart rate, track irregularities and even contact emergency services during a health event.
Explore the new features of the Apple Watch 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and pre-order your smartwatch now.
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
A looming potential government shutdown could thwart Americans' fall travel plans. Here's how.
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
He is one of three businessmen federally charged with coordinating hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and his wife.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
There have been at least 11 documented attacks by the German shepherd against Secret Service staff going back nearly a year.
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
There was no immediate official word on the cause of the fire, but initial media reports suggested it may have been caused by fireworks.
Ethnic Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have scrambled to flee as soon as Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the region's only road to Armenia.
"No one in this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker," Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada's House of Commons, said on Tuesday.
The nine "Los Chapitos" sanctioned are part of the Sinaloa Cartel, which the U.S. government says is responsible for large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine production and trafficking into the United States.
Rising temperatures, little rain and high concentrations of carbon dioxide could make the supercontinent inhabitable for mammals, the study suggests.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
McDaniel was the first Black person to ever win an Oscar, which was displayed at Howard University until the late 1960s when it mysteriously disappeared.
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story.
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
The movie features a mostly Latino cast, Latino writers and a Latino director, carving a major milestone in Hollywood history.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
CBS Philadelphia was on the scene where they saw a large roving group looting several stores throughout Center City in Philadelphia.
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
The husband of the owner of a New York City day care where a 1-year-old died after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl has been arrested. Felix Herrera-Garcia, the fourth person arrested in the case, was taken into custody in Mexico. Jericka Duncan reports.
An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of 26-year-old Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
Felix Herrera-Garcia was picked up Tuesday in Mexico. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon on Tuesday claiming it operates an illegal monopoly. William Kovacic, former head of the FTC from 2008 to 2009, joins CBS News to analyze the lawsuit.
The Supreme Court has rejected Alabama's Republican-drawn legislative district map — meaning it will need to be redrawn for the third time this year. Richard Briffault, law professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News to unpack the ruling.
As politicians get more involved in the United Auto Workers strike, picket lines morph into political stages. CBS News' John Dickerson takes a closer look at what happens when a strike becomes a spectacle.
Ukrainian forces have been making slight gains in their counteroffensive against Russia. But as "The Economist" reports -- this plan may only be a short-term solution in a long-term conflict. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, joins CBS News to discuss her recent trip to the war-torn country -- and her conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th year with a special performance that included dancers from its very first show. Nancy Chen has the story.