COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
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Should you take off your shoes in the house? Scientists weigh in.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Pfizer's Paxlovid still free, for now, after FDA grants full approval
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
Long COVID includes these 12 symptoms, new study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health brings more understanding to the symptoms of long COVID, with the aim of helping lead to much-needed treatment options.
Tina Turner opened up about her kidney health 2 months before her death
Two months prior to her death, Tina Turner opened up about putting herself "in great danger" by not taking action for her kidney health sooner.
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Is drinking bone broth good for you? Experts weigh in.
Bone broth is gaining attention on social media, but is it actually healthy or all hype? We asked experts to weigh in and answer common questions.
WHO advises against non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss
Trying to lose weight? Don't rely on non-sugar sweeteners, the World Health Organization advises in newly released guidance.
Are you taking part in "ambition sizing"? Here's how to judge
Ambition sizing is drastic weight loss tied to a specific event - and it can be more harmful than you think. Here's why.
The best diets for heart health, according to the American Heart Association
How closely do popular diets like Mediterranean and keto align with the American Heart Association's guidance for heart-healthy eating? A new scientific statement rates them.
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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Been a while since you worked out? Expert tips on how to ease in
Whether the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted your exercise routine or life just got in the way, here are expert tips to get you back on track.
Sitting a lot? Here's why you should break it up with short walks.
Even if you exercise on a daily basis, taking short walking breaks throughout the day can help offset the harms of sitting, new research reveals.
How to "hot girl walk": The trend that combines physical, mental health
Looking for a way to exercise your body and mind? We spoke to "hot girl walk" creator Mia Lind about her viral fitness trend.
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Majority of melatonin gummies are inaccurately labeled, study finds
A new study published in JAMA found that, of 25 products analyzed, the actual quantity of melatonin ranged from 74% to 347% of the labeled quantity.
Should you consider a "sleep divorce"? Here's what experts say.
If your partner has ever disrupted your sleep, you're not alone. Sleep experts explain how to tell if a "sleep divorce," or sleeping separate from your partner, may be right for you.
3 expert tips for improving your sleep hygiene
Having trouble sleeping? An expert shares tips for improving your sleep hygiene.
A crippling impact of long COVID? Insomnia.
A crippling symptom of long COVID? Insomnia. CBS News spoke to a woman who experienced this, and doctors say she's not alone.
Good sleep before a vaccine may boost protection, study suggests
A new study found a link between the amount of sleep you get around the time of a vaccine and the level of antibodies produced, especially in men.
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Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Try these expert tips.
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.
Sexually transmitted infection rates rose in 2021, CDC says
Rates of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea all rose in the U.S. in 2021, according to the latest CDC data.
Expert insight to your common fertility questions
Will I struggle to get pregnant? Does age affect fertility? We talked to experts about your common fertility questions.
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Even from a distance, mass shootings take toll on mental health
"We're going to create an entire generation of people with increased mental health problems," one psychologist warned.
Surgeon General: Social media may pose risk to teen mental health
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Celebrities are getting candid about health struggles. Does it help?
Mental health disclosures can help counter false beliefs around conditions and minimize stereotypes, one expert says, while other health disclosures can bring visibility and reduce stigma.
Youth mental health crisis may be improving, early ER data suggests
The CDC reports emergency room visits slowed for suicide attempts and overdoses by adolescents.
Work from home? How to disconnect for a better work-life balance
For work-from-home employees, it can feel like you're always "on." Here's expert advice to improve your work-life balance and help you disconnect after your shift.
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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.
Want to improve your gut health? Try these expert tips.
It may seem simple, but a healthy diet can lead to a happy gut. Experts break down how to support your gut health through food choices.
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Best Memorial Day deals at Lululemon: Save on the bestselling Align leggings and more
Save big on Lululemon's Align leggings, Wunder tights, jackets, workout shoes and more.
The best meal kits for vegetarians and vegans
These meal kit delivery services have the best plans and recipes for vegans and vegetarians alike.
Don't miss this amazing Memorial Day deal on Bowflex's bestselling adjustable dumbbells
Plus, save big on rowing machines, folding treadmills and more ahead of Memorial Day 2023.
Healthy meal kits for seniors with restrictive diets
Seniors with certain dietary restrictions can benefit from these flexible and varied meal kits.
Treadmills with built-in workouts: Get motivated and stay on track
Find out if Peloton, Bowflex, Echelon and more treadmill brands with built-in workouts are right for you.
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Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general, impeached by state House
Ken Paxton will be immediately suspended pending a Senate trial.
McCarthy still "an optimist" about debt ceiling deal
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday evening CBS News learned, but a deal has not yet been reached.
"Anatomy of a Fall" wins Palme d'Or; Japan, Turkey win Cannes acting awards
The awards were announced Saturday at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Henry Kissinger, former U.S. diplomat, turns 100
Kissinger has been at the forefront of U.S. diplomacy for longer than most Americans have been alive.
Inside the government agency working to identify fallen service members
At the Department of Defense, one division works to bring home tens of thousands of unidentified soldiers.
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Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy
Investments in solar recently overtook oil for the first time, but the world still needs scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Immigrants now represent a record share of U.S. workers
Almost 1 in 5 workers are now foreign-born, reversing a pandemic decline when immigration slowed.
Debt ceiling deadline is now June 5, Yellen says
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Where to go this summer for a family friendly vacation overseas
Flights to some parts of the globe are expected to be pricey, but there are still relative bargains to be found.
Powerball winner served lawsuit alleging he stole ticket
The suit is moving forward despite the California Lottery's confidence in its vetting process.
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Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general, impeached by state House
Ken Paxton will be immediately suspended pending a Senate trial.
McCarthy still "an optimist" about debt ceiling deal
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke by phone Saturday evening CBS News learned, but a deal has not yet been reached.
DeSantis campaign to receive "unprecedented" money by super PAC
The PAC has been gathering online contributions with the purpose of funneling it to the official campaign.
Biden hopes for "evidence" of possible debt ceiling deal by Friday's end
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen set a new estimated "X" date for a possible government default if no deal is reached of June 5.
Texas House to vote Saturday on impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton
The vote on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment by the state House over alleged bribery and obstruction of justice takes place Saturday afternoon.
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COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
Should you take off your shoes in the house? Scientists weigh in.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Pfizer's Paxlovid still free, for now, after FDA grants full approval
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
Long COVID includes these 12 symptoms, new study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health brings more understanding to the symptoms of long COVID, with the aim of helping lead to much-needed treatment options.
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Henry Kissinger, former U.S. diplomat, turns 100
Kissinger has been at the forefront of U.S. diplomacy for longer than most Americans have been alive.
Egyptian authorities unveil recently discovered ancient sites, artifacts
Egyptian antiquities authorities have unveiled ancient workshops and tombs they say were discovered recently at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the capital Cairo.
U.S., Mexico seek international emergency over deadly fungal outbreak
Officials fear a repeat of a deadly outbreak from Mexico that killed nearly half of meningitis patients.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy
Investments in solar recently overtook oil for the first time, but the world still needs scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
1983 plot to kill Queen Elizabeth during San Francisco visit revealed
A man allegedly said he was going to "attempt to harm Queen Elizabeth" by either dropping an object off the Golden Gate Bridge onto the queen's royal yacht or trying to kill her during a visit to Yosemite National Park.
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"Anatomy of a Fall" wins Palme d'Or; Japan, Turkey win Cannes acting awards
The awards were announced Saturday at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Brandy Clark performs "Tell Her You Don't Love Her"
Multi-Grammy nominee and country star Brandy Clark makes a return visit to our Saturday Sessions. This week, she's celebrating her fourth studio album and hit Broadway musical by performing from her new self-titled collection. Here is Brandy Clark with "Tell Her You Don't Love Her."
Brandy Clark performs "Ain't Enough Rocks"
Multi-Grammy nominee and country star Brandy Clark makes a return visit to our Saturday Sessions. This week, she's celebrating her fourth studio album and hit Broadway musical by performing from her new self-titled collection. Here is Brandy Clark with "Ain't Enough Rocks."
Brandy Clark performs "Northwest"
Multi-Grammy nominee and country star Brandy Clark makes a return visit to our Saturday Sessions. This week, she's celebrating her fourth studio album and hit Broadway musical by performing from her new self-titled collection. Here is Brandy Clark with "Northwest."
Book excerpt: "The Wind Knows My Name" by Isabel Allende
The New York Times bestselling author of such works as "The House of the Spirits" and "A Long Petal of the Sea" returns with a story that draws parallels between the Holocaust and the plight of children separated from their parents at the U.S. border.
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Smith on "real concern" about Chinese malware
The hacking operation code-named "Volt Typhoon" that targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the United States is of "real concern," Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith tells "Face the Nation." Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Smith Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Private moon race ready for liftoff
As part of "CBS Mornings'" "American Innovation" series, Mark Strassmann reports on space quickly becoming the next economic frontier, if you can stick the landing.
Former Google executive speaks out against AI
Nearly 20 years ago, the movie "I, Robot" warned of an impending robot revolution powered by artificial intelligence that views humanity as "scum." Now, what was once science fiction has become a paramount concern for tech executives and futurists. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer for Google's secretive research and development lab "X," joins CBS News to discuss the future of AI.
Surgeon general on kids' use of social media
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued a new advisory about the effects of social media on young people's mental health. Dr. Murthy joins CBS News to discuss his report and what families can do to help ensure children safely use social media.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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Funeral director pleads guilty to theft after decomposing bodies discovered
Randy Lankford, owner of Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center in Jeffersonville, faces a proposed sentence of 12 years.
Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 2 patients with insulin, officials say
Heather Pressdee, 40, told investigators she allegedly administered insulin to the patients as "she had hoped they would slip into a coma and just pass away."
FBI offers $250,000 reward for man accused of killing his bride after wedding
Estrella Carrera was found dead in the bathtub of her home, still wearing the dress she wore to her wedding reception, authorities said.
Brian Laundrie's mom wrote letter saying she'd help him "dispose of a body"
The parents of Gabby Petito have obtained a letter written by Brian Laundrie's mother, in which she says she would "show up with a shovel and garbage bags" if he needed to dispose of a body.
Police seize cocaine packets adorned with Nazi flags, Hitler's name
The drugs were hidden inside a shipping container carrying asparagus.
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Virgin Galactic returns to space with successful sub-orbital test flight
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson touts commercial spaceflight, private space stations
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
Russian cargo ship docks at space station amid commercial crew visit
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
A Japanese lunar lander crashed on the moon. NASA just found the evidence.
A camera team was able to identify what NASA called "an unusual surface change" near where the lander was supposed to end up.
See stunning images of the sun by Earth's most powerful telescope
The incredible photos show sunspots and quiet areas on the sun's topmost layer.
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Summer music heats up 2023
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.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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Millions to travel over Memorial Day weekend
A record amount of people are set to travel this weekend, making it the third-busiest Memorial Day weekend in more than two decades. Airlines will try to avoid a snafu similar to last year's summer debacle as more than 42 milion people travel. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The future of boating is electric
After boat sales increased during the pandemic, some companies are going electric and working to change the industry. Joy Benedict reports.
Brandy Clark performs "Tell Her You Don't Love Her"
Multi-Grammy nominee and country star Brandy Clark makes a return visit to our Saturday Sessions. This week, she's celebrating her fourth studio album and hit Broadway musical by performing from her new self-titled collection. Here is Brandy Clark with "Tell Her You Don't Love Her."
Brandy Clark performs "Northwest"
Multi-Grammy nominee and country star Brandy Clark makes a return visit to our Saturday Sessions. This week, she's celebrating her fourth studio album and hit Broadway musical by performing from her new self-titled collection. Here is Brandy Clark with "Northwest."
Brandy Clark performs "Ain't Enough Rocks"
Multi-Grammy nominee and country star Brandy Clark makes a return visit to our Saturday Sessions. This week, she's celebrating her fourth studio album and hit Broadway musical by performing from her new self-titled collection. Here is Brandy Clark with "Ain't Enough Rocks."