How's your gut health? Here's how, and when, to check
Get your colon cancer screening even if you don't have symptoms. Beyond that, experts say watching out for sudden changes or worsening issues is key.
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Mediterranean diet may lower heart disease risk for women, study finds
Researchers found the diet was associated with a 24% lower risk of heart disease in women and a 23% lower risk of total mortality.
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.
Eating too much salt can be deadly. Here's how to cut down.
People are still eating too much salt, according to a new World Health Organization report, and that can take a serious toll on health. Here are tips to reduce your sodium intake.
The "climate diet": Eating with the health of the planet in mind
A "reducetarian" shares how he decided to eat less meat after learning its impact on the environment.
Mediterranean, MIND diets linked to fewer signs of Alzheimer's, study finds
People who follow Mediterranean or MIND diets may have fewer signs of Alzheimer's disease in their brain tissue, according to a new study.
Beat food price inflation with these budget-friendly, plant-based recipes
Inflation has made meat, dairy and egg prices soar, but there are still ways to make delicious, healthy meals at home. "Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick and Easy" author Toni Okamoto shares some budget-friendly recipes.
Half of world will be overweight or obese by 2035, report finds
The report from the World Obesity Federation also predicts childhood obesity could more than double compared to 2020 levels.
Why gut health is important, according to experts
"Gut health" is a wellness buzzword popping up everywhere. But what does it mean? And why is it important? Here's what experts say.
A zero-calorie sweetener is linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
Erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar substitute, is linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death, according to a new study.
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80% of receipts at major stores have "toxic" chemicals: study
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
After flurry of recalls, are eye drops safe to use?
Several brands of over-the-counter eye drops are linked to multiple deaths and cases of people going blind.
2 things you should be asking your colonoscopist
Getting screened is the best way to reduce your risk of colon cancer. Here are two things to ask your doctor to make sure you get a thorough exam.
3 expert tips for improving your sleep hygiene
Having trouble sleeping? An expert shares tips for improving your sleep hygiene.
Perimenopause is often misunderstood. Some common questions, answered.
You've heard of menopause, but what about perimenopause? Here's what you should know about this fertility phase.
Gayle King and Drew Barrymore share their experiences with menopause
Menopause marks the end of fertility for women, and celebrities are coming forward to talk about it more than ever before.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What is vasovagal syncope? Meteorologist's on-air collapse, explained.
CBS Los Angeles viewers witnessed meteorologist Alissa Carlson faint live on air over the weekend.
LGBTQ families are bringing visibility to reciprocal IVF. What is it?
Reciprocal IVF, or partner-assisted IVF, is a process gaining visibility online. Here's what to know about the fertility option.
Egg freezing is a major fertility topic. Here's what the process is like.
Egg freezing is an increasingly popular procedure that people hope will give them options, even if it's not guaranteed to work.
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What we know about the Nashville school shooting suspect
The suspected shooter who was fatally shot by police has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from Nashville, authorities said.
Murdaugh estate sells for $3.9 million. Here's who will get the money.
Moselle, the 1,700-acre hunting lodge where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed, was sold recently, records show.
Home renovation projects will be more expensive this year
Americans spent an estimated $567 billion on home improvements and repairs in 2022, the highest amount in a decade.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
The Fed tracks job ads for rate decisions. But many aren't real.
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many of the ads are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
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Murdaugh estate sells for $3.9 million. Here's who will get the money.
Moselle, the 1,700-acre hunting lodge where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed, was sold recently, records show.
Home renovation projects will be more expensive this year
Americans spent an estimated $567 billion on home improvements and repairs in 2022, the highest amount in a decade.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
The Fed tracks job ads for rate decisions. But many aren't real.
Plentiful job listings show an overheated hiring market — but many of the ads are duplicates or fake, say economists and recruiters.
Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video
Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are now the norm for remote workers.
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Biden signs order restricting government use of commercial spyware
The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world.
What to know as Kamala Harris kicks off her 3-nation Africa tour
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
Ex-Fox News producer claims "impermissible coaching" by Fox lawyers
Abby Grossberg was terminated by Fox News on Friday, days after she filed a pair of lawsuits against the network.
Supreme Court to hear lawsuit involving disability activist
The Supreme Court will decide whether a disabled activist can file disability rights lawsuits against hotels she doesn't intend to visit.
Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
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Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
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Prince Harry returns to U.K. for surprise court appearance in privacy case
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
What to know as Kamala Harris kicks off her 3-nation Africa tour
Harris opened her visit in Ghana, announcing $100 million in support for a handful of nations to address security, governance and development issues.
Italian mayor invites principal who resigned after David sculpture controversy
Florence Mayor Dario Nardella heard the news all the way in Italy and tweeted that "mistaking art for pornography is just ridiculous."
6 killed in latest suicide attack aimed at Afghanistan's Taliban rulers
A suicide bomber was spotted and killed as he approached a checkpoint near the foreign ministry in Kabul, but his bomb still went off in the heart of the capital.
What's behind the escalating strikes, protests and violence in Israel?
Palestinians see an "explosive potential" with Israel's new hardline government in power — while Jews from Israel and the U.S. grapple with "a dramatic change."
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Prince Harry returns to U.K. for surprise court appearance in privacy case
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
Owen Wilson on the Bob Ross-inspired "Paint"
Owen Wilson continues to carve out a varied movie career, as a charming romantic lead, action star, and comic scene-stealer. In his latest comedy, "Paint," he plays a Bob Ross-like artist whose PBS painting show comes up against some unlikely competition. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with the self-effacing Wilson about his career; capturing the essence of Bob Ross; and the support he feels from his actor-siblings, Luke and Andrew Wilson.
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Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video
Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are now the norm for remote workers.
"Godfather of artificial intelligence" weighs in on the past and potential of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI's rising stars, started researching artificial intelligence over 40 years ago.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Could canceling subscriptions be made easier?
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that could make canceling a subscription service or product as easy as it was to sign up. Axios technology reporter Ashley Gold joined Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
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Communities adapt to rising seas
One of the problems with sea level rise is that it happens slowly, a tiny bit each year, making it a threat that people have an easy time ignoring. But some coastal communities are realizing they have to take action. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Mississippi town destroyed by tornado rampage
At least 25 people were killed as tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi. CBS News' Lana Zak is on the ground in Rolling Fork, which was completely destroyed by the storm. She discusses the long path to recovery that still lies ahead.
Protecting the Planet: Our impact on animals
In this episode of “Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores how animals are being affected by climate change and human-created pollution in their habitats.
Nevada lithium mine might doom rare wildflower, conservationists say
As the government inches towards a decision that could bolster electric car production, some conservationists argue extinction of the endangered plant isn't a fair price.
Flesh-eating bacteria could increase with climate change
While the bacteria is common in subtropical regions, there has been an increase of infections from Vibrio vulnificus in more northern locations, like the Delaware Bay.
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What we know about the Nashville school shooting suspect
The suspected shooter who was fatally shot by police has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from Nashville, authorities said.
Shooter in Nashville school shooting ID'd
The shooter in Monday's rampage at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from the area, police said. Three children and three adults were killed in the shooting, and responding officers killed the shooter, police said. Watch officials hold a press conference.
6 killed in Nashville school shooting
A female shooter killed six people Monday at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, a police spokesman said. Officers who responded to the school fatally shot the shooter, who appeared to be a teenager, the spokesman said. Watch officials hold a press conference on the shooting.
"Multiple patients" in school shooting
A person who opened fire in a private school Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, was shot and killed by police, officials said. The city's fire department said it was treating "multiple patients." Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano have more.
3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead
The three children shot and killed were each nine years old, and the three adults killed all worked at the school, police said.
Space
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New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Five planets will align across the night sky this week. Here's how to see them
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align this week.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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EPA head talks aging water infrastructure
The Biden administration in 2021 set aside $50 billion for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure. EPA Administrator Michael Regan tells Tom Hanson that "We have to be better positioned to deal with our obligation to provide quality, affordable drinking water to everyone in this country."
Communities adapt to rising seas
One of the problems with sea level rise is that it happens slowly, a tiny bit each year, making it a threat that people have an easy time ignoring. But some coastal communities are realizing they have to take action. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Shooter in Nashville school shooting ID'd
The shooter in Monday's rampage at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, has been identified as a 28-year-old woman from the area, police said. Three children and three adults were killed in the shooting, and responding officers killed the shooter, police said. Watch officials hold a press conference.
Pandemic experiences vary from state to state
Each state experienced the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at New York University and editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, discussed pandemic disparities as well as the latest information on those experiencing long COVID.
6 killed in Nashville school shooting
A female shooter killed six people Monday at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, a police spokesman said. Officers who responded to the school fatally shot the shooter, who appeared to be a teenager, the spokesman said. Watch officials hold a press conference on the shooting.