Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
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You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Here are the best ways to keep babies safe while they're sleeping
Stuffed toys or bumpers raise the risk of suffocation and should therefore be kept out of the crib, child care experts say
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Are morning workouts better for weight loss?
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
From rocks to insects, here's how foreign objects end up in our food
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.
Ozempic, Wegovy may reduce alcohol and other cravings, some users say
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.
Longevity expert shares tips on living to 100 "and feeling good the whole way"
"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.
Fruit and vegetable "prescriptions" linked to better health, study finds
Not only do prescription programs increase fruit and vegetable consumption, they also result in improved health status, according to the study.
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Are morning workouts better for weight loss?
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
First lady fitness: Jill Biden shares her workout routine
"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.
Could just minutes of activity cut your cancer risk? New study offers clues.
The observational study followed more than 22,000 self-reported non-exercisers, using data from wearable devices to track daily activity.
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Can white, brown or pink noise help you sleep? A neurologist weighs in.
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 blocking glasses may not help eye strain, researchers find
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.
Survey finds a third of Americans have a "sleep divorce"
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.
3 ways to beat the afternoon slump without caffeine
You may want to reconsider reaching for caffeine as an afternoon pick-me-up. An expert explains why — and offers some healthy alternatives.
What to know about sleep apnea after Biden revealed CPAP machine use
President Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Here's what to know about the sleeping disorder, which affects roughly 30 million Americans.
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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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As younger children die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought
"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.
How an urgent care clinic for mental health is helping thousands of patients
A specialized walk-in clinic in Maryland is a model for other communities nationwide by providing mental health care for all ages.
3 tips to keep kids healthy this back-to-school season
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.
2 major back-to-school stressors and how parents can help
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.
Does aromatherapy pass the smell test?
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.
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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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Are morning workouts better for weight loss?
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
Best smartwatches for heart health monitoring
These smartwatches can tell you more about your heart rate, track irregularities and even contact emergency services during a health event.
Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are coming this week: Where to pre-order
Explore the new features of the Apple Watch 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and pre-order your smartwatch now.
The best running shoes for wide feet
Find top-notch running shoes that work for wide feet with all the room and comfort you deserve.
Top running shoes for flat feet: Find your perfect fit
Runners with flat feet rejoice! We've put together a list of the best running shoes with the support you deserve.
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Shrinking Salton Sea raises health alarms for surrounding community
Without the replenishment of Colorado River water, the Salton Sea is rapidly receding, exposing a dry and toxic lakebed to the wind.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Bus carrying Farmingdale High School band crashes in New York's Orange County; 2 dead, multiple injuries reported
Two women were killed in the crash - a 43-year-old from Massapequa and a 77-year-old from Farmingdale.
Drugs found in secret compartment inside Bronx day care
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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Consumer groups says Mastercard is selling cardholders' data without consent
Customers don't realize what the nation's second-largest credit card issuer is doing with their personal data, according to PIRG report.
More young adults in the U.S. are living at home with their families
Roughly 45% of Americans ages 18 to 29 are living at home with their families — the highest level in 70 years, new data shows.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Thousands of Costco mattresses recalled after reports they have mold
The mattresses, made by bedding products supplier FXI under its Novaform brand, were sold at Costco from January through June.
Here are the best ways to keep babies safe while they're sleeping
Stuffed toys or bumpers raise the risk of suffocation and should therefore be kept out of the crib, child care experts say
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State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
Biden campaign to air ad aimed at Latino voters in battleground states
The new Biden campaign ad argues that the Republican agenda will hurt Latinos.
Bodies of 2 migrants, including 3-year-old boy, found in Rio Grande
U.S. Border Patrol agents have reported record levels of both migrant deaths and crossings in recent years.
96-year-old judge suspended from hearing cases after concerns about fitness
96-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, who sits on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, was suspended from hearing cases for a year.
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Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
You can't overdose on fentanyl just by touching it. Experts explain why.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
Here are the best ways to keep babies safe while they're sleeping
Stuffed toys or bumpers raise the risk of suffocation and should therefore be kept out of the crib, child care experts say
FDA rejects approval of epinephrine nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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U.K. to charge 5 people suspected of spying for Russia
Three of the defendants suspected of spying for Russia were charged earlier this year with possessing false identity documents.
Weather data from Pearl Harbor warships recovered to study climate science
Volunteers helped digitize millions of pieces of previously classified data.
Indonesian woman imprisoned for saying Muslim prayer then eating pork
Lina Lutfiawati apologized and said she "did not expect" prison for a TikTok video showing her reciting part of a Muslim prayer before eating pork.
3 crocodiles use snouts to nudge stray dog to safety from river
In another "curious" observation, researchers discovered that the crocodiles love basking in marigold flowers.
How Ukraine keeps nuke plants running with Russia "weaponizing" energy
Ukraine relied for decades on Russia to fuel its vital nuclear power plants, but now there's fear Moscow could use the facilities as a weapon of war.
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More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Actor Matt Walsh steps away from "Dancing with the Stars" amid WGA strike
Matt Walsh said he would step away from "Dancing with the Stars" until the Writers Guild of America can reach an agreement with Hollywood studios.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she was subjected to racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying from and others while working on Lizzo's tour.
Actor Angus Cloud died from accidental overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
Joe Posnanski's book "Why We Love Baseball"
Joe Posnanski is a New York Times bestselling author and has served as a senior writer for "The Athletic," "MLB" and "Sports Illustrated." He joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at his new book that counts down 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball's history.
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How the AI revolution is different: It threatens white-collar workers
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
Apple iOS 17: What it offers and how to get it
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
George R.R. Martin, top authors sue OpenAI, alleging "systematic theft"
Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI.
Clorox shortages expected after cyberattack
Clorox says it's moving back to normal operations this week after a cyberattack reported in mid-August shut down the company's order-processing system. Teresa Rivas, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss what's known about the hack and what kind of effects are expected on store shelves.
What's in Apple's iOS 17 update?
Apple's iOS 17 update is now available to download for newer Apple devices, just days before the iPhone 15 is set to hit store shelves. CNET host Abrar Al-Heeti joined CBS News to talk about what's new in the update.
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Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
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.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
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.
New "electrical" blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
California's case in Big Oil-climate lawsuit
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to fraud
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son, pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
Secret fentanyl compartment found in day care
The NYPD announced Thursday that investigators have found a trap door with a secret compartment in the playroom of a New York City day care where a toddler died and several more children were sickened after being exposed to fentanyl last week. Two people, including the woman who ran the day care, have been arrested in the case.
Drugs found in secret compartment inside Bronx day care
Inside the compartment, investigators say they found more fentanyl and other drugs, totaling more than five kilos.
Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to 22 charges for fraud, money laundering
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
Oklahoma executes man for 1996 killing of college dance student
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
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NASA image shows "unprecedented detail" of moon's south pole region
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Astronaut looks forward to home after record 371-day stay in space
Frank Rubio and two cosmonaut crewmates return to Earth next Wednesday to wrap up a U.S. record 371-day stay in orbit.
Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through powerful sun explosion
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
Russia launches two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut to space station
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
Breaking down NASA's new UFO report
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to fraud
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son, pleaded guilty Thursday to 22 federal counts of fraud and money laundering.
Funding Cartels: The Fentanyl Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
2 Jet Blue flights hit by lasers near Boston
Lasers were directed at two airborne Jet Blue flights Thursday near Boston Logan International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was hurt.
Secret fentanyl compartment found in day care
The NYPD announced Thursday that investigators have found a trap door with a secret compartment in the playroom of a New York City day care where a toddler died and several more children were sickened after being exposed to fentanyl last week. Two people, including the woman who ran the day care, have been arrested in the case.
Shrinking Salton Sea raises health alarms
Without replenishment from the Colorado River, the Salton Sea in Southern California is rapidly receding, exposing to the wind a dry and toxic lakebed that could pose ongoing health risks to the surrounding community. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.