Battle Lines Drawn Following FDA's 'Morning-After' Pill Decision
Is 15 too young to buy the "morning-after" pill? That's the question dividing parents in our area after a controversial decision Tuesday from the federal government.
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Is 15 too young to buy the "morning-after" pill? That's the question dividing parents in our area after a controversial decision Tuesday from the federal government.
The FDA announced Tuesday it has approved making the Plan B morning-after pill available over the counter. But purchasers have to be at least 15 to buy it, and will have to provide proof of age at the cash register.
Young teenage girls may soon be able to get the so-called "morning after pill" without a doctor's or a parent's permission. A Brooklyn judge dealt the Obama administration a blow, saying age restrictions must go.
Federal investigators found a New Jersey bakery distributor's so-called "sugar free" products are secretly loaded with sugar, which can be dangerous to many people.
In both cases, issues with the seals on the cans could allow dangerous organisms in or lead to spoilage.
A Citizens Campaign for the Environment survey showed 51 percent of the 59 facilities it more than half of Suffolk County's medical facilities are flushing their unused and expired medications down the toilet.
From misleading serving sizes to confusing calorie counts, many think nutrition labels are due for an update.
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein has called for the substance dimethylamylamine, or DMAA, to be banned from sports nutritional supplements. The stimulant is available in pill, powder and drink form at vitamin and health food stores like GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe.
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring makers of Ambien and similar sleeping pills to lower the dosage of their drugs, based on studies suggesting patients face a higher risk of injury due to morning drowsiness.
Federal regulators have warned more than 350 medical practices that Botox they may have received from a Canadian supplier is unapproved and could be counterfeit or unsafe.
Need more energy? Want to improve your memory? Maybe achieve greater success at work? Now there's a pill that may be able to do all this and more. But is it too good to be true?
Carolina Prime Pet, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 5-count packages of Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips after Salmonella was detected during testing by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
There are concerns about a popular dietary supplement. A 5-Hour Energy shot has been cited as a possible contributing factor in a series of deaths nationwide.
The reports claim that people had adverse reactions after they consumed Monster Energy Drink, which comes in 24-ounce cans and contains 240 milligrams of caffeine, or seven times the amount of the caffeine in a 12-ounce cola.
The FDA learned of two heart transplant patients who got fungal infections after being given a third product from the company during surgery.
A New Mexico food company that produced the peanut butter linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning has expanded an ongoing recall of its products to include raw and roasted peanuts.
There aren't many of the new 3D digital mammography machines around yet, but Rye Radiology in Rye Brook has one.
Blumenthal said the compound pharmacies appear to operate in a "regulatory black hole," which must be closed.
Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd said no cases have been uncovered in New Jersey, but in a statement said "This is an ongoing investigation and the full scope of the affected patients and facilities is not yet known."
Christina Torres said she rushed her son to the emergency room, where she got the frightening diagnosis. "Your son is overdosing on Methadone," Torres recalled doctors telling her.
The study found higher levels of arsenic in brown rice than white rice because of the way it's processed. It also found higher levels of arsenic in rice produced in southern states than in rice from California or Asia.
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is writing federal regulators, asking them to crack down on the use of the pointers outside of their intended use in office presentations.
The FDA says the New York state DEC closed the waters to harvesting on July 13 after several cases of people getting sick from eating raw or partially cooked shellfish from the area were reported.
The findings being published Tuesday have implications beyond heart health, suggesting another strategy to curb the nation's obesity epidemic fueled by a high-calorie, super-sized environment.
Do you have any spicy tuna sushi in the fridge? Well beware, because there's a big salmonella scare. 116 people nationwide -- 24 in New York -- have gotten salmonella after eating sushi, including nine in Suffolk County and two in Nassau County.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 21 at 11 p.m.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, said his government is still trying to secure enough salt for the upcoming snow storm.
A Bergen County, New Jersey, school district says it will have to cut staffing after discovering a multimillion dollar budget gap. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman attended an emotional Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
As the New York City nurses strike continues, support is coming from the patients who relied on their care. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A judge has declared the lines of New York's congressional district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis are unconstitutional. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, it's a ruling that could have major implications for the 2026 midterm election.
