French bulldogs suffer "much poorer" health than others, study finds
Data from British vets shows Frenchies' health is "largely much poorer" than other dogs, due to the "extreme body shape that defines" the breed.
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Doctor on rising COVID cases in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the Omicron coronavirus variant has been found in 36 states, and the seven-day average of daily new cases nationwide is approaching 120,000, the highest in about three months. The agency projects the U.S. will see 1.3 million new cases during Christmas week. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Blood pressure levels rise during pandemic
New research published in Circulation, the American Heart Association's flagship journal, found average blood pressure levels rose significantly during the pandemic from April 2020 through December 2020. That's compared with 2019. CBS News senior medical correspondent, Dr. Tara Narula, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how to keep your blood pressure low, especially during the holidays.
Birdsong bumps Abba from top-5 on Australian album chart
An album composed to tweets and chirps from some of Australia's most endangered species has made it into the top 5, beating out some Christmas favorites.
U.S. facing double coronavirus surge
Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for a surge of COVID-19 patients as both Delta and Omicron variants are spreading. CBS News' Courtney Kealy joins CBSN AM with more as health officials urge all eligible Americans to get their vaccinations and a booster shot.
COVID-19 concerns grow as Omicron spreads
COVID-19 cases with Omicron detected are increasing across the country. The White House is urging people to get a booster shot to combat the highly infectious variant. Meg Oliver reports.
Woman beats COVID after weeks on ventilator
A 35-year-old Montana woman spent 7 weeks in the hospital with a severe case of COVID-19. On the day after Thanksgiving, she was able to walk out of the hospital on her own. Meg Oliver has the story.
White House urges boosters to combat Omicron
With coronavirus cases on the rise across the country, some colleges are reinstating COVID-19 protocols and even closing their campuses. The Delta variant remains the dominant strain, representing about 96% of cases across the country. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
NASA probe is first spacecraft to enter the sun's atmosphere
The Parker Solar Probe has braved 2 million degree Fahrenheit heat to do what was previously thought impossible.
South Africa battles Omicron fourth wave
A new study out of South Africa claims that two doses of Pfizer's COVID vaccine give up to 70% protection against hospitalization from the Omicron variant, despite an increase in children being hospitalized by the new variant. Debora Patta speaks with a pediatrician.
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