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Dangers and risks of medical misinformation
The amount of false information surrounding medicine and science has surged during the pandemic, requiring companies to find innovative ways to combat the issue. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
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Gottlieb says Delta variant likely to become dominant U.S. strain
"I think the risk is really to the fall that this could spike a new epidemic heading into the fall," the former FDA commissioner said.
U.S. records nearly 600,000 COVID deaths
The U.S. coronavirus death toll is nearly 600,000. The death rate has slowed almost 90% since the start of the year, but Carter Evans reports on a troubling new variant. Then, Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on what lies ahead.
Psychosis may be side effect of COVID-19
Psychosis has been identified as a rare long-term side effect of COVID-19. Dr. Daniel Bober is a psychiatrist and former mental health fellow in the U.S. Senate. He joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Dangerous heat wave scorches Western states
Another major heat wave is expected to hit the West. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Judge dismisses Houston hospital lawsuit
A federal judge ruled over the weekend that if employees of the Houston Methodist hospital system don't like the requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19, they can work elsewhere. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the details.
Africa facing COVID-19 vaccine shortage as cases rise
Africa is falling behind in COVID-19 vaccinations and is facing a vaccine shortage as a new wave of infections is rising. Debora Patta reports.
Florida's manatees dying at a high rate
Manatees in Florida are dying at an alarming rate this year, and scientists say the beloved water creature's habitat is being threatened by pollution like never before. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Dangerous heat wave expected to sear the West
A dangerous heat wave is set to scorch a large part of the country this week. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the forecast.
Western U.S. faces early drought
The drought that has hit the western United States for years is getting worse. Last week the federal government declared what's called an "exceptional drought" for much of the region. New York Times climate reporter Henry Fountain joins CBSN with more.
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