FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina is worsening with 138 cases reported in the state. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Jim Himes and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb join.
As the CDC vaccine panel voted last week to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who now serves on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the birth dose in addition to two subsequent does is "almost 99% effective at preventing that chronic infection."
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Monday is World AIDS Day. It has been recognized globally since 1988, but this year, the U.S. government is not commemorating it for the first time. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins with more.
The FDA's vaccine chief says the agency plans to tighten approval standards for COVID-19 vaccines, citing concerns about potential risks for children. In a leaked memo, Dr. Vinay Prasad says a review of records links 10 children's deaths to the COVID vaccine. He did not provide data to support the claim. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know.
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
The FDA's push for lower-cost medicines looks good on paper, but the patent office under President Trump may be going in the opposite direction.
The FDA says it will remove the "black box" warning labels on many hormone therapy drugs used to treat menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Tami Rowen, an associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco, joins to break down the announcement.
The Food and Drug Administration says it is removing safety warnings for many hormone therapy drugs prescribed to ease symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Dr. Erika Schwartz, founder of the Evolved Science medical group in New York City, joins with her reaction.
The Food and Drug Administration is removing "black box" warnings on hormone therapy drugs used to treat menopause, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the agency's announcement Thursday that boxed warnings will be removed from many estrogen products used for hormone therapy, a treatment that helps alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
The FDA's top drug regulator, Dr. George Tidmarsh, quit after federal officials began reviewing "serious concerns about his personal conduct," a government spokesperson said.
The FDA has identified 18 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new daily pill from Bayer that provides a non-hormonal option for treating hot flashes, common during menopause. Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new non-hormonal pill to treat hot flashes and night sweats brought on by menopause. Dr. Joann Pinkerton, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Virginia Health System and one of the drug's trial investigators, joins CBS News to explain how the medication works.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.
An investigation sparked by Cesium-137-tainted spices and shrimp in the U.S. has detected trace radiation at a clove farm in Indonesia.
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
President Trump says he has canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela. He is meeting with oil industry executives at the White House Friday.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strikes a defiant tone against the U.S. after a night of massive anti-government protests.
President Trump is meeting with big oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, officials said.
The co-owner of the fire-gutted Swiss ski resort bar where 40 mostly teenage New Year revelers were killed in a fire has been held in custody.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from the scene of a protest Thursday outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
President Trump is meeting with big oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
President Trump is meeting with big oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
Colombia's left-wing President Gustavo Petro speaks with CBS News in a network exclusive interview about what a U.S. attack on his country could mean.
Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.
President Trump says he has canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela. He is meeting with oil industry executives at the White House Friday.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
The co-owner of the fire-gutted Swiss ski resort bar where 40 mostly teenage New Year revelers were killed in a fire has been held in custody.
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Many Iranian opposition activists are hoping the current unrest could be the beginning of the end of the country's hardline Islamic regime.
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
Another immigration official-involved shooting occurred in the U.S. this week. In Portland, Oregon, two people were shot and injured during a car search by Border Patrol agents. This comes after the fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minnesota. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports from Portland, and Ash-har Quraishi has more from Minneapolis.
Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries for members of the press, with more than 150 journalists murdered since 1994, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Details are emerging about the ICE officer who shot and killed Renee Good near protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people during a car search on Thursday in Portland, Oregon. This comes as protests erupt around the U.S. following the fatal shooting involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports. Also, former FBI special agent Doug Kouns has more insight.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady have been named the new co-hosts of "CBS Saturday Morning." They will be splitting their time and joining Vladimir Duthiers at the anchor desk on weekdays for "CBS News 24/7 Mornings."
The new jobs report showed hiring slowed in 2025. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger has more on the most recent economic data.
Another immigration official-involved shooting occurred in the U.S. this week. In Portland, Oregon, two people were shot and injured during a car search by Border Patrol agents. This comes after the fatal shooting involving an ICE officer in Minnesota. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports from Portland, and Ash-har Quraishi has more from Minneapolis.
From red light therapy and minimalist skincare routines to the newest nail colors, People's style and beauty director Brittany Talarico breaks down beauty trends for this year.
While covering school shootings, Steve Hartman said he found himself growing numb to the tragedies. In 2018, he started writing letters to families that lost a child in a school shooting since Sandy Hook, asking if he and photographer Lou Bopp could document their child's bedroom. Hartman and director Joshua Seftel talk about their Netflix short documentary, "All the Empty Rooms."