Daily health headlines: Helmet therapy may not help babies with flat heads, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: Helmet therapy may not help babies with flat heads, new guidelines for stroke patients, and more top stories.
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Cody Smith may have been unable to attend his prom, but that didn't prevent the 17-year-old from being named prom king. Smith recently learned that his germ cell cancer had spread to his brain, forcing him to be hospitalized during his prom
Cody Smith may have been unable to attend his prom, but that didn't prevent the 17-year-old from being named prom king. Smith recently learned that his germ cell cancer had spread to his brain, forcing him to be hospitalized during his prom. His principal and classmates hoped that honoring him would help lift his spirits.
Alexis Christoforous reports on the day’s top health stories
Another hurdle for women treated for breast cancer, and a new recommendation to help teen athletes avoid serious injury. Alexis Christoforous reports on the day’s top health stories.
During a town hall in Malaysia, President Obama reflects on his regrets, saying he wished he'd taken more time with his mother, who died of cancer in 1995
During a town hall in Malaysia, President Obama reflects on his regrets, saying he wished he'd taken more time with his mother, who died of cancer in 1995.
The 87-year-old Nobel Prize-winning author died at his home in Mexico City after a long battle with cancer
The 87-year-old Nobel Prize-winning author died at his home in Mexico City after a long battle with cancer. Best known for novels such as “One Hundred Years of Solitude” and “Love in The Time of Cholera,” Garcia Marquez's works have outsold everything ever published in Spanish except for the Bible. Charles Osgood reports.
Hundreds turned out at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, Minn., to smack hands with 9-year-old Evan Thornton
Hundreds turned out at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, Minn., to smack hands with Evan Thornton, a 9-year-old suffering from bone cancer, in an attempt to break the world record for most high-fives in a minute. The goal was to get 212 -- they got 221. As of now, the record is unofficially broken. The results still need to be sent to Guinness.
Daily health headlines: Researchers testing a flu drug that could be a life-saver, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: Researchers testing a flu drug that could be a life-saver, new concerns about sports injuries in kids, and more top stories.
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” Anderson Cooper talks dance with Boston marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis, Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell
In this week’s edition of “Sounds of the Toyota Green Room,” Anderson Cooper talks dance with Boston marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet-Davis, Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell. Dr. David Agus talks with Gayle King about a “groundbreaking” new breast cancer treatment. Gayle King talks with TIME’s Jeffrey Kluger about the headline to his recent controversial article about vaccinations.
Researchers are optimistic about an experimental drug to fight advanced breast cancer that could change the way cancer is treated
Researchers are optimistic about an experimental drug to fight advanced breast cancer that could change the way cancer is treated. A new study finds the drug nearly doubled the length of time that patients lived without their disease getting worse. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the drug and its potential for advancing cancer care.
After his cancer diagnosis, Jon McAlpin came to realize his life still had meaning
After his cancer diagnosis, Jon McAlpin came to realize his life still had meaning. Now the 60-year-old retired firefighter is working to spread that message to other patients as a greeter at an Omaha hospital. Steve Hartman reports.
Electronic cigarettes are being marketed as a healthier alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but while the use of e-cigarettes is skyrocketing, poisonings related to the devices are also on the rise. Danielle Nottingham reports from Los Angeles
Electronic cigarettes are being marketed as a healthier alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but while the use of e-cigarettes is skyrocketing, poisonings related to the devices are also on the rise. Danielle Nottingham reports from Los Angeles.
Dr. Nancy Keating, a co-author of the study and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, talks about her findings
A review of 50 years of studies finds the benefits of screening for breast cancer are oversold, and the harm is underestimated. Dr. Nancy Keating, a co-author of the study and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about her findings.
A review of 50 years of research suggests the benefits of mammograms have been overstated, and the risks understated
A review of 50 years of research suggests the benefits of mammograms have been overstated, and the risks understated. Norah O'Donnell reports.
New research suggests women talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening and make an individual decision based on their age and risk
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital looked at decades of studies on mammography and found the benefits are often overestimated and the harms underestimated. Danielle Nottingham reports on the newest data in the ongoing debate.
Dr. David Agus talks about the device's success and health concerns
Sales of electronic cigarettes are on fire, at nearly $2 billion a year, but they're not regulated by the FDA. CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, of the Westside Cancer Center, at the University of Southern California, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the device's marketing claims.
Jeff Glor reports on how his new battle has inspired an outpouring of support around the country
Pro football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly is fighting for his life at a New York City hospital. The former Buffalo Bills quarterback is being treated a second time for cancer. Jeff Glor reports on how his new battle has inspired an outpouring of support around the country.
Patients write about all kinds of topics and professional actors perform some of their works on stage
A program called "Visible Ink" helps channel the emotional power and vibrant imaginations of cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. They write about all kinds of topics -- from the deadly serious to the absolutely hilarious -- and professional actors perform some of their works on stage. CBS News' Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson reports.
3,000-year-old skeleton found riddled with cancer
Archeologists digging in Sudan uncover a 3,000-year-old skeleton that could give clues into the evolution of cancer. Alphonso Van Marsh reports.
Vinita Nair reports on the controversy
Self magazine is facing major backlash after mocking a photo of women running a marathon wearing tutus - one of whom is battling cancer. Vinita Nair reports on the controversy.
Lynda Petty, the wife of Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty, died after a long battle with cancer, at age 72
Lynda Petty, the wife of Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty, died after a long battle with cancer, at age 72. Charlie Rose reports.
A 9-year-old girl who shaved her head, in support of her friend's chemotherapy, despite school policy banning this action, has been allowed to return to classes following a meeting of the school board
A 9-year-old girl who shaved her head, in support of her friend's chemotherapy, despite school policy banning this action, has been allowed to return to classes following a meeting of the school board. KREX's Travis Khachatoorian reports.
A nine-year-old girl who shaved her head in order to support a friend stricken with cancer was temporarily barred from her school for violating the dress code
A nine-year-old girl who shaved her head in order to support a friend stricken with cancer was temporarily barred from her school for violating the dress code. Following a flood of support on Facebook, Kamryn Renfro was eventually welcomed back into her Grand Junction, Colo., school. KREX-TV's Amanda Brandeis reports.
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco followed a small group of smokers for a year and found no link between trying e-cigarettes and quitting, or cutting down on smoking
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco followed a small group of smokers for a year and found no link between trying e-cigarettes and quitting, or cutting down on smoking. Adriana Diaz reports.
For decades, sex differences in medical research have not been addressed
For decades, sex differences in medical research have not been addressed. Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Paula Johnson, director of the Connors Center for Women's Health at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston, talk to the "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-hosts about medical issues that are especially important for women. For more information, visit Charting the Course: A National Policy Summit on the Future of Women’s Health. Also, to watch a webcast of the summit, click here.
Daily health headlines: New study finds another reason to cut back on sodium, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: New study finds another reason to cut back on sodium, why colonoscopies sometimes miss cancer, and more top stories.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
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After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
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White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict"
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
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France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
New details on charges against Stefon Diggs
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans marks 1 year since terror attack
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Millions facing health care cost increases
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.
Protests erupt in Iran over economic crisis
In Iran, some are protesting the rising cost of living and clashing with security forces in a number of cities. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Mamdani starts historic term as NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City on New Year's Day. Meg Oliver reports.
Extreme weather grips U.S. as the new year begins
Heavy snow and a rare thundersnow hit the Northeast as flooding rain soaks parts of California and a deep freeze reaches the South. Carter Evans and John Elliot have more.
Survivors recount Swiss Alps ski resort fire
A night of celebration in the Swiss Alps ended in tragedy after a fire tore through a ski resort bar, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. Ramy Inocencio reports.