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It's pure, adolescent joy as Jack Andraka, age 15, learns he's won the Intel science award for his research into pancreatic cancer
CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook talks with prostate cancer expert Dr. Herbert Lepor about how diagnosis and treatment recommendations can vary for men.
From the archives: Harry Reasoner anchors a CBS News Extra "On Smoking and Health" following the 1964 release of the U.S. Surgeon General's report linking smoking with disease and mortality.
The surgeon general’s new report adds colorectal and liver cancer to the new list of diseases caused by smoking. Others include rheumatoid arthritis, macular degeneration, erectile dysfunction, certain birth defects and Type-2 diabetes. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Daily health headlines: An experimental device may help people with severe sleep apnea who don’t respond to CPAP, researchers link fertility treatments to birth complications, plus more top stories.
Using nanotechnology, South Korean researchers claim to have created a nanorobot that, when ingested, can seek out and destroy cancer cells, without causing any harm to healthy cells. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports on the “Bacteriobot.”
Stephanie Lee had already experienced losing her husband in Iraq, and her city in Hurricane Katrina, when she discover she had terminal cancer. With a twist of fate, she is now fighting the cancer through an unconventional strategy. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports. For more information on Stephanie, go to Esquire.com or her fundraising website.
A promising new tool for predicting heart attack, plus, how acupuncture may be helpful for cancer patients. Wendy Gillette has a look at the day’s top health stories.
Brenda Schmitz, a wife and mother who lost her fight with ovarian cancer, left something behind for her husband and family. Don Dahler reports on the emotional surprise they received more than two years after losing her.
A new way to attack breast cancer tumors and new information about adolescent drug use. Vinita Nair reports on the day's top health stories.
Daily health headlines: Organic milk compared to conventional for fat, a new warning about a scan used for diagnosing lung cancer, plus smoking cessation drugs reviewed by heart doctors
Kristina Fetters, Iowa's youngest murderer, was sentenced to life without parole at the age of 14. A Supreme Court ruling recently declared her sentence unconstitutional. With Fetters now dying of breast cancer, a parole hearing has been scheduled to possibly allow her to die on the outside. Amanda Lewis from KCCI-TV reports.
Daily health headlines: New technology is making it easier to spot breast cancer early. And, doctors believe they may be close to a cure for HIV. Ko Im reports on the day's top health stories.
When die-hard Ohio State fan Grant Reed found out he had cancer, the seventh-grader decided to rename the disease Michigan after his favorite football team's biggest rival. Steve Hartman reports.
Breakfast favorites and other meals cooked at high temperatures can carry acrylamide, a potentially carcinogenic chemical. Now, the FDA is putting together guidelines to reduce the risk. Dr. David Agus explains.
A Los Angeles-area bodybuilder with stage 4 cancer was told a year ago that he had about 8 months to live. But 56-year-old Mo Carmody refused to let his doctors' diagnosis knock him out of competition. Melanie Woodrow from KCAL-TV reports.
Civil rights leader and former ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to remember the legacy of Congressman John Lewis, who died Friday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Young helped draft the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and called Lewis a friend.
The nation is mourning the loss of civil rights crusader John Lewis after his battle with pancreatic cancer - a disease Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and "Jeopady!" host Alex Trebek are also fighting. The president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Julie, Fleshman, joins CBSN to explain why this is the "toughest cancer" and how the pandemic has impacted research.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg revealed Friday that she is battling a recurrence of cancer. The 87-year-old said she is responding positively to treatments and intends to remain on the Supreme Court. Nancy Cordes reports.
The announcement comes days after she was hospitalized to treat gallstones and an unrelated infection.
"My numbers are good. I'm feeling great," the 79-year-old said in a video update.
Actress Kelly Preston has died after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Her husband of nearly 29 years, actor John Travolta, broke the news to fans on Instagram. Preston began her career in the 1980s and went on to appear in popular movies, like "Jerry Maguire." She and Travolta last starred together in the 2018 film "Gotti." Preston was 57 years old.
The Seattle area teacher married her former 6th grade student after being convicted of raping him.
Black people are more likely to die from coronavirus, cancer, and childbirth than White people — and doctors say racial bias is largely to blame for the kind of care patients get. Now, they're fighting for change.
Federal judge said "great weight of evidence" is that main ingredient in world's most widely used weed killer isn't cancer causer.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News to discuss the mission.
NASA kicked off a historic lunar mission on Wednesday, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.