Alexis Cristoforous reports on the day's top health headlines
Why women should spread out pregnancies, a new report about contaminated food -- and more. Alexis Cristoforous reports on the day's top health headlines.
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The CDC is reporting a 20-year high in measles infections
The CDC is reporting a 20-year high in measles infections. Charlie Rose reports.
The CDC reported more than 300 cases of the measles this year -- the most in 20 years
The CDC reported more than 300 cases of the measles this year -- the most in 20 years. Ninety-seven percent of cases began with a traveler bringing measles back to the United States. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Daily health headlines: High cholesterol may lower chance of conception and more health stories
Daily health headlines: High cholesterol may lower chance of conception, why doctors keep prescribing a drug that doesn't work for bronchitis, and more.
The latest person infected with MERS is an unidentified Illinois man who had only mild symptoms and never went to the doctor for treatment
The latest person infected with MERS is an unidentified Illinois man who had only mild symptoms and never went to the doctor for treatment. CDC scientists believe he was exposed to the virus after casual contact with the Indiana doctor who was the first documented case in the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
Daily health headlines: New CDC figures on prescription drug use, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: New CDC figures on prescription drug use, health risks of early menopause, and more top stories.
A MERS patient in Orlando appears to have infected at least two other people
A MERS patient in Orlando appears to have infected at least two other people. The CDC is trying to track down hundreds of passengers and crew members who may have shared a flight with the patient. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
A study by the CDC found that the number of first-time births to older women is continuing its upward trend
A study by the CDC found that the number of first-time births to older women is continuing its upward trend. Dr. Joanne Stone, director of maternal fetal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, discusses the importance of these findings and some things mothers-to-be need to know.
A new study based on data from the Centers for Disease Control says hundreds of thousands of kids, who say they're the victims of bullying, bring some kind of weapon to school
A new study based on data from the Centers for Disease Control says hundreds of thousands of kids, who say they're the victims of bullying, bring some kind of weapon to school. The report analyzes a detailed survey of 15,000 high school students across the country. Mark Strassmann reports.
Biden, Harris visit CDC headquarters
President Joe Biden traveled to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta to celebrate the progress in ramping up vaccine distribution. The United States has officially surpassed administering 100 million doses of the vaccine during Mr. Biden's first 100 days in office. But as the pace of the vaccine rollout ramps up, concerns grow over new COVID-19 variants. Natalie Brand reports.
The CDC says a deadly disease called Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, has turned up in Indiana
The CDC says a deadly disease called Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, has turned up in Indiana. Until now, the virus has been seen only in the Middle East and Europe and about 100 people have died from it. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
In a first-of-its-kind report, the CDC says up to 40 percent of deaths from the five leading causes are preventable
In a first-of-its-kind report, the CDC says up to 40 percent of deaths from the five leading causes are preventable. Dr. Tara Narula discusses the new findings with "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
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.
The CDC reports 129 cases of measles in 13 states since January
The CDC reports 129 cases of measles in 13 states since January. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses the outbreak and vaccinating children with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
U.S. administers 100 million COVID shots in Biden's first 59 days
The U.S. has met the Biden administration's goal of administering 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses in his first 100 days -- and did so weeks ahead of schedule. The president celebrated this milestone at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, where the agency made a big change to its guidelines that could get more children back into classrooms. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and a professor of otolaryngology at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
CDC rolls out new school distancing guidelines
The updated guidelines, saying it's safe for most students to sit 3 feet instead of 6 feet apart, could pave the way for more schools to return to in-person learning.
Does COVID aid package do enough for schools?
President Biden's American Rescue Plan authorized $122 billion for educational funding. But some worry it may not be enough for Black and Brown students who were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Gabrielle Wyatt, founder of the Highland Project and former executive director of strategy for Newark, New Jersey, public schools, joined CBSN to discuss the inequality of school funding in the U.S. and what needs to be done to close the gap.
Doctor on CDC's school distancing guidelines
The CDC is expected to update its social distancing guidelines for classrooms on the same day that President Biden announced his administration will reach his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in his first 100 days in office. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how safe it is to reduce the space between desks and when we could see herd immunity in the U.S.
Jim Axelrod spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, executive director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to find out why a measles outbreak happening and how far it could spread.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 84 cases of measles in 11 states. Jim Axelrod spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, executive director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to find out why this is happening and how far it could spread.
The autism rate in the U.S. is 30 percent higher than previously thought
The autism rate in the U.S. is 30 percent higher than previously thought, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which puts the number of American kids and teens with autism at 1.2 million. Jim Axelrod reports.
New government statistics show the number of children identified with autism continues to rise
New government statistics show the number of children identified with autism continues to rise. The disorder now affects roughly 1.2 million children and teens in the U.S. Marlie Hall reports.
School system helps CDC understand coronavirus spread
John Dickerson reports on the project at Marietta City Schools, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Daily health headlines: Faster treatment improves stroke recovery
Daily health headlines: Faster treatment improves stroke recovery, cancer patients with diabetes have lower survival rates, plus more top stories.
Daily health headlines: A diet high in animal proteins linked to early death, plus more top health stories
Daily health headlines: A diet high in animal proteins linked to early death, hospitals doling out too many antibiotics, plus fruits and veggies may benefit pregnant women.
CDC urges caution in spring break travel
The U.S. is seeing some encouraging signs in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic as more people across the country get vaccinated. But the CDC is still urging caution about another potential surge in cases as states ease restrictions. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim joins "CBSN AM" with more.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
