A bigger killer than cancer?
Antibiotics have saved hundreds of millions of lives. But their continued, widespread use has led to mutated bacteria that are resistant to these drugs
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NY county issues new order in measles outbreak
The rapid spread of measles is prompting newer and stronger measures from health officials across the country. The CDC says the number of cases has grown to 555 in 20 states. Rockland County, New York, is among the hardest-hit areas, with 186 cases since October. Mola Lenghi reports.
Rise of drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus is growing in strength. The CDC calls Candida auris a "serious global health threat." In Thursday’s New York Times, Matt Richtel reports on a Chicago woman who died from the fungus and also uncovers two cases in New York that are pan-resistant, meaning they cannot be cured. Nearly 600 cases have been reported in the U.S. Richtel joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the fungus.
Families fight measles vaccination fines
Health officials fear Americans traveling for this weekend's religious holidays could worsen the growing measles outbreak. There are at least 555 confirmed cases in 20 states, according to the CDC, and most are said to affect school-age kids. Mola Lenghi reports.
N.Y. county to ban people infected with measles from public places
While Rockland County officials said they aren't going to go around arresting people with measles, they insist it's about keeping the public safe
Measles cases on the rise in U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 555 cases of measles in the U.S. this year. That's the second-highest total for any year since 2000, which is when the disease was thought to be eliminated in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN with more on the recent measles outbreaks.
Behind the latest spike in measles cases
The World Health Organization says measles cases rose 300 percent worldwide in the first three months of 2019, compared with the same period last year. New numbers from the CDC show 555 cases have been reported in the U.S. across 20 states this year. Measles is extremely contagious and can be deadly. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the outbreak.
Measles cases soar to second-highest level in 25 years
Since the beginning of the year, 555 cases of measles have been confirmed in the United States
Ground beef likely cause of 6-state E. coli outbreak
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday said no common supplier, distributor or brand of the meat has been identified
Superbug fungus outbreak spreads worldwide
A drug-resistant superbug fungus has sickened nearly 600 people across the United States in recent years, including more than 300 patients in New York State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Candida auris, which preys on people with weakened immune systems, can be deadly.
Living a normal life addicted to fentanyl
Fatal drug overdoses peaked last year, according to preliminary data from the CDC, fueling hope that the deadliest addiction in American history has finally stalled. But fatalities are only part of the ongoing crisis. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Addicted to fentanyl, one man tries to avoid becoming another "overdose statistic"
"I come from a good family. I work 40 to 50 hours a week," a young man named Jacob said
Will Zika return? What pregnant women and others need to know
Three years after Zika virus first made headlines, some of its mysteries have been solved – but not all
Texas company recalls contaminated water, then shuts down
Federal watchdog finds potentially dangerous bacteria in one product and a skin-burning chemical in another
Is "zombie deer disease" a threat to humans?
The disease erodes the brain so the animal salivates and acts lethargic, in a sort of zombie-like state
Salmonella outbreak hitting pet food brands
At least two makers of animal food have been affected by a widespread turkey recall that has sickened hundreds
More sickened from salmonella linked to turkey
Since the outbreak began, more than 100 people have been hospitalized
Fatal disease in animals across U.S. found in wild deer in new county
Chronic wasting disease has been reported in at least 24 states, the CDC says
How effective is this year's flu vaccine?
A new report from the CDC suggests this season's flu vaccine has cut the number of flu-related doctor visits in half. CBS News' Tom Hanson has details.
How effective is this year's flu shot?
New data from the CDC estimates the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine
CDC warns about potentially contaminated raw milk
A dangerous drug-resistant bacteria is connected the consumption of raw milk in 19 states
Mumps cases confirmed at ICE facility in Houston
Mumps is highly contagious but is highly preventable with a vaccine
Paranoid about tainted lettuce? There may be an app for that one day
Scientists at MIT are developing technology that could one day scan lettuce for E.coli, detect lead in water and determine if alcohol is tainted
Lawmaker: Measles vaccine is not about "parental rights"
As measles outbreak grows, a state lawmaker says requiring vaccines is "about the rights of other children and the rights of us to go around our community without getting sick"
Measles outbreak fuels debate over refusing vaccinations
Measles cases have prompted a health emergency in Washington state
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "We are going to survive"
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
U.S. Marine arrested, accused of killing Japanese woman in Okinawa
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