Teen birth rate hits historic low
There are likely a few reasons behind why fewer teenagers are having babies
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Opioid-related deaths may be underestimated
Health officials explain why painkiller deaths may be even more common than they thought
Some salads recalled after dead mammal found inside, CDC says
Recalled salads were distributed to at least eight states and have production code of G089B19 and best-if-used-by date of April 14, 2017
Most children who die of flu weren't vaccinated
About three-quarters of American children and teens who died of flu in recent years had not received flu shots, a new study shows
Here's where – and how – Americans are committing suicide
Poorer access to mental health care may be a reason for higher suicide rates in smaller towns and rural areas, CDC reports
2 deaths linked to listeria from soft cheese
A New York creamery has recalled four soft wash-rind milk cheeses, and Whole Foods is recalling those sold at nine stores in four states
America's most sleep-deprived workers
Millions of Americans are getting by on less sleep than they really need, and these jobs have the worst track records
Birth defects risk 20 times higher for Zika-infected moms
Preventing Zika infection during pregnancy is a priority, health officials say
New HIV infections in U.S. falling rapidly, CDC says
While the number of people diagnosed with HIV has been falling for years, health officials now measure the number of new infections to better track how the epidemic is unfolding
Flu season hitting its peak in 43 states
This season has seen a lot of the H3 virus, and145 million doses of the vaccine have shipped out
Lead poisoning found in kids in 3,000 U.S. neighborhoods
Children had double the level of lead poisoning than what was found in Flint, Michigan, a report says
Flu season is here, say health officials
Flu season is hitting some states harder than others right now, but it's not too late to get your flu shot
Mumps cases at a 10-year high, colleges hard hit
Health officials are asking some colleges to tell students to get a third mumps vaccine for extra protection
U.S. falling short in 3 "winnable" health battles
Despite progress in certain areas, the CDC says the nation is failing to meet these important health goals
If you haven't gotten your flu shot, get it now
Flu shots urged by health officials who remind that influenza sends more than 200,000 to the hospital, kills people every year
New study on salt may cause parents to shake up kids' diets
Nearly all American kids eat far too much salt, according to a federal study -- which says they’re at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease
Heart surgery devices may pose infection risk to thousands
The CDC is warning patients, doctors and hospitals of potentially deadly bacterial infections
A lot more kids killed in gun accidents than gov't says, study finds
Research by AP, USA TODAY finds federal statistics off by as much as a third; 1 child dying every other day in an accidental shooting
Leukemia no longer the leading childhood cancer killer: CDC
It falls to second on list of deadliest childhood cancers due to improved treatment and lack of progress against another lethal type
Miami Beach wary of spraying Zika chemical that can "kill anything"
CDC says claims Naled is safe to use, but residents are opposed to the spraying of the insecticide that was banned from the European Union and protested in Puerto Rico
Zika, and Zika anxiety, spreads to Miami Beach
New zone poses unique challenges with aerial spraying ineffective due to high-rise buildings, strong ocean gusts
CDC director: I'm "deeply concerned" about stopping Zika transmission
Dr. Tom Frieden of the CDC says he is worried about having enough resources to stop further spread of the Zika virus
Texan who picked up Zika in Miami is first for U.S.
The phrase "travel-related Zika" now carries new meaning, says CBS News' Dr. LaPook
Inside the "air war" in Florida against Zika
Spraying has begun in the Miami neighborhood where, officials say, at least 15 people have already contracted the virus
Zika warning in Florida
Wynwood, Florida, is the epicenter for the Zika virus in the continental U.S. State county health officials along with an emergency response team from the Centers for Disease Control are there, but are having trouble combating the aedes aegypti mosquito. David Begnaud reports.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
Experts are training AI how to do their jobs
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Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
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