Dozens sickened after eating THC-contaminated food at Wisconsin pizzeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed an incident that took place at a Wisconsin pizzeria that left dozens sick.
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U.S. fertility rate hits all-time low, CDC data shows
The birth rate in the U.S. dropped to a record low in 2024 with fewer than 1.6 children per woman, newly-released federal data shows.
Putting 33-year measles high in perspective
Measles cases across the U.S. have hit the highest level in 33 years, according to the CDC. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "The Takeout" to dive into the numbers.
Why small drop in measles vaccine rate matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly 1,300 measles cases have been reported so far this year across the U.S. — the most in more than 30 years. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
HHS cuts CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine committee votes against rarely used flu shot preservative
The votes on vaccine recommendations are the first move by the panel after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all its members.
Ex-CDC head raises alarm over new vaccine guidance
A little-known vaccine advisory panel is now under scrutiny after changes from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to Dr. Richard Besser, former acting CDC director, about his concerns.
RFK Jr.'s new vaccine panel makes decisions
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new panel of vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control made its first decisions on Thursday. It's their first official move after Kennedy Jr. fired the former experts, replacing them with his own picks. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
Mamdani on his hopes for Democratic Party
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani told CBS News New York on Thursday that the Democratic Party "should look like anyone who's focused on working people." Bloomberg News White House correspondent Catherine Lucey, NOTUS reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro and CBS News health reporter Alex Tin join "The Takeout" to unpack the day's political headlines.
Adults are eating less fast food, report says
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows American adults are eating less fast food. Gena Hamshaw, a nutritionist and outpatient clinical nutrition coordinator at Mount Sinai Health System, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss the CDC's findings.
CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr.
Lyn Redwood, who spread debunked claims about vaccines, will be in the CDC's Immunization Safety Office, multiple CDC officials tell CBS News.
Doctor worried as CDC panel rethinks RSV shots
New CDC vaccine advisors who share RFK Jr.'s skepticism about immunizations are reviewing a long-standing vaccine guidance for infants. Elaine Quijano spoke to a doctor who is concerned about the focus on risks over benefits.
CDC panel postpones RSV vaccine vote
The new vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention postponed a much-awaited vote on RSV vaccines on Wednesday. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has more.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
Second U.S. case of coronavirus confirmed
The battle against a new and deadly virus is kicking into high gear after a second case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Chicago. Dean Reynolds reports.
Coronavirus spreads to 12 possible U.S. cases
Ten Chinese cities with a combined population of around 33 million people are now off limits as the coronavirus infects over 800 people around the world. In the U.S., 10 possible cases in California, one in Texas and one in Tennessee are in isolation awaiting CDC test results. Ramy Inocencio explains how people in Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, are dealing with isolation.
CDC issues coronavirus travel warning
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing its most urgent travel warning to stop the deadly outbreak of the coronavirus. There are now two more possible cases in the U.S. Carter Evans reports.
Coronavirus risk to public is "low," CDC says
The coronavirus has spread to several countries and now has three U.S. airports screening for it. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to share the CDC’s latest updates, as well as what the virus looks like and what you can do to try and stay safe.
Coronavirus found in the U.S.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case in the U.S. of the deadly coronavirus. Health officials said a man in Washington state has the same virus that sickened about 300 people in China. Mark Strassmann reports.
Addressing America's high premature birth rate
Chances are you know someone who was born prematurely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of preterm births is going up. Last year, one in 10 American babies was born before 37 weeks gestation. Author Sarah DiGregorio ("Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human") talks about one of the biggest public health threats facing this country.
CDC: U.S. women are waiting to have kids
The average age of moms giving birth in the U.S. has climbed to nearly 30, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The research focused on the average age of mothers in the U.S. between 2016 and 2023. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB/GYN and chief medical officer at Hers, breaks down the data.
How one hospital protects children from flu
According to the CDC, flu activity is now high in 34 states. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how the staff at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis are starting their fight against flu at the front door, to create a ring of protection around vulnerable kids.
CDC reports high flu activity in 25 states
The CDC reports that Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, New York City and 25 states now have "high” flu activity. Flu cases have jumped by more than a million in just one week to an estimated 4 and half million cases, and more than 2,000 people have died from the flu so far this season.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Who did RFK Jr. pick for CDC vaccine panel?
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced eight new advisers to serve on the CDC's vaccine recommendation panel after firing all 17 sitting members earlier this week. CBS News health reporter Alex Tin has the details.
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