FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for kids 12 to 15

The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to be used in children ages 12 to 15. But some parents are still hesitant to vaccinate their children. Meg Oliver takes a look.

• May 10, 2021
• 03:25

What parents should know about Pfizer shot for kids

Dr. Jon LaPook explains how parents should determine whether their children should get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and how soon they can get it.

• May 10, 2021
• 01:24

A third of people in the U.S. are fully vaccinated

A third of the U.S. population is now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. But the pace of inoculations is slowing, forcing public health officials to shift their approach. As Janet Shamlian shows us, there are new efforts to expand vaccine access and eligibility. Then, pediatrician Dr. Suzette Oyeku from the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis.

• May 7, 2021
• 10:01

Diarrhea meds abuse

As part of its efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of over-the-counter anti-diarrhea treatments to change the way they package their products.

• Jan 31, 2018
• 01:02

Cigarette alternative IQOS

Regulators from the FDA will consider a potentially safer alternative to cigarettes. Philip Morris International, the maker of Marlboro and other top brands, wants the FDA to approve IQOS, a pen-like product that warms tobacco and creates an aerosol that's less toxic than cigarette smoke. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Jan 24, 2018
• 05:00

Sleep apnea implant

An FDA-approved device called "Inspire" is gaining popularity and offering hope for millions of patients with sleep apnea. David Begnaud speaks to one patient who says the implant "saved" her life.

• Jan 23, 2018
• 05:06

Pfizer seeks full approval for COVID vaccine

Pfizer has announced that it is officially seeking full Food and Drug Administration approval for its coronavirus vaccine, the first of the three U.S.-approved COVID vaccines being administered under emergency authorization. This as new infections appear to be on the decline, as is demand for vaccines. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• May 7, 2021
• 04:27

Netflix docu-series about food

The new Netflix docu-series "Rotten" explores corruption in the food underworld, from farm to plate. Christine Haughney, Politico agriculture reporter and lead investigator for the series, joins CBSN for a closer look at her findings.

• Jan 5, 2018
• 06:37

Gottlieb calls for easing restrictions on indoor gatherings

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says many areas of the U.S. are "at a point in time where we can start to lift these [COVID-19] ordinances."

• May 9, 2021
• 07:13

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired May 9, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

• May 9, 2021

FDA recalls

An investigation into FDA food recalls found the agency didn't always alert the public promptly. As CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports on how some foods were always immediately pulled from the shelves.

• Dec 26, 2017
• 02:35

FDA food recall delays

Only on "CBS This Morning," government investigators found the FDA recall process did not always ensure the safety of the nation’s food supply. Anna Werner reports.

• Dec 26, 2017
• 04:54

Medicine in 2018

In 2017, we've seen headlines about new blood pressure guidelines and the opioid crisis being declared a public health emergency. The FDA also approved gene therapy for childhood leukemia. Next year, we could see advances in gene editing to cure or prevent diseases. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss a new shingles vaccine, the ethical questions surrounding gene editing and the importance of strong leadership when regulating medicine.

• Dec 15, 2017
• 03:58

FDA to greenlight COVID shot for adolescents

The number of Americans getting vaccinated is dropping off. But two upcoming decisions from the Food and Drug Administration could provide a possible turnaround and give the nation a much-needed shot in the arm. Michael George reports from a vaccination site in New York.

• May 8, 2021
• 03:24

New treatment for pain

The FDA recently approved a new high-tech medical treatment that could help some people with chronic pain move away from prescription painkillers. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula joined CBSN with details.

• Dec 6, 2017
• 06:55

FDA warns of kratom risks

Kratom is a plant some people use to treat pain, anxiety and depression. The FDA warns Kratom can be addictive and life-threatening, issuing a public health advisory this week and warning people about its possible dangers. The agency says Kratom has similar risks to opioids and suggested its use could "expand the opioid epidemic." Anna Werner reports.

• Nov 16, 2017
• 03:08

Pfizer asks FDA for full approval of COVID vaccine

Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older. Janet Shamlian has more.

• May 7, 2021
• 02:28

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies on Capital Hill; Tian Tian the National Zoo panda undergoes surgery

• Nov 14, 2017
• 47:08

Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech have formally begun the application process to get full approval for their COVID-19 vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration. It would be the first coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to move past the emergency use stage. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss this and other developments in the fight against the pandemic.

• May 7, 2021
• 06:36

"The Doctors" on opioid crisis

Opioid addiction is the deadliest drug crisis in American history. "The Doctors" traveled to Ohio to investigate for a special called "The United States of Addiction." "The Doctors" hosts Dr. Travis Stork and Dr. Nita Landry joined CBSN to discuss what they found.

• Oct 25, 2017
• 07:14

Maria's impact on medical supplies

Hurricane Maria disrupted production at Puerto Rican factories that make critical drugs and medical supplies. Dr. Jon LaPook found that hospitals on the U.S. mainland are already seeing shortages.

• Oct 25, 2017
• 02:00

Gene therapy for rare blindness

An experimental gene therapy for a rare hereditary form of blindness is a step closer to reality. An FDA advisory panel voted unanimously Thursday to recommend approval of a groundbreaking treatment for people with a faulty gene that impairs vision. It would be the first gene therapy in the U.S. for an inherited disease. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the treatment works and why it could be a new frontier in treating genetic disorders.

• Oct 13, 2017
• 03:26

Vaccine access could soon expand to kids

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will hold an emergency meeting next week, as Pfizer prepares to seek authorization to offer its vaccine for kids age 12 to 15. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss that, plus efforts to develop future vaccines that could come in the form of a patch or a pill.

• May 5, 2021
• 07:34

FDA approves CAR-T cancer therapy

With FDA approval, breakthrough CAR-T therapy for cancer becomes the first approved gene therapy treatment in the U.S. It reprograms the body's own immune system to attack a deadly type of blood cancer and has been effective in treating children and young adults with leukemia. Cancer expert Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss who's eligible and the risks of treatment.

• Aug 31, 2017
• 03:47

FDA expected to approve vaccine for adolescents

The FDA could soon approve its first coronavirus vaccine for kids as young as 12 years old. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, children now make up nearly a fourth all new cases in the U.S. Then Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest COVID headlines.

• May 4, 2021
• 06:48

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