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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.
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.
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.
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its vaccine for people 16 and older. Janet Shamlian has more.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for administration to adolescents by early next week. The company is also preparing to seek full FDA approval — not just emergency authorization — for adults. Mola Lenghi reports.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to expand the authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to children ages 12 to 15 in the coming days. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices would also need to update its recommendations for the shot. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the next steps in the vaccination effort.
The FDA is expected to approve Pfizer's vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 year old as early as the end of this week. This comes as New York, Connecticut and New Jersey all announced they would lift most capacity limits on May 19. Mola Lenghi reports.
An FDA panel meets Wednesday to decide whether to recommend the first government-approved gene therapy. CAR T-cell treatment uses the body's own immune system to attack cancer. USC Norris Westside Cancer Center director and CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the treatment that could be a life saver for some patients.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the nationwide effort to vaccinate Americans has been a "monumental achievement."
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired May 2, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The FDA expanded the approved uses for an immunotherapy drug that has successfully treated certain lung cancers and melanoma. The treatment that triggers the body's own defense system to fight cancer was used by former President Jimmy Carter, who reported a few months later he was cancer-free. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the cancer treatment.
Davis Cripe, 16, collapsed at school from a caffeine overdose after consuming more than 400 mg of caffeine in less than two hours. Between 2007 and 2011, the number of emergency room visits involving energy drinks more than doubled. Tony Dokoupil reports.
The Food and Drug Administration is denying issuing an order that office TVs must show Fox News. An internal email referenced a White House mandate that allegedly prompted the FDA to have TVs tuned to the conservative news channel. CBSN's Demarco Morgan has the latest.
The administration announced the ban Thursday, but it won't take effect immediately.
The Food and Drug Administration said it will ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, but it was unclear when the ban will go into effect. The federal agency was ordered by a court to respond to a 2013 petition advocating for the ban. Tanya Rivero has more.
The Food and Drug Administration agreed to give a priority review to what could be a breakthrough in treating a form of cancer that will strike 70,000 people this year. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
Microneedling, a procedure that uses tiny needles to improve skin, was only available at dermatologist offices or high-end spas. Now companies are selling at-home microneedling devices, despite concerns from the FDA. Michelle Miller looks at whether this is a breakthrough or a marketing ploy.
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
A human bone discovered on a California beach in 2022 has been traced back to a former banker who vanished from that area more than two decades ago.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
With stocks cheaper than they were before the Iran war, some investors are looking for an opportune time to buy.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the psychological thriller "Newborn." The film follows Chris Newborn as he tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Oyelowo explains how he prepared for his role and speaks about losing his father to cancer on the first day of shooting the movie.
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The story of Elizabeth Tsurkov's 903-day captivity in Iraq; Olivia Munn's breast cancer journey; Michael Jordan's drive to change NASCAR; the reinvention of "Cats" on Broadway; and New York's botanical superhero.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump threatened on social media to obliterate Iranian energy sites if "a deal is not shortly reached." Ret. Col. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with more.
TSA agents could receive a paycheck this week despite disagreement in Congress about funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
President Trump is not ruling out plans to put troops on the ground in Iran despite efforts to find a diplomatic off-ramp. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Weijia Jiang report.
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the psychological thriller "Newborn." The film follows Chris Newborn as he tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Oyelowo explains how he prepared for his role and speaks about losing his father to cancer on the first day of shooting the movie.
Americans are reacting to the Iran war and are rating President Trump's performance ahead of the 2026 midterms. Political strategists Carrie Sheffield and Hyma Moore have more.