FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
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CDC: Nearly 9 million have long COVID in U.S.
Reports published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly 18 million Americans experienced symptoms of long COVID — when symptoms remain for at least four weeks after a patient has cleared the infection — in 2022 and nearly 9 million people currently have the condition, which can linger for months or years. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the report's findings.
What temperature counts as a fever? Medical experts explain when to worry
People with higher-than-normal temperatures may have a fever, but this doesn't always mean they're sick. Doctors share what the numbers on a thermometer actually mean.
A look at a mobile stroke unit
When someone suffers a stroke, every second counts when it comes to treatment. A new mobile strike unit has been shown to get treatment to patients over half an hour quicker than traditional emergency medical methods. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has the story.
5 hospitalized after explosion at New Jersey home; cause is unknown
Police say five people were transported to hospitals by helicopters after an explosion at a home in West Milford, New Jersey.
Guidance broadened on maternal screenings
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from about 13% in 2017, to 16% in 2019, impacting at least one in seven deliveries. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and chief medical officer for Verywell Health, joined CBS News to discuss the new recommendation.
Ethical concerns of influencer dietitians
Thousands of influencer dietitians are being paid to share information that could shape people's eating habits and may go against warnings from health authorities, according to the Washington Post. Marlene Schwartz, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, joined CBS News to discuss this trend.
Are morning workouts better for weight loss?
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
Some expired COVID tests are still effective
The Food and Drug Administration recently determined some expired COVID-19 tests may still be safe and effective at detecting infections. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains how people can check if their at-home test kits are still valid.
France bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation-emission levels
It's unclear why the phone, released in 2020, didn't pass the agency's latest tests and why it was only that particular model.
1 dead, 8 in intensive care after botulism outbreak at French bar
Officials say 12 people have been diagnosed with the rare but potentially fatal illness, and a manslaughter investigation has been opened.
Health insurance costs spiking
Employer health insurance coverage costs are expected to jump 6.4% next year, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. Anna Wilde Mathews, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the high costs.
"I'm still alive": American caver rescued
American Mark Dickey fell gravely ill while mapping one of the world's deepest caves in southern Turkey. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio was there as rescuers hoisted Dickey out of the ground, and he described his near-death experience.
COVID hospitalizations on the rise
COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise. But health experts say the availability of vaccines plus natural immunity means the country is in a good position to deal with an increase in cases. Elise Preston reports.
Are medical credit cards worth it?
More Americans are turning to medical credit cards as they struggle to pay for medical bills, according to a new survey from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi explains how the cards could impact your credit.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
First lady Jill Biden is experiencing mild symptoms from COVID-19 amid a nationwide uptick in cases. Dr. Megan Ranney has the latest data on an updated COVID booster expected later this month.
Schools close amid late-season heat wave
Businesses and schools are shutting down due to sweltering temperatures across the United States. It comes near the end of a record-breaking hot summer. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and will remain in Delaware as a precaution. The President tested negative and will be tested regularly ahead of his trip to India and Vietnam later this week. CDC data shows a rise in COVID cases and hospitalizations this summer. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
How a cat helps kids with glasses feel comfortable
Getting your first pair of glasses can be a scary time for some kinds. One Pennsylvania eye clinic uses a cat named Truffles to model the frames and help make kids feel more relaxed. Jan Crawford has the story.
U.S. sees summer rise in COVID-19 cases
A summer rise in COVID-19 cases has led to an increase in hospitalizations and deaths from the disease nationwide. As Elaine Quijano reports -- health officials are suggesting Americans "mask up" this Labor Day weekend.
Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring I.D. to view online porn
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
Burger King, other big restaurant chains accused of false advertising
Customers want to know just how much meat is in their Whopper — and they're taking their fight to court.
Are you better off choosing a female surgeon?
A study found that those treated by a female surgeon were less likely to die, get readmitted to the hospital, or suffer a major complication.
Concerns raised over McConnell's health
There are new questions surrounding the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after the top Republican appeared to freeze on Wednesday while speaking with reporters in Kentucky -- the second such incident in recent months. CBS News political director Fin Gomez reports on the latest concerns.
Longevity expert shares tips on living to 100 "and feeling good the whole way"
"Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," a new Netflix series with Dan Buettner, takes viewers to the regions of the world where people live the longest to learn from their secrets to longevity.
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GOP-led House panels subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden records
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8B, but his company hasn't always agreed
Trump might think Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8 billion, but in 2020, his own company said the Palm Beach appraiser was right. That year, the county valued Mar-a-Lago at $27 million.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
Federal agencies detail impact of shutdown with deadline fast approaching
Among them: Department of Homeland Security says almost 3/4 of its workers would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
UAW may expand strike as talks with Big Three automakers bog down
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce new strike targets at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
Suicide bomber kills dozens near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous act" after a suicide bomber killed dozens of people gathering near a mosque for a religious procession.
Conservative donors ramp up efforts to urge Youngkin to run for president
Former Attorney General Bill Barr told Costa, that if Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin were to run, "I believe he would draw serious support and be a strong candidate."
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, report says
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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Was Becky Biefnick's killer a shadowy figure on a bike?
After Becky Bliefnick was gunned down inside her Illinois home, investigators uncovered intriguing surveillance footage pointing to a suspected killer.
UAW may expand strike as talks with Big Three automakers bog down
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce new strike targets at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
Remains found by New Hampshire hunter in 1996 identified with DNA
Benjamin Adams' remains have been identified after New Hampshire authorities used modern DNA testing technology.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
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UAW may expand strike as talks with Big Three automakers bog down
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce new strike targets at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
National parks in Utah, Ariz. to stay open if federal government shuts down
The states' governors want to keep tourists flocking to and spending money in areas around the parks. Other states may also keep national parks open.
A college degree can boost your pay. Here are top schools for income
Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of the value of college, but some alums are pulling in close to $200,000 a year a decade after graduating.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Tesla sued by EEOC for allegedly racist and hostile work environment
Black workers were called "boy" and "monkey," a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claims.
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National parks in Utah, Ariz. to stay open if federal government shuts down
The states' governors want to keep tourists flocking to and spending money in areas around the parks. Other states may also keep national parks open.
GOP-led House panels subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden records
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
Rep. Peltola's husband was hauling moose meat, antlers when plane crashed
Eugene Peltola Jr. died when his plane ferrying moose meat and antlers crashed shortly after takeoff in Alaska on Sept. 12.
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After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Who polices cross-market hospital mergers? States differ on answers.
Hospitals are merging across separate markets within states, resulting in higher patient bills with no improvement in care, evidence shows.
FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
Florida man is bitten by a rabid otter. How is rabies treated?
After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, animal control picked up the otter and it tested positive for rabies, a disease that can be fatal. Here's how it is handled.
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Beloved tree from "Robin Hood" movie chopped down in U.K.
The Sycamore Gap tree, a local landmark famed for sharing a scene with Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood," was cut down and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
Suicide bomber kills dozens near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous act" after a suicide bomber killed dozens of people gathering near a mosque for a religious procession.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
"Critical state": Swiss glaciers lose 10% of their volume in 2 years
Switzerland's alpine glaciers have lost as much ice in 2 years as they did in the 30 leading up to 1990, a sign of the climate's "critical state," one scientist says.
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End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
A look back at one of the most iconic photographs in hip-hop history
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem.
Recalling one of the most iconic photos in music
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem for what would be one of the most iconic moments in music history. Jericka Duncan has more.
Actor Michael Gambon dies at 82
Acclaimed British actor Michael Gambon, known to millions for playing the character of Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia.
Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
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Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
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Was Becky Biefnick's killer a shadowy figure on a bike?
After Becky Bliefnick was gunned down inside her Illinois home, investigators uncovered intriguing surveillance footage pointing to a suspected killer.
Feds: Man hauled more than 30 pounds of fentanyl through NYC subway
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
1 wounded in shooting at protest over statue of Spanish conquistador
The shooting occurred during a protest over a plan to redisplay a statue of controversial Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico.
New Mexico protester shot; suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested in a shooting that wounded a protester Thursday in Española, New Mexico. The protest was against a planned monument for a Spanish conquistador.
Feds: Man carried 40 pounds of fentanyl on subway
A suspect accused of running a drug mill out of a Bronx apartment was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he rode on the New York City subway with 40 pounds of fentanyl. Lilia Luciano has more.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
The Uplift: A LeBron James surprise
LeBron James stops by a high school in Minnesota, surprising their basketball team and giving students a motivational speech. A rescue organization saves beagles who spent their lives in a lab and shows them the great outdoors for the first time. Plus, the answer behind Southern California's bioluminescence phenomenon that has the ocean glowing blue.
Starbucks: Brewing Innovation, Nurturing Human Connection
How the global leader in coffee remains more relevant than ever.
Study: Chronic school absences on the rise
Chronic absences in U.S. schools have nearly doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent Stanford University study. Professor Thomas Dee, who authored the study, joins CBS News to discuss possible causes behind the spike and what can be done about it.
GOP candidates step up attacks on Trump
Seven Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at former President Donald Trump for skipping Wednesday night's debate as they made their case for the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the analysis.