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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.
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.
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.
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.
Police say five people were transported to hospitals by helicopters after an explosion at a home in West Milford, New Jersey.
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.
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.
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
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.
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.
Officials say 12 people have been diagnosed with the rare but potentially fatal illness, and a manslaughter investigation has been opened.
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.
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-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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled a child protections bill signed by Gov. Abbott in June violates free speech rights.
Customers want to know just how much meat is in their Whopper — and they're taking their fight to court.
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.
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.
"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.
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
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.
"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.
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.
Among them: Department of Homeland Security says almost 3/4 of its workers would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce new strike targets at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous act" after a suicide bomber killed dozens of people gathering near a mosque for a religious procession.
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 "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
After Becky Bliefnick was gunned down inside her Illinois home, investigators uncovered intriguing surveillance footage pointing to a suspected killer.
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce new strike targets at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
Benjamin Adams' remains have been identified after New Hampshire authorities used modern DNA testing technology.
"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.
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.
UAW President Shawn Fain expected to announce new strike targets at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
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.
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.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Black workers were called "boy" and "monkey," a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claims.
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.
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
"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 "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
Eugene Peltola Jr. died when his plane ferrying moose meat and antlers crashed shortly after takeoff in Alaska on Sept. 12.
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Hospitals are merging across separate markets within states, resulting in higher patient bills with no improvement in care, evidence shows.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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 "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
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.
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.
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
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.
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.
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.
After Becky Bliefnick was gunned down inside her Illinois home, investigators uncovered intriguing surveillance footage pointing to a suspected killer.
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
The shooting occurred during a protest over a plan to redisplay a statue of controversial Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico.
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.
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.
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.
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
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.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
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.
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.
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.
How the global leader in coffee remains more relevant than ever.
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.
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.