Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
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Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Dog a "CPR Hero" for helping save owner's life during cardiac arrest
A couple say Polly the golden retriever was so "in tune" with her owner, she helped save his life when his heart stopped in the middle of the night.
Can you skip stents for heart disease?
New research could slash the number of people getting stents or bypass surgery for coronary artery disease. A study looks at a more than 5,000 people with blocked arteries, but without severe symptoms like extreme pain or heart attack. It found that regularly taking medications along with lifestyle changes was just as effective at preventing heart attacks as the more invasive procedures. Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
How to help a person in cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during Monday night's game after a tackle. The immediate aid he received on the field saved his life and also raised awareness about what to do if you see someone in distress. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak are joined by Mike Smith, CPR trainer for the American Heart Association, for a demonstration.
The Gene from Limone
In a remote Italian village, a small group of people carry a gene that provides hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Mike Wallace reports on the gene from Limone.
Bishop T.D. Jakes reveals "health incident" was a heart attack
Jakes confirmed in an interview with the "Today" that he had a massive heart attack.
A country star played one of his best shows. Then he collapsed
Colt Ford had even undergone a preventative check-up that found no signs of concern before he had a "silent" heart attack on tour.
Mom receives heart transplant after suffering rare condition after childbirth
Kristin King underwent a heart transplant four months after her heart began to fail following childbirth.
Do you know these heart disease risk factors? Many Americans don't, survey finds.
Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what to know.
Biggest heart disease risk factors
Many Americans aren't aware of some of the biggest heart disease risk factors, according to a new survey from the Cleveland Clinic. CBS News' Michael George reports.
She thought she had indigestion, but it was a near-fatal artery blockage.
Reena Caprario said her family was told she was "lucky to be alive" after she experienced a heart attack.
This less-common type of heart attack disproportionately affects women
A spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, leads to bleeding inside the artery wall. A survivor shares her symptoms.
Woman's cautionary story about heart disease
The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day, a day to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Stephanie Stahl has one woman's story of survival and what she wants others to know about heart disease.
He thought he was in perfect health. An advanced scan showed otherwise
Cardiac CT angiograms take detailed images of the heart and can show dangerous blockages in a person's arteries.
Daylight saving time's health impact
While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University, joins CBS News to discuss how "falling back" could disrupt health.
How to prevent cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart disease and stroke will affect more than 60% of Americans by 2050. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to prevent the disease.
Sugar substitute erythritol increases risk for heart attack, study finds
Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
Xylitol sugar substitute may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Off-duty nurses save basketball player
Nurses Doreen Thrash and Marcus Walton were off the clock when a person playing a friendly game of basketball collapsed. The two sprang into action and helped save the basektball player's life.
Is diet soda bad for your heart?
A new study found that consuming more than two liters of diet soda per week can increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat. Dr. David Majure, cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
New study on marijuana use and heart risks
A new study found marijuana use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. That includes cannabis that is smoked, vaped or eaten. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, has more.
Heart attack warning signs for women
The American Heart Association is encouraging people across the country to spread awareness of women's heart health by participating in its now decades-old tradition: National Wear Red Day. Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent, discusses what women need to know about heart attack warning signs, risk factors and more.
Doctor shares 6 heart attack symptoms in women to look out for
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares heart health tips for women on National Wear Red Day.
Young nurse practicing cardiac arrest treatment goes into cardiac arrest
Her fellow nurses sprang into action and helped save the 23-year-old Vietnamese immigrant in New Hampshire.
FBI releases new photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
FBI affidavit reveals new details about Fulton County elections office search
The new document revealed that the FBI's investigation was initiated following a referral from an attorney who worked to overturn the election results in 2020.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
"Fraud tourists" from Philly plead guilty to defrauding Minnesota programs
Two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to Minneapolis after a friend told them the taxpayer-funded programs there presented "a good opportunity to make money," pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Monday.
National Guard soldier leaves rifle in New Orleans bathroom
A National Guard spokesperson said the weapon was returned to the Louisiana National Guard "and the soldier and incident are being handled internally," CBS affiliate WWL reported.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Maryland mom plans to self-deport after her child died while she was in ICE custody
A Maryland mother is planning to self-deport after she was taken into ICE custody, causing her to miss her son's death.
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Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
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Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeits of its products
Estée Lauder lawsuit alleges Walmart sells fake versions of products from brands including Aveda, Clinique and Tom Ford.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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Democratic governors excluded from typically bipartisan White House gathering
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
NATO to shift 2 commands from U.S. to European leadership
Two NATO Joint Force Commands led by U.S. officers will transition to be European-led in an apparent answer to President Trump's calls for Europe to contribute more to its defense.
Exclusive
14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
Lutnick defends visit to Epstein's island with his family
Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein released recently show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Epstein had a closer relationship than Lutnick has previously stated.
Tom Malinowski concedes in special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's seat in Congress
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
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What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
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Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
Ben Ogden becomes 1st U.S. man in 50 years to medal in cross-country
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
King Charles says royals will help if police probe Andrew's Epstein ties
King Charles II says the royal family will support U.K. police as they look into a report that the monarch's brother Andrew shared secret info with Epstein.
Ukrainian Olympian says he'll defy IOC ban on helmet honoring war victims
The International Olympic Committee has barred a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet with images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Officials believe person in Guthrie video was armed
The FBI on Tuesday released surveillance images of a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's front door. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jury selection begins in Utah poisoning case
Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Utah woman accused of poisoning her husband and later writing a children's book about grief. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Ex-FBI profiler on new video in Guthrie case
Authorities on Tuesday released new surveillance images of a subject sought in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Mary Ellen O'Toole, former senior FBI profiler, joins CBS News to discuss what stands out.
Details on new images in Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released new photos from Nancy Guthrie's Nest camera that show a masked person on her doorstep. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Lutnick admits to meeting with Epstein
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was grilled by senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday over his appearance in recently released Epstein files. Lutnick's appearance in the files does not implicate him in any wrongdoing. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
White House defends Lutnick on Epstein
The White House was on defense on Tuesday regarding Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Democratic infighting in Texas Senate race
Former Rep. Colin Allred says he wants an apology from Senate candidate James Talarico after a social media influencer accused the Texas state lawmaker of making a racially insensitive remark without evidence. Talarico denies the claim. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join with analysis.
How FBI obtained new Nancy Guthrie home video
The FBI on Tuesday released surveillance footage connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The photos and videos show a masked, armed individual outside Nancy's home. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez, Anna Schecter and Weijia Jiang have more.
Judge unseals records in Georgia election raid
The government has unsealed records connected to the recent FBI raid that seized 2020 election ballots from Fulton County, Georgia. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis.