Use of drugs for weight loss causes supply shortage
Dramatic stories about weight loss using popular drugs are trending on social media. People who need the drugs for other health issues now face shortages.
Florida mother raises awareness for suicide and mental health crisis lifeline
Unlike the 10-digit hotline number, 988 is easy to remember — the mental health equivalent of 911.
Experts warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Health officials warn severe flu season is coming, urge vaccinations
Health officials are worried about a false sense of security after two milder flu seasons due to COVID precautions.
Brain implant uses only thoughts to operate digital devices, researchers say
Clinical trials are ongoing, and so far, five people have received the implant.
CDC warns of COVID "rebound" after taking Paxlovid, says drug still beneficial
Rebound symptoms have been reported to occur two to eight days after a patient initially recovers.
Researchers testing light technology that could protect against the next pandemic
Researchers are testing whether Far UV-C light can make indoor air safer.
Cautious optimism about the state of the coronavirus pandemic
Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with leading scientists and virus trackers to learn how they're looking for new coronavirus variants, and also for signs that the pandemic is winding down.
An experimental vaccine could help fight the opioid epidemic
If it works against oxycodone, researchers hope to target other opioids, including fentanyl and heroin.
Tackling the racial divide in the fight against cancer
Black and White women have the same chance of getting breast cancer, but Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer and are 40% more likely to die from it.
COVID update: Dr. Jon LaPook on holiday get-togethers
With the increase in coronavirus caseloads due to the spreading Delta and Omicron variants, CBS News' chief medical correspondent discusses the precautions to be taken at end-of-year gatherings to better ensure a safe holiday season.
New air purifiers filter at least 90% of COVID-carrying particles
An army of do-it-yourselfers at the University of California, San Diego is building 250 homemade air purifiers for classrooms and labs around campus.
9/11 first responders still suffering trauma 20 years later
The 20th anniversary coming on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic is even triggering first-time mental health issues.
Tech advances offer new tools in the fight against skin cancer
New screening methods help with early detection of melanoma.
A sense of direction: Finding your way without GPS
Many animals share a unique sense of navigation, but not all humans are so gifted. Dr. Jon LaPook (who describes himself as "direction-challenged") shares tips from experts about how better to steer ourselves through uncharted territory – and get back again.