FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
The FDA said more than 1 million bags of shredded cheese sold at major retailers are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.
The FDA has identified 18 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.
The smoked mozzarella pasta was sold both in the grab-and-go section and from the deli counter.
The Kroger Company's recall follows another FDA recall announcement last week of possibly contaminated pasta.
Walmart says it will eliminate preservatives, plasticizers and other chemicals from its house food brands by 2027.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
North Texas families react to federal warning linking acetaminophen to autism, despite major studies showing no proven connection.
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Some packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart are at risk for potential for Cesium-137 contamination, the FDA says.
Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
Kratom is banned in six states but not in Texas.
Kraft Heinz said it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products by end of 2027 and stop making new products that contain the dyes.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the FDA "to review the latest data on mifepristone," but experts say concerns about the abortion pill's safety are misguided.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
A report from the organization Healthy Babies, Bright Futures is bringing attention to toxic heavy metals and elements such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury that could be in your rice.
The FDA says it will conduct a scientific review of children's ingestible fluoride prescription drug products by Oct. 31 with the aim of removing them from the market.
Investigators recovered all the cash taken in the Christmas Eve heist and say additional charges are possible in other jurisdictions.
The move would restore one of the league's original dynasties and mark the highest franchise valuation in WNBA history.
From cheerleaders and dancers to vintage cars, Texans lined the streets to take it all in. CBS News Texas is an official partner of the event, hosted by our friends at Texas Monthly.
According to Garland Police, at about 8 p.m., officers were called to a stabbing at Fiesta Mart located in the 2900 block of S. First Street.
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
Investigators recovered all the cash taken in the Christmas Eve heist and say additional charges are possible in other jurisdictions.
Police said the suspect approached a parked vehicle, argued with a woman inside, and opened fire before allegedly taking his own life.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend nearly a dozen different "No Kings" protests planned across North Texas on Saturday.
The move would restore one of the league's original dynasties and mark the highest franchise valuation in WNBA history.
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Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
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.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson discusses the May U.S. Senate GOP primary runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Wilson tells Jack Fink that James Talarico is giving Democrats one of their best chances to win a statewide office in 32 years.
Texas governor nominee Gina Hinojosa discusses her March 3 victory in a crowded Democratic primary. Hinojossa tells CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink about her priorities in her run against Governor Greg Abbott in the November general election.
New Texas regulations taking effect March 31 will cap THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations taking effect March 31 will cap THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
Marc Bindel will be formally welcomed as both the head coach and athletic coordinator at a March 30 school board meeting.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
