14 risk factors for Alzheimer's disease — and what you can do about them
A new study highlights new risk factors for dementia, as well as 12 previously known risk factors, and ways to combat them.
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FDA approves new Alzheimer's treatment from Eli Lilly
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Family's genes offer new clue to delaying Alzheimer's disease
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
Air pollution may be to blame for thousands of dementia cases, researchers say
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
The real costs of the new Alzheimer's drug
Medicare could shell out more than $100,000 a year per patient to cover the drug and the complex scans and tests needed to monitor its potentially lethal risks for patients.
Hearing aids may reduce risk of dementia for those at high risk, study says
Researchers found that, over three years, cognitive decline slowed by 48% in people with increased risk factors for dementia.
Researchers say another Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a few months
Eli Lilly's experimental Alzheimer's drug donanemab can modestly slow the worsening of the disease by about four to seven months, according to researchers.
First Alzheimer's drug to slow disease gets full FDA approval
Leqembi is not a cure, but it is the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. It first received an accelerated approval from the FDA earlier this year.
83-year-old man becomes street musician to raise money for Alzheimer's research
After Larry Kingsley's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, all he wanted to do was make a difference.
Jack Hanna's family opens up about his Alzheimer's diagnosis
Hanna, 76, first displayed symptoms of Alzheimer's in 2017.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Eli Lilly says its Alzheimer's drug appears to slow symptoms
Shares of the pharmaceutical company jumped almost 5% after announcing promising results for donanemab.
Bruce Willis celebrates 68th birthday with family after dementia diagnosis
Demi Moore, Willis' ex-wife, shared a video of their family celebrating the actor.
Mediterranean, MIND diets linked to fewer signs of Alzheimer's, study finds
People who follow Mediterranean or MIND diets may have fewer signs of Alzheimer's disease in their brain tissue, according to a new study.
Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them
Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of families may not know where or how to find help
What is frontotemporal dementia? Wendy Williams' diagnosis, explained
Wendy Williams and Bruce Willis have both received the diagnosis, which describes a group of brain disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family says
Willis was originally diagnosed with aphasia last year, but has since received a "painful" new diagnosis.
A wife remarried her husband after Alzheimer's took his memory
"I want people to continue to find joy, and really focus on being present with their loved ones," Lisa Marshall said of what she learned from her loss.
Chris Hemsworth has genes that heighten Alzheimer's risk: "Biggest fear"
The "Thor" actor set out on a mission to learn how to "live better for longer." What he found was he has the "strongest risk factor gene" for Alzheimer's.
Biogen shares rally as Alzheimer's drug results show promise
Late-stage study finds treatment may slow progression of fatal disease that afflicts more than 6 million Americans.
How a robot is helping dementia patients at a Minnesota nursing home
A special robot named Pepper can talk and even dance with the residents to keep them active.
Missing woman with Alzheimer's found thanks to dog's bark
"That dog had no leash, no collar and stayed by her side for three days," her son said. "That just shows you that loyalty that dog has. He was never going to leave her side."
Medicare proposes restricting coverage of Alzheimer's drug
Biogen drug, the first in decades approved to treat the disease, has sparked concerns about its high cost and efficacy.
Biogen to slash price of its Alzheimer drug in half
Drugmaker said it will cut wholesale cost of drug by 50% next month, which translates to $28,200 a year for patient.
Hopes and concerns over a new Alzheimer's drug
The FDA's recent approval of a new drug, Aduhelm, to clear the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain is potentially good news for the six million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. But the drug's approval process has stirred controversy.
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Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
Cornell University student activist chooses to self-deport after visa revoked
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
What are reciprocal tariffs, and why does Trump want
President Trump is expected on April 2 to announce reciprocal tariffs on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
Mahmoud Khalil's legal case will play out in New Jersey, judge rules
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
Adam Schiff places hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be D.C. U.S. attorney
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.
Trump's crusade against big law firms sparks fears of long-lasting damage
President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.
Trump to consider final TikTok proposal Wednesday, sources say
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
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Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
Cornell University student activist chooses to self-deport after visa revoked
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
What are reciprocal tariffs, and why does Trump want
President Trump is expected on April 2 to announce reciprocal tariffs on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
Mahmoud Khalil's legal case will play out in New Jersey, judge rules
A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration bid to move Mahmoud Khalil's legal case to Louisiana.
Adam Schiff places hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be D.C. U.S. attorney
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.
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Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
What are reciprocal tariffs, and why does Trump want
President Trump is expected on April 2 to announce reciprocal tariffs on a number of other countries. Here's what to know about these import taxes.
Trump to consider final TikTok proposal Wednesday, sources say
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
Europe warns of "strong plan to retaliate" ahead of new Trump tariffs
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
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Cornell University student activist chooses to self-deport after visa revoked
A senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security claimed, without evidence, that the student was a "terrorist sympathizer."
Adam Schiff places hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be D.C. U.S. attorney
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.
Trump's crusade against big law firms sparks fears of long-lasting damage
President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.
Trump to consider final TikTok proposal Wednesday, sources say
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
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Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
Here's how an indigenous community is fighting rising Syphilis infections
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
HHS sued by 23 states, D.C. over $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Intermittent fasting or calorie cutting for weight loss? What a new study found.
Intermittent fasting has long been a controversial weight loss technique. A new study looks at how effective it is compared to daily calorie counting.
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3-year-old discovers 3,800-year-old treasure on family outing in Israel
A toddler unearthed an ancient treasure dating back to the Middle Bronze Age during a trip to the archaeological site Tel Azekah earlier this month.
Europe warns of "strong plan to retaliate" ahead of new Trump tariffs
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
Investigation reveals grim details of infamous cartel's operations
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Lost Loch Ness Monster camera accidentally found by Boaty McBoatface
The camera, which has been underwater for 55 years, was part of the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau's first attempt at underwater photography.
Boxer dies after collapsing during light heavyweight fight
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju was pronounced dead after losing consciousness during a fight in Accra, Ghana, boxing officials said.
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Kim Delaney, "NYPD Blue" actress, will not face charges after arrest, DA says
Kim Delaney, an Emmy-winning actor known for her role on "NYPD Blue," will not face criminal charges in connection with her arrest in Marina Del Rey in an alleged domestic dispute over the weekend.
Román Zaragoza on his "Ghosts" character's love life
Actor Román Zaragoza spoke to "CBS Mornings" about hope for his character's struggling love life in the CBS comedy, "Ghosts."
Magician David Kwong on April Fools' Day tips
Magician and puzzle master David Kwong joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new children's book, "How to Fool Your Parents," which teaches over two dozen magic tricks, just in time for April Fools' Day.
Roman Zaragoza on "Ghosts"
Actor Roman Zaragoza joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role as Sass on the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," and how a returning character could stir up his love life.
Mo Amer turns pain into punchlines
Comedian Mo Amer, known for his award-winning show "Mo" and his Netflix special "Mohammed in Texas," reflects on turning his experience as a Palestinian-American refugee into powerful, personal comedy. He speaks with CBS Mornings at The Improv about family, displacement, and why laughter is necessary
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
Bees play a key role in the U.S. food supply, and the mass deaths could jeopardize that.
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DOJ seeks death penalty in Mangione case
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
Investigation reveals grim details of infamous cartel's operations
One recruit who reportedly survived the Jalisco cartel ranch said those who refused or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Karen Read facing new trial for murder
A new trial is underway in the case surrounding Boston police officer John O'Keefe's death. Karen Read, O'Keefe's former girlfriend, is facing second-degree murder and other charges after her first court case ended in a mistrial in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
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Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Dr. Deborah Birx talks RFK Jr.'s HHS cuts
Layoffs began at the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. set out to cut about 10,000 full-time jobs. Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House coronavirus response coordinator, joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Dow slips slightly ahead of Trump tariff day
The Dow Jones slipped slightly on Tuesday as investors braced for President Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Details on Wisconsin, Florida special elections
Voters are heading to the polls in Wisconsin and Florida to cast their ballots in three critical special elections Tuesday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Taurean Small have the latest.
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President Trump is expected to announce tariffs at a "Make America Wealthy Again" event tomorrow; China carries out military drills near Taiwan.
What we know about Trump's upcoming tariffs
President Trump is set to unveil new tariffs Wednesday in what he is referring to as "Liberation Day," but details have been scant on which countries will be targeted. CBS News reported on the tariffs Tuesday before White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions about them.