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Can what you eat make a difference in preventing cancer, or in aiding cancer treatment itself? Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Dr. Margaret Cuomo, dietician Mary-Eve Brown, chef Eric Levine, and patients undergoing chemotherapy about the relationship between diet and disease. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.
Some women who have lost breasts to cancer have chosen to deal with their loss in a fashion that is sparking conversations, and controversy. They call it "going flat." Instead of reconstructing their bodies with surgical implants, they are embracing their scars, and even baring them in defiance of the disease. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" reports.
They're miracles in small packages. Nearly 16,000 kids worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every year, but their odds of beating it have never been better. Tracy Smith reports on the advances being made against pediatric cancers, made possible in part by the fundraising of charities like Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Comparative oncology, a rapidly-growing field of cancer research, pairs veterinarians with human doctors in the fight against cancer. Because certain cancers in dogs and people share striking similarities, the hope is that a new treatment for dogs, if successful, could be applied to people, too. Susan Spencer reports.
Dr. Jon LaPook introduces us to the next frontier of cancer treatment: immunotherapy, in which the body's own immune system is genetically modified to detect and destroy cancer cells.
Anna Werner examines the subject of cancer clusters, and how difficult it is to detect and link environmental causes to cancer cases. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.
Scorpions can be deadly, but they can also help save lives. Researchers have discovered that molecules derived from the scorpion's venom, combined with fluorescent dye, will stick to cancer cells and light up tumors on scans, so that surgeons can see precisely where to cut. Susan Spencer reports. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.
There are new therapies on the horizon for the very aggressive form of cancer afflicting Senator John McCain
In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, physician and scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee called cancer "The Emperor of All Maladies." He and anchor Jane Pauley discuss the milestones in cancer's history, and the breakthroughs in mankind's attempt to conquer it. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.
The most underutilized immunization for children can also prevent many forms of cancer - but one-third of girls and one-half of boys aren't being vaccinated
The singer continues to urge women to get an annual mammogram, 10 years since her own breast cancer scare
Thousands of kids are diagnosed with cancer every year, but their odds of beating it have never been better
In this promising new area of cancer research, the patient’s own immune system is genetically altered to fight cancer cells
A growing number of breast cancer survivors are deciding to "go flat" and embrace their scars, even baring them publicly
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus is one of the country's top oncologists.He leads the University of Southern California's Westside Cancer Center and joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss potential treatment options for Sen. John McCain's type of brain cancer.
This is the kind of brain cancer that killed Sen. Ted Kennedy, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook said
Experts say patients may have choices if their cancer is detected early
New government data shows a growing "cancer gap" between rural and urban Americans
Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a report that there has been a rise in liver cancer death rates, how Americans deal with stomach problems and whether owning a dog might have a positive impact on your health.
For prostate cancer, treatment will change "pretty much overnight," said one expert
The disease is serious but "what's not out there is that patients with early stage disease are highly curable"
The American Cancer Society estimates more than 95,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year. The disease is treatable, and there are now more than 1 million survivors of colorectal cancer in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Two studies suggest living a healthy lifestyle, including snacking on nuts, can impact colon cancer survival
In the June issue of Good Housekeeping, Norah O'Donnell writes about her surprising melanoma diagnosis. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, and early detection made all the difference for O'Donnell. Her dermatologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hale, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the risks and protection.
Photographer Nancy Borowick's book, "The Family Imprint," chronicles her parents' strong bond as they simultaneously battled stage IV cancer, side by side
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
It fell to Fred Harris, chair of the Democratic National Committee in 1969 and 1970, to help heal the party's wounds from the tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
It fell to Fred Harris, chair of the Democratic National Committee in 1969 and 1970, to help heal the party's wounds from the tumultuous national convention in 1968 when protesters and police clashed in Chicago.
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off coal, oil and gas.
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.
Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men, but Italy serves as the exception to the rule.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A promising young athlete is murdered. Her suspected killer disappears and an international manhunt by U.S. Marshals begins. “48 Hours” contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. The pair opened up to CBS Saturday Morning about their fictional personas and that long hiatus earlier this week.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
This morning, we travel to Los Angeles to explore an American entrepreneur's priceless car collection. It's a thing of beauty fittingly built by a cosmetics empire — and the collection is now so large it can't fit under one roof.