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This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds
Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step recommendation you may have previously heard.
New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI
Body Mass Index, or BMI, has long been criticized as an unreliable method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations for how to use it.
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What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids.
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Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
This after-dinner activity went viral for helping your health, sleep. Does it work?
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This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
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Top 10 fittest cities in the United States, revealed
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Wrist weights are a trendy hack for toned arms, but are they safe?
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
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Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
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American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
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They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
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Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
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Her Stage IV cancer had no symptoms. Innovative surgery saved her life.
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New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
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Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
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Some states want to regulate prediction markets. Should the feds let them?
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Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me"
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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
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Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement
Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states.
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CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
Espaillat's loss a political earthquake for House Dems, Hispanic caucus
Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in a stunning upset by political newcomer and democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funding for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
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Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president.
Two 7+ magnitude earthquakes strike Venezuela, heavy damage reported in Caracas
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Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funding for Iran war, other needs
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Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
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Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
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Meta creating prediction market app, NYT says
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow people to bet on nearly anything, are big business, and Meta is hoping to get in on the action, according to a new report from the New York Times. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
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TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
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