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Consider drugs or surgery early for obesity in kids, new guidelines say
The longstanding practice of "watchful waiting," or delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity, "doesn't work," a leading researcher says.
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The longstanding practice of "watchful waiting," or delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity, "doesn't work," a leading researcher says.
The second debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden is in doubt after the nonpartisan commission running the debates moved the October 15 event to be virtual. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about why the president is insisting on an in-person debate, despite potentially still being contagious with COVID-19.
The medical journal made a rare political statement, but did not explicitly endorse Joe Biden.
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests blood tests could possibly help predict rheumatoid arthritis flares. Scientists at the Rockefeller University found a new type of cell called “PRIME” cells appeared in the bloodstream a week prior to the severe pain and swelling. Dr. M. Elaine Husni, Cleveland Clinic's vice chair of rheumatology who was not involved in the study, joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
Quality of care tends to suffer after a merger, challenging industry's stance about the benefits of consolidation.
The drug Kisqali (ribociclib) is already approved by the FDA, and new research shows it helps some breast cancer patients live longer
More than 41 million drivers over the age of 65 are on the roads today. Crash injuries sent more than 290,000 older adults to the emergency room in 2016. Now an article in the New England Journal of Medicine argues "retirement from driving threatens one's health and wellness." Vladimir Duthiers reports.
New research is bringing hope to women with a hard-to-treat type of breast cancer. A study published over the weekend in the New England Journal of Medicine found that combining chemotherapy with an immunotherapy medicine added up to 10 months of survival time for patients with triple-negative breast cancer. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" with more on the research.
Age is a key factor in a new report that shows higher death rates among healthy senior citizens who took daily aspirin
New research raises questions about aspirin therapy where people take daily low doses of the drug. Three reports in the New England Journal of Medicine found that among healthy senior citizens, the death rate for those taking aspirin was higher than for those who did not. The study also found an increased risk of certain types of internal bleeding among those who take the drug and no cardiac benefit. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
It's estimated more than 12 million Americans have sent their DNA to be analyzed by companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA
It's estimated more than 12 million Americans have sent their DNA to be analyzed by companies like "23andMe" and "AncestryDNA." An editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine calls for more oversight, saying, "Our current regulatory approach to privacy in direct-to-consumer... genealogic testing has permitted the creation of a Wild West environment." Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the positives and negatives of these at-home tests.
In a series of selfies, the woman tracked the mysterious lump as it moved across her face from above her left eye to her upper lip
"There's no fraud here as far as we can tell. But we needed to correct the record"
Largest study ever done of breast cancer treatment could spare up to 70,000 patients a year in the U.S. from chemo they don't really need
Harvard University researchers say last year's death toll from Hurricane Maria is dramatically larger than reported. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study estimates more than 4,600 people died in Puerto Rico. The official government death toll is 64. David Begnaud reports from San Juan.
The tattoo included a signature – and the word "Not" was underlined
"I left the operating room and cried," the chief surgeon said. "I cry thinking about it now. It was not easy. But I don't regret it."
In some patients, severe emotional trauma can bring on heart-attack-like symptoms
Diets high in calories are a major reason for obesity, but leading researcher says there's also another culprit
Doctors review marijuana-related emergency-room visits from state's first year of recreational pot sales
Patient's tuberculosis infection was resistant to seven different antibiotics, and such cases could become more common
Study finds one drug for couples with unexplained infertility works better than others
What's behind latest in a string of major price increases for "standard of care" medications?
A weed-whacker sent a nail flying into his head, and it took a whole team of surgeons to figure out how to remove it
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Briefers told lawmakers they are still attempting to access three foreign encrypted platforms the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, used on his cellphone, sources told CBS News.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana said President Biden should not seen another term in the White House.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart, known for his trademark deadpan delivery, has died at the age of 94.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida says former President Donald Trump has been "very impressed" by the production at the Republican National Convention. He joins CBS News to discuss Ukraine, Trump's policy to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, and more.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana came out against President Biden's reelection bid on Thursday night. Tester is the second Democratic senator to call on Biden to exit the 2024 race. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan says he's been talking to President Biden's campaign team and voicing his views and concerns about how close the 2024 race is, and the challenges the Democrats face to maintain control of the Senate and the White House.
Democratic Rep. Jim Costa of California on Thursday night called on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Costa is the latest member of the president's party to call for his exit. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, no relation, has the details.
President Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis has taken him off the campaign trail in yet another setback as he contends with mounting pressure to drop out of the race. On Thursday, a July 6 letter from Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland surfaced in which he urged the president to reconsider his reelection bid. Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, joins "America Decides" with more.