FDA approves new Alzheimer's medication
The FDA on Tuesday approved a new medication for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the drug is meant to do and explores its limitations.
The FDA on Tuesday approved a new medication for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the drug is meant to do and explores its limitations.
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Roughly 90% of Black women have used relaxers at some point in their lives to chemically straighten their hair. New reporting in The New York Times Magazine highlights the severe and often unknown health risks these products can pose. Linda Villarosa, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and the report's author, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.
It's the second week of June, which means the Supreme Court is expected to make some major decision as early as this Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the most closely watched cases.
Documents show a dental lab that made a device that was supposed to help patients with TMJ jaw disorder was never inspected by the FDA before a CBS News and KFF Health News investigation. Numerous patients have said the "anterior growth guidance appliance," or AGGA, damaged their mouths. The device's inventor, dentist Dr. Steve Galella, claimed it could cure TMJ jaw disorder and sleep apnea. The device and its inventor are under criminal investigation. They have denied wrongdoing. Anna Werner reports.
Officials at the Food and Drug Administration are taking precautions in case the current strain of bird flu spreading in the U.S. jumps to humans on a large scale. The FDA commissioner testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday, saying the threat to humans is still low, but the agency is working to shore up countermeasures. Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, has more.
To stop the virus from spreading, dairy cows will be tested for bird flu more closely. This comes after the FDA reported finding fragments of the bird flu virus in pasteurized grocery store milk. Regulators say there is little risk to humans.
The FDA's accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs, but a new study found most cancer drugs do not demonstrate benefits within five years.
Almost two years after overturning Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court justices heard arguments on access to the widely-used abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports. Then, legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday to restrict access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone. Some justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade challenged those opposing the FDA's actions to broaden access to the pill. CBS News campaign reporters Shawna Mizelle and Aaron Navarro have more.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the move by the FDA to expand access to mifepristone, the drug used to terminate early pregnancies. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle breaks down the hearing's arguments.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments on access to mifepristone, a pill that's taken with another drug to terminate an early pregnancy. The high court will weigh if the Food and Drug Administration adequately considered safety when it expanded access to the medication in 2016 and 2021. Robin Nunn, a federal trial attorney, joins CBS News with more.
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Tuesday on access to the abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News' Major Garrett and Shawna Mizelle, and Politico legal editor James Romoser, join to discuss the legal ramifications and how the case may affect the 2024 election.
Could a kind of "pacemaker" for the brain hold promise for those battling the severest forms of depression? An Abbott Laboratories device is currently under FDA review. Dr. Allen Burton, chief medical officer of Abbott's neuromodulation business, joins CBS News to explain how the treatment works.
CVS and Walgreens say they will begin selling the abortion pill mifepristone in March. Lee Hasselbacher, research assistant professor at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News to discuss the move.
The two largest pharmacy chains in the U.S., CVS and Walgreens, will start selling the abortion pill mifepristone as soon as this month, the companies said Friday. Both companies were certified to dispense the pills following regulatory changes by the FDA. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous, the FDA is warning.
Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.
Quaker Oats expands prior recall to include more granola bars, cereals and a snack mix possibly tainted with bacteria.
For the first time, the FDA is allowing a Florida health program to import some prescription drugs in bulk from Canada. Stacie Dusetzina, professor of health policy at Vanderbilt University, joins CBS News to explain why the state is facing pushback on the plan.
Kratom is commonly marketed as a health wonder, but the FDA warns of "serious adverse effects." It has even been blamed for several deaths. Mark Strassmann reports.
There is growing concern over a lead poisoning outbreak tied to pouches of cinnamon applesauce for children, which one FDA official says could have been "intentional." CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The Supreme Court took on two new cases Wednesday: One on the abortion pill, and the other relating to Jan. 6 and former President Donald Trump. Jan Crawford and Jessica Levinson explore the issues at stake in each case.
The FDA is set to decide Friday on a gene editing technique for patients with sickle cell disease. It would be the first use of CRISPR in the United States to treat a disease. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The Biden administration is holding off on banning menthol cigarettes -- even though health experts say doing so would save lives. Dr. Enid Neptune, scientific adviser for the American Lung Association, joins CBS News to discuss.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
A growing number of Democrats, particularly those with tough races, are calling on President Biden to exit the 2024 presidential campaign.
The Gaza Health Ministry said 289 others were injured in the attack that struck the Khan Younis area.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
The Scattergood-Thorne Conferencing Center, now an event site for the American spy agency, was once home to two pioneering women.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
Meta said it was lifting restrictions placed on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former President Donald Trump 17 months ago, ahead of the Republican National Convention.
Five people were driving Thursday morning near a semi-centennial geyser thermal pool when it went off the road.
The Scattergood-Thorne Conferencing Center, now an event site for the American spy agency, was once home to two pioneering women.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier strike group, which includes three other warships, was protecting merchant vessels and allied warships under fire in a vital Red Sea corridor.
Janine Oberrotman, 98, and Dhilan Stanley, 14, met a little over a year ago at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and it was friendship at first listen.
AT&T said it learned about the hack in April, but it delayed alerting customers due to federal investigations. Here's what to know.
Beginning July 15, the airline is also changing its uniform policy due to the incident.
Here are the different kinds of scams to be aware of if you're planning on going to the Paris Olympics.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
Meta said it was lifting restrictions placed on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former President Donald Trump 17 months ago, ahead of the Republican National Convention.
President Biden has been talking with Democratic constituencies in an effort to shore up support for 2024 race as some Democratic lawmakers call for his exit.
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
Progressives groups are launching campaigns to try to make the Supreme Court a galvanizing issue for voters in November.
Sierra Butler was offered the opportunity to be just one of two people enrolled in a clinical trial looking at a therapy that could put her lupus into remission.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
You might've heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort?
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Researchers at the American Cancer Society found more than 40% of all cancer deaths among U.S. adults could be linked to lifestyle risks that can be changed.
French sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, dressed in a body suit, dove into the famous river.
Kate, wife of heir to the throne Prince William, will be in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic.
The Gaza Health Ministry said at least 289 others were injured in the attack — one of the war's deadliest.
The son of Mukesh Ambani has a wedding guest list that includes John Cena, Kim Kardashian, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
Tens of thousands descended in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. A record number of entrants are in this year's event. Jeff Glor has more.
A judge Friday tossed out the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in the "Rust" movie set shooting. The case fell apart when the defense successfully argued that the prosecution withheld evidence. Elise Preston was inside the court when it happened.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
The iconic band claims Brinker International used portions of their hit song "Sabotage" in a Chili's ad without permission.
Husband and wife duo JOHNNYSWIM, known for their eclectic mix of genres, discussed their musical journey and family life.
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.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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.
It's more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust.
The FCC and law enforcement officials are investigating a massive data breach disclosed by AT&T where hackers accessed records of calls and texts of nearly all of the company's cellular customers from about two years ago. Daniel Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the breach.
The three were culling poultry at a farm when they showed mild symptoms, including pink eye and common respiratory infections, state health officials said.
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.
Archaeologists say the discovery could shed light on early religious practices in the region.
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
A judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joins with analysis.
A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case after a motion from the actor's defense team Friday afternoon. Baldwin faced charges for the 2021 accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his film "Rust." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, entertainment attorney Tre Lovell and CBS News correspondent Elise Preston join to unpack the development.
Alec Baldwin is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Gavin Plumb was snared after an undercover Minnesota police officer infiltrated an online group.
Police said they are searching for a man who was behaving suspiciously on the Clifton Suspension Bridge just before the gruesome discovery.
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.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released 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.
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Something in the Water."
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Do."
Lawrence is a soul-pop band comprised of siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, who recently opened up for the Rolling Stones. They grew up writing music in their family's New York City apartment. From their new album, "Family Business," here is Lawrence on Saturday Sessions with "Circle Back."
Tens of thousands descended in Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. A record number of entrants are in this year's event. Jeff Glor has more.
Cookbook author Camille Becerra wants to steer readers away from recipes in her new book, "Bright Cooking." Becerra shares her philosophy on "pantry prep" of sauces, stocks and finishings over "meal prep" for impulsive and creative dishes.