FDA considers restricting flavored tobacco products
Health officials are taking a closer look at flavors that appeal to young people, particularly menthol-flavored cigarettes
Health officials are taking a closer look at flavors that appeal to young people, particularly menthol-flavored cigarettes
The FDA is taking what it calls "historic" first steps to make new rules to reduce nicotine in cigarettes to make them less addictive. The government estimates about five million people would quit smoking within a year of the new nicotine limits taking effect. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what the reduced levels of nicotine could mean for addiction and cancer rates.
The FDA says under its sweeping anti-smoking plan, about 5 million more people would quit cigarettes within a year of new nicotine limits
Hand sanitizing dispensers are stationed everywhere, but experts say some people may be relying on them too often
The test can be taken at home without a doctor's approval, but some experts worry some consumers may misinterpret the results
An FDA panel is expected to finalize next year's flu vaccine during a meeting Thursday. This will give manufacturers the six to nine months they need to prepare more than 150 million doses to fight the flu. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
In a year where the influenza vaccine is just 25 percent effective, officials want to make sure next year's flu shot works better
It now attributes 44 U.S. fatalities to the herb, and it launched a major recall of dietary supplements containing it
The herbal supplement kratom was recently declared an opioid by the FDA, and now there are contamination concerns
J.M. Smucker recalled several dog food products after detecting low levels of euthanasia drug
Green light by the Food and Drug Administration "is a big deal because then it opens the door and accelerates technology"
Products from four companies potentially contaminated, as FDA gets complaints of illness and death in animals
FDA analysis makes it more likely that the supplement kratom, which has been linked to 44 deaths, could be banned by the federal government
Scientists say they could not find hard evidence for concern about brain tumors linked to cellphone radiation
As part of its efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of over-the-counter anti-diarrhea treatments to change the way they package their products.
Some addicts take huge doses of loperamide – sold under the brand name Imodium A-D – to try to ease withdrawal or maintain a high
Regulators from the FDA will consider a potentially safer alternative to cigarettes. Philip Morris International, the maker of Marlboro and other top brands, wants the FDA to approve IQOS, a pen-like product that warms tobacco and creates an aerosol that's less toxic than cigarette smoke. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Potential benefits and harms of electronic cigarettes may depend on your age, according to a new report mandated by the U.S. Congress
A device that heats tobacco without burning it reduces some of the harmful chemicals in traditional cigarettes, but health officials say they still have concerns
An FDA-approved device called "Inspire" is gaining popularity and offering hope for millions of patients with sleep apnea. David Begnaud speaks to one patient who says the implant "saved" her life.
AstraZeneca PLC's Lynparza is for patients with inherited BRCA gene mutations who have undergone chemotherapy
The new Netflix docu-series "Rotten" explores corruption in the food underworld, from farm to plate. Christine Haughney, Politico agriculture reporter and lead investigator for the series, joins CBSN for a closer look at her findings.
An investigation into FDA food recalls found the agency didn't always alert the public promptly. As CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports on how some foods were always immediately pulled from the shelves.
More snow forecasted for Pennsylvania after Christmas storm; ballet teacher still inspiring students after decades
Government investigators find the process doesn't always ensure the safety of the nation's food supply
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Aysenur Eygi, a Turkish-American activist who was likely killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, was buried on Saturday.
Wildfires in California have already burned nearly three times as much acreage than during all of 2023.
Tropical Storm Ileana moved northward over the southern Gulf of California at 7 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
The storms battered 19 localities in eight counties in Romania, with strong winds downing dozens of trees that damaged cars and blocked roads and traffic.
A Massachusetts State Police recruit who was critically injured during a training exercise at the academy has died.
Members of the alternative band Jane's Addiction were seen fighting onstage at their show in Boston Friday night.
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, will close out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Michaela DePrince was adopted by an American couple and joined the Boston Ballet in 2021.
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
The copy of the U.S. Constitution, one of only a handful known to exist, was found two years ago at a former plantation in Edenton, North Carolina.
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
Shares in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group soared on Friday after he vowed not to sell his DJT stake.
Spa pumps made by a Hong Kong-based company are under recall after catching fire and causing one death.
Trump, who once called cryptocurrency a "scam," is leaning into the digital currencies, which are popular with young men.
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq's military said on Friday.
Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18.
A look at the records and statements of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on China in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
Trump told reporters,"We're going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country," starting with Ohio and Colorado — "Springfield and Aurora," he said.
When Phil Passen found a new doctor after the pandemic, he got some bad news about his congenital heart condition.
After decades of advocacy, there's a new standard for empowering patients who receive mammograms with access to what could be life-saving information. The new regulation, which is now in effect, requires mammogram providers to notify women of their level of breast density.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Drug overdose deaths from opioids such as heroin and fentanyl have fallen from a peak in 2023.
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Military officers played a prominent role in the funeral because Rebecca Cheptegei held the rank of sergeant in Uganda's army, an official said.
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Aysenur Eygi, a Turkish-American activist who was likely killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, was buried on Saturday.
The storms battered 19 localities in eight counties in Romania, with strong winds downing dozens of trees that damaged cars and blocked roads and traffic.
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Because You're Mine."
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Happiness."
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Cherry."
Imagine landing nearly anywhere in the world without being told where you are — and still being able to pinpoint your exact location from just a few clues. A dedicated group of online players are competing at an international competition in Sweden this weekend and opened up to CBS News about how the game has changed the way they see the world.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while ability impaired on Friday. It's a lesser offense than the driving under intoxication charge he faced after being arrested this summer. As part of the plea, Timberlake agreed to make a public service announcement, which he did immediately after leaving court.
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
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.
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
In 1981, four people were brutally murdered in the drug house of the Wonderland Gang in Los Angeles. A new MGM+ docuseries, "The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood," goes into the unsolved case. Executive producer Michael Connelly and director Alison Ellwood join CBS News to discuss the making of the series.
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, will close out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Astronaut Sarah Gillis, who took part in Polaris Dawn's historic spacewalk earlier this week, delivered a violin performance from the mission. The performance was synced with an orchestra on Earth.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Harris, Trump campaign in battleground states; Why this London restaurant uses a new chef every week
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Because You're Mine."
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Happiness."
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Cherry."
Imagine landing nearly anywhere in the world without being told where you are — and still being able to pinpoint your exact location from just a few clues. A dedicated group of online players are competing at an international competition in Sweden this weekend and opened up to CBS News about how the game has changed the way they see the world.