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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How much exercise impacts weight loss
The Journal of the American Medical Association published a review of more than 100 clinical trials that found at least 2.5 hours of moderate to higher intensity aerobic exercise per week "may help lead to a meaningful decrease" in weight, waist size and body fat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
Does microdosing weight loss drugs work?
The demand for weight loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, has skyrocketed in the past few years despite the high cost and unpleasant side effects for some people. The New York Times reports some patients are finding a way around both of these concerns by experimenting with microdosing the drugs. Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, joins CBS News to assess the safety and risks of the practice.
New White House rule expands GLP-1 access
A New White House proposal would make Medicare and Medicaid cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for people who are obese. The move would expand affordable access to the drugs to some 7.4 million people. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Doctor on Biden's GLP-1 drug coverage plan
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that would make popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether the current or next administration can make this happen.
Biden's weight loss drug coverage plan
President Biden's proposal for Medicaid and Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could draw opposition from the drug industry and President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joins CBS News with more.
Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
Counterfeit weight loss drugs could harm health
The demand for weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a flood of fake drugs hitting the market. However, these counterfeit medicines can be harmful to people's health. Tom Hanson has more.
Counterfeit weight loss drugs feed demand for cheaper options
Record demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs is fueling a surge of dangerous knockoffs.
Counterfeit weight loss drugs flood internet
A surge in counterfeit versions of popular weight loss drugs is raising health concerns. U.S. Customs is intercepting fake medications with potentially harmful effects. Tom Hanson reports on the risks and how consumers can protect themselves.
How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Should you try a trending "cortisol cocktail" for stress and weight loss?
TikTok's latest wellness concoction is dubbed the "adrenal" or "cortisol cocktail," which users claim can reduce stress and even help with weight loss. We asked experts to weigh in.
Obesity rate in U.S. adults no longer growing, new CDC data suggests
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
Inside the thriving market for alternatives to brand-name weight loss drugs
High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives.
Weight loss drugs allegedly landed this woman in the hospital. She's suing.
Do weight loss drug labels warn enough about potential side effects? A patient who needed emergency surgery is suing prescription drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Prices slashed on weight-loss drug Zepbound
Eli Lilly is slashing prices for certain doses of its weight loss drug Zepbound, selling single-dose vials at much cheaper prices for people who pay out of pocket. Dr. Timothy Mackey, professor in the Global Health Program at the University of California, San Diego, joined CBS News to discuss the price cuts.
Eli Lilly slashes price on Zepbound
Eli Lilly says it will sell one-dose vials of Zepbound for roughly half the usual monthly list price. The weight loss drug, also known as Mounjaro, can cost more than $1,000 for one month's supply. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more.
Skepticism over study into weight loss drugs
Several doctors say the findings of a new study linking popular new weight loss drugs to the risk of suicide should be taken with a grain of salt. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Can weight loss drugs curb more than appetite?
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at new research that suggests popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help with other cravings.
Could weight loss drugs curb other addictions?
A group of weight loss and diabetes treatment drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work by curbing appetite centers in the brain. But animal studies suggest these drugs could also potentially reduce addiction to nicotine, alcohol, and opioids. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
South Korean officials say Kim Jong Un regains weight, fueling health woes
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has regained weight and his 5-foot 7-inch, 308-pound stature is exacerbating health problems, South Korean officials say.
Drugs used for weight loss help people stop smoking, study finds
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.
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Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter
Search efforts continue after a plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
Trump speaks says D.C. plane crash "an hour of anguish for our nation"
President Trump is delivering remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.
3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, condemning Hamas over "shocking scenes" at one handover.
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.
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Watch Live: Day 2 of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings kick off in Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back on Capitol Hill for a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee.
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Watch Live: Kash Patel confirmation hearing for FBI director
President Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. He is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing.
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Watch Live: Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence
President Trump's pick to lead the intelligence community is one of the most vulnerable nominees.
U.S. and Russian figure skaters were on plane that crashed in D.C.
Top figure skaters from the United States and Russia were on board the plane that crashed in Washington, D.C., after colliding with a military helicopter.
Murdered TV reporter's parents claim employer failed to protect him
Dylan Lyons and a cameramen were covering the killing of a woman when a suspect approached and shot them. The suspect also fatally shot a 9-year-old girl.
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Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Murdered TV reporter's parents claim employer failed to protect him
Dylan Lyons and a cameramen were covering the killing of a woman when a suspect approached and shot them. The suspect also fatally shot a 9-year-old girl.
U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.
Man pardoned over Jan. 6 attack wanted on 2016 soliciting a minor charge
Andrew Taake was accused of attacking police officers with bear spray and a metal whip during the U.S. Capitol assault on Jan. 6, 2021.
These are the deadliest plane crashes in U.S. history
Everyone aboard a plane that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., are feared dead, which would make it the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years.
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U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.
Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
Tesla has been losing market share in several countries as growing competitors offer customers alternatives.
Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
As Trump seeks to reshape the federal workforce, unions blast Schedule F
Trump executive order that reclassifies career civil servants risks politicizing thousands of government jobs, critics say.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
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Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.
U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows
Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.
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Day 2 of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings kick off in Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back on Capitol Hill for a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee.
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Watch Live: Tulsi Gabbard confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence
President Trump's pick to lead the intelligence community is one of the most vulnerable nominees.
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Watch Live: Kash Patel confirmation hearing for FBI director
President Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. He is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing.
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Ugandan nurse dies from Ebola in country's first death from virus in years
After the first Ebola death in Uganda in years, a senior health official says authorities in the African nation are "in full control of the situation."
Abortion opponents praise RFK Jr., after he vows to follow Trump
Kennedy pledged to do "whatever" Trump wants on abortion pills, as the nation's top health official.
Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's why.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
Can you stop hiccups? A Wisconsin doctor may have found the cure.
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
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19 found dead in drifting vessel off coast of Nevis; investigation underway
The partially submerged boat contained decomposed human remains, officials said, and was towed to St. Kitts.
Ugandan nurse dies from Ebola in country's first death from virus in years
After the first Ebola death in Uganda in years, a senior health official says authorities in the African nation are "in full control of the situation."
3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.
What to know about Trump's claims about U.S. plan to send Gaza condoms
Neither the White House nor any federal agency has provided evidence for a plan to spend $50 million on condoms for Gaza.
Irish tourist falls to his death while taking photos on Bulgaria mountain
In recent years, there have been multiple reports of tourists dying while taking photos of the scenery.
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How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert
The FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles will feature artists like Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo and more.
Tennessee teacher honored with 2025 Music Educator Award
Adrian Maclin, a music teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, is the winner of the 2025 Music Educator Award, which is presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.
Laverne Cox on "Clean Slate"
Trailblazing actress Laverne Cox fulfills a major career milestone as the creator and executive producer of her new series, "Clean Slate." The show, the final project from late producer Norman Lear, stars Cox as Desiree, a New York art gallerist who returns to her Alabama hometown after 20 years to reveal to her estranged father that his son is now a proud transgender woman.
Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
Nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Teddy Swims told "CBS Mornings" that his new album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)," marks a new chapter for the singer.
Teddy Swims on Grammy nomination, new album
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims reacts to his Grammy nomination for best new artist, chats about his new album "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part II)" and explains what it's like hearing his hit song "Lose Control" in the wild in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King for the show's "Road to the Grammys" series.
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Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
Tesla has been losing market share in several countries as growing competitors offer customers alternatives.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
U.S. and China escalate economic tensions
Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.
U.S. military prohibited from using DeepSeek
U.S. Military service members have been warned not to use the Chinese artificial intelligence program DeepSeek over its potential security risks and ethical concerns. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has the details.
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Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
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Case solved decades after woman tried for 3 murders vanished from prison
Sharon Kinne was charged with killing her Missouri husband, her boyfriend's wife and a man she'd picked up in a Mexican bar.
Ex-USPS mail sorter admits to stealing $100,000 in sports memorabilia
A federal oversight report released last month showed that mail theft is becoming more common inside the Postal Service.
Menendez's courtroom reaction to sentencing
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption and bribery. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman reports.
Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after being convicted of 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice. CBS News New York has the latest information.
West Virginia pharmacist convicted of killing husband with insulin
Natalie Cochran poisoned her husband with insulin so that he wouldn't find out about a $2 million Ponzi scheme that she admitted to operating, prosecutors say.
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NASA finds key ingredient of life
Scientists reported this week that asteroid samples taken from a distant asteroid known as Bennu were found to contain key organic molecules necessary to sustain life. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Asteroid sample contained life's building blocks
Samples of rock and dirt which were returned to Earth in 2023 from the asteroid Bennu have been analyzed and found to contain some of the key building blocks of life, including ammino acids, scientists said Wednesday.
Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" Starliner astronauts
Posts by President Trump and Elon Musk roiled the space community, raising the prospect of an earlier-than-planned return for the Starliner crew.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Trump speaks about midair D.C. plane crash
President Trump spoke Thursday about the deadly midair plane crash above Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Democratic party is "rigid," DNC chief says
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison is about to depart his position atop the losing party in the 2024 presidential election. Harrison spoke to CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe about the DNC's mission as it prepares for a second Trump presidency and the fight to take back the House in 2026.
Reagan National Airport reopens after crash
Operations have resumed at Reagan National Airport following Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter above Washington, D.C. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Democrats grill Patel about Jan. 6, Trump
Kash Patel is facing questions from the Senate on Thursday as he works toward confirmation to be the next director of the FBI. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on Patel's hearing and some of the other confirmation hearings happening for Trump Cabinet picks.
D.C. mayor on midair plane crash
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke with CBS News' Nicole Sganga about Wednesday night's midair collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. Crews are still working on recovery efforts in the Potomac River, but officials don't believe there are any survivors.