"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Whether you're in your 20s, over 60, or anywhere in between, CBS News HealthWatch has a guide to the vaccines and health screenings medical experts recommend.
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
Some claim "oatzempic," a drink that combines oats, water and lime juice, can help people drop weight fast — its name a nod to the popular weight loss drug Ozempic. Here's what experts say.
Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.
Getting pregnant at a healthier weight can help prevent preeclampsia and gestational diabetes and make labor and postpartum recovery easier.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
A study published Monday revealed a gender gap in cardiovascular benefits when it comes to exercise.
What's the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? The answer isn't what you may think.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
With daylight saving time approaching, should parents give kids melatonin gummies to help them sleep? A doctor shares what to know about the supplement and possible side effects.
Daylight saving time for 2024 is here, which means we lost an hour of sleep as we "spring forward." Here's how to deal with the time change, according to experts.
According to Shelby Harris, while the duration of sleep is crucial, the quality of that sleep is equally, if not more, important for maintaining heart health.
The "sleepy girl mocktail," made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.
About one million women in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change.
"What I've found is once you push away alcohol as a crutch in dating, it's a way to build genuine, real confidence in yourself," author and dating coach Connell Barrett says.
More than 1 in 4 women who have had sex say they've used emergency contraception. The survey also found fewer teens are sexually active.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
Bella Hadid raised eyebrows after sharing her elaborate morning routine on TikTok, and other over-the-top celebrity self-care rituals are everywhere. Here's what experts suggest you aim for instead.
In your 20s? CBS News HealthWatch has a guide to the preventative care and health screenings medical experts recommend.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This Is Your Brain on Food," shares elements to include in your diet for boosting both physical and mental health.
Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist and author of "This is Your Brain on Food," explains the surprising role our gut plays in maintaining mental health.
Everything you need to know about the immersive rowing machine that has reviewers raving, plus details on how to save $300 on a Hydrow Pro Rower today.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
The best meal kits for weight loss make it easy (and fun!) to stick to a healthy, consistent diet.
Gear up for the Boston Marathon and the other big races of 2024 with the best running shoes for marathon runners.
Safely view the total solar eclipse on April 8 with these American Astronomical Society-approved eclipse viewers.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
The decision to cut back on the number of stores carrying LGBTQ-themed items comes after some customers objected to the product line.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
The decision to cut back on the number of stores carrying LGBTQ-themed items comes after some customers objected to the product line.
Retailers use a number of marketing ploys to separate you from your money, often by dangling freebies and discounts.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Sixty-one percent of the lowest-paid U.S. workers can't get time off for an illness, according to a recent Economic Policy Institute report on the state of sick leave in the United States.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
It took about a day for crews to reach a horse seen stranded on a rooftop surrounded by floodwater in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and ecently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
The judge approved the petition filed by Wilson's family and inner circle after the death in January of his wife, who handled most of his tasks and affairs.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
Florida officials have released body camera footage of the events that led to the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed in his own home by a sheriff's deputy. Keith Taylor, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more on the incident.
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
There were dangerously high winds, hail nearly the size of softballs, and more destruction as violent storms slammed multiple states for another day.
Testimony continues with other witnesses Friday after tense exchanges during adult film actor Stormy Daniels' cross-examination on Thursday during former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. Trump's legal team tried to discredit Daniels' story and failed to have the judge declare a mistrial over her testimony.
With no cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas during its latest round of talks, Israel has launched new strikes on Rafah. Friday is the one-week deadline Israel gave to Hamas for a cease-fire deal before an offensive on the southern Gaza city. President Biden has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to invade.
This week on "Kindness 101," where Steve Hartman and his kids share stories built around kindness and character and the people who've mastered those qualities, the lesson is on appreciation. Just in time for Mother's Day this weekend, the Hartmans will try and answer the big question — who is the world's greatest mom?
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand Monday in Donald Trump's criminal court case in Manhattan. This week, the former president's legal team sparred with adult film star Stormy Daniels, attacking her credibility as she described an alleged sexual encounter with Trump and subsequent "hush money" payment. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.