Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
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.
A home-cooked meal can make for the perfect date night. Set the mood with these top meal kits for couples.
Everything you need to know about the immersive rowing machine that has reviewers raving, plus details on how to save up to $660 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.
A joint investigation by Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition for a Safer Web found dozens of TikTok profiles offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices and without a prescription. In nearly every situation, it was a scam.
Both men were declared dead by the Army on Dec. 31, 1953, more than three years after they went missing during the war.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Bryan Maclean Howard was charged with eight counts of driving under the influence manslaughter in a deadly Florida bus crash.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The Federal Reserve wants to see more progress in quelling inflation before cutting interest rates.
Shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment and other so-called meme stocks plunged in Wednesday trading.
Regulators say the online lender deceived consumers into thinking they owed money on loans and withdrew funds from their bank accounts.
The business collaboration tool will be phased out over the next year as Meta focuses on AI and the metaverse.
In Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in new financing for Ukraine to aid weapons delivery and fuel Ukraine's defense industrial base.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Assailants killed 2 prison convoy officers, springing the inmate they were escorting. France's prime minister vowed the suspects "will pay."
In Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $2 billion in new financing for Ukraine to aid weapons delivery and fuel Ukraine's defense industrial base.
More than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced when modern Israel was formed. 76 years later, the war in Gaza has displaced twice as many.
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot as he came out of a meeting and reportedly left in a life-threatening condition.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
"Young Sheldon" will end its seven-year run with a two-episode series finale on Thursday, May 16, beginning at 8/7c on CBS.
Whoopi Goldberg joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces." The book is a revealing look at the EGOT winner's relationship with her mother, Emma Johnson, and her brother, Clyde.
Actor Iain Armitage joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the series finale of the hit CBS show, "Young Sheldon."
The single dad said he was kicked off the dating app "once or twice."
A group of TikTok creators is suing to stop a new law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. The legal challenge follows another lawsuit filed by TikTok and its China-based owner.
Google's highly-anticipated, annual developer conference began Tuesday. The event focused mainly on the company's artificial intelligence advancements. Lisa Eadicicco, senior mobile editor for CNET, joins CBS News with highlights.
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 business collaboration tool will be phased out over the next year as Meta focuses on AI and the metaverse.
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
Assailants killed 2 prison convoy officers, springing the inmate they were escorting. France's prime minister vowed the suspects "will pay."
Bryan Maclean Howard was charged with eight counts of driving under the influence manslaughter in a deadly Florida bus crash.
The bloodshed in Chiapas marks at least the fourth mass killing in Mexico in about a week.
Florida officials say a "vessel of interest" has been identified in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed a 15-year-old ballerina who was waterskiing over the weekend. Cristian Benevides has the details.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, is expected to enter a not guilty plea Tuesday to bank fraud and tax charges that he allegedly illegally transferred almost $17 million from the baseball star's bank account. However, the not guilty plea is a formality, as federal prosecutors previously announced that Mizuhara will plead guilty at a later date as part of a plea deal. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
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?
Slovakia's prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot Wednesday and rushed to a hospital where he's in life-threatening condition, according to his Facebook page and multiple Slovak and international news agencies. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump appear poised for two debates in the run-up to the November election. Biden laid out a challenge to have two debates with Trump Wednesday morning on social media, and Trump responded by saying he's "ready and willing." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner announced that they are expecting a baby boy named Bash in July. The couple celebrated with friends and family recently at their baby shower.
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.3% in April, a smaller than anticipated increase that signals inflation is cooling. Prices have gone up 3.4% over the last 12 months. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Video shows an attack on a prison transport van in France where armed men are seen ambushing a convoy carrying a suspected drug lord. Two officers were killed. Now, there's a manhunt underway.