Major review aims to end debate over taking statins
A review of three decades' worth of research on statins shows benefits far outweigh negative side effects
A review of three decades' worth of research on statins shows benefits far outweigh negative side effects
Cardiologist says patients need to understand surgery is "a second chance, not a cure"
Two powerful drugs that appear twice as effective as older ones have a big problem that's keeping them from those in need
Butter vs. vegetable oil: A new study raises questions about some common dietary advice
A handful of walnuts a day helped lower bad cholesterol in older adults, without adding pounds
Despite improving cholesterol levels, evacetrapib proved ineffective at reducing major cardiovascular events, research shows
In a new study, about 42 percent who took a statin experienced muscle pain or weakness; claims previously dismissed by some in medical community
New recommendations emphasize limiting added sugar, and there are some other significant changes
Certain age groups and risk factors may increase the need to take the heart drugs
Cholesterol issues are higher in obese children compared with normal-weight kids
A new CDC analysis finds many people are not taking the appropriate steps to keep their levels under control. A new study from "The Journal of American Medical Association" shows the rate for C-section births in the U.S. may be higher than expected. Also, experts say portion sizes may be a key to battling obesity. Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday to discuss the research findings and their implications.
Half of the people who'd benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs don't take them, a new study finds
Two new studies look at whether financial rewards can help prompt healthier habits
Experts say taking steps to reduce heart risk will help protect you from other serious illnesses, as well
Two new studies suggest the cholesterol-lowering drugs may undermine the effects of the flu shot
Study tests the benefits of weekly text messages to encourage a heart-healthy lifestyle
The gut's microbiome plays an important role in weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, researchers say
A new study finds our gut bacteria are linked to weight, fat and good cholesterol levels. Those are important factors for maintaining a healthy heart. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the gut-heart connection.
Newly approved drug could help millions of people lower their "bad" cholesterol - but it doesn't come cheap
There’s a new option if you can't control your cholesterol with statins alone. Manufacturers begin shipping Praluent, the PCSK9 inhibitor drug approved Friday by the FDA. This class of cholesterol fighters could protect millions of Americans from heart disease, but the price could send overall health care costs soaring. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the drug.
New guidelines are helping identify more Americans who would benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs
Eating at home can save you hundreds of calories, researchers say
Five modifiable risk factors contribute to a huge number of heart disease deaths
Another health concern is linked to ingredient which is being phased out of processed foods
Ban could affect many processed foods; medical experts believe it will save thousands of lives
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
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.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
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.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
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.
A diver failed to resurface on Sunday after diving near a World War II-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida, officials said.
French Gates wrote in a post that she's moving onto "the next chapter" of her philanthropic work.
Keith Gill, the trader behind the GameStop meme stock frenzy of 2020, resurfaces roughly three years after hiatus with a post on X and YouTube.
Keith Gill, the trader behind the GameStop meme stock frenzy of 2020, resurfaces roughly three years after hiatus with a post on X and YouTube.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
A diver failed to resurface on Sunday after diving near a World War II-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida, officials said.
French Gates wrote in a post that she's moving onto "the next chapter" of her philanthropic work.
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
Keith Gill, the trader behind the GameStop meme stock frenzy of 2020, resurfaces roughly three years after hiatus with a post on X and YouTube.
French Gates wrote in a post that she's moving onto "the next chapter" of her philanthropic work.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has attacked the "global elite's plan to force the world to eat meat grown in a petri dish."
Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox is being investigated by the U.S. government's highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists.
The vast coin collection of a Danish butter magnate is finally set to go on sale a century after his death and could fetch up to $72 million, its auction house says.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Six tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Tom Cotton join Margaret Brennan.
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.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
A collection of silver and gold coins unearthed in Poland may have belonged to notorious fraudster Anthony Jaczewicz.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
A team was deployed to search for the critically endangered cat after a man was found dead with wounds indicating a tiger attack.
Thousands of people in Georgia are worried about what they see as their government's effort to let the Caucasus nation "slowly become Russia."
In the 20 years after her elimination from "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has gone on to EGOT winner and host of a successful talk show, which was renewed for a third season.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
Writer, director, and actor John Krasinski declared his latest film, "IF," is his most personal project to date.
Harlan Coben is the author of over 30 suspense novels. He has over 80 million books in print worldwide. He is out with his next book called "Think Twice." Coben joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what inspired writing "Think Twice" and why he decided to bring back his very popular character, Myron Bolitar.
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the renewal of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for a third season and its four Daytime Emmy nominations.
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
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.
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how complicated lives – full of endless features – may be getting easier to navigate thanks to technology.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
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.
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
Lorenzo Prendini allegedly tried to take about 1,500 samples out of the country, news outlets reported.
The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack "a terrible violent act."
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
The 66-year-old suffered an eye injury but is expected to be OK. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
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.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
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.
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?
Some graduates staged a walkout at Duke University's commencement on Sunday, moments before Jerry Seinfeld was set to speak. While some in the crowd chanted support for Seinfeld, others left in protest of the comedian, who has publicly supported Israel in the wake of its invasion of Gaza following Hamas' deadly attack last year.
CBS News 24/7 anchor Anne-Marie Green recently spoke with Parents magazine about what a typical week in her life looks like as a journalist and the mom of a tween. Take a look at some of the highlights.
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Former President Donald Trump blamed President Biden for his legal issues while speaking at a campaign rally in New Jersey on Saturday. Meanwhile, during a private fundraiser outside Seattle, President Biden reportedly called Trump unhinged. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Jury selection is underway in the federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey. The Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting gold bars and other gifts as bribes in exchange for favors for foreign governments. Menendez has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more.