Biggest health threats from Harvey flooding
As torrential rains and catastrophic flooding continue, a number of health hazards put Texas residents at risk
As torrential rains and catastrophic flooding continue, a number of health hazards put Texas residents at risk
Drs. Jon LaPook and Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a scientific breakthrough in disease-causing genes, new developments in the governments battle against opioid abuse and why the fight against the Zika virus is not over.
Florida health officials confirmed the case in Pinellas County after the patient's partner apparently got infected in Cuba
While cases of the birth defect-causing virus have dropped sharply from last year's peak, Zika hasn't disappeared from the region, experts warn
Florida's rainy season is ramping up, and so is the threat of mosquitoes carrying the virus
Florida's rainy season is ramping up, and so is the threat of mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus. More than 5,000 people in the U.S. have reported having Zika since last year. Most people caught it overseas, but nearly all 224 locally-transmitted cases in 2016 happened in Florida. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Cameron County is increasing its efforts at mosquito control and public education, and sharing what it's learned
Fifteen pregnant women in Cameron County, Texas, have tested positive for Zika virus so far this year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how county authorities are working to stop the spread through mosquito control and public education.
World Health Organization routinely spends far more on travel than it does to fight some of the biggest problems in public health, according to documents
Rising temperatures, and the start of mosquito season, have the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas worried about Zika
Spring is here and with it comes the threat of Zika, the virus spread by mosquitoes. So far this year, 18 women in the Rio Grande Valley have been infected with the virus linked to birth defects. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Brownsville, Texas.
Zika outbreak in Texas ahead of mosquito season; elementary school robotics team beats the odds
Researchers say more defects and illnesses linked to Zika are emerging
Every blood donation in the U.S. gets tested for the presence of the Zika virus
Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a new report about zika and pregnancy within the United States; dietary supplements and heart health; and an intriguing new development in biology that could have immediate applications in many fields, including toxicology.
A new report confirms "indisputable evidence that Zika has a great capacity to cause birth defects, especially in the first trimester”
Mosquitoes that can carry Zika virus, dengue fever and chikungunya are common in the Houston region
Mass infectious disease outbreaks could become even more frequent in coming decades, and experts are worried
Health officials say sperm donations from South Florida could carry small risk of spreading Zika
For the first time, doctors have tied Zika infection to dangerous heart problems
An ongoing outbreak in the jungles of Brazil could have consequences for the rest of the Americas, researchers say
Preventing Zika infection during pregnancy is a priority, health officials say
World's richest man leads coaltion that aims to outpace emerging health crises by developing new vaccines in less than a year
From a much talked-about gene editing tool to the impact of climate change, the coming year will see more big changes in health
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at a marijuana-related health illness where diagnosis could be often missed: cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS. He also reviews the top medical news of 2016 including the Zika virus and the opioid crisis.
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
A line of family, friends and loved ones filled a North Texas home to celebrate Viola Ford Fletcher's birthday.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
The Massachusetts man who received the first pig kidney transplant in the world has died.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
The armed suspect died during the encounter, police said.
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
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.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
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.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Native Fashion Week designers embraced the runway, juxtaposing modernity and traditional Native ceremony.
The new book by the host of HBO's "Real Time" takes aim at those who brazenly invoke the standards of today to rewrite history in ways that even "Star Trek" would think go too far.
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
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.
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.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
The armed suspect died during the encounter, police said.
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
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.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
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.
The largest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years reached Earth Friday, and put on a northern lights show, with breathtaking images from Europe to Canada, and across much of the U.S., even as far south as Florida. Michael George reports.
For families in the Bay Area, the Top of the Mark in San Francisco is the place you go to celebrate a special occasion. Now, the historic cocktail lounge is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Juliette Goodrich has more.
South Florida's growing human population has presented challenges to native animals, and the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami is working to bring things back into balance. Cristian Benavides has more on its important work.
Thousands more people are evacuating the southern Gaza city of Rafah, on top of the more than 100,000 who have already fled in the past week as Israel warns of a possible ground assault of the city. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
A federal judge in Texas Friday temporarily halted a Biden administration rule that would cap credit card late fees at $8, about a quarter of what they are now. Credit card companies receive about $14 billion in late fee payments per year, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Elise Preston has more.