Death rate drops to lowest level since 2020, COVID no longer a leading cause
The death rate in the United States decline by 3.8% in 2024, falling to the lowest level since 2020, according to a federal report.
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Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds
Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.
The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.
Florida's decision to end vaccine rules wasn't based on data, surgeon general says
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.
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Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds
Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
Warmer weather drives Americans to consume more sugar, study finds
Do you reach for chilled sodas and frozen treats when it gets hot? A new study from Nature Climate Change journal found Americans consume more added sugar when temperatures rise.
Surprising ways to get more calcium in your diet
Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet from sources you may not know contain the bone-supporting mineral.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
Wegmans recalls cheese products due to potential listeria contamination
Wegmans is recalling its brand of medium camembert cheese and products that contain it due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
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This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds
Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step recommendation you may have previously heard.
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.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
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Is dairy disturbing your dreams? Here's what a study found out.
In the study, published Monday in journal Frontiers in Psychology, 40.2% of participants reported certain eating habits affected their sleep.
6 stretches to try for a better night sleep
Stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, experts say. Here are some moves to consider.
Insomnia can lead to heart issues. A psychologist shares tips for better sleep.
Research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Here are recommendations to improve sleep.
Is daylight saving time bad for your health? A neurologist explains.
Researchers are discovering that "springing ahead" each March for daylight saving time is connected with serious negative health effects.
Expert tips for sleeping better as you age
It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips.
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How one community is fighting rising syphilis infections
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
What is micro-cheating? Relationship experts share what to know.
Micro-cheating, whether intentional or not, can negatively impact a couple in a number of ways. Here's what to know, according to relationship experts.
6 green flags to look for in a partner, according to relationship experts
Daters are often aware of red flags, or undesirable traits or behaviors to avoid in a potential partner. But what about green flags? Here's what experts say to look for.
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U.S. moms report large decline in mental health in recent years, study finds
Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have "excellent" physical and mental health, according to a new study.
Feeling anti-social? You're not alone. But here's why it could hurt your health.
Loneliness can impact both your mental and physical health. Here's what to know, according to experts.
Plane crashes can spark fear of flying. Here are tips to help you cope.
If headlines of recent plane crashes have you worried about air travel, you're not alone — but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.
What is red light therapy? Dermatologist explains the skin care trend
Red light therapy, also known as LED therapy, is trending for skin care. Here's what to know about it, according to a dermatologist.
Dads can get postpartum depression too. Here's what to know.
Postpartum depression, a serious mental health condition, isn't just something new moms can struggle with — studies show new dads can also be affected.
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Chocolate for gut health? An expert shares what makes your gut happy.
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.
What's the deal with probiotics? Should you be taking one?
Probiotic supplements, mixtures meant to replicate the healthy bacteria found inside our gut, are everywhere - but should you be taking them? We asked experts.
What you should eat to support your gut-brain connection
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.
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This number of steps a day can reduce risk of death, diseases, analysis finds
Research published in The Lancet Public Health journal landed on a number different than the 10,000 daily step recommendation you may have previously heard.
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.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids.
While bikes with training wheels teach kids to pedal, steer and brake, balance bikes focus on the balance aspect from the start.
Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
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Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.
Witnesses say Charlie Kirk was debating gun violence before deadly shooting
A witness who saw the moment Charlie Kirk was fatally shot said he had just begun debating someone about mass shootings and gun violence when he was shot.
Politicians condemn killing of Charlie Kirk
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Supreme Court lets S.C. transgender student continue using boys' bathroom
South Carolina conditions funding on a school's compliance with a rule prohibiting transgender students from using the facilities that align with their gender identity.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
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Inflation is creeping higher, putting pressure on American consumers
The Consumer Price Index likely inched higher in August, reflecting higher costs for food and other items, economists say.
Labor Dept watchdog launches probe into the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Internal review, which will focus on how BLS collects and reports economic data, follows claims by President Trump that the statistics bureau is politicized.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement is now sending out payments
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
300 South Koreans detained by ICE in Georgia wait for their flight home
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
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Witnesses say Charlie Kirk was debating gun violence before deadly shooting
A witness who saw the moment Charlie Kirk was fatally shot said he had just begun debating someone about mass shootings and gun violence when he was shot.
Politicians condemn killing of Charlie Kirk
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Supreme Court lets S.C. transgender student continue using boys' bathroom
South Carolina conditions funding on a school's compliance with a rule prohibiting transgender students from using the facilities that align with their gender identity.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
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Death rate drops to lowest level since 2020, COVID no longer a leading cause
The death rate in the United States decline by 3.8% in 2024, falling to the lowest level since 2020, according to a federal report.
Endangered shark meat sold under misleading labels in the U.S., study finds
Meat from shark species at risk of extinction is commonly available in the U.S. under ambiguous or incorrect labels, researchers found.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.
The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.
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NIH whistleblower on why she was ousted
The upheaval sparked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism has now spread beyond the CDC to the agency that funds vaccine research. Dr. Jeanne Marazzo, former acting director for the National Institutes of Health, says she was ousted after speaking up about the importance of childhood flu vaccines.
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House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Why is the Atlantic so quiet this hurricane season?
This year has been quieter than expected for tropical systems in the Atlantic, making some wonder: Where are all the hurricanes?
Woman convicted for biting off attacker's tongue finally clears her name
Choi Mal-ja was convicted in 1964 for biting off a sexual attacker's tongue. Now a court has cleared her name, ruling her actions "justifiable self-defense."
Second Gaza flotilla aid boat attacked by drone, activist group says
An activist group says two of its boats taking part in a flotilla trying to reach war-torn Gaza were attacked by drones in two days.
300 South Koreans detained by ICE in Georgia wait for their flight home
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
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Emma Heming Willis on new book and caregiving decisions for Bruce Willis
Emma Heming Willis says her family's choice to provide Bruce Willis with a separate home is about safety and support as they navigate his dementia diagnosis.
Lilly Singh on big-screen debut
Lilly Singh joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new comedy "Doin' It," which she co-wrote and produced. Singh stars as Maya, a 30-year-old Indian-American software engineer who unexpectedly becomes a high school sex education teacher.
Here's who will be presenting at the Emmys
Presenters for the 77th Emmy Awards — which are being held on Sunday — were announced. They include Stephen Colbert, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Tina Fey and others. The awards show airs on CBS and Paramount+.
Nate Bargatze talks about his comedy style as he prepares to host Emmys
Comedian Nate Bargatze spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing to host the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
As Prince Harry visits the U.K., will he see the king or Prince William?
As Prince Harry pays a rare visit to Britain, one keen observer of the royal family tells CBS News about the likelihood of him catching up with his family.
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Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app
Uber is teaming with electric air taxi maker Joby to bring helicopter service to its ride-sharing platform as soon as 2026.
Apple unveils new line of products
Apple rolled out a new line of products Tuesday, including the thinnest iPhone ever made, a new version of the AirPods Pro and a watch that can monitor your blood pressure. They're the first new products from Apple since the global tariff war began earlier this year.
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.
How AI is affecting early-career workers
The unemployment rate for 20 to 24 year olds is more than 9% — double the national average. New research shows artificial intelligence is making it even harder to land a first job. Bharat Chander, researcher at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, joins to discuss.
Inside Apple's 2025 launch event
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new generation of products at its biggest launch event of 2025. CBS News 24/7 Primetime anchor Elizabeth Cook got a first look at the new models and spoke with tech experts who attended for their first impressions.
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Mars rocks may hold signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, according to scientists. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Iguana shocks zookeepers with "virgin birth" of 8 hatchlings
"When we confirmed the eggs were fertile without any contact with a male, our jaws hit the floor," a U.K. zoo director said after an iguana gave birth to eight healthy babies.
Northern lights might be visible across 18 states tonight
People in 18 U.S. states could see the green or red glow of the aurora in the sky Monday night into Tuesday.
"Punk rocker" dinosaur had long spikes, newly discovered fossils show
"Spicomellus is one of the strangest dinosaurs that we've ever discovered," the project's leader said.
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Spotlight on political violence threat
The shooting death of prominent conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk is raising questions about the rise of political violence. Shannon Hiller, executive director of Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University, joins to discuss.
Speaker Johnson condemns Charlie Kirk shooting
House Speaker Mike Johnson led the chamber in a moment of silence and prayer Wednesday following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Kirk's death amid rising political violence
Charlie Kirk's death comes nearly a year after a man attempted to gun down President Trump on his Florida golf course. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more on rising political violence.
Officials give update on Kirk shooting
Federal, state and local officials provided an update after conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was killed on Wednesday.
Kirk shooting witness on event security
Brandon Russon was at the Utah Valley University event where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed. He joined CBS News to describe what he saw.
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Mars rocks may hold signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, according to scientists. Mark Strassmann reports.
Reaction to shocking UFO video
New video shows a U.S. missile bouncing off a UFO off the coast of Yemen last year. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks it down.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
NASA scientists probe Earth-like planet for atmosphere, water
Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e may contain an atmosphere and liquid water, NASA scientists said. Research into the exoplanet is ongoing.
Blood moon rises during total lunar eclipse. See the photos.
A blood moon rose in the night sky this week, offering a dazzling celestial event for people across multiple continents.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
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Trump shares video message about Charlie Kirk
President Trump posted a video message Wednesday night addressing the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officials say the investigation into the shooting is ongoing with authorities still searching for the shooter. No motive is known at this time.
Mars rocks may hold signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, according to scientists. Mark Strassmann reports.
Spotlight on political violence threat
The shooting death of prominent conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk is raising questions about the rise of political violence. Shannon Hiller, executive director of Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University, joins to discuss.
Reporter's Notebook: Harris on Biden campaign
In an excerpt of her new book "107 Days," former Vice President Kamala Harris addresses former President Joe Biden's run for a second term. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Latest on investigation into Kirk shooting
FBI Director Kash Patel says a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has been released from custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.