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Health centers face risks as government funding lapses
Community health centers are key to delivering care in underserved communities around the country, but their services could be disrupted or scaled back after governments did not renew their funding.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
Trump's call to split up the MMR vaccine revives long-settled debate
President Trump's suggestion that the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
Ramen trend inspired by "KPop Demon Hunters" causing burns, doctors warn
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
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Albertsons recalls several deli products due to potential listeria contamination
Albertsons Companies is recalling several store-made deli products due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
Study of world's oldest person reveals what helped her live to 117
Maria Branyas Morera once posted on social media about her love for yogurt, saying it "gives life," and hers was a long one.
Organic fruit and veggie pouches recalled over potential lead
Sprout Organics is expanding a recall of its sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches, due to potentially elevated lead levels.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data
While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
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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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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.
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What you should eat to support your gut-brain connection
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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.
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What is a balance bike? The benefits of the training wheel-free option for kids.
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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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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
How new generations are learning the piano
Piano sales in the U.S. have plummeted in recent years. But the dip isn't indicative of fewer people playing the instrument.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
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Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Who gets back pay and who doesn't after a government shutdown?
Furloughed federal workers are entitled to back pay by law, but contractors are not. Here's who gets paid and who doesn't.
Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Why a surge in long-term unemployed workers is ringing alarm bells
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
White House asks 9 universities to sign agreement to guarantee funding
A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.
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Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
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Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say
No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.
CBS News poll finds Americans say political violence unacceptable
Most believe people do get along, but politics drives them apart.
Appeals court upholds decision against Trump's view on birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
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Young mom "stunned" after early cancer screening leads to diagnosis
Michaela Del Barrio was worried about her family's history with breast cancer, but she didn't expect an early assessment to find anything.
Health centers face risks as government funding lapses
Community health centers are key to delivering care in underserved communities around the country, but their services could be disrupted or scaled back after governments did not renew their funding.
FDA head says TrumpRx is a "major step" toward making medications affordable
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
FDA approves another generic abortion pill
Federal health officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill, prompting outrage from abortion opponents.
Trump's call to split up the MMR vaccine revives long-settled debate
President Trump's suggestion that the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine should be separated marks a sharp break from decades of immunization practice.
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Iran executes 6 inmates it alleges carried out attacks on behalf of Israel
Iran has been putting prisoners to death at a pace unseen since 1988, when it executed thousands at the end of the Iran-Iraq war.
Israel says it has deported 137 flotilla activists amid large protests
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Spain last month, with politicians and activists, including Greta Thunberg, aboard.
Pharaoh's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings reopens to the public
The huge tomb of Amenhotep III, who ruled ancient Egypt between 1390 B.C. and 1350 B.C., is carved into the hillside on the west bank of the Nile River in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor.
Germany's Munich Airport reopens after 2nd drone-related closure in 24 hours
The closures are the latest after mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries.
Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi is a protege of the ultra-conservative vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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A look at the big business of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" is big business. It's also breaking her own records, including several on Spotify. Ali Bauman shows how Swift is also queen of the box office this weekend.
Jason Isbell performs "Eileen"
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit." Here's Jason Isbell with "Eileen."
Jason Isbell performs "Crimson and Clay"
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Jason Isbell performs "Ride to Robert's"
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit." Here's Jason Isbell with "Ride to Robert's."
Jason Isbell on his new solo album
Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell is back on CBS Saturday Mornings with songs from his new album, "Foxes in the Snow," his first in a decade with his band, "The 400 Unit."
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Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
Who gets the ticket in a driverless car?
Police near San Francisco say a self-driving Waymo vehicle made an illegal U-turn, raising questions about accountability when driverless cars break the law. With more autonomous vehicles hitting the road, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on why there is still room for improvement.
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.
Bloomberg News: AI driving up energy costs
Demand for artificial intelligence and other products means massive data centers are growing in different parts of the U.S. In areas near those centers, a new analysis from Bloomberg News found wholesale electricity costs more than doubled over the past 5 years. Leonardo Nicoletti, investigative data reporter for Bloomberg News, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI-generated actor "Tilly Norwood" sparks outrage in Hollywood
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
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Mysterious planet is gobbling 6 billion tons of gas and dust a second
ESO's Very Large Telescope has observed a rogue planet and revealed that it is eating up gas and dust from its surroundings at a rate of 6 billion tons a second.
Saturn's moon shows favorable conditions for life: "Simply phenomenal"
Enceladus has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole.
From the archives: Naturalist Jane Goodall
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Bermuda braces for Hurricane Imelda after a brush with Humberto
The outer bands of Humberto lashed Bermuda ahead of a more direct pass from the newer and stronger Hurricane Imelda.
Why crickets are as good as a thermometer
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
2 children killed, 2 others hurt in Texas shooting
Two children are dead and two more were critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. It happened about 20 miles south of Houston. Karen Hua reports.
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A look at the big business of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" is big business. It's also breaking her own records, including several on Spotify. Ali Bauman shows how Swift is also queen of the box office this weekend.
Rite Aid closes all stores
Rite Aid customers will need to find a new pharmacy after the company announced Friday that it has officially closed all of its stores.
2 children killed, 2 others hurt in Texas shooting
Two children are dead and two more were critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. It happened about 20 miles south of Houston. Karen Hua reports.
Increasing protests in Portland over deportations
Tensions are high in Portland, Oregon, as National Guardsmen could possibly be deployed there as early as this weekend. Federal agents and demonstrators squared off again, but Portland's mayor and chief of police say they don't need the help. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
No signs of compromise to end government shutdown
The government shutdown reached its fourth day on Saturday. The Senate on Friday went home after another failed vote to keep the government open. Willie James Inman has the latest.