San Francisco sues ultra-processed food makers – CBS News Watch CBS News In San Francisco on Tuesday, city attorney David Chiu announced the first government lawsuit of its kind against 11 companies that manufacture ultra-processed foods. Elizabeth Cook reports. Source link
The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly recommending COVID vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 2 years old. The guidance is different from the CDC advice under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which does not recommend COVID-19 shots for healthy kids of any age. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what…
In his new wellness book, “Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life,” Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O’Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like “don’t…
TikTok — now in U.S. hands after the social media service split from China-based ByteDance earlier this year — is raising concerns among some users about its new privacy policy, prompting questions about the scope of its data collection. TikTok on Jan. 22 confirmed that a new U.S.-based entity was in control of the app, with…
“CBS Mornings” sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.” Source link
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot indicted for trying to shut off a passenger jet’s engines mid-flight in 2023 recalled the scary moment he slipped out of reality after eating “magic mushrooms.” Former airline captain Joseph Emerson said he takes full responsibility for the night in October 2023 that changed his life. “I had no intention…
A New Mexico jury found Tuesday that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law. The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta — which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — prioritized profits over safety….
Washington — The House on Tuesday passed its version of an aviation safety bill, months after it rejected separate legislation that cleared the Senate with unanimous support and angered families of the victims of a deadly midair crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. In a 396 to 10 vote, the House approved the ALERT…
How a nonprofit is using AI to find new uses for old drugs to help save lives – CBS News Watch CBS News The nonprofit Every Cure is using AI to look for opportunities to repurpose medications already on the market to treat rare illnesses. President and co-founder Dr. David Fajgenbaum explains his personal inspiration…
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with Nobel Prize-winning mRNA technology, the company announced Tuesday. The news is the latest sign of the FDA’s heightened scrutiny of vaccines under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., particularly those using mRNA technology, which…
