In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
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CDC: Nearly 9 million have long COVID in U.S.
Reports published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly 18 million Americans experienced symptoms of long COVID — when symptoms remain for at least four weeks after a patient has cleared the infection — in 2022 and nearly 9 million people currently have the condition, which can linger for months or years. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the report's findings.
CDC recommends RSV vaccine during pregnancy
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the first-ever vaccine designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus. The CDC said the Pfizer vaccine should be taken during weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy.
Inside a secret bunker for seized fentanyl
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized thousands of pounds of fentanyl and its chemical precursors. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga was given a rare, up-close look at the fight against synthetic opioids.
COVID hospitalizations jump 22% this week — and CDC predicts further increases
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The CDC works to overhaul lab operations after COVID test flop
CDC officials are working to overhaul laboratory operations to try to keep from repeating mistakes. But it's a big job, observers say. And the stakes are high.
Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022, CDC report reveals
The age group that saw the largest percentage increase in suicides last year was adults 65 years or older.
Florida becomes hotspot for leprosy, CDC says
Leprosy cases in the southeastern U.S. have doubled in the last decade with most cases found in Florida, the CDC says in a new report. Dr. Aileen Marty, an expert in infectious disease and disaster medicine and a professor at Florida International University, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the rise in cases.
Georgia resident dies from rare brain-eating amoeba
This is the sixth case of the infection in Georgia since 1962 and at least the second death in the U.S. since June.
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About 1 in 10 young adults are vaping regularly, CDC report finds
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
Toxic algae is making people sick and killing animals, CDC finds
As temperatures warm, harmful algal blooms will likely blossom even more, posing a threat to wildlife, human health and could even affect drinking water.
Norovirus outbreaks surging on cruise ships this year
More than a dozen outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness have been reported on cruises so far in 2023 — more than any other full calendar year in the last decade.
Why you shouldn't shower during a thunderstorm
It turns out that standing outdoors isn't the only way to get electrocuted during a thunderstorm.
Staying safe from mosquito-borne illnesses
The CDC has confirmed two new malaria cases in Florida, for a total of six in the state, as well as one case in Texas. Officials also say at least two mosquitoes in Michigan have tested positive for EEE, a deadly virus that has a 33% mortality rate. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on the rise of mosquito-borne illnesses, and Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury, chair of the Department of Global Health at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss how people can protect themselves.
CDC to investigate swine flu virus behind woman's death in Brazil
The patient, a 42-year-old woman living in the Brazilian state of Paraná, never had direct contact with pigs.
Depression rates vary depending on where you live, CDC report finds
Some states have significantly higher rates of depression than others, a new report finds.
Biden to name Mandy Cohen CDC director
Dr. Mandy Cohen served as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services from 2017-2022.
CDC: Suicide, homicide rates increased sharply among young Americans
Experts believe the increases are a result of several factors, including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to mental health services.
Man dies after eating raw oysters from Missouri seafood stand
The culprit in Thursday's death is the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which doesn't make an oyster look, smell, or taste any different.
Why U.S. births are decreasing
The rate of Americans giving birth slightly dropped in 2022 as the nation continues to see fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic. Demographics expert Bradley Schurman joins CBS News to discuss the reasons behind the decline.
Human metapneumovirus infections up 36%: CDC
According to the CDC, cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, were 36% higher than average this season. Among the symptoms: nasal congestion, a cough, fever and shortness of breath. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News and infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has more on this illness.
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria
Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.
COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies.
Where is debris from the White House East Wing demolition being taken?
A red and gray scrap truck carried remnants of the East Wing about six miles from the White House.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major buildup
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
The U.S. sanctioned the Colombian president, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the South American leader.
Trump admin. aims to auction offshore oil leases despite states' opposition
The Trump administration is proposing to auction offshore oil drilling leases across new portions of the U.S. coast as soon as 2026, according to internal documents viewed by CBS News.
Ontario will pull anti-tariff ads after Trump vows to cut off trade talks with Canada
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
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Nearly 8,000 Venezuelan nationals returned on ICE deportation flights since March
The Trump administration's deportation flights to Venezuela have continued amid heightened U.S.-Venezuelan tensions, senior Department of Homeland Security officials say.