Typically, the flu is most dangerous for the very young and very old. This season is different: according to the CDC, 61% of those hospitalized are between 18 and 64 years old, and about 90 percent of cases are caused by the H1N1 strain of the virus

Typically, the flu is most dangerous for the very young and very old. This season is different: according to the CDC, 61 percent of those hospitalized are between 18 and 64 years old, and about 90 percent of cases are caused by the H1N1 strain of the virus. Carter Evans reports.

• Feb 20, 2014
• 02:03

Gottlieb says U.S. "a long way" from herd immunity

The former FDA commissioner says some areas with high rates of infections could start to see declines in the rate of transmissions.

• Aug 16, 2020
• 06:15

COVID-19 rates are "steadily increasing" in children, CDC says

New CDC guidelines say coronavirus cases are rising among children, as some schools around the country return to in-person learning.

• Aug 15, 2020

Studies cast doubt on effectiveness of some face coverings

There is growing evidence that not all masks or face coverings provide protection against the coronavirus. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Aug 14, 2020
• 02:02

Doctor on COVID-19 symptoms and herd immunity

The nation's top infectious disease expert is warning against the idea of letting coronavirus infections run rampant in order to achieve possible herd immunity. And a new study outlines the specific order of symptoms that may help set COVID-19 apart from other illnesses. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Aug 14, 2020
• 09:37

Warren and co-authors Amen and Hyman discuss with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts how 15,000 members of Warren's Saddleback Church lost a combined total of a quarter million pounds, as well as key elements of their faith-based weight loss plan

Pastor Rick Warren joined forces with Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Mark Hyman to write "The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life," inspired by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report revealing nearly half of all Americans suffer from obesity. Warren and co-authors Amen and Hyman discuss with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts how 15,000 members of Warren's Saddleback Church lost a combined total of a quarter million pounds, as well as key elements of their faith-based weight loss plan.

• Dec 4, 2013
• 07:57

Dr. Alan Copperman, director of Infertility at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, talks about new guidelines that recommend just one baby at a time

The Centers for Disease Control say the rate of twin births is up 76 percent over three decades - many, the result of fertility treatments. Dr. Alan Copperman, director of Infertility at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, talks about new guidelines that recommend just one baby at a time.

• Dec 3, 2013
• 02:43

CDC director says U.S. could have "worst fall" ever

"This could be the worst fall from a public health perspective we've ever had," said CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield.

• Aug 13, 2020

Salmonella outbreak linked to onions expands to 43 states

Contaminated onions have now been found in 43 states and sickened 640 people.

• Aug 8, 2020

Engine factory accused of mishandling virus

A U.S. engine manufacturer is at the center of a CBS News investigation after some employees allege the company was not taking proper safety precautions against the coronavirus, including not telling workers a colleague "passed out on the job" and claiming that managers rarely wore masks. The company told CBS News it was following CDC guidelines. Nancy Cordes reports on the investigation.

• Aug 8, 2020
• 03:35

W.H.O.: No "silver bullet" for COVID-19

The World Health Organization is warning the road to normalcy will be long and that there may never be a "silver bullet" for the novel coronavirus. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments, including an increase in the projected number of U.S. deaths, and why wearing a face shield isn't as good as wearing a mask.

• Aug 3, 2020
• 07:40

Over 200 kids test positive for coronavirus after summer camp

The CDC indicated that its numbers likely underestimate the size of the outbreak.

• Jul 31, 2020

Report finds problems in hospital data system

The Trump administration ordered hospitals in July to bypass the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in reporting their coronavirus data. A report by NPR found the new hospital data system is plagued by delays and inaccuracies. Selena Simmons-Duffin, a health policy reporter for NPR, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Jul 31, 2020
• 05:58

Fauci explains why COVID is still surging in U.S.

Fauci and nation's top health officials testified before a House panel on the need for national strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

• Jul 31, 2020

6 "types" of COVID, and impact of weather

Though some hoped summer heat and humidity would slow the spread of the coronavirus, U.S. cases keep rising. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss that, plus a study by researchers in the U.K. that identifies six distinct "types" of COVID-19 cases.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 09:44

Deadline for ICE to release migrant children

ICE officials have reached the deadline to release at least 100 migrant children from three separate detention centers. But the California federal judge in the case warns the children may not be released immediately. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain where those children would go and why the deadline may not be enforced. He also has an update on the children held in a Texas Hampton Inn.

• Jul 27, 2020
• 08:16

Ex-acting CDC chief: Low-income schools need help to reopen

Former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser says "structural racism has a direct impact on health."

• Jul 19, 2020
• 06:24

CDC releases new guidance on school reopenings

The CDC released its updated guidance for safely reopening schools as President Trump continues his push to get them fully reopened this fall. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join CBSN to discuss the day's top political headlines.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 15:43

CDC's new guidance on reopening schools

The Trump administration is still pushing to get children back to classrooms this fall despite surging coronavirus cases. Now, the CDC has released updated guidelines on reopening schools. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest from the White House.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 09:42

CDC guidelines push to reopen schools with social distancing

The CDC is stressing the importance of in-person instruction but encouraging social distancing and keeping the same teachers and students in groups called "pods" to contain possible outbreaks. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 04:22

Coronavirus stimulus benefits set to expire

President Trump is still pushing for schools to reopen but opted to cancel plans for the Republican National Convention's celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida. Meanwhile, key provisions on unemployment benefits and housing are set to expire. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 24, 2020
• 06:06

New CDC guidelines emphasize schools reopening in the fall

The latest data on the agency's website shows that children between the ages of 5 and 17 make up roughly 5.3% of coronavirus cases in the U.S.

• Jul 24, 2020

CDC: COVID-19 cases in children are rising

Dr. Tasha Dixon joined CBSN to discuss an internal CDC memo that says cases of COVID-19 in children are rising nationwide.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 04:37

Virus infection rate could be up to 13 times higher than thought

"It really means that those people continue to go out in the community and circulate the virus unknowingly," Dr. Neeta Ogden explained.

• Jul 23, 2020

Most Americans still at risk of COVID-19

New data from the CDC warns that coronavirus infections are likely much higher than reported in parts of the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss those findings, plus the latest recommendations for how long people who test positive should remain in isolation.

• Jul 22, 2020
• 08:38

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