Salmonella outbreak linked to pasta salad expands
Disease experts say illness related to tainted salad has now spread to eight states, with 18 people hospitalized
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79 sickened by salmonella tied to Hy-Vee pasta salad
Recalled pasta salad was sold in Hy-Vee grocery stores in eight different states
Chicken most likely to make you sicken, CDC data show
No single food has made as many people sick as chicken, according to a recent CDC analysis
Feds: Backyard chickens sicken people in 44 states
The CDC warns that more than 200 have been stricken with salmonella linked to live chickens and ducks
CDC director reveals fentanyl almost killed his son
The head of the nation's top public health agency says the opioid epidemic will be one of his priorities, and he revealed a personal reason for it
CDC warning on Kellogg's Honey Smacks: "Do not eat this cereal"
A popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked with a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people
CDC retracts widely cited study on farmer suicides
The 2016 study of suicide by occupation drew much media coverage, but whether farmers die by suicide more than other groups remains unclear
CDC warns of shingles vaccine shortage
Shingrix was recommended for people 50 and older beginning last fall and is more effective than the old vaccine at preventing the painful virus
Source of romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak identified
Health officials believe they know what led to the national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 200
Concern about farmers' high suicide rate
The suicide rate among farmers is higher than other professions, according to the CDC. Financial strain and lack of access to health care may play a role. Farm Aid communication director Jennifer Fahy joins CBSN to talk about some of the issues affecting farmers and what they're looking for from the Trump administration.
Smoking rate in U.S. hits all-time low, CDC says
CDC figures show 14 percent of U.S. adults were lighting up last year, down from 16 percent in 2016; smoking among teen also at record low
Salmonella-melon warning expands to 22 states
Tainted fruit, produced by Caito Foods, was sold at Walmart, Whole Foods and other major grocery chains
CDC survey finds teens having less sex
In a new survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fewer than 40 percent of teens say they've had sex. That number is down from 48 percent 10 years ago.
More teens say no to sex and drugs
But many teens still face risks, new CDC report finds
Idaho boy recovering from rare case of plague
It's unclear if the boy became infected in Idaho, or during a trip to Oregon
Salmonella-linked melon now found in 9 states
Suspected tainted pre-cut fruit supplied to retailers including Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Walmart, Whole Foods
CDC report shows a rise in suicides
Psychiatrist Dr. David Buxton joins CBSN to discuss a CDC report released this week that says suicide rates have dramatically increased in the U.S. in the last two decades.
Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon, CDC says
Sixty people were infected by the outbreak and 31 people were hospitalized, the CDC says
Are suicides a public health crisis?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a suicide somewhere in America every 12 minutes. With the deaths of two celebrities just this week, it's become a national conversation. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Jeff Glor about whether suicides have become a public health crisis.
Is teen vaping on the rise? Study says no, but some experts are skeptical
A new CDC report finds vaping among kids and teens didn't increase last year, but some experts point out the research didn't specifically ask about Juul
Rise in suicides "more than a mental health issue," CDC says
Suicide rates in the U.S. rose nearly 30 percent over the past two decades, according to a new study, and researchers say multiple factors are at play
Medical examiner reveals CDC researcher's cause of death
Timothy Cunningham's body was discovered in the Chattahoochee River last month
Nasty germs in your hotel swimming pool
A new report from the CDC finds a third of the waterborne disease outbreaks over a 14-year period occurred at hotel swimming pools.
Nasty germs may be lurking in hotel pool water
A new report reveals an alarming number of waterborne disease outbreaks in pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds -- and hotel pools are a major culprit
Tainted romaine lettuce likely out of circulation, CDC says
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the romaine from Yuma, Arizona, region "probably no longer being sold"
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" for vaccines for children if panel meets
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
Cargo ship runs into engine trouble on way to space station
Two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal during historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed to the killing in text to his roommate, prosecutor says
Court documents show the suspect's roommate found a note in their apartment that read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
New CDC advisory panel members include more COVID vaccine critics
HHS and CDC announced five new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just days ahead of a scheduled meeting that's likely to discuss COVID vaccines and more.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."