Can you combine Paxlovid with other COVID-19 drugs?
In an animal study, federal scientists found that combining Paxlovid and the antiviral Lagevrio could be safe and more effective.
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Potential dangers of herbal supplements
There are concerns about the risks posed by dietary supplements and herbal remedies after a coroner's report revealed the wife of a congressman died last year after ingesting white mulberry leaf, a plant generally considered to be safe. Samantha Young, a senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News and the reporter who broke this story, discusses her report with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil.
Syria and student loans on Biden's agenda
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria yesterday targeting facilities used by Iran-backed militias. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the strike, as well as President Biden's plan to forgive some student loan debt and preparations for an updated round of COVID-19 booster shots.
FDA to allow buying of hearing aids without a prescription
U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription.
FDA wants to split moneypox vaccine doses
The manufacturer of the only Food and Drug Administration-approved monkeypox vaccines is pushing back on the agency's plan to split doses in order to get more shots out of each vial. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to talk about the FDA's recommendation and answers questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 and polio.
Report alleges FDA is failing to ensure food safety
A new report from Politico alleges that the Food and Drug Administration continues to fail Americans in its management of many issues, including food recalls and baby food products, as well as monitoring sodium contents. The author of the report, Politico's senior food and agriculture reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich, joins CBS News to discuss.
FDA OK seen for kids’ Pfizer COVID booster
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. This comes as New York City approaches so-called high risk status, with health officials urging people to mask up again in all indoor public settings. A monster wildfire churning in northern New Mexico is now the largest in state history. And Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
U.S. pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine use
As CBS News' Debora Alfarone reports, federal health officials are advising a temporary stop to administering Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine after reports of some adverse reactions. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the vaccine situation.
Parents still desperate for baby formula months after shortage began
The latest data shows nearly one-third of powdered formula products are still out of stock nationwide.
Drugmaker seeks FDA approval for over-the-counter birth control
Reproductive rights advocates want to see other prescription contraceptives move over the counter and, eventually, for abortion pills to do the same.
FDA and Juul temporarily suspend court battle
The agreement comes one day after the FDA placed a hold on its initial order banning Juul's products from the market.
Juul e-cigs face uncertain future
The Wall Street Journal reports the FDA is expected to order Juul Labs Inc. to take its e-cigarettes off the market in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the potential impact, then Wall Street Journal reporter Jennifer Maloney, who broke that story, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
FDA advisers move a step closer on COVID vaccines for kids under 5
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
COVID shots for young kids could be available in days
Food and Drug Administration advisers have signed off on COVID-19 shots for children 5 and younger. The vaccine still needs final authorization from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meg Oliver has the latest.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Baby formula plant to reopen in FDA agreement
Abbott Nutrition and the Food and Drug Administration struck a deal to begin the process of reopening the Michigan baby formula factory. Meantime, lawmakers in both parties are calling on the Biden administration to use the Defense Production Act to compel other companies to help produce more formula. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
FDA official to testify on baby formula
U.S. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf is scheduled to testify before Congress today discussing the continuing baby formula shortage. The Biden administration is taking the rare step of invoking the defense production act and launching an effort to import more baby formula from overseas. Nikole Killion reports.
Metabolic issues and the formula shortage
Meg Oliver spoke to a family whose 8-year-old daughter needs formula for most of her nutrition due to metabolic issues. They open up about how the baby formula shortage is impacting their family.
FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week
The Abbott Nutrition formula plant in Michigan will re-open, pending safety upgrades and certifications.
Plan to address baby formula shortage worries some lawmakers
Republicans argued that the plan didn't force federal agencies to look for formula that could be redirected to U.S. homes immediately.
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The CDC must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Combating the baby formula shortage
Stores are struggling to keep enough baby formula on the shelves, and the shortage in inventory is impacting families with young children. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses the efforts underway by lawmakers to increase the supply.
FDA to review vaccine for young children
Moderna asked the FDA for emergency-use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. For those families anxious to inoculate their little ones, the news has them breathing a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, others remain skeptical. Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician and member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, joined CBS News to discuss the upcoming data review.
FDA could authorize COVID vaccine for younger kids in June
The Food and Drug Administration released a "tentative" schedule of meetings for its outside vaccine advisers in June.
FDA to ban menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
The FDA announced it will begin rolling out a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars. Health experts say the move could help save thousands of lives, particularly among Black people and young people. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and then Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, joined CBS News' Errol Barnett to discuss.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; sources say gunman at large
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 wounded in shooting at Colorado high school
The shooting suspect was also wounded, police say.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.