Is vaping actually safer than smoking?

The White House is moving to curb the vaping epidemic in America that's linked to at least six recent deaths. A new initiative would ban most flavored e-cigarettes, allowing only tobacco flavor. Cases of possible vaping- related illnesses have been reported in at least 36 states, including Hawaii, Idaho, and Washington, which just reported their first cases this week. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we still don't know the full health impact of e-cigarettes and the challenges of regulating them.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 04:50

FDA finds cancer-causing chemical Zantac

Small amounts of a cancer-causing chemical have been found in the popular heartburn medication Zantac, as well is in generic forms of the drug, known as Ranitidine. The FDA is not issuing a recall and says patients can continue taking the medication. Zantac's maker says it takes patient safety seriously and is committed to working with the FDA. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what consumers need to know.

• Sep 14, 2019
• 01:49

Novartis halts distribution of generic heartburn medication

The maker of a generic version of Zantac is halting distribution. It comes after an FDA warning about a possible cancer-causing chemical found in Zantac and related heartburn medications. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 01:22

Distribution of generic Zantac halted

A version of a popular heartburn medicine is now on hold. There are concerns that the generic version of the drug known as Zantac may cause cancer. Novartis stopped the distribution of its prescription version as a precaution. The move comes after the FDA announced on Friday that it may contain NDMA, a probable carcinogen. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what consumers should know.

• Sep 19, 2019
• 03:00

U.S. vaping-related deaths now at 8

More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said Thursday. An eighth death was also reported in Missouri on Thursday. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.

• Sep 19, 2019
• 01:23

FDA opens criminal probe into vaping illness

Eight deaths in the U.S. are now blamed on vaping, with the latest happening in Missouri. The Food and Drug Administration has revealed a criminal investigation of vaping-related illnesses. The CDC reports at least 530 confirmed and probable cases. Most of them involve vaping with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or both THC and nicotine. A bipartisan group in Congress is working with parents to keep teenagers away from e-cigarettes, while accusing the vaping industry of marketing to kids. Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Sep 20, 2019
• 02:46

Obama admin. rejected ban on vape flavors

As states report more deaths from vaping-related illnesses, the Los Angeles Times reports Obama administration officials rejected a ban on flavored vaping products years before the outbreak. Los Angeles Times science and medicine reporter Emily Baumgaertner joins CBSN to discuss why officials made that decision and what state and federal regulators are doing now.

• Oct 2, 2019
• 04:18

How does CBD affect your sleep?

Dr. Thanuja Hamilton of Avocare Sleep Physicians of South Jersey weighs in on the impact CBD could have on your sleep. Hamilton said it's not yet clear if there are contaminants or pesticides in CBD products that could be affecting sleep, and that it's important to follow the FDA to see what the administration approves.

• Oct 5, 2019
• 00:49

Chemical found in Zantac raises concerns

The FDA recently warned about a potentially dangerous impurity in the popular heartburn drug Zantac. The nation's three largest pharmacy chains reacted by pulling it from store shelves. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 03:26

Chemical that could lead to cancer in Zantac

There are increasing concerns about the popular heartburn drug Zantac and its generic version because of a chemical that could lead to cancer. Three large pharmacy chains in the U.S. recently pulled the drugs off shelves, following an FDA alert about an "impurity" in the medication. Dr. Jon LaPook recently spoke to two groups of researchers who suspect the problem could be serious for consumers.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 04:13

What's behind the death toll from vaping?

Two more people have died in Minnesota from vaping-related illnesses. While both the CDC and the FDA have issued warnings for people to avoid vaping, the underlying cause of the deaths and more than 1,100 illnesses remain unknown. Rolling Stone reporter EJ Dickson joins CBSN AM to discuss her reporting on the health crisis.

• Oct 17, 2019
• 07:00

Report warns against coronavirus fever-screening devices

High-traffic locations have shown interest in using thermal devices as a safety measure to reopen the economy.

• May 19, 2020

Gottlieb alarmed by "deeply concerning" mysterious illness among kids

Health care experts in 20 states and the District of Columbia are investigating cases of the mysterious illness appearing in children that may be associated with the coronavirus.

• May 17, 2020

Gottlieb: Coronavirus symptoms among kids "deeply concerning"

The former FDA commissioner says he's concerned by reports of young children being affected by a "post-viral immune" phenomena associated with the coronavirus.

• May 17, 2020
• 06:47

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, May 17, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

• May 17, 2020

FDA changes rules for food labels

The FDA is changing food labels to let consumers know how many calories are in an entire package or container of food versus a single serving, to help people make healthier choices.

• Jan 6, 2020
• 00:51

FDA approval for peanut allergy treatment

The FDA has approved the first treatment to treat peanut allergies, which can be deadly. Kids swallow peanut powder, at first in tiny, then in increasingly larger doses.

• Jan 31, 2020
• 00:30

Coronavirus test kits' accuracy questioned

Abbott Lab's coronavirus test kits were initially hailed for appearing to have quick and accurate test results. But new research suggests that the test kits failed to identify nearly half of positive COVID-19 cases, raising concerns about the state of coronavirus testing nationwide. Carter Evans reports.

• May 15, 2020
• 01:57

Ex-FDA head warns against devoting resources solely to coronavirus vaccine

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned of "hundreds or low thousands" of coronavirus cases in the U.S.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 05:10

Ex-FDA chief warns of economic impact of coronavirus

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the scope of the epidemic will likely change over the next two weeks.

• Mar 8, 2020
• 06:15

Scott Gottlieb on hospital shortages

The former FDA chief weighs in on the toll the pandemic is taking on U.S. hospitals.

• Mar 15, 2020
• 02:49

Feds hope malaria drug could treat COVID-19

President Trump announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria could possibly be used to treat coronavirus symptoms, after it goes through clinical trials. However, officials maintained that currently, there is no drug on the market that is FDA-approved to treat coronavirus. Meanwhile in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled a financial aid package to help small businesses and industries deeply affected by the coronavirus, like airlines. The proposal has gotten criticism from Democrats, who say it does more to help corporations than workers. Weijia Jiang breaks down what else Washington, D.C. is doing to try and contain the coronavirus' spread.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 02:18

Two drugs that could help treat coronavirus

President Trump expressed optimism on Thursday when he announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria has been FDA-approved to ease symptoms of the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss this and other options currently being tried and tested to help battle the illness.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 02:04

Gottlieb expects "shocking" scenes in New York as coronavirus spreads

The former FDA chief says hospitals are at risk of being overwhelmed during the crisis.

• Mar 22, 2020
• 06:18

Gottlieb says "very aggressive surveillance" needed to track coronavirus

The former FDA commissioner says "mitigation is clearly working" but surveillance measures will be needed to contain future outbreaks.

• Apr 5, 2020
• 05:55

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