A World War II pilot who was remembered for helping fellow servicemembers survive the plane crash that killed him has been accounted for, military officials said this week. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Charles W. McCook, 23, of Georgetown, Texas, was a member of the 22nd Bombardment Squadron (Medium), 341st …
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CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its warning about the risk of contracting measles while traveling, after the agency tallied dozens of cases so far this year in travelers who were infectious while flying on airplanes within the U.S. “Travelers can catch measles in many travel settings …
Read More »MIT closes DEI office amid Trump’s dispute with Harvard and other schools
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology closed its DEI office last week, following an 18-month assessment of the department’s work. The school confirmed that it closed its Institute Community and Equity Office, known as the ICEO, which described its mission online as “stewarding MIT’s values and their interconnections.” MIT will also …
Read More »Ben Griffin earns first individual PGA Tour victory at Colonial
Ben Griffin figured it wouldn’t be easy even after immediately breaking his tie with co-leader Matti Schmid and leading by five shots just five holes into the final round at Colonial. Schmid kept it interesting all the way to the end. Griffin earned his first individual PGA Tour victory a …
Read More »What artificial food dye bans mean for your health and fridge
Growing concerns about the health effects of food dyes have led to a new West Virginia law banning seven artificial food dyes — but what does this mean for those in other states? And where else are bans in place? Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for …
Read More »What to know about bird flu in 2025, from how it’s spread to symptoms and egg impacts
From worries about food safety to egg prices, Americans have questions about the bird flu. This strain of bird flu, also known as H5N1, is not entirely new. It’s been detected in a variety of bird populations since January 2022, and in March of last year, it was found in …
Read More »New recommendations to measure obesity go beyond controversial BMI. A doctor explains.
Body mass index, or BMI, has long been criticized as a flawed method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations. BMI is a formula that uses a person’s height and weight ratio to assess whether they’re underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese, although it is …
Read More »Dentists are pulling healthy and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix most of her teeth with root canals and crowns, Carroll said, but she was wary of traveling a long road of dental work. Then Carroll …
Read More »How to keep pets safe during the summer heat, according to experts
The dog days of summer are in full swing, which means it’s important to keep your pooch protected from the heat. The U.S. has experienced unrelenting temperatures this year, with triple-digit highs seen across the country, from the Southwest to the nation’s capital. This week another summer heat wave is …
Read More »Brain worms like the one RFK Jr. had are real and more common than you might think, doctor explains
Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign said he contracted more than a decade ago, are real — and the infections are more common in certain parts of the world than you might think. On “CBS Mornings” Thursday, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder confirmed there are …
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