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Surprise medical bills and what patients need to know to avoid them

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:25:02 -0400

In "CBS This Morning's" continuing Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, Gayle King examines one woman's claim that she received a surprise out-of-network bill for a knee surgery performed by an in-network doctor. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News, discusses why people are getting these surprise bills and what patients need to know to avoid them.

Washington Nationals manager "scared" by Miami Marlins virus outbreak

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:05:00 -0400

As the number of infections reportedly hits 13, MLB commissioner says owners haven't yet considered canceling or suspending the season.

Doctors in virus hot spots share fears: "Is this the tipping point?"

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:58:10 -0400

Doctors and nurses, who watched COVID-19 hit New York City hard, are concerned about what's next for their communities.

Dr. Agus on whether schools will be able to safely reopen in the fall

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:35:42 -0400

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Trump administration's push to reopen schools in the fall. Plus, the government's latest $2 billion investment in possible drugs to treat or prevent COVID-19.

U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:33:49 -0400

Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake.

Young adults unconcerned by virus "may be killing" others

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:51:44 -0400

Coronavirus cases among young people are linked to everything from fitness classes to summer fraternity parties.

Coronavirus cases in Florida continue to climb as more young people test positive

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:05:35 -0400

Local leaders in Florida are cracking down on people and businesses in violation of public health rules in an effort to slow "exponential" spread of the coronavirus. And as young people increasingly test positive, concerns are growing about their role in the rate of transmission and the potentially dire impact the virus can have on their health. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Top Trump fundraiser sought to cash in on valuable 3M masks

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:47:27 -0400

A CBS News investigation found the man behind one of the biggest pro-Trump Super PACs tried to jump into the market for N95 masks by touting connections with American manufacturer 3M. Jim Axelrod reports.

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine from drug study, warns of possible "second peak" of coronavirus

Tue, 26 May 2020 14:54:59 -0400

The World Health Organization (WHO) has temporarily suspended the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine from a global trial for COVID-19 treatments for a safety review. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain why the drug was dropped from the global study. He also addresses the WHO warning that countries reopening could face an "immediate second peak" of the virus if safety measures are lifted too soon.

Doctors warn of potentially deadly blood clots in COVID-19 patients

Tue, 26 May 2020 12:31:03 -0400

Doctors are warning about the mysterious and dangerous problem of blood clotting among some coronavirus patients. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula explores the new symptom and a potential new treatment that can help.

Denver man billed more than $3,200 after ER visit for coronavirus-like symptoms

Mon, 25 May 2020 11:48:02 -0400

A Denver father was billed more than $3,200 in medical charges after an ER visit for coronavirus-like symptoms. In a continuing Bill of the Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, “CBS This Morning” takes a look at unexpected medical costs. This man received a huge medical bill, despite the fact that his insurer had announced it would waive copays for coronavirus treatments.

Beaches brace for Memorial Day weekend crowds amid pandemic

Fri, 22 May 2020 09:28:35 -0400

In one southern New Jersey county, volunteers called social distance ambassadors will patrol high traffic areas.

FDA launches nearly $60 million campaign against teen e-cigarette use

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:17:16 -0400

The Food and Drug administration is launching its first TV ads to fight vaping by teenagers. The FDA’s nearly $60 million initiative, called “The Real Cost,” includes new commercials featuring street magician Julius Dein, who uses tricks to educate teens on the risks of e-cigarettes. "CBS This Morning" consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner and CBS News medical contributor Tara Narula discuss the initiative.

Textured breast implant recipient on cancer diagnosis: It was "total shock"

Thu, 21 May 2020 09:35:21 -0400

A major producer of breast implants is stopping the sale and distribution of their textured products, amid growing links to a rare and deadly cancer. The FDA requested the recall from Allergan after a "significant increase" in cases of a particular lymphoma. The FDA says the risk of lymphoma with Allergan's Biocell textured implants is approximately six times that of other manufacturers who are marketing in the U.S. Anna Werner reports.

Candida auris: Hospitals mobilize to fight the deadly infection

Thu, 21 May 2020 08:07:01 -0400

A highly contagious fungal infection that may not respond to medication could put hospital and nursing home patients at risk. The CDC says Candida auris has been detected on six continents since it was first identified a decade ago. There are 715 confirmed or suspected cases in the U.S. Meg Oliver reports.

18-year-old hospitalized after he said he vaped with THC

Wed, 20 May 2020 21:05:24 -0400

An 18-year-old from Gurnee, Illinois has been hospitalized since last week. He says he vaped with THC, the primary ingredient in marijuana, and became feverish soon after. When he started vomiting and was gasping for breath, his mother drove him to the hospital where he went straight to intensive care. Dean Reynolds reports.

Michael Bloomberg blames FDA for contributing to teen vaping epidemic

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:55:51 -0400

The fight against teen vaping and flavored e-cigarettes just got a $160 million boost from Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg Philanthropies revealed Tuesday morning that it's funding a new program aimed at ending the epidemic of vaping, following a new study that found flavor was the reason most young adults said they started using e-cigarettes. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will coordinate the push. In their first TV interview, Bloomberg and the president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Matthew Myers, discuss the FDA's role in regulating e-cigarettes, why they are targeting flavored e-cigarette first and how they plan to use the $160 million.

Emergency back surgery leads to over $650,000 in bills

Wed, 20 May 2020 15:57:56 -0400

Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, N.Y., drained thousands of dollars from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000. Complicated and confusing medical bills are a problem for millions of Americans, so CBS News is collaborating with ClearHealthCosts, a journalism company focused on bringing more transparency to the process. "CBS This Morning" national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports in our new series, "Medical Price Roulette."

What cardiologists have to say about controversial red meat study

Wed, 20 May 2020 13:10:53 -0400

New guidelines in the journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, say you do not need to cut back on red or processed meat. Research says there’s a weak connection between meat and disease. The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and the American College of Cardiology all reiterated their recommendation to cut red meat consumption. Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what consumers need to know.

Breast cancer in men often diagnosed at more advanced stage

Wed, 20 May 2020 08:07:37 -0400

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and today we are focusing on male breast cancer. The disease in men accounts for about 1 percent of all breast cancer cases. Dr. Tara Narula reports.

Could COVID-19 vaccine be ready by year's end? Moderna is hopeful

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:16:49 -0400

The company is expected to begin the second phase of the drug trial soon.

Nursing homes' "original sin" may be making virus crisis worse

Mon, 18 May 2020 12:29:57 -0400

Roughly one in 15 U.S. nursing homes was cited last year for failing to meet standards for "sufficient nursing staff."

Study: Hair dye, chemical straighteners linked to breast cancer

Sat, 16 May 2020 13:20:48 -0400

A new study finds hair dyes and straighteners could increase breast cancer risk, especially for African-American women. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the research and its limitations.

E. coli outbreak linked to Fresh Express salads sickens 8 people

Sat, 16 May 2020 11:42:18 -0400

A dangerous new E. coli outbreak is linked to Salinas, California, a city known as the Salad Bowl of the World. At least eight people in three states have become ill. It's not clear if these cases are linked to a recent, more widespread outbreak from contaminated romaine lettuce that sickened 102 people in 23 states. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

New Jersey senator: “We’re ready to go to war” over vaccine bill

Sat, 16 May 2020 01:55:14 -0400

A controversial bill collapsed this week in New Jersey that would have removed religious exemptions to vaccines and potentially forced parents to put unvaccinated kids into private school or home school. Some parents say they're glad the bill hasn't passed. But the science community says vaccines are safe and can save lives. The bill will go back up for debate next week. Meg Oliver reports.

More Americans evacuated from Wuhan as coronavirus panic intensifies

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:25:17 -0400

Chinese authorities look to be using tough measures to crack down on civilians refusing to wear masks and get their temperatures taken as the coronavirus lockdown spreads and the death toll approaches 500. Hundreds of Americans were evacuated out of Wuhan on Tuesday night on two more charter flights. Ramy Inocencio is in Beijing where forces are attempting to feed supplies into quarantined Wuhan.

CDC quarantines 350 Americans over coronavirus

Fri, 15 May 2020 19:03:11 -0400

The CDC implemented its first public health quarantine in 50 years as 350 people are isolated over coronavirus fears. At least four American evacuees from Wuhan are now showing signs of sickness after landing in California on Wednesday. In Japan, two U.S. citizens have been diagnosed with coronavirus aboard a cruise ship, where 3,700 passengers are confined to their cabins for two weeks over health risks. Ramy Inocencio reports on the jump in confirmed cases.

Scientists look to HIV medications for coronavirus treatment

Fri, 15 May 2020 18:59:10 -0400

Scientists working to combat the global coronavirus outbreak are hoping to repurpose drugs used to treat other viruses such as HIV. Over 28,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, including 12 in the U.S. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how the drugs may work.

FDA "digging into" data suggesting coronavirus test inaccuracies

Fri, 15 May 2020 11:11:57 -0400

The popular quick-result test is used to test President Donald Trump and White House staffers.

Dr. Tara Narula on why social distancing is so crucial amid pandemic

Fri, 15 May 2020 05:51:15 -0400

As the coronavirus pandemic grows, the U.S. federal and state governments have been imposing increasingly severe restrictions that alter everyday life. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the "powerful" messages being sent regarding social distancing and the efforts to "flatten the curve" of the disease's spread.

California Surgeon General on kids' mental health struggles during coronavirus shutdowns

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:18:08 -0400

California Surgeon General, pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, discusses how parents can recognize signs their children are struggling with their mental health during the coronavirus shutdowns — and the impact of stress and anxiety on children's physical health.

Dr. Agus addresses concerns about U.S. reopening too soon amid coronavirus crisis

Wed, 13 May 2020 13:56:30 -0400

Top medical experts warned senators about the dangers and challenges America continues to face from the coronavirus pandemic during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined "CBS This Morning" to explain the biggest concerns and consequences of opening up too quickly.

2 Amazon employees say they were "silenced" after raising concerns

Wed, 13 May 2020 13:05:33 -0400

Maren Costa and Emily Cunningham had called attention to working conditions in Amazon warehouses amid the pandemic.

How researchers had a head start on a coronavirus vaccine

Tue, 12 May 2020 09:44:00 -0400

More than 100 potential coronavirus vaccines are being tested at record speeds.

At least 3 N.Y. youths die from illness possibly linked to COVID-19

Mon, 11 May 2020 19:20:42 -0400

Dozens of cases of "pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome" are reporting some symptoms similar to Kawasaki Disease and toxic shock syndrome

FDA approves first antigen test to detect the coronavirus that provides results in minutes

Mon, 11 May 2020 11:33:58 -0400

The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency authorization for a new antigen test to detect the coronavirus that could be cheaper, faster and simpler. Dr. David Agus explained on "CBS This Morning" what the test looks for and how it can provide results in just minutes.

COVID-19 patients are "very willing to help" contact tracers

Mon, 11 May 2020 10:13:44 -0400

Contact tracers are trying to break the chain of infection by developing a list of everyone who may have been exposed.

Self-employed Americans "defeated" by lack of unemployment help

Fri, 08 May 2020 12:25:23 -0400

Even in states that have set up the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, people have had trouble getting the money.

Mets star Pete Alonso is ready for season, even without fans

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:40:43 -0400

Amid the coronavirus lockdowns, Alonso is launching a charity called Homers for Heroes, recognizing "everyday heroes."

Coronavirus "can become very severe" in kids, mom says

Tue, 05 May 2020 15:27:36 -0400

A 16-year-old spent 21 days in the hospital and a 12-year-old was in the ICU for 10 days before recovering from the coronavirus.

Female gondoliers in Venice deliver food to elderly

Tue, 05 May 2020 12:30:37 -0400

Getting groceries has been especially difficult for the elderly during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy.

Cruise lines face lawsuit and investigation over virus response

Tue, 05 May 2020 09:26:06 -0400

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Royal Caribbean on behalf of a 27-year-old employee from Indonesia.

Stay-at-home orders create "perfect storm for child abuse"

Mon, 04 May 2020 11:20:47 -0400

Forty child welfare workers submitted video diaries to CBS News about how the outbreak is putting kids and workers at risk.

Virus patient in drug trial left hospital "improving drastically"

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:26:51 -0400

Patients receiving remdesivir in the trial recovered 31% faster, and were slightly less likely to die than those getting a placebo.

Broadway star Nick Cordero suffers virus setback, but wife is hopeful

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:46:00 -0400

Cordero, whose right leg had to be amputated because of coronavirus complications, suffered a new setback this week.

Pentagon agency working on cloning antibodies to fight COVID-19

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:57:50 -0400

Researchers for DARPA's Pandemic Prevention Program are trying to come up with a temporary treatment to protect against coronavirus until a vaccine is ready.

Sean Penn's nonprofit to expand free virus testing sites

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:29:44 -0400

CORE is currently helping manage testing sites in California and plans to open new sites in New Orleans, Atlanta and Detroit.

Can you get coronavirus twice? Doctors aren't sure yet

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:57:28 -0400

The WHO warned there's no evidence that people who've recovered from the coronavirus are protected from a second infection.

Coronavirus survivor Andy Cohen fights for change in blood plasma donation rules

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:15:11 -0400

TV host says FDA guidelines currently prevent him from donating blood plasma, which may contain antibodies helpful in finding a COVID-19 vaccine.

Unemployed dad says he'll sacrifice his insulin to feed his kids

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:19:32 -0400

Chris Jump was laid off as an aircraft mechanic weeks before the coronavirus shut down much of the economy.