Health

Trump signs order attempting to override CDC vaccine schedule and break up MMR shots

President and RFK Jr, the health secretary, repeatedly referred to autism during signing, though studies show no link between it and vaccines

First batch of Fauci texts shows private concerns about pregnant vaccination

The first batch of uncovered text messages sent to or from Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic showed a disconnect between health officials’ public and private statements about the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy.

July was the hottest month on record for contiguous US: NOAA

National weather data released on Monday found July was the hottest month on record for the contiguous United States.

Why Taylor Farms is facing scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks

August 10, 2026 / 3:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

August 10, 2026 / 3:53 PM EDT / CBS News

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after health "continued to deteriorate," California veterinary center says

August 10, 2026 / 12:36 PM PDT / CBS LA

Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, falsely linking shots to autism

The order builds on the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the childhood shot schedule under HHS Secretary RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic.

July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country

Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis

Trump signs order shrinking childhood vaccination schedule

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday restructuring the childhood vaccine schedule based on the hypothesis that the number of vaccines that children in the United States receive is the reason for rising rates of autism.

The power of genetic testing: new screening methods are catching rare diseases before symptoms start

Genetic testing is helping doctors identify rare diseases earlier, opening the door to treatment options before symptoms appear.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shares her egg-freezing journey online. Here's what to know about the process.

Updated on: August 10, 2026 / 1:30 PM EDT / CBS News

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