Mysterious polio-like illness impacting children in the U.S.
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A mysterious polio-like illness is on the rise in the U.S., mainly impacting young children. The CDC has confirmed more than 60 cases of accute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, which causes weakness or paralysis. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined CBSN with more.
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Rare polio-like disease cases confirmed in 22 states
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Federal health officials issued an unusual public warning about a growing number of cases involving a polio-like illness mostly in children. Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, has now spread to 22 states, and 62 cases are confirmed. The symptoms often include severe muscle weakness or paralysis. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
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Spike in cases of polio-like illness
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The CDC says it's confirmed 62 cases of a polio-like ilness called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, so far this year. Over 90 percent of cases are in children. Tom Hanson reports.
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Why habits are the "compound interest" of self-improvement
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Many people have habits they want to break and probably some habits that other people want us to change. To make those adjustments, habits expert James Clear says we should think small. Clear?s popular blog gets two million visits a month. He?s also a frequent speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, Major League Baseball, and NBA. Clear joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Atomic Habits," and explain how breaking down habits into tiny adjustments can help you reach your goals.
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Missouri's Senate race heats up over health care
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One of the key races in the upcoming midterm elections is the Senate race in Missouri. Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is being challenged by the state's attorney general, Republican Josh Hawley. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke to both candidates.
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Unvaccinated child dies in season's first flu death
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A child from Florida is the first person to die of the flu this season. The child was unvaccinated with no known underlying medical conditions. But a new survey shows more parents don't see the benefits of the flu vaccine. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula has more.
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Texas family fighting to keep daughter on life support
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A cancerous tumor behind 9-year-old Payton Summons' heart cut off her circulation, leaving her unconscious. Tests showed she was legally brain dead due to a lack of oxygen, but her family is fighting to keep her on life support. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
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Study raises questions about impact of daily alcohol consumption
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Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found consuming one to two drinks four or more times a week increases the risk of premature death by 20 percent. The study looked at data from more than 400,000 people. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why the results suggest people should take a personalized approach to how much alcohol they consume.
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