Jonathan LaPook
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"Less about people and more about profits": Investors' role in next week's closure of San Antonio hospital under scrutiny
Texas Vista's owner, Steward Health Care, is shutting down the hospital six years after purchasing it with the help of private equity investors. → Read More
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, who worked on Moderna vaccine, cements her place in history
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is being celebrated for leading a team at the National Institutes of Health that helped develop Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
FDA approves new drug to fight obesity
The drug, Wegovy, has helped people shed more body weight than other obesity medications. → Read More
Skipping doctor's visits during COVID-19 may have led to serious health risks, experts warn
Four in 10 Americans put off routine or emergency visits in the first half of 2020. → Read More
COVID-19 "long-haulers" cope with lasting virus symptoms
A dedicated marathon runner is having to relearn how to breathe after contracting the coronavirus. → Read More
The coronavirus variants experts are most concerned about
New, mutated strains of the coronavirus are causing worry around the world as health officials race to vaccinate as many people as possible. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on why the new strains are popping up. → Read More
Honoring warriors on the frontlines of COVID-19
Dr. Jon LaPook pays tribute to medical professionals who, having come face-to-face with the coronavirus, put their own lives in jeopardy in order to save others. → Read More
Dr. Jon LaPook shares his experience getting the coronavirus vaccine
"Getting the vaccine felt exactly the same to me as getting a flu shot... No big deal." But then the emotional impact of the moment set in. → Read More
Answers to questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus vaccine. → Read More
Answers to questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus vaccine. → Read More
Dr. Jon LaPook on his personal pet peeves
The CBS News chief medical correspondent reveals what irritations push his buttons – and whether one should push back → Read More
Fauci admits administration has restricted his media appearances, says he's not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person. → Read More
Fauci admits administration has restricted his media appearances, says he's not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person. → Read More
Fauci admits administration has restricted his media appearances, says he's not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person. → Read More
Sickle cell anemia: Could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia? — "60 Minutes"
An innovative type of gene therapy is being used to attempt to cure sickle cell anemia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. → Read More
Three scientists give their best advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19
In contrast to early thinking about the importance of transmission by contact with large respiratory droplets, it turns out that a major way people become infected is by breathing in the virus. → Read More
Three scientists give their best advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19
In contrast to early thinking about the importance of transmission by contact with large respiratory droplets, it turns out that a major way people become infected is by breathing in the virus. → Read More
Three scientists give their best advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19
In contrast to early thinking about the importance of transmission by contact with large respiratory droplets, it turns out that a major way people become infected is by breathing in the virus. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine will be made available "on the basis of science and data," FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn says
The commissioner said, depending on that data, it's possible a vaccine could be available by Election Day and before a Phase III trial is completely finished. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine will be made available "on the basis of science and data," FDA commissioner says
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said decisions on approving a vaccine against the coronavirus will not be made based on politics. → Read More