Dr. Jon LaPook
Coverage of Dr. Jon LaPook in the Nexus archive.
- FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient that has been used in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook provided details on the approval.
- What makes promising pancreatic cancer drug different from chemotherapy?
A new drug in trials demonstrated that pancreatic cancer patients survived twice as long as those treated with chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook reported on the findings.
- New drug offers possible breakthrough for some pancreatic cancer patients
A new drug for pancreatic cancer is offering patients hope for survival against a deadly form of cancer. Dr. Jon LaPook reports more details.
- New weight-loss drug Retatrutide showing stronger results than current options
A new weight-loss drug called Retatrutide is showing promising trial results that exceed the effectiveness of current weight-loss medications available on the market. Although not yet approved for public use, the drug demonstrates significantly stronger outcomes than existing options. Dr. Jon LaPook provides expert analysis on the drug's potential.
- Why hantavirus incubation period worries officials
Seventeen Americans and a dual U.S.-British citizen were evacuated from a cruise ship due to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. The evacuation has raised concerns among officials regarding the hantavirus incubation period. CBS News is providing updates on the situation.
- Americans exposed to hantavirus return to quarantine in U.S.
Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship have returned to the US and are under quarantine. Dr. Jon LaPook will provide an explanation of the next steps and the current risk of spread. The quarantined individuals were aboard a cruise ship when they were exposed.
- Americans evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship arrive back in U.S.
Americans evacuated from a cruise ship due to a hantavirus outbreak have arrived back in the U.S. and are being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska. The passengers were evacuated after the outbreak occurred on the ship.
- Americans evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship arrive back in U.S.
Americans evacuated from a cruise ship due to a hantavirus outbreak have arrived back in the U.S. and are being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska. The passengers were evacuated after the outbreak occurred on the ship.
- Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated to home countries, including Americans
A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands and evacuate all passengers to their home countries, including 17 Americans. The evacuation is set to occur within hours. Ramy Inocencio and Dr. Jon LaPook are reporting on the situation.
- Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated to home countries, including Americans
A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands and evacuate all passengers to their home countries, including 17 Americans. The evacuation is set to occur within hours. Ramy Inocencio and Dr. Jon LaPook are reporting on the outbreak.
- 5 states monitoring people who were on hantavirus cruise ship
A cruise ship affected by hantavirus is approaching its destination near Spain's Canary Islands after a day of sailing. The ship is about 600 nautical miles away from the islands. Experts like Dr. Jon LaPook are providing information about the virus.
- 5 states monitoring people who were on hantavirus cruise ship
A cruise ship affected by hantavirus is approaching its destination near Spain's Canary Islands after a day of sailing. The ship is still about 600 nautical miles away. Experts like Dr. Jon LaPook are providing information on the virus.
- Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down hantavirus and its risks
A deadly outbreak of hantavirus occurred on a cruise ship and five U.S. states are tracking returning passengers. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the risk level to Americans. The outbreak poses a risk to Americans who may have been exposed.
- Government recategorizes marijuana to a lower drug classification
The federal government has reclassified marijuana from the most dangerous drug category to a less dangerous one, marking the first change since 1970. Dr. Jon LaPook analyzed the development.
- What's your biological age and how can you improve longevity?
Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS's Chief Medical Correspondent, explains how biological age is measured and why it often differs from chronological age, focusing on longevity improvements.