One in Four Adults Lives With Chronic Pain, New Report Finds
CBS News examines new treatments for long-term suffering and covers the aftermath of the midterm elections in its Sunday broadcast.
By Neha Kapoor ·
Approximately one in four American adults currently experiences chronic pain, a condition defined as pain that persists for more than three months. For the majority of these individuals, the discomfort has continued for a year or longer. This statistic anchors the upcoming broadcast of CBS News Sunday Morning, which airs on CBS at 9:00 a.m. ET on November 8.
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook leads the cover story, investigating the various medical interventions available to alleviate this widespread suffering. The segment reviews a range of options, including traditional medications and surgical procedures. It also explores non-invasive techniques such as nerve stimulation, biofeedback, and self-hypnosis, offering a look at how patients and doctors are managing conditions that often lack a clear cure.
The program also addresses the political shifts resulting from the midterm elections held on Tuesday. National correspondent Robert Costa reports on the fallout from the vote, in which Democrats reclaimed control of both houses of Congress. In a commentary segment, historian Jon Meacham reflects on these results, stating that Americans overwhelmingly answered questions regarding equality and the rule of law. He argues that the outcome signifies that democracy has prevailed.
A historical feature examines the fate of the SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner in history. The vessel served as America's flagship for nearly two decades, carrying four presidents and numerous celebrities before the jet age ended its commercial service. It spent close to 30 years docked in Philadelphia. Now, the ship is scheduled to be sunk off the coast of Florida. Its final destination will be a position as the world's largest artificial reef.
In the arts and entertainment segments, the show features a conversation with Julia Garner, who stars in the new Netflix series The Altruists. Garner discusses her role as Caroline Ellison, the business partner and girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried. She speaks to correspondent Anthony Mason about portraying complex characters and finding hope in cinema. The series streams on Netflix beginning November 19.
Actor and Dame Judi Dench, now 91, appears in a profile regarding her new memoir, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? Co-written with fellow actor Brendan O'Hea, the book revisits her career in film and theater. Dench discusses her eight Academy Award nominations, her loss of much of her eyesight, and her early experiences in the industry. The book is available in hardcover, large print, e-book, and audio formats.
The broadcast concludes with a music segment featuring Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers. Flowers discusses his third solo album, Thrasher, which focuses on country-western songs. He talks about his roots in Nephi, Utah, and the influence of his father on his musical style. The album is released by Island Records. The show is hosted by Jane Pauley and is also available on the CBS News app starting at 11:00 a.m. ET.
