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FDA bans heart-clogging trans fats
by CBS This Morning
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The Food and Drug Administration will require the food industry to phase out trans fats and say the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths each year. Charlie Rose reports.
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23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki talks genetic testing, her company's goals
by CBS This Morning
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Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe chief executive officer, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss what kind of information can be discovered through genetic testing, how it may change the way people live, and how it may revolutionize the way medical research is conducted.
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Booster seat safety report: Expensive models not necessarily more secure
by CBS This Morning
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Children in booster seats are 45 percent less likely to sustain injuries in crashes than kids restrained by seatbelts alone, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports. This year, a record number of new booster seats models received the highest possible rating, but some of the most expensive brands aren't necessarily getting the highest safety rating. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
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Mass DNA testing could revolutionize health care, company says
by CBS This Morning
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23andMe is a simple genetic test that could show whether you're likely to get a serious disease. Users can find out about more than 250 health conditions and traits, including everything from lactose intolerance to Alzheimer's disease. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Doctor tells of fraud and dishonesty at drug giant Ranbaxy
by CBS Evening News
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Generic drug companies like Ranbaxy must prove their drugs have the same effect as brand-name medicines. But when Dr. Kathy Spreen was hired to help the company comply with FDA regulations, she became alarmed when she realized the company was faking its data. John Miller reports.
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New guidelines tell Chinese residents to stay home on bad pollution days
by CBS Evening News
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China's dependence on coal has exacerbated the country's problem with smog, as air quality levels in one city recently reached 40 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization. A ban on building new coal power plants has been put into effect, and the government limits the number of cars on the road to combat the problem. Seth Doane reports.
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Testosterone hormone treatment linked to health problems, study says
by CBS This Morning
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A new study shows a link between hormone treatments and serious health problems, including increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or dying by 29 percent. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the risks.
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Whistleblower reveals how drug company faked results
by CBS This Morning
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Senior correspondent John Miller reports on an employee for pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy, who exposed massive fraud in the company.
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Generic drug maker skipped steps required for FDA approval
by CBS Evening News
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A Ranbaxy whistleblower uncovered disturbing problems with the data required by the FDA to prove the effectiveness of drugs. Dinesh Thakur found that the company received approval to sell drugs that were based on no data or data that was fraudulent. John Miller reports.
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Study raises warning about testosterone replacement therapy
by CBS Evening News
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While testosterone replacement therapy is FDA approved for some conditions, it's widely marketed as a way to improve health and stay young. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on a study that raises concerns on the long-term health concerns of such treatments.
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HPV vaccine: One dose just as effective as three, report says
by CBS This Morning
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A new study funded by the National Cancer Institute says just one dose of the HPV vaccine may be as effective as the standard three-dose regimen in stopping infections that can lead to cervical cancer. CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, who heads the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the report.
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Morning Rounds: Can you use a 3D printer to make a prosthetic hand?
by CBS This Morning
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CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share a breakthrough in prosthetics and the rest of the week's medical news.
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Pharmaceutical company joins fight against meth
by CBS Evening News
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In the middle of the country's methamphetamine epidemic, Highland Pharmaceuticals in Missouri has created a way to prevent pseudoephedrine from being ground into powder. The sinus medication is used as an ingredient in meth, but only if it could be turned into powder first. Jeff Glor reports.
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Babies may remember music heard in womb
by CBS This Morning
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Daily health headlines: New guidelines to help schools deal with food allergies, scientists say even babies can get a song stuck in their head, plus more of today's top stories.
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Stimulation treatment uses mild electric current to jump-start your brain
by CBS This Morning
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Dr. Sarah Lisanby, director of the Brain Stimulation Division at Duke University School of Medicine, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about an experimental technique being tested as a treatment for depression and autism.
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Females use "indirect aggression" to succeed, study finds
by CBS This Morning
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Tracy Vaillancourt, of the University of Ottawa, has found that women use a type of "indirect aggression," such as spreading rumors, social exclusion and criticizing appearance. Vaillancourt and New York Times columnist John Tierney join the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss how men and women use different forms of aggression to get ahead.
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Dr. Ruth talks sex and survival
by CBS This Morning
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In this "Note to Self," Dr. Ruth Westheimer - one of the world's best-known sex therapists - writes about her life-and-death escape, loss, and living life to its fullest.
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FDA recommends tighter controls on common painkillers
by CBS Evening News
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The proposed change reclassifies hydrocodone products, such as Vicodin, and categorizes them in the most restrictive way, like painkillers such as morphine. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what the new classification means.
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Surgeons or salesmen: Potential conflict of interest eyed in implants
by CBS This Morning
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Jeff Glor investigates the case of a spine surgeon who gets a cut of the profits for the hardware he puts into patients, and now is the subject of 28 malpractice lawsuits, as well as state and federal investigations.
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Toddler with cochlear implant says first words
by CBS This Morning
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Dr. Jon LaPook updates a report on a little boy who is making big strides after he went through an extraordinary medical procedure. In April he became the first child in the U.S. to receive an auditory brain stem implant as part of an FDA approved clinical trial.
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3-year-old making progress after implant lets him hear for first time
by CBS Evening News
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Five months have gone by since the operation that allowed 3-year-old Grayson Clamp, born deaf, hear the voice of his father for the first time. While progress has been made, with Grayson spontaneously saying a few words, it appears he still has a lot of catching up to do. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Prescription drug importation legalized in Maine
by CBS This Morning
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In an effort to reduce health care costs for its residents, Maine has legalized the importation of prescription drugs. The law may help save money, but many, including the pharmaceutical companies, argue that the practice is dangerous. Don Dahler reports
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Baldness cure may be within reach
by CBS This Morning
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A new way to grow hair may be on its way. The procedure has only been tested on mice, but so far, the results have been promising. Angela Christiano, the study's senior author and a professor of dermatology and genetics at Columbia University Medical Center, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the study's findings.
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Scientists discover better way to transplant hair
by CBS Evening News
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Researchers have found a way to multiply the cells at the base of the hair that make hair follicles. They transplanted the cells onto human skin grafted onto backs of mice, and within weeks, normal hair was growing. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the findings.
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Kids' meals at chain restaurants not meeting standards: study
by CBSNewsOnline 170 views
A new study of kids' meals at the nation's top chain restaurants reveals 97 percent of those meals do not meet nutritional standards. Jeff Glor reports. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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FDA approves new drug for multiple sclerosis
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The FDA has approved a new drug for multiple sclerosis targeted for adult patients with hard-to-control symptoms. Charlie Rose reports. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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FDA reassessing cigarette warning labels
by CBSNewsOnline 111 views
Stocks opened higher on Wall Street as investors watch the situation in Cyprus, several major computer networks in South Korea crashed, and the FDA is changing its strategy for warning labels on cigarette packs. Erica Ferrari reports. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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Food addiction: Is the food industry creating an epidemic?
by CBSNewsOnline 353 views
Michael Moss, investigative reporter for The New York Times, talks to Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell about his new book, "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us," which suggests food companies manipulate their products to make us buy and eat more. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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New Alzheimer's Statistics
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Dr. Gayatri Devi, Neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, joins UTTM to discuss the early signs of Alzheimer's. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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Study: Older women can safely get mammograms less often
by CBSNewsOnline 136 views
How often women should be screened for breast cancer has been a big debate in recent years. Now, a new study is suggesting some older women can safely be screened for breast cancer less often. Marlie Hall reports. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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New guidelines for sports concussions
by CBSNewsOnline 88 views
The American Academy of Neurology says any athlete showing signs of a concussion should be immediately removed from a game and not be allowed to return to play until approved by a doctor. As Bigad Shaban reports on the new guidelines. Get more at http://www.cbsnews.com/
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Colonoscopies not always necessary for older adults: Study
by CBSNewsOnline 140 views
A new study finds a quarter of colonoscopies in older adults may be unnecessary. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at why that may be the case for some people, and who are good candidates for screenings. For more, go to http://www.cbsnews.com/
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FDA warns "Z-pack" linked to heart problem
by CBSNewsOnline 197 views
The FDA says the antibiotic drug known as the "Z-pack" can cause a potentially deadly heart problem. Dr. Holly Phillips explains the study to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts. For more, go to http://www.cbsnews.com/
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FDA warns of fatal "Z-Pack" side effect
by CBSNewsOnline 717 views
The FDA is warning the public about a potentially fatal side effect of the popular antibiotic azithromycin, commonly referred to as "Z-Pack." As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the pills can cause dangerous changes in the heart's electrical activity.
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Mid-life eating disorders on the rise
by CBSNewsOnline 175 views
In the past decade, eating disorder treatment centers have seen a nearly 50 percent jump in the number of people over 35 seeking help. Dr. Cynthia Bulick discusses her book on the topic.
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Ovarian cancer: Study says most women get wrong treatment
by CBSNewsOnline 53 views
A new study argues that just one-third of ovarian cancer patients are being treated by doctors and hospitals that have the right tools to fight the disease. Gayle King reports.
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Lethal medicine linked to meningitis outbreak
by CBSNewsOnline 7,776 views
Scott Pelley investigates New England Compounding Center (NECC), the pharmacy behind a tainted steroid that caused a deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis. Click this link to SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/WKcQhX
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Study: Women more affected by sleep deprivation
by CBSNewsOnline 223 views
New findings suggest that women need more sleep than men in order to experience less physical and emotional pain. Dr. Michael Breus explains. Click this link to SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/WKcQhX
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Pharmaceutical company made drugs without FDA oversight
by CBSNewsOnline 634 views
As part of a "60 Minutes" investigation, another insider from the company responsible for a deadly meningitis outbreak tells CBS News' Scott Pelley how they mass produced drugs without FDA oversight. Click this link to SUBSCRIBE! http://bit.ly/WKcQhX
