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Details on Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis, surgery
Tue Oct 13 7:17 pm
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports and Dr. David Jones, chief of thoracic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has medical analysis.
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Pope Leo announces medical update
Sun Oct 11 8:08 pm
Pope Leo XIV, 71, said he will have surgery this week to remove a nodule in his lung. Chris Livesay has the latest in Rome.
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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Thu Oct 08 8:17 pm
Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said.
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WHO questions Russia: "If plague is ruled out, what did she actually die from?"
Wed Oct 07 7:39 pm
The World Health Organization is demanding answers from Russia amid reports of a second suspected case of plague. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Wed Oct 07 1:21 pm
Healthcare providers and middlemen are exploiting a loophole in a 2020 law designed to shield consumers from surprise medical bills.
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Tips on how to be liked from a behavorial researcher
Tue Oct 06 11:17 am
Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Conversation: How to Connect with Anyone & Make Every Interaction Count," which offers tips for anyone looking to improve their people skills.
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Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death
Tue Oct 06 8:05 am
The World Health Organization says public risks are low after a plague center worker's death, but Marco Rubio says Moscow should "share more information with the world."
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Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
Mon Oct 05 7:42 pm
A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.
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Russia pushes back against reports that plague researcher died after test tube broke
Mon Oct 05 7:40 pm
A Russian lab worker at an institute focused on the plague, the notorious bacterial infection tied to medieval pandemics like the Black Death, has reportedly died, which President Trump called "a big problem for Russia." Ramy Inocencio has more on what we know.
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Sun Oct 04 10:16 am
Alan Alda, now 90, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H," talks about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.
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Alan Alda on fighting Parkinson's with laughter
Sun Oct 04 10:10 am
Alan Alda, now 90, is one of the country's most-beloved actors, best-known for his role as "Hawkeye" Pierce on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H." Alda talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about his challenging childhood, dealing with polio and his mother's schizophrenia; his decades of work to help scientists and health care professionals communicate more clearly; and about living with Parkinson's disease, which he refuses to let define him.
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Book excerpt: "Narratives" by Nancy Colier
Sun Oct 04 9:21 am
In her latest book, the psychotherapist writes about how the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves can hold us back from living a more truthful and connected life.
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