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Gardening at home in Kansas City, Missouri, Clancy Martin hardly looks like someone who has struggled for years with grim thoughts of suicide. “It was just all day, every day, wanting to die, wanting to take my own life,” he said. It started young, very young. At six he ran in front of a bus
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Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide – CBS News Watch CBS News On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about this major public health crisis and the need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby addresses pilot mental health concerns – CBS News Watch CBS News United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joins “CBS Mornings” for a closer look at the travel rush ahead of Christmas and what the company is doing about pilots’ mental health. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get
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Aziza Shuler, CBS News Philadelphia anchor, opens up about her journey with alopecia – CBS News Watch CBS News For most of her life, CBS News Philadelphia anchor Aziza Shuler hid her battle with alopecia. Recently, the weekend anchor opened up about her experience with the condition, and is sharing her story with CBS News’
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Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks reported in Ohio, Massachusetts – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials in Ohio and Massachusetts are warning of troubling spikes in the number of children getting pneumonia. The children are getting fevers in addition to a cough. CBS News’ Meg Oliver has the latest on what parents need to know. View
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Several key COVID-19 trends that authorities track are now accelerating around the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. It’s the first major nationwide uptick in the spread of the virus seen in months. The largest increases are in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic, the agency said in its weekly report updated
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Albert Lea residents reflect on Blue Zone certification Albert Lea residents reflect on Blue Zone certification 03:15 ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it’s common — they’re called “Blue Zones.” Minnesota native Dan Buettner is one of the foremost experts
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Balance of Nature says it has resumed selling and shipping its dietary supplements, following a court-ordered pause of its operations earlier this month over concerns raised by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA had asked a federal judge to block the two Utah-based companies behind Balance of Nature – Evig LLC and Premium Productions
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Ohio health officials report pediatric pneumonia outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials in Warren County, Ohio, this week reported they are seeing a pediatric pneumonia outbreak, with at least 145 children diagnosed with the respiratory illness since August. Most of the children did not require hospitalization, and there is no evidence of
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Shannen Doherty is not losing hope after announcing her stage 4 breast cancer has spread to her bones. In a story published Wednesday, the 52-year-old actress told People Magazine that she remains in high spirits despite her cancer spreading. She said she is determined to move forward with her acting work, raise awareness for cancer
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