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Ellie was 37 weeks pregnant and an hour away from the nearest hospital with obstetric care when she began experiencing shortness of breath and tightness in her chest. An at-home test revealed her blood pressure was spiking, but her home in southern Texas was dozens of miles from proper treatment. Ellie, who did not want
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The first time “Sunday Morning” met Brian Wallach, in 2021, we feared it might be our last. He was already four years into a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS), a rare and incurable disease that on average takes patients in 2-5 years. But we’re pleased to say this past Summer Brian and his
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Fighting the good fight against ALS – CBS News Watch CBS News Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Given six months to live, remarkably he has survived six years. During that time, he and his wife Sandra have lobbied for funds for promising
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Weekend-only exercise can still offer major health benefits, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News A study published in the journal of the American Medical Association has found that you may not need to exercise during the week if you work out for at least 150 minutes over the weekend. Jericka Duncan has details.
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Louisiana man who’s beaten the odds against glioblastoma has something new to be thankful for – CBS News Watch CBS News John Bienvenu was only 28 years old with an 8-month-old son when all the certainty he had in his life vanished. He faced his diagnosis by deciding to live life fully. David Begnaud brings
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CBS reports explores laws restricting gender-affirming care for transgender U.S. minors – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS Reports explores the passed and proposed state laws restricting gender-affirming care and other policies impacting transgender minors across the U.S. in a new documentary, “A Nation in Transition.” Manuel Bojorquez joins CBS Mornings to discuss their impact
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How intergenerational friendships can prove enriching – CBS News Watch CBS News Experts say we tend to stick to same-age relationships. But one with a significant age gap brings benefits through the sharing of life experiences. Janet Shamlian has more. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,
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Mysterious respiratory illness spreading among dogs – CBS News Watch CBS News A mysterious illness has spread among hundreds of dogs in more than 10 states. Veterinarians are saying that the respiratory illness does not respond to antibiotics, but their search for answers continues. Here’s Elaine Quijano with what to know and how to help
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use or purchase any products from the supplement brand called Neptune’s Fix after receiving multiple reports of severe reactions, including seizures and hospitalizations. The FDA says it is testing samples for illegal and harmful ingredients. Neptune’s Fix supplements purport to contain tianeptine, an opioid alternative
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Experts are warning of a possible holiday surge in respiratory illness, including RSV, COVID and the flu. CBS News medical contributor and KFF editor-at-large for public health Dr. Celine Gounder sat down with “CBS Mornings” to discuss what people can do to try to stay healthy during the holidays. Gounder said it’s not too late
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