U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts at airports
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit. Source link
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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide showing stronger results than current options
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down. Source link
With Ebola “spreading rapidly” in Congo, WHO upgrades national risk level to “very high”
The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level. Authorities in northeastern Congo on Friday also banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
Doctor goes above and beyond for her cancer patient, ending with a big surprise
Doctor goes above and beyond for her cancer patient, ending with a big surprise – CBS News Watch CBS News Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise. Source link
Passengers from high Ebola risk countries can enter Atlanta, Houston and D.C. airports
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports. Source link
Trump has third medical exam of the past year
Trump has third medical exam of the past year – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump said his health “checked out perfectly” after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports. Source link
HGTV host Ty Pennington opens up about his mom's battle with a chronic lung condition
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother’s yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed) Source link
Americans on health insurance: "I pay a lot of money for and it covers very little"
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, “The Insurance Capital of the World.” Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs. Source link
Marco Rubio says no more Ebola patients will be allowed into U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports. Source link
Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base
A Kenyan High Court judge on Friday temporarily blocked a Trump administration attempt to set up an Ebola quarantine facility on an air base in the East African country. White House officials said earlier this week that a 50-bed facility would be operational from Friday for American citizens exposed to or infected by the virus….