Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital looked at decades of studies on mammography and found the benefits are often overestimated and the harms underestimated. Danielle Nottingham reports on the newest data in the ongoing debate. Source Read More »
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Some refuse to sign up for Obamacare, will pay fine
Despite reaching its intended goal of 7 million sign-ups, there are many Americans who chose to forgo health insurance and will instead pay the fine for not enrolling in Obamacare. Betty Yu from KPIX-TV reports. Source Read More »
Big Papi snaps “selfie” with Obama
David Ortiz presented the president with an honorary jersey during a White House ceremony commending the 2013 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Source Read More »
Obama praises Red Sox for embodying “Boston Strong”
With the next Boston Marathon three weeks away, the president welcomed the 2013 World Series champions to the White House, thanking them for helping a “rocked” city heal. Source Read More »
Baby panda makes outdoor debut at Washington D.C.’s National Zoo
Baby giant panda Bao Bao explored her mother Mei Xiang’s yard in her outdoor debut at Washington D.C’s National Zoo. The furry six-month old frolicked with her mother, strolled around the yard and even attempted to scale the walls. Source Read More »
Home prices rose in February
Home prices rose in February from a year ago. Real estate data provider CoreLogic reports that prices for existing homes, rose 12.2 percent. Most economists say the housing recovery should pick up, once the spring buying season begins. Jericka Duncan has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines. Source Read More »
CBS Evening News, March 18th, 2021
Chilling video shows moments surrounding Atlanta-area spa rampage; Learning film skills keeps D.C. youth away from gangs Source Read More »
E-cigarette debate smolders over health claims
Sales of electronic cigarettes are on fire, at nearly $2 billion a year, but they’re not regulated by the FDA. CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, of the Westside Cancer Center, at the University of Southern California, talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about the device’s marketing claims. Source Read More »
GM’s PR, legal crisis: Expert weighs in on what’s next for Mary Barra, company
CBS News analyst Frank Luntz, an expert in crisis communications, talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about the hurdles General Motors faces as its CEO, Mary Barra, testifies before Congress on why the company failed to act sooner to rectify problems linked to at least 13 traffic deaths. Source Read More »
Heart-healthy young adults mentally sharper in middle age
Daily health headlines: Study finds link between blood pressure when you’re young and mental fitness in mid-life, fruits and vegetables shown to reduce early death risk, plus more top stories. Source Read More »