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High-Tech, High Fitness: Can Gadgets Enhance Your Workout?
"CBS This Morning" contributor Lee Woodruff reports on the latest trends in wearable fitness technology.
Can Calcium Supplements Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women?
A new study finds that women taking 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day have a lower risk of dying, contradicting previous studied linking calcium to an increased risk of heart attacks. Dr. Holly Phillips explains.
MMA Fighter Says Sex Gel Ruined His Penis, Sues
A MMA fighter has filed a lawsuit against a sexual performance gel company, claiming the product permanently damaged his penis and that he can no longer ejaculate.
Ban on Gay Blood Donors Lifted in Canada; Restrictions Remain
Gay men in Canada can now donate blood, but there’s a catch: You must not have had sex with another man in the last five years. The Canadian Blood Services have approved the measure, and are hoping to implement it as soon as mid-summer.
Doctor: Cancer Test Cost Outrageous Because of Monopoly
CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, director of the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about why the cost for a genetic test for breast cancer is so high.
Young Innovators: Teen Tackles Cancer Diagnosis
16-year-old Jack Andraka unleashed his hyper-drive intellect on preventing more cancer deaths. And as Jim Axelrod reports, the teen created a much faster and far cheaper detection method for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.
Origami Condom Founder on the Next Phase of Protection
EDGE speaks with Danny Resnic, the founder of the condom company Origami, to learn how his brand of unique condoms differs from standard condoms that currently monopolize the market.
Ask the Doc: A Cure for HIV?
Five years ago, experts would have scoffed at the idea of a cure for HIV. Today, it may be closer than ever.