Researchers in Boston say that generic statins are more effective than name-brand cholesterol pills. Plus, new statistics on emergency room visits. Marlie Hall reports on some of the day’s top health stories. Source
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Amy Winehouse memorial unveiled
A sculpture honoring late British singer Amy Winehouse went on display in London Sunday on what would have been her 31st birthday. Actress Barbara Windsor, a friend of Winehouse, presented the statue and was joined by the singer’s parents. Source
“Django Unchained” actress says police handcuffed her for kissing her boyfriend
The actress who played Coco in the critically acclaimed 2012 movie, “Django Unchained” was handcuffed when officers responded to a “citizen’s generated radio call” of indecent exposure. Daniele Watts and her boyfriend describe their experience and tell their side of the story. Art Barron reports. Source
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Rx excess: Millions of kids get unneeded prescriptions, study shows
The American Academy of Pediatrics says antibiotics are being prescribed twice as often as they should for children with respiratory infections. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning to discuss the estimated 11.4 million unnecessary yearly prescriptions. Source
Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher on domestic violence in NFL
The weekend of NFL action was marred by two more high-profile players being benched over domestic violence accusations. Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and CBS Sports NFL analyst Bill Cowher joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the state of the league. Source
Pope Francis show progressive views in leading group wedding at Vatican
The Pope married couples for the first time since he was elected 18 months ago. The ceremony raised eyebrows because several of the couples had not followed church rules. Don Dahler reports. Source
Martha Stewart defends her lifestyle empire, criticizes Gwyneth Paltrow
With a wave of celebrities releasing their own lines of lifestyle products, Martha Stewart is making a major push to stay on top. Michelle Miller reports on how the “hostess with the mostest” is defending her crown against the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow. Source
“Django Unchained” actress says police wrongly detained her
Danielle Watts says she was kissing her boyfriend Brian Lucas inside their car when police mistook her for a prostitute. She refused to give the police her ID and was handcuffed and detained until they were able to identify her. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Child respiratory virus rapidly sweeping across country
Eight states have confirmed cases of Enterovirus 68. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventative medicine at Vanderbilt University, discusses the spread of the virus with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source