Dr. Kent Brantly speaks about his experience surviving Ebola after his release from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. He arrived there nearly three weeks ago for treatment of the disease that’s killed hundreds. Source
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Consumer Reports: Pregnant women should avoid tuna altogether
The government recently came out with guidelines urging people to eat more fish, and the FDA set a minimum level of consumption for pregnant women to be between eight and 12 ounces a week. Consumer Reports’ director of consumer safety and sustainability Urvashi Rangan joins “CBS This Morning” to share why they found a reason for concern over the data. Source
Obesity may be linked to dementia
New study finds that people who are overweight in their thirties have a higher risk of dementia. Also, doctors may have found a more effective way to treat depression using a combination of cognitive therapy and anti-depressant medication. Danielle Nottingham has a look at the day’s medical headlines. Source
Emma Stone gets ready for Broadway debut
The young movie star takes on an ambitious role of showgirl Sally Bowles in a revival of “Cabaret.” Also, Cate Blanchett gets to show off her wilder side as the voice of the python in Warner Brothers’ adaptation of “The Jungle Book.” Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
“Breaking Bad” stars team with Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Emmy parody
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, the stars of the hit series “Breaking Bad,” joined “Veep” leading lady Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a pawnshop parody, lampooning the Emmy awards. The sketch was produced by Audi. Source
Study links common antibiotic to heart deaths
New research has uncovered a correlation between the antibiotic Clarithromycin and an increase in heart deaths. Despite the connection, researchers say the risk is small, and that doctors shouldn’t alter the way they administer the drug. CBS News’ Michelle Sigona reports. Source
George Takei on using social media for advocacy and justice
The actor who is coming out with a new documentary called “To Be Takei” shares how he uses social media as a platform to talk about his internment experience during World War II and advocate for issues including same-sex marriage. Source
George Takei on Asian American actors: We’ve got a ways to go
The actor most famously known for his role as Sulu on “Star Trek” reflects on his personal experience, the challenges and stereotypes he faced and how much progress has been made since he started his career. Source
“To Be Takei”: George Takei on new documentary and civil rights
The world first got to know George Takei as Sulu on the original TV series Star Trek. The 77-year-old joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his huge presence on social media and new documentary, “To Be Takei.” Source
Lawyer: Sgt. Bergdahl plans to leave Army and go to college
Former U.S. prisoner of war Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl plans to leave the Army and go to college after the investigation into his disappearance is over. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source