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Traditional surgical procedures still most common

Many U.S. hospitals still perform traditional surgery, over minimally invasive procedures, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Also, a new study on HPV vaccines. Wendy Gillette reports on the day’s top health stories. Source

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New test may help detect Alzheimer’s earlier

More than 5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s. Now British researchers say they have developed a blood test that could reveal early changes in the brain related to the disease – before a patient has symptoms. CBS News’ Alphonso Van Marsh reports. Source

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Halle Berry stars in new television series “Extant”

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry is one of the biggest movie stars in the world, and she is now turning her attention to television. Her new show “Extant” premieres on CBS this week. Berry joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to talk about the show. Source

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Health hazards of too much belly fat

An international team of researchers found that people with excess belly fat have a 72 percent increased risk of developing COPD, a lung disease. Plus, busy neonatal hospitals have a better success rate of saving premature babies, British researchers found. Wendy Gillette reports on the day’s top health stories. Source

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Mila Kunis gushes over fiance Ashton Kutcher

Actress Mila Kunis lovingly praises her husband-to-be Ashton Kutcher in the new issue of W magazine. Plus, Halle Berry stars in “Extant” on CBS, starting Wednesday. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source

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Rewalk robotic exoskeleton goes home with paralyzed veteran

Retired U.S. Army sergeant Theresa Hannigan is the first patient in the country to take a ReWalk robotic exoskeleton home, after the FDA approved such use last month. The ReWalk helps paralyzed patients stand upright and walk with robotic assistance. CBS News’ Marlie Hall reports. Source

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