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From Hogwarts to Broadway: Daniel Radcliffe

The actor who first came to be known as Harry Potter has, at least for now, traded the silver screen for the stage. As part of “The Road to the Tonys” series, Radcliffe speaks to CBS News contributor Jamie Wax about his third Broadway show, “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” which has been nominated for six Tony Awards. Source

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Who feels more pain after surgery, men or women?

New research suggests gender plays a role in how much pain a patient experiences after surgery. Men reported more pain after major operations, while women suffered more pain after minor procedures. Dr. M. Fahad Khan, assistant professor of anesthesiology at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells CBS News some of the findings are surprising. Source

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Breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment

Scientists are reporting a breakthrough in using immune therapy to treat cervical cancer. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute treated nine women with cervical cancer and found tumors of two out of nine completely disappeared. Those two women remain cancer-free more than a year later. Alexis Christoforous reports. Source

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Miley Cyrus’ L.A. home burglarized

Police are investigating a robbery at the Los Angeles home of singer/actress Miley Cyrus. Burglars scaled the fence of her home on Friday, making off with a $100,000 Maserati, as well as some jewelry. Cyrus was not at home at the time of the robbery. KCAL-TV’s Bobby Kaple reports. Source

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Science behind hangovers: Effects of alcohol on brains and bodies

While alcohol’s effects have long been a mystery to scientists, researchers in the past few years have dedicated themselves to studying the causes of hangovers. WIRED’s Adam Rogers joins “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to talk about the best remedies for hangovers and the research behind his new book, “Proof: The Science of Booze.” Source

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Breakthroughs in prostate cancer treatment

New research into the treatment of prostate cancer could bump survivor rate by 30 percent over the next decade. Dr. David Agus joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts to discuss promising aspects of the research. Source

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Researchers working on breath test to detect lung cancer

What’s the best time to schedule surgery? Scientists at the University of Colorado are working on a breath test to detect lung cancer. And, a growing number of Americans can call themselves cancer survivors. Alexis Christoforous reports on the day’s top health stories. Source

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