After a tough winter, spring has finally arrived – and with it, seasonal allergies. Dr. Clifford Bassett, medical director at Allergy and Asthma Care of New York, talks about what you can do to cope. Source
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Pope Francis’ blessing sought for “Noah”; Russell Crowe, filmmakers seen at Vatican
The Vatican is denying reports it agreed to a meeting between Pope Francis and actor Russell Crowe, who stars in the new movie, “Noah.” Carter Evans reports on the film and how some are concerned the story strayed a bit too much from the source. Source
Parents say medical marijuana helping their 9-month-old
Buffalo, NY parents Joe and Brittany Wertman are seeing very positve results from treating their 9-month-old’s rare form of epilepsy with medical marijuana. They are now forced to move to Arizona to continue treatment. Source
“I’m still permanently damaged”: Chris Nowinski’s concussion story
As a Harvard football player and WWE pro wrestler, Chris Nowinski suffered more than his share of concussions. He co-founded the Sports Legacy Institute to study the impact of head injuries in athletes, and tells CBS News his story. Source
Basketball and the brain: Concussions aren’t just a risk in football
Basketball may not seem like a dangerous sport, but there’s been a 70% increase in head injuries in recent years. The men’s basketball team at the University of New Haven is trying to reduce the risk by wearing small electronic head sensors during practice. CBS News’ Michelle Castillo reports. Source
New non-invasive option for colon cancer screening
The Cologuard tests stool samples for abnormal DNA. The test was 92-percent effective at catching cancer, and 42-percent effective at finding pre-cancerous polyps. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains. Source
Study: Alzheimer’s disease will affect 1 in 6 older women
A new report shows Alzheimer’s disease affects many more women than men and that many people don’t really understand the disease. Danielle Nottingham reports from Valencia, Calif. Source
Alzheimer’s study: Disease takes bigger toll on women
A new study on Alzheimer’s disease from the Alzheimer’s Association finds one out of six women over the age of 65 could develop the disease, compared to one in 11 men. Dr. Richard Isaacson, of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, talks about the news with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source
Fried foods may be unhealthier for some due to genes
Daily health headlines: Study of 37,000 people finds genetics may make fried foods twice as unhealthy for some, a cholesterol drug may stall multiple sclerosis progression, plus gut bacteria may explain why dark chocolate helps the heart Source
Well+Good website creators on health and wellness craze
The Well+Good website is considered a taste-maker of the New York fitness scene. Co-founders Alexia Brue and Melisse Gelula discuss their growing brand and current trends in fitness and health with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source