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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

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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

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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

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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

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