There is new concern over another possible effect of antibiotics: obesity. Dr. Martin Blaser talks to the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts about the link. Blaser is the director of the human micro-biome program at the New York University School of Medicine, and author of the upcoming book, “Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics is Fueling our Modern Plagues.” Source
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Billionaires Redstone and Milken donate $80 million to prevent chronic diseases
Viacom and CBS Corp. executive chairman Sumner Redstone and healthcare philanthropist Michael Milken have bonded over a shared cancer diagnosis. CBS News’ Charlie Rose sat down with Redstone and Milken to discuss their $80 million donation to George Washington University to target preventative medicine for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Source
Tyler Perry’s “The Single Mom’s Club” gets red-carpet treatment
Cast members chime in on Tyler Perry’s latest film, plus Judi Dench receives nomination for the Laurance Olivier Theater Awards. Suzanne Marques has today’s Eye on Entertainment. Source
Headlines: U.S. Democratic senators hold all-night talks on climate change
“CBS This Morning” takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe. Source
Video captures North Carolina mountain rescue with Black Hawk helicopter
A Black Hawk helicopter rescued a 23-year-old climber that tumbled approximately 50 feet while climbing Shortoff Mountain in North Carolina. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Malaysia mystery: Police ID passengers with stolen passports
Police have identified the two passengers traveling with stolen passports aboard missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Bob Orr reports on why investigators believe the flight’s status is the result of an accident or criminal act, and not a form of terrorism. Source
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: Huge area presents challenge to search-and-rescue efforts
Airplanes and helicopters are using sophisticated surface radar to scan the ocean for any debris of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane. CBS News’ Chip Reid reports on why the shallow waters could also be adding to the difficulty. Source
GM recall: Congressional committee to hold hearings on company’s response
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold hearings into why GM announced recalls in 2014 when they knew about the problem with ignition switches in many compact cars in 2004. “CBS This Morning” special correspondent Jeff Glor reports. Source
Parents more focused on their phones than their kids?
A new study finds that parents can become so engrossed with using their smart phones that it negatively impacts the amount of attention they give their children. The researchers observed parents and caregivers with children at fast food restaurants and found that several adults rarely looked up from their phones. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Blood test may help spot Alzheimer’s
Daily health headlines: Researchers say they have a blood test that can predict cognitive decline within 3 years, a new study suggests kids may act out when parents are glued to smartphones, plus more top stories. Source