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One baby, three parents? FDA weighs fertility technique

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking at a controversial procedure whereby a baby can be created from the DNA of three people. Dr. David Agus, professor of medicine at the University of Southern California, talks about the technique with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source

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Obesity rates for preschoolers drop sharply, CDC says

A study from researchers at the Center for Disease Control found a 43 percent decrease in the number of overweight preschoolers. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses possible reasons for the changes with the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts. Source

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Watch: Justin Bieber in Miami DUI arrest video

Recently released police video footage shows Justin Bieber going through processing in a Miami jail holding area after his arrest for DUI. The teen pop sensation is seen talking with police, and attempting to walk a straight line in the hours following his arrest. Bieber is currently free on $2,500 bail. Source

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Oregon doctor presenting “genetically modified children” to FDA

Oregon Health & Science University’s Dr. Shoukhrat Mitalipov is going before the FDA to seek approval for a new fertilization technique that would create babies from the DNA of three different parents. The controversial method would prevent the passing on of genetic diseases. KOIN’s Lisa Balick reports. Source

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Court decision keeps sick daughter away from family

For the last year, Justina Pelletier’s family has been fighting with the state of Massachusetts for custody of their daughter. The family says their daughter has a rare and controversial disorder with side effects including chronic fatigue and severe digestive problems. But the state took custody of the girl, essentially ruling her parents were committing child abuse by pursuing medical — rather than mental health – treatment. Ken Macleod reports. Source

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