CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss new research about the risks of long-term aspirin use, a study about the potential effects of space travel on the human brain and why it might be a good idea to add more spicy food to your diet. Source
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Florida mother goes missing after friends, family get texts from her phone that she has COVID-19
Friends and family of a Florida woman started receiving text messages from her phone saying that she had a serious case of coronavirus. When days went by without any responses to calls, police did a welfare check and found signs of a struggle at her home. Peter Van Sant joins “CBS This Morning” with details on the investigation into the disappearance of Gretchen Anthony for this week’s “48 hours.” Source
Mylan on defensive again after complaints of reported EpiPen failures
Mylan, the drug company that created outrage with the dramatic price hike of the EpiPen, is on the defensive again. A new report shows a big rise in complaints about the device not working in life-threatening emergencies. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
Actress alleges Harvey Weinstein raped her twice: “I just froze in fear”
New York police detectives presented prosecutors with evidence of new rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein. More than 60 women have come forward to accuse Weinstein of sexual harassment, assault and rape. The new allegations come from actress Paz de la Huerta, who says the disgraced movie mogul raped her twice. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
COVID-19 infections surge as India’s hard-hit capital faces oxygen shortage
Chris Livesay continues to report from India where coronavirus infections hit another grim global record on Thursday as more than 412,000 new cases were reported. Nearly 4,000 new deaths were also reported but experts continue to suggest the true numbers are likely far higher. CBS News speaks to epidemiologist Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan who said the country needs to ramp up vaccine production five-fold or else the virus will continue to be a threat to the world. Source
Dr. David Agus announces new global initiative to track COVID variants using genomic sequencing
Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” in Studio 57 to announce a new partnership between his Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Institute for Global Change. The Global Health Security Consortium, which also involves Oxford University scientists, wants to help world leaders fight COVID-19. Their first project is a new plan to better track the coronavirus variants using genomic sequencing. Source
Do stents ease chest pain?
A new study has grabbed the attention of heart specialists and patients. It questions whether stents really ease chest pain. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the study. Source
New rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein
Sources tell CBS News that New York City police have brought prosecutors new rape allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Michelle Obama on what comes after the Chauvin verdict
Mrs. Obama said many Black Americans “still live in fear” of doing daily activities when asked about the verdict. Source
Couple reunites for child’s birth after Biden lifts travel ban
President Biden reversed his predecessor’s ban on travel from some Muslim majority countries just in time for a couple to be together for the birth of their son. Source