A new type of health test uses DNA to give nutritional advice. People are spending hundreds of dollars to map out their genetic profile with a saliva test. There are several tests on the market, but critics say it is difficult to know how accurate they are. Michelle Miller spoke to a woman who says the test helped end years of stomach pain. Source
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Governors promote bipartisanship to fix health care
Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, discuss how their states are finding solutions to the many problems they face despite Washington partisanship. Source
Open: This is Face the Nation, August 6
This week on “Face the Nation,” host John Dickerson interviews Senator Tom Cotton, Governors John Hickenlooper and John Kasich, and Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson to discuss how their states are coping with Washington dysfunction and the Obama administration’s efforts to stop Russian meddling. Source
John’s Notebook: Stay home Congress
Some might be outraged that Congress gets a month of vacation, but Congress should stay home as long as it takes to get fortified with the spirit of public service that sent them to Washington in the first place. Source
Sen. Tom Cotton on Afghanistan: “If you’re not winning, sometimes you are losing”
Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, discusses Russia’s habit of interference, the plan for Afghanistan, and the proposed legislation to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Source
Sardinia’s virtual currency
On the island of Sardinia, thousands of firms are not using traditional money to buy, sell, or pay salaries. They use Sardex, a virtual currency that allows businesses to earn and spend without relying on the euro, or on banks that wouldn’t lend. Seth Doane reports on how the Mediterranean island is creating a new kind of wealth. Source
Scott Aukerman on his comedy heroes and not taking the world seriously
Comedian Scott Aukerman has written for the Grammys and Oscars, starred in his own TV show and helped create a podcasting empire. He also co-created the popular online series “Between Two Ferns” with host Zach Galifianakis and last month celebrated the 500th episode of the completely-improvised show “Comedy Bang! Bang!” Jamie Wax reports. Source
“Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan talks new series
The 15-time Emmy-winning series, “The Amazing Race,” is about to film its 30th season. But the show’s host, Phil Keoghan, has been busy with another show about traveling the world called “Flying High with Phil Keoghan.” Keoghan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the inspiration behind his new series for the Smithsonian Channel and his documentary in which he retraces the route of the 1928 Tour De France on an original 1928 bike – which weighs about twice as much as modern ones. Source
Morning Rounds: Breakthrough gene-editing method, fight against Zika
Drs. Jon LaPook and Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss a scientific breakthrough in disease-causing genes, new developments in the governments battle against opioid abuse and why the fight against the Zika virus is not over. Source
Checking in on President Trump’s promises to combat the opioid epidemic
During his campaign, President Trump vowed to tackle the opioid epidemic. More than six months into his term, Julianna Goldman spoke with the acting director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy about the president’s progress. Source