Long-term use of certain heartburn medications could lead to serious kidney damage, a new study shows. It looked at the use of “proton pump inhibitors,” sold under brand names including Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium. An estimated 15 million Americans use these medications regularly. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings. Source
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Are outside agitators stirring up town halls as Trump administration claims?
GOP senators and congressmen have recently run into some testy exchanges with voters. The Trump administration claims the protesters are professional agitators, but that’s not what Nancy Cordes found. Source
Nile Rodgers reveals 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Writer, producer and performer Nile Rodgers is a living music legend. In 2016, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, one of music’s highest honors. Rodgers joins “CBS This Morning” to reveal the 2017 class of inductees and discuss the significance of the award. Source
Bernie Sanders on “skyrocketing” price of insulin
Between 2002 and 2013, the price of insulin more than tripled, to more than $700 per patient. A federal lawsuit accuses three insulin manufacturers — Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi — of conspiring to raise their prices. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for a federal investigation, alleging collusion among the companies. The drug makers deny the allegations. Source
Testosterone therapy poses risks, studies find
A series of new studies on testosterone therapy for older men finds some serious risks and few benefits. The latest research in trials looked at the impact of hormone replacement on the heart, bone density, brain function and anemia. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the findings. Source
Drug makers accused of insulin price hike collusion
Some diabetes patients are begging doctors for free samples of life-saving insulin because of costs. Between 2002 and 2013, the price of insulin more than tripled, to more than $700 per patient. A federal lawsuit accuses three insulin manufacturers – Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi – of conspiring to raise their prices. Anna Werner reports. Source
NorCal storms lead to rescues, evacuations
Dangerous flooding has prompted hundreds of water rescues in San Jose, California. New mandatory evacuation orders went into effect overnight. Recent storms submerged entire neighborhoods in Northern California. John Blackstone reports. Source
Trump breaks silence on threats against Jewish community centers
President Trump denounced anti-Semitism in his first comment on a series of threats against Jewish community centers. The president called the threats “horrible” and “painful” after touring the National Museum of African American History and Culture. But the leader of a Jewish organization isn’t satisfied. Major Garrett reports. Source
Secretary of state keeps low profile in first weeks on job
Rex Tillerson’s visit to Mexico is his second foreign trip since starting as secretary of state. He has kept a low public profile in the U.S. Some current and former department officials are raising concerns about staffing cuts and being kept from key meetings. Margaret Brennan reports. Source
New immigration guidelines may expand deportations and detentions
The White House is spelling out its plan to fight illegal immigration. New guidelines, effective immediately, put most of the country’s 11 million undocumented immigrants at greater risk of deportation. Jeff Pegues reports on the new policies causing fear and controversy. Source