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New balloon capsule could take bite out of obesity

The FDA is reviewing a new type of gastric balloon that starts as a pill. In clinical trials, patients who were 40 to 60 pounds overweight lost an average of nearly seven percent of their body weight in six months. But the treatment is more complicated. Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, chief of bariatric surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center who treats patients with one of the two existing balloon devices, joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the method works. Source

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Drug distributors under pressure in opioid epidemic

West Virginia, which leads the nation in rate of overdose deaths, is fighting the epidemic in court by suing six national companies that distribute painkillers. Jim Axelrod takes a closer look at one of the largest suppliers, the McKesson Corporation. Source

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Philadelphia becomes battleground over sugary drink tax

The Philadelphia city council is expected to vote Wednesday on a “sugar tax” on soft drinks. The mayor wants to add three cents an ounce to the price of soda, flavored water, sports drinks and some juices. Vinita Nair reports on how the idea is fizzling with critics. Source

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Judge allows Bill Cosby sexual assault trial to move forward

Bill Cosby will stand trial for an alleged sexual assault dozens of years ago. A Pennsylvania judge found probable cause Tuesday that Cosby had committed a crime. Dozens of women accuse the entertainer of drugging and molesting them, but this is the only case where prosecutors have filed charges. Jericka Duncan reports from Philadelphia. Source

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What to expect from Cosby trial in July

Bill Cosby will stand trial for a sexual assault case from 2004. The judge ruled prosecutors had sufficient evidence to proceed. Bill Cosby could face up to ten years in prison. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with more on the implications of this case and what this could mean for the several other women who have accused Cosby of sexual assault. Source

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