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“Second skin” gel temporarily tightens wrinkles

MIT scientists helped create a “second skin” that promises to protect the skin and temporarily straighten out wrinkles. It could change the way skin medications are delivered. In human trials, the compound visibly tightened bags under the eyes that develop with age. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the new material. Source

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Former FDA head weighs in on opioid epidemic

Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers. Doctor David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America’s opioid crisis “one of the great mistakes of modern medicine.” Jim Axelrod has more. Source

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Swaddling could put babies at risk

A new study suggests swaddling babies may raise their risk of SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, especially if they’re put to sleep on their stomachs. Chris Martinez reports. Source

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Panama Papers database goes live online

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has published an online database revealing offshore companies, better known as the “Panama Papers.” Mike Hudson is the senior editor for the ICIJ, and joins CBSN to discuss the latest details of the leak. Source

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China bans “seductive” banana-eating videos

China has announced that the country has banned “seductive” photos or videos of people eating bananas online, in an attempt to curb sexually explicit material on the Internet. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more on China’s bizarre ban. Source

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Uber, Lyft may pull out of Austin, TX

Uber and Lyft drivers are saying they won’t provide service in Austin, Texas after citizens voted to keep regulations on the road. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with more. Source

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Twitter bans gov’t from using Dataminr

There is major tension between Twitter and the federal government, after the social media site has banned intelligence agencies from using Dataminr. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN to discuss. Source

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