In a major change in policy, Medicare will now pay for end of life counseling. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source
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Affordable Care Act not so affordable
The third year of open enrollment for Obamacare began this week and premiums are up, too; far up for some. Julianna Goldman reports. Source
2 million gallons of raw sewage causes a foul situation in Houston
Severe flooding in Houston has caused a stinky situation — nearly 2 million gallons of raw sewage are filling the city’s streets. Marcelino Benito of CBS’ Houston affiliate KHOU has the latest. Source
Is that Queen Elizabeth or Tom Hanks?
A Chinese artist created a porcelain bust of Queen Elizabeth. However, some say it looks more like actor Tom Hanks. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers has more. Source
Breast health guidelines for women
Issues surrounding dense breast tissue and mammography are prompting women to ask more questions about their breast health. CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas has details for CBSN. Source
Debunking common myths about our brains
You may know the claims that doing crossword puzzles improves memory or playing classical music for your baby will make them smarter. But in this month’s issue of Popular Science, researchers debunk the most common misconceptions about how our brains work. The magazine’s technology editor, Michael Nuñez, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss mental myths. Source
Ohio attorney general: Worst heroin epidemic I’ve ever seen
Heroin use in the past decade jumped more than 60 percent. The users are men and women across all incomes, and heroin-related overdoses have nearly quadrupled. During a “60 Minutes” report, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine showed correspondent Bill Whitaker how heroin is gripping his state, from rural towns to wealthy suburbs. DeWine joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss heroin’s impact. Source
Dozens of Chipotles close after E. coli outbreak sickens customers
Chipotle closed 43 of its locations in the Pacific Northwest after an E. coli outbreak. There are 22 reported cases, 19 in Washington state and three in Oregon. Eight people are hospitalized, but not all the victims ate at the chain’s restaurants. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the outbreak and symptoms to watch out for. Source
Year three of Obamacare sees spiked premiums for many
Health insurance sign-up season started Sunday for year three of the Affordable Care Act. Premiums are going up an average of 7.5 percent, but they could be much higher depending on where you live. Source
Some real time with Bill Maher
HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” is live, unedited and unapologetic with no network censors. His show is a frequent stop for A-list celebrities and politicians from both sides of the political spectrum. Tracy Smith sits down with Maher to discuss his life and career in creating timely political comedy. Source