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Benedict Cumberbatch on “Imitation Game,” fame and fans

The Oscar-nominated actor is having “a moment” in Hollywood. In “The Imitation Game,” Cumberbatch plays British mathematician Alan Turing, the code-breaking genius who helped win World War II, but was later persecuted for being gay and committed suicide. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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Coma patients respond to loved ones’ voices, study shows

Doctors often tell families to constantly talk to their loved ones, even if they’re unconscious. But the question always remained: Can they hear? For the first time, science may have an answer. Ben Tracy reports on the milestone in medical research that is being released first on “CBS This Morning.” Source

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Hidden carcinogen found in e-cigarettes, study finds

There’s a new warning that e-cigs may not be as safe as they seem. The New England Journal of Medicine says e-cigarette users are five to 15 times more likely to get formaldehyde-related cancers than long-term smokers. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the study. Source

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Possible link between birth control and brain tumors

Researchers say that women who use birth control pills for five years or more may have an increased risk of brain tumors. Also, many adults do not get the weekly recommendations for physical activity. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source

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Big ideas at Davos: How to feed the hungry?

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explores how emerging innovations can be applied to major global health problems at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Senior Producer: Lulu Chiang; Digital Journalist: Gilad Thaler Source

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Are you in the 14-year gap that was unreliable for measles vaccine?

Disneyland is offering to test its employees for measles. The move comes after an outbreak of the disease was found to have originated from its theme park. But even if you’ve been vaccinated before, experts say there’s a troubling 14-year period where people may not have been properly vaccinated. Ben Tracy reports. Source

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