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
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
Unvaccinated visitors told to avoid Disneyland due to measles outbreak
Forty-nine of the 66 confirmed cases of measles have been traced back to the resort. Carter Evans reports on how a new health warning could disrupt some families’ vacation plans. Source
Benedict Cumberbatch on being a “sex bomb”
The Oscar-nominated actor who plays mathematician Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game” responds to the nicknames his fans have given him. Source
Why telling Alan Turing’s story was “hugely” important for Cumberbatch
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, Best Actor Oscar nominee for his role as mathematician Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game,” tells Ben Tracy why it was emotional for him to take part in telling the story of the “unsung hero.” Source
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
Two things Benedict Cumberbatch thinks Americans need to learn
The Oscar-nominated actor who plays mathematician Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game” shares his thoughts with Ben Tracy. Source
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
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