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Ban on Gay Blood Donors Lifted in Canada; Restrictions Remain
Gay men in Canada can now donate blood, but there’s a catch: You must not have had sex with another man in the last five years. The Canadian Blood Services have approved the measure, and are hoping to implement it as soon as mid-summer.
Doctor: Cancer Test Cost Outrageous Because of Monopoly
CBS News contributor Dr. David Agus, director of the Westside Cancer Center at the University of Southern California, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about why the cost for a genetic test for breast cancer is so high.
Young Innovators: Teen Tackles Cancer Diagnosis
16-year-old Jack Andraka unleashed his hyper-drive intellect on preventing more cancer deaths. And as Jim Axelrod reports, the teen created a much faster and far cheaper detection method for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer.
Handbags Have More Germs than Toilet Seats
According to a study by Initial Washroom Hygiene, handbags have up to ten times the level of microbiological activity on them than an average toilet seat. Willem Marx reports from London.
The Psychology of Design and Color
What’s on your walls? What’s on your shelves? What pleases your eye may be playing tricks on your mind. Just the color of the room can play a huge role in how we feel and behave.
Sports Seem OK for Many With Heart-Zapping Devices
New research suggest vigorous exercise may be safe for many with heart implants after all.
Origami Condom Founder on the Next Phase of Protection
EDGE speaks with Danny Resnic, the founder of the condom company Origami, to learn how his brand of unique condoms differs from standard condoms that currently monopolize the market.
Ask the Doc: A Cure for HIV?
Five years ago, experts would have scoffed at the idea of a cure for HIV. Today, it may be closer than ever.
