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CT scans slash heavy smoker lung cancer risk
The first clear evidence that screening tests may help fight the nation's top cancer killer.
New research out from the National Cancer Institute this week finds that screening heavy smokers with a special type of CT scan can reduce lung cancer deaths.
This morning, Dr. Douglas Lowy of the National Cancer Institute joins John Roberts on American Morning to detail the study's findings and their significance.
Hurricane Tomas battering coast of Haiti
Hurricane Tomas is battering Haiti this morning with heavy rain and winds as high as 80 miles-an-hour. More than a million earthquake survivors are still living in tent cities and scrambling for shelter. Michael Dockrey is with the International Medical Corps and gave American Morning’s John Roberts the latest from Port –Au-Prince.
Cheese sold at Costco in 5 states linked to E. coli
(CNN) - Federal health officials are warning consumers to avoid a cheese sold in five states over an E. coli outbreak that has left 25 people sick.
The Gouda cheese was sold at Costco stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.
Costco offered the Bravo Farms Dutch Style Raw Milk Gouda Cheese for sale and in-store tasting between October 5 and November 1.
Twenty-five people have been sickened by E. coli in the five states, the Food and Drug Administration said.
No deaths have been reported.
Those who have purchased it should dispose it in a closed plastic bag and place in a sealed trash can, the FDA said.
Costco is also offering refunds to customers who return the cheese.
E. coli symptoms include bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, dehydration and in extreme cases, kidney failure.
Officials urged those experiencing such symptoms to contact a health care provider.
The cheese is Costco item 40654.
Lewis Black on politics, Christmas, CNN graphics
Finally, we're all getting a break from the midterm election madness. As John Roberts said this morning, you can tell just how crazy this campaign season has been by the number of veins bulging out of Lewis Black's head.
Comedian Lewis Black joined John and Kiran on American Morning today to talk about his new book "I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas."
Make sure you watch through to the end for his special commentary on CNN's on-air look.
GTL (Golf. Tan. Lobbyists.) shaping Boehner's image?
"Golf. Tan. Lobbyists."
That's been deemed John Boehner's version of "GTL," the term coined by MTV’s “Jersey Shore” characters for their daily gym, tan and laundry routine.
Does this image shape the public's feelings about him?
Michael Grunwald, senior national correspondent at TIME Magazine, wrote the cover story on John Boehner out today. On American Morning, he tells Kiran Chetry about Boehner GTL and more serious details on how Boehner could shape the House.
What do you think of Boehner?
Neurologists get official on sports-related concussions
Sports-related concussions have been front lining the news headlines all football season.
Now, the American Academy of Neurology is weighing in with official guidelines.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon himself, shares the latest information today on American Morning. Don’t miss Sanjay’s in-depth series on concussions. Airing on CNN starting November 22!
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