Botox bars raise concern among medical experts and patients
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Nearly 16 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures took place last year in the U.S. That includes nearly 7.5 million botox, and other neurotoxin injections to reduce wrinkles as well as 2.5 million filler injections to shape the face. These enhancements traditionally require a visit to a doctor's office but as Dr. Tara Narula shows us, new salons are offering injections in a more casual setting -- creating potential risks.
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Man hit with $650K medical bill for emergency back surgery gets relief
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On Monday, we introduced you to Frank Esposito, who was hit with more than $650,000 in bills after an emergency back surgery. While his insurer covered some of the costs, he still owed $220,000, more than a year later. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo saw the story and sent CBS News the following statement. "I am pleased to announce today that the insurer has agreed to make sure that Mr. Esposito is not stuck with these bills." Consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner, who has been following this story, joins ?CBS This Morning? along with Dr. Aaron Carroll, who studies medical care and costs to discuss ways you can avoid huge medical bills.
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Utah school won't accommodate diabetic boy, lawsuit claims
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A Utah family says a fight over their son's diabetes treatment is preventing him from going back to school. Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses during childhood, affecting around 200,000 young people. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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