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April 5, 2012 | 1:57 PM PDT
Injectable contraceptive doubles risk of breast cancer, study shows
Sold under brand name Depo-Provera, depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) contraceptive linked to increased breast cancer risk in young women
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Play CBS Video April 5, 2012 | 12:59 PM PDT
Group homes for autistic adults
As the number of children with autism rises in the US, so does the number of autistic adults who need services. Many end up in group home and, as Ines Ferre reports, the wait lists for those homes are growing.
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April 5, 2012 | 11:59 AM PDT
Study proves "beer goggles" phenomenon does exist
Both genders had a harder time judging face symmetry after drinking according to British study
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April 5, 2012 | 11:32 AM PDT
16 worst birth control mistakes
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April 5, 2012 | 10:05 AM PDT
Device may be able to make Stephen Hawking talk just by thinking
When worn on the head, the small iBrain device was able to read Hawking's brain wave patterns using an algorithm
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April 5, 2012 | 8:23 AM PDT
Researchers say cancer diagnosis increases death risk from heart attack, suicide
Psychological impact of diagnosis may prove deadly before cancer itself, study finds
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April 5, 2012 | 7:16 AM PDT
Analysis: High prevalence of painkiller sales turning America into painkiller nation
Enough painkillers were distributed in the U.S. to give each man, woman and child 40 5-MG Percocets and 24 5-mg Vicodins
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April 5, 2012 | 7:08 AM PDT
Fake cancer drug Avastin hits U.S. market for the second time
New batch of fake cancer drug Avastin, labeled as Altuzan, contained no active ingredient
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April 5, 2012 | 6:59 AM PDT
Sperm: America's most renewable resource?
Time magazine says America is the gold standard in sperm because we have quality control and variety in donors
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Play CBS Video April 5, 2012 | 6:07 AM PDT
Sperm: America's most renewable resource?
America, with nearly 700 sperm banks, has become the world's largest exporter of sperm. Time magazine senior editor Jeffrey Kluger speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about what he calls America's most renewable resource.
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April 4, 2012 | 4:58 PM PDT
Second fake cancer drug enters U.S. supply
The FDA is alerting healthcare professionals that 120 vials of fake Altuzan - a cancer fighting drug - have entered the U.S. Armen Keteyian reports.
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Play CBS Video April 4, 2012 | 4:57 PM PDT
Report cites over-used medical tests
A new report says one-third of medical spending is wasted on unnecessary procedures. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the overuse and misuse of health care.
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April 4, 2012 | 4:02 PM PDT
Fake cancer drug surfaces again from overseas
CBS News' Armen Keteyian looks into the distribution of counterfeit Altuzan from U.K. distributors to the U.S.
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April 4, 2012 | 3:09 PM PDT
Study: Taller women may be at higher risk for ovarian cancer
Researchers found that every about 2 inches of height equals a slight increase in ovarian cancer risk
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April 4, 2012 | 12:51 PM PDT
Almost half of cancer survivors die of another disease, study shows
18-year study shows 49 percent of cancer survivors die of some other illness, cardiovascular conditions are main culprit
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Play CBS Video April 4, 2012 | 12:46 PM PDT
Apps helping autistic children communicate
Children with autism typically have difficulty communicating and interacting with others. Manuel Gallegus reports on one school in New Jersey that is using iPhone and iPad apps to change all that.
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April 4, 2012 | 11:26 AM PDT
American flying car soars in test flight
Massachusetts-based company announced successful test flight of their flying car: Terrafugia Transition
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April 4, 2012 | 10:58 AM PDT
Washington state reaches epidemic levels of whooping cough
640 cases of the bacterial respiratory infection have been reported as of the end of March, compared to 94 cases same time period last year
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April 4, 2012 | 10:09 AM PDT
What would cancer treatment for "Mad Men's" Betty Draper be like in the 1960s?
During season five, episode two of "Mad Men," Betty Draper finds out she has a tumor and may have cancer. What would treatment entail in the 1960s?
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April 4, 2012 | 10:00 AM PDT
10 foods most likely to make you sick
Some of the healthiest foods are the very ones linked to most cases of food poisoning
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April 4, 2012 | 7:51 AM PDT
World's oldest doctor Leila Denmark dies at 114
Denmark became the first resident physician at Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Children in Atlanta when it opened in 1928, her grandson said
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April 4, 2012 | 6:53 AM PDT
Doctors unveil "Choosing Wisely" campaign to cut unnecessary medical tests
American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation teamed up with Consumer Reports and nine leading medical societies to list 45 tests doctors and patients should question
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Play CBS Video April 4, 2012 | 5:33 AM PDT
Popcorn surprisingly nutritious: study
New evidence shows popcorn may have some advantages over fruits and vegetables. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips reports on the popcorn study.
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April 3, 2012 | 5:48 PM PDT
Salmonella outbreak sickens 90 in 19 states
Sushi is primary suspect in a growing salmonella outbreak now being studied by the FDA; No deaths reported yet
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April 3, 2012 | 2:27 PM PDT
Dan Savage talks dating, sex and relationships on "Savage U"
Columnist, editor and media personality Dan Savage speaks to HealthPop about the sex issues that college age kids face
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