Latest Health Headlines
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2:00 PM EST 12/3/2009
Senate Votes to Require Mammogram Coverage
In First Vote on Health Care Overhaul, Amendment Passes to Require Health Insurance Coverage for Preventative Tests
Politics
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1:30 PM EST 12/3/2009
Cambodian Moms-to-be Chew Tobacco when Ill
Pregnant Women who Suffer Morning Sickness Often Use Chewing Tobacco for Nausea; Many Become Hooked
Health
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12:00 PM EST 12/3/2009
Mammogram Guidelines Explained
Dr. Jennifer Ashton Helps Clarify the Government Panel Guidelines and What They Mean for You
The Early Show: Health
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11:00 AM EST 12/3/2009
6th Grader Heart Exams Shock Researchers
Houston Study Found Undiagnosed Heart Conditions in Middle School Kids
U.S.
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9:17 AM EST 12/3/2009
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks to cardiovascular expert Dr. Chris Cannon about staying heart healthy and the risks of heart disease.
CBS Doc Dot Com
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9:14 AM EST 12/3/2009
Confusing Mammogram Guidelines
Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke about patient confusion over new mammogram guidelines.
The Early Show
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8:00 AM EST 12/3/2009
New NFL Concussion Rules Take Effect
Commissioner's Memo: Players Should Not Return to Game or Practice on Same Day if Certain Symptoms Present
CBSSports.com
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8:18 PM EST 12/2/2009
Mammogram Guidelines Explained
With the government-appointed task force holding firm on its recommendation that most women shouldn't have regular mammograms until age 50, some lawmakers and doctors remain concerned. Nancy Cordes reports.
CBS Evening News
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8:30 PM EST 12/2/2009
Mammogram Task Forces Goes before Congress
Lead Doctors behind Controversial Recommendations Say They Communicated Poorly, but Hold Firm on Advice
CBS Evening News
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4:00 PM EST 12/2/2009
Stem Cells Repair Heart Attack Damage
'Off-the-Shelf' Stem Cell Product Safe, May Mend Hearts
Health: WebMD
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2:00 PM EST 12/2/2009
First Taxpayer-Funded Stem Cell Study OK'd
NIH Says 13 Batches of Master Cells are Available Now and Another 96 are Undergoing Review
Health
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1:30 PM EST 12/2/2009
Drug-laden Salad Kills Iran Whistleblower
Doctor who Exposed Torture of Jailed Protesters Died of Poisoning from Drug in Salad, Prosecutors Say
World
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2:00 PM EST 12/2/2009
Man Said to Control Robotic Hand with Mind
Scientists Say Amputee Could Feel Sensations in Artificial Limb and Control it with his Thoughts
SciTech
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11:30 AM EST 12/2/2009
Dr. Holly Phillips Shares Breast Cancer Screening Options and What May Be the Right One for You
The Early Show: Health
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8:03 AM EST 12/2/2009
WCBS-TV's Dr. Holly Phillips discussed alternative screening procedures for breast cancer.
The Early Show
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11:33 AM EST 12/1/2009
South Africa Steps Up AIDS Fight
After Decade of Neglect, New Testing, Treatment Policies Announced for Nation Where 5.7M People Live With HIV
World
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10:30 AM EST 12/1/2009
China Activists Crash World AIDS Day Event
Angry Over AIDS Infections Caused by Tainted Blood Infusions, Beijing Protesters Demand More Government Recognition, Help
World
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10:00 AM EST 12/1/2009
Africa Fights AIDS With Male Circumcision
Activists Promote an Ancient Tribal Ritual of Manhood to Cut HIV Infections, But Some Fear It Will Reduce Condom Use
World
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8:55 AM EST 12/1/2009
If a home water heater is set too high, running hot water can be dangerous for young children. Susan Koeppen reports.
The Early Show
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4:29 PM EST 12/1/2009
The "Gold Standard" in Weight Loss?
At age 61, Chardelle Blasberg underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost approximately 160 lbs. Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the risks and benefits of obesity surgery.
Health and Wellness
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7:30 PM EST 11/30/2009
Health Leaders Gear For World AIDS Day
The Head of the U.N. AIDS Program Plans To Be In South Africa
Health
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3:47 PM EST 11/30/2009
H1N1 Flu Less Widespread, CDC Reports
But the Number of Children who Died with the Illness Rose by about 30
Health
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4:00 PM EST 11/30/2009
Employers Play Dr. Mom to Control H1N1
Companies Are Teaching Their Staffs About Hygiene, Distributing Info. and Advising Them to Stay Home If They Are Sick
Business
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4:00 PM EST 11/30/2009
Employers Play Dr. Mom to Control H1N1
Companies Are Teaching Their Staffs About Hygiene, Distributing Info. and Advising Them to Stay Home If They Are Sick
Health
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1:26 PM EST 11/30/2009
Consumer Reports Study Reveals Two-Thirds of Tested Chickens Contaminated with Pathogens
Healthy Living
