Latest Health Headlines
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11:30 AM EST 11/24/2009
Turkey Culprit for Thanksgiving Snoozes?
Dr. Jennifer Ashton Explains What Makes Us Sleepy After Thanksgiving Dinner
The Early Show: Health
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11:45 AM EST 11/24/2009
Dr. Jennifer Ashton tells Maggie Rodriguez high-carb foods and a huge meal are more likely to be the cause of post-turkey napping than the amino acid found in food called tryptophan.
The Early Show
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11:30 AM EST 11/24/2009
For 23 Years a Belgian Man Was Believed to be Comatose, but a Brain Scan Showed He Was Awake and Aware
The Early Show
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9:05 AM EST 11/24/2009
Man Conscious during 23-Year Coma
After 23 years in a coma, a Belgium man had an amazing awakening and says he was conscious while in the coma. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The Early Show
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8:48 AM EST 11/24/2009
Questioning The Mammography Debate
New guidelines on breast cancer screening have sparked a fair amount of anger and confusion among women. Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers some of her own patient's questions about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's new recommendations.
Health and Wellness
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8:30 AM EST 11/24/2009
Dangerous Batch of H1N1 Vaccine Found
GlaxoSmithKline Tells Canadian Medical Staff not to Use Batch because it may Trigger Dangerous Allergies
Health
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7:11 PM EST 11/23/2009
CNN chief medical correspondent and CBS News contributor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who is also a neurosurgeon, speaks with Katie Couric about the NFL policy revisions regarding concussions.
CBS Evening News
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7:09 PM EST 11/23/2009
After dozens infant death claims involving drop-side cribs over the last decade, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the largest crib recall in American history. Susan Koeppen reports.
CBS Evening News
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12:30 PM EST 11/24/2009
Stork Craft to Recall 2.1 Million Cribs
Largest Such Recall in U.S. History Includes 147,000 Drop-Side Cribs with Fisher-Price Logo
CBS Evening News
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4:30 PM EST 11/23/2009
Woman Awarded $75M for Cancer-Prempro Link
Pa. Jury Orders Wyeth To Pay Punitive Damages after Finding Link Between her Breast Cancer and Hormone-Replacement Drug
Health
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3:53 PM EST 11/23/2009
Unplugged: Tax For Troop Increase In Afghanistan?
Sharyl Attkisson spoke with House Appropriations Cmte. Chairman Rep. David Obey (D-Wisc.) about a proposed surtax to pay for a troop increase in Afghanistan. Plus; Dr. Bernadine Healy and Dr. Joseph Mercola breakdown the myths and realities of the H1N1 pandemic.
Washington Unplugged
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1:30 PM EST 11/23/2009
Study: Home Daycare Feeding Kids' TV Habit
Preschoolers in Home-based Day Cares are Sitting as Many as 2 Hours a Day in Front of "Electronic Baby Sitter"
Health
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6:00 AM EST 11/24/2009
Mom: Marijuana Helps My Son's Autism
California Woman Says Medical Marijuana Brownies Helped Emaciated Boy's Appetite, and He Began Making Noise for First Time
The Early Show: Health
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8:32 AM EST 11/23/2009
Mom: Marijuana Saved Autistic Son
A Calif. mom claims that medical marijuana saved her autistic son's life after restoring his appetite and improving his speech. Hattie Kaufman reports.
The Early Show
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7:30 PM EST 11/23/2009
Stork Craft to Recall 2.1 Million Cribs
Largest Recall in U.S. History Includes 147,000 Drop-Side Cribs
The Early Show: Susan Koeppen
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10:30 AM EST 11/23/2009
CDC Launches Holiday-Geared Campaign to Spread Word on How to Keep from Getting that Bug and Seasonal Flu While You're Away
The Early Show: Health
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8:46 PM EST 11/22/2009
The recent Senate votes have set the stage for a bruising battle over Health Care Reform. As Kimberly Dozier reports, a grueling debate has begun.
CBS Evening News
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3:00 PM EST 11/22/2009
How Far Would You Go For A Hot Dog?
Mo Rocca takes us on a cross-country journey in search of the perfect hot-dog, a meal that knows no borders.
Sunday Morning
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2:40 PM EST 11/22/2009
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate health care reform; Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Bob Schieffer discuss mammography screening and health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on the cost of security.
Face The Nation Full Episodes
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12:07 PM EST 11/22/2009
Will Health Care Limit Mammograms?
Bob Schieffer spoke with CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the risks facing women after an expert panel's recommendation that mammography screening to detect breast cancer should be scaled back.
Face The Nation
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1:53 PM EST 11/22/2009
Smooth Sailing For Health Care?
The Senate will soon debate health care reform for a vote, but are Democrats out of the woods yet or will Republicans stop the momentum? Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate.
Face The Nation
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8:52 PM EST 11/21/2009
The hotly debated discussion over health care reform has just heated up even more. As Kimberly Dozier reports from Washington, the senate casted its first vote on Health Care Reform.
CBS Evening News
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8:52 PM EST 11/21/2009
Recent recommendations on scaling back mammograms and pap smears have created concern and uncertainty for many women. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with Jeff Glor and gives more perspective on this issue.
CBS Evening News
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9:31 PM EST 11/21/2009
China has imposed some of the toughest measures in the world to prevent the spread of the H1N1 Virus. As Celia Hatton reports, many question if they are working as well as the government claims.
CBS Evening News
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10:00 PM EST 11/21/2009
Is China Cooking the Books on H1N1 Cases?
Government Has Been Accused of Downplaying Swine Flu Pandemic
CBS Evening News
