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February 10, 2012 | 1:07 PM PST
Online dating downsides, romantic tattoo gone wrong: HealthPop Valentine's Day video
Is online dating better than doing it the old fashioned way? Also, an 83-year-old woman gets a new jaw from a 3D printer; And, turns out - tattooing your penis isn't a good idea.
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February 10, 2012 | 12:29 PM PST
HealthPop: Online dating and jaw engraving
An extensive new study shows that online dating is no better than doing it the old fashioned way; Also, an 83-year-old woman in Belgium receives the first lower jaw implant - made by a 3D printer; And, turns out - tattooing your penis isn't a good idea.
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February 10, 2012 | 10:26 AM PST
4.5 million Americans over 50 have artificial knees: What's behind high rates?
In 2009 alone, more than 600,000 knee replacements were performed in the U.S, according to first national estimate of knee replacement surgeries
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February 10, 2012 | 8:54 AM PST
Cancer drug reverses Alzheimer's disease in mice: Hope for humans?
Within 72 hours, mice saw 50 percent reduction in Alzheimer's brain plaques and showed improved memory
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February 10, 2012 | 7:05 AM PST
Marijuana-smoking motorists twice as likely to crash cars
Smoking marijuana within three hours of driving tied to increased risk; drivers over 35 more likely to crash
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February 9, 2012 | 10:48 AM PST
More than half of America's pets are obese, survey shows
Survey by Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found 53 percent of dogs and 55 percent of cats are overweight or obese: Why?
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February 9, 2012 | 8:47 AM PST
Military food getting nutrition upgrade
Bases to serve more fruits, vegetables, low-fat dishes thanks to "Let's Move" campaign; 1 in 20 service members overweight in 2005
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February 9, 2012 | 8:30 AM PST
Norovirus outbreak strikes Rider University in N.J., 40 hospitalized
Authorities suspect outbreak originated at nearby Princeton University
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February 9, 2012 | 7:30 AM PST
Electric shocks to brain may boost memory: Study
Deep-brain stimulation via tiny electric shocks found to help memory during learning process
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February 9, 2012 | 7:00 AM PST
Measles patient attended Super Bowl village, health officials warn
Person attended Super Bowl village on Friday when 200,000 others were in attendance, said Indiana state health officials
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Play CBS Video February 9, 2012 | 7:26 AM PST
When should seniors stop driving?
Every day in the US, more than 500 drivers over the age of 65 are injured in accidents and about 15 of them are killed. AARP family issues expert Amy Goyer and "CBS This Morning" contributor Lee Woodruff talk to Gayle King and Erica Hill about the difficult and emotional issue of when seniors should stop driving.
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Play CBS Video February 9, 2012 | 6:21 AM PST
Babies today may live to 150, says author
Can babies born today really live to be 150 years old? Author Sonia Arrison believes so. Arrison speaks to Jeff Glor about her new book, "100 Plus," that explores the science behind increasing lifespan.
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February 9, 2012 | 6:03 AM PST
Could babies born today live to 150?
Silicon Valley investors betting on it, and scientists working to make it happen
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February 8, 2012 | 2:18 PM PST
Is your doctor lying to you? New study says it's likely
More than 50 percent of surveyed doctors give patients rosy prognosis, 20 percent don't tell patients they made mistake
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Play CBS Video February 8, 2012 | 1:58 PM PST
Zsa Zsa at 95: Husband releases birthday photos
Zsa Zsa Gabor turned 95 years old this week and her husband, Prince Frederic Von Anhalt, has released pictures from her birthday celebration which was attended by the likes of Larry King. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports.
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Play CBS Video February 8, 2012 | 1:41 PM PST
Obama pledges $130M for Alzheimer's research
President Obama pledged $130 million for Alzheimer's disease research over the next two years, and an additional $26 million to support caregivers. But, will that funding be enough to make a difference? Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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February 8, 2012 | 11:23 AM PST
Chinese mom gives birth to 15-pound baby
Chun Chun may be largest newborn on record since China was founded in 1949
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February 8, 2012 | 11:17 AM PST
Drinking soda raises risk for asthma, COPD: Study
Overall, 13.3 percent of participants with asthma and 15.6 percent of those with COPD drank more than two cups of soda each day, study found
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February 8, 2012 | 7:40 AM PST
Americans getting too much sodium, but not from salty snacks
Nine out of 10 Americans eat too much sodium - but salty snacks are only the 10th on the list of biggest sodium contributors
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Play CBS Video February 8, 2012 | 6:20 AM PST
Check blood pressure in both arms: Study
The next time you get your blood pressure checked, ask your doctor to test in both your right and left arms. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips speaks about a new study on blood pressure, and what it reveals.
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Play CBS Video February 8, 2012 | 5:58 AM PST
Catholic groups balk at covering birth control
A new federal rule requires all employers to cover birth control in their health insurance plans. Father Edward Beck, a CBS News contributor, and the Washington Post's Michael Gerson discuss the controversial rule.
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February 7, 2012 | 1:33 PM PST
Alzheimer's research in U.S. gets extra $50 million in funding
Obama administration wants an effective treatment for the disease developed by 2025
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February 7, 2012 | 9:23 AM PST
Online dating full of downsides, study shows: What should daters do?
Dating sites' algorithms not proven effective; too many options of potential makes could backfire, researchers said
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February 7, 2012 | 9:12 AM PST
Pa. university installs "morning-after" machine
Shippensburg University students can buy emergency contraception for $25 from a vending machine, guaranteeing more privacy
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February 7, 2012 | 7:48 AM PST
Komen official quits over Planned Parenthood
High-ranking official in breast-cancer charity resigns, saying she supported decision to pull Planned Parenthood funding
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