Latest Health Headlines
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December 8, 2009 | 10:30 AM PST
Sick This Holiday Season?
Dr. Jennifer Ashton Gives Advice on How to Handle Emergencies, Ailments Over Holidays
The Early Show: Health
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Play CBS Video December 8, 2009 | 8:46 AM PST
Dentistry 101
Do teeth whitening agents really work? Do you know how to properly floss? Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Dr. Patricia DeSalvo about the ins and outs of proper dental care.
Health and Wellness
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December 8, 2009 | 8:30 AM PST
Report: Millions in U.S. Drink Dirty Water
New York Times Analysis Shows That Since 2004 More than 20% of U.S. Water Systems Have Violated Law, Few Punished
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Play CBS Video December 8, 2009 | 6:42 AM PST
Cancer Deaths Decreasing
Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke about the reported drop in overall cancer death rates and new cases per year.
The Early Show
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December 7, 2009 | 6:00 PM PST
CDC: Frogs Source of Salmonella Outbreak
Strain Found in Pet Frogs Kept in Aquariums in Three Homes Where Illness Occurred
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 4:29 PM PST
Trouble in Paradise
As the debate continues over climate change and global regulations, CBS News' Mark Phillips reports from the Maldives, an island country which may be at most risk as a result of greenhouse emissions.
CBS Evening News
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Play CBS Video December 8, 2009 | 8:19 AM PST
New Cancer Report Promising
Katie Couric speaks with Dr. Mark Pochapin from New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Med. Center about a new government study which indicates an emerging trend of decreased death rates for cancer patients.
CBS Evening News
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 4:32 PM PST
EPA: Greenhouse Gases Harmful
In a monumental first for the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency has declared that greenhouses gases pose a significant health risk. Wyatt Andrews reports on this historic ruling.
CBS Evening News
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 1:34 PM PST
D.C. Debates Abortion & Reform
A congressional showdown is now underway in Washington, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle debate whether health care reform will provide abortion coverage. CBS News' Joel Brown reports.
Politics
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 1:38 PM PST
New Homeless Veterans Shelter
A new shelter has opened in Chicago's South Side to provide warmth and security for that region's homeless veterans who may seek refugee during the upcoming cold months. WBBM's Susan Carlson reports.
U.S.
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 1:09 PM PST
Hepatitis C 'Breakthrough'
Scientists in San Antonio, Texas say that they have been able to develop a new milestone drug which can help in the combat against the liver-ravaging Hepatitis C virus. KENS' Wendy Rigby reports.
U.S.
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 12:52 PM PST
Protests at Copenhagen Summit
Amid worldwide protests, a 12-day international summit has been launched in the Danish capital of Copenhagen in order to address global climate change. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports from London.
Politics
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December 8, 2009 | 8:00 AM PST
Report: Cancer Rates, Deaths Down Overall
Joint Report from Leading Groups Focuses on Effect of Lifestlye Changes, Early Screening; Some Cancers Still on the Rise
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Play CBS Video December 7, 2009 | 10:41 AM PST
Plouffe: Sarah Palin "Our Best Fundraiser"
David Plouffe, Barack Obama's campaign manager in 2008, spoke with Bob Schieffer about his new book, "The Audacity To Win." Plus; Nancy Cordes with the latest on the Senate's health care debate.
Washington Unplugged
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December 7, 2009 | 3:00 PM PST
Cash, Clubs in Woods' SUV at Crash Scene
Police Report: Golfer Was at First Unresponsive When Officer Arrived at Scene of Car Accident
Entertainment
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December 7, 2009 | 9:30 AM PST
Medicare Part D Enrollment Window Closing
Expert from CVS Caremark Offers Advice on What to Look for in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
The Early Show: Health
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December 8, 2009 | 10:00 AM PST
Meds Involved in Tiger Woods Accident?
Report: There Are Signs They May Have Been; Another Report: At Least 7 Women Claim They Had Romantic Relationships with Him
The Early Show: Celeb Spot
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December 7, 2009 | 5:30 AM PST
Obama Administration Releases H1N1 Ads
White House Pushes Americans to Get Vaccinations
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December 7, 2009 | 4:30 AM PST
Salmonella Concerns Spark Beef Recall
California-Based Company Pulls Nearly 23,000 Pounds of Ground Beef From Shelves
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Play CBS Video December 6, 2009 | 3:14 PM PST
Elderly Fear Medicare Cuts
Senior citizens who receive home health care are worried what proposed Medicare cuts will mean for them. As Seth Doane reports, seniors are closely watching the Healthcare debate on Capitol Hill.
CBS Evening News
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Play CBS Video December 6, 2009 | 3:14 PM PST
Health Bill on Capitol Hill
As President Obama makes his way to Capitol Hill to rally Senate Democrats behind health care reform, he urges senators to find a compromise on the government plan. Kimberly Dozier reports.
CBS Evening News
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Play CBS Video December 6, 2009 | 9:18 AM PST
Step By Step
Gregg Mozgala was born with cerebral palsy, he often wore leg braces until he was 12 but, as Serena Altschul reports, dancing has proved to be a most unlikely medicine for this young man.
Sunday Morning
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December 7, 2009 | 7:00 AM PST
Zhu Zhu Hamsters May Pose Health Risk
Calif. Consumer Group Says Toy Contains Toxic Chemical Antimony; Toy Company Defends Hamsters as "Absolutely Safe"
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December 5, 2009 | 6:30 AM PST
Recall of All Slim-Fast Canned Drinks
Unilever Says Possible Bacterial Contamination of Diet Drinks Could Cause Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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December 4, 2009 | 9:30 AM PST
Drug Cos. on Curbing Painkiller Abuse
Pharmaceutical Makers Presenting FDA with Risk Management Plans to Help Prevent Misuse of Prescription Painkillers
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