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  • 7:11 PM EST 11/23/2009

    NFL Concussion Policy Changes

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    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.

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  • 7:09 PM EST 11/23/2009

    Biggest Crib Recall Ever

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    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.

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  • 8:00 PM EST 11/23/2009

    Stork Craft to Recall 2.1 Million Cribs

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    Largest Such Recall in U.S. History Includes 147,000 Drop-Side Cribs

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  • 4:30 PM EST 11/23/2009

    Woman Awarded $75M for Cancer-Prempro Link

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    Pa. Jury Orders Wyeth To Pay Punitive Damages after Finding Link Between her Breast Cancer and Hormone-Replacement Drug

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  • 3:53 PM EST 11/23/2009

    Unplugged: Tax For Troop Increase In Afghanistan?

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    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

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    Preschoolers in Home-based Day Cares are Sitting as Many as 2 Hours a Day in Front of "Electronic Baby Sitter"

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  • 4:30 PM EST 11/23/2009

    Mom: Marijuana Helps My Son's Autism

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    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

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    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

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    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

    Avoiding H1N1 While Traveling

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    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

    Let the Debate Begin

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    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.

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  • 3:00 PM EST 11/22/2009

    How Far Would You Go For A Hot Dog?

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    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

    Face The Nation, 11.22.09

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    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.

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  • 12:07 PM EST 11/22/2009

    Will Health Care Limit Mammograms?

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    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.

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  • 1:53 PM EST 11/22/2009

    Smooth Sailing For Health Care?

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    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.

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  • 8:52 PM EST 11/21/2009

    Health Reform on Capitol Hill

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    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

    Mammogram Concerns

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    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's H1N1 Measures

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    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.

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  • 10:00 PM EST 11/21/2009

    Is China Cooking the Books on H1N1 Cases?

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    Government Has Been Accused of Downplaying Swine Flu Pandemic

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  • 4:30 AM EST 11/23/2009

    Thanksgiving Calorie Cutting

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    Chris Wragge and Erica Hill are joined with Diane Henderiks, who shows us sneaky adjustments to some favorite holiday recipes that will save you calories without sacrificing flavor.

    The Early Show

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  • 3:39 PM EST 11/21/2009

    Health Care Hurdles

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    As the Senate takes on the Health Care Reform bill, not a single republican is willing to debate it. Kimberly Dozier reports and Chris Wragge speaks with Bernie Sanders.

    The Early Show

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  • 3:30 PM EST 11/21/2009

    Senate Health Bill Faces Crucial Vote

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    Landrieu, Lincoln Join Other Dems Supporting Debate of Bill Expanding Health Coverage for Americans; GOP Seeks to Kill Plan

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  • 9:08 PM EST 11/20/2009

    Suicides At France Telecom

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    France Telecom is undergoing a major restructuring in which the goal is to cut billions of dollars in expenses. The process has led to an epidemic of suicide. Sheila MacVicar reports.

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  • 9:08 PM EST 11/20/2009

    H1N1 May Rise During Holidays

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    The CDC reported that the H1N1 virus was widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46. Jeff Glor reports that there is worry for a new spike of infections with holiday travel.

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  • 9:04 PM EST 11/20/2009

    Medical Revisions Frenzy

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    Phones are ringing off the hook in many medical offices throughout the nation as the public reacts to two new guidelines this week concerning cancer screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

    CBS Evening News

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