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Play CBS Video June 6, 2012 | 6:01 AM PDT
Disney bans junk food ads on kids' TV
The Walt Disney Company became the first major company to ban ads for junk food. Jim Axelrod reports. Also, writer Trevor Butterworth speaks to Charlie Rose and Gayle King about the ban.
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Play CBS Video June 6, 2012 | 5:26 AM PDT
Weight loss lowers breast cancer risk: Study
Can weight loss lower your risk of breast cancer? Dr. Holly Phillips reports on a new study that suggests a link between diet, exercise and the risk of beast cancer.
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June 5, 2012 | 4:18 AM PDT
Cigarette tax hike hot issue on Calif. ballot
Big Tobacco spends millions in effort to beat proposed $1-a-pack tax increase supporters say would save lives
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June 4, 2012 | 5:20 AM PDT
Foes hit "Nanny" Bloomberg over sugary drink plan
Critics post ad showing NYC mayor in dress over proposal to limit sugary drink sizes to 16 ounces in effort to curb obesity
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Play CBS Video June 2, 2012 | 9:43 AM PDT
Shopaholics cure, in pill form?
There may be a solution for compulsive shoppers and shopaholics. Rebecca Jarvis and Anthony Mason spoke with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Fellus about a drug used on patients with Alzheimer's that seems to help curb the shopping compulsion.
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Play CBS Video May 31, 2012 | 6:11 AM PDT
Secrets of sunscreen: The "do's" and "don'ts"
What is the best sunscreen to use this summer? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips sheds some light on the best way to protect your skin.
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Play CBS Video May 29, 2012 | 5:35 AM PDT
Eating breakfast may help lower diabetes risk
The results of a 16-year study showed that people who ate breakfast had a lower risk of diabetes. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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Play CBS Video May 26, 2012 | 6:39 AM PDT
Should doctors be able to prescribe vacations?
A new study reveals a link between wellness and happiness, and most people feel very happy after going on vacation. Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis speak with Dr. Ian Smith about the health benefits of taking time off.
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Play CBS Video May 25, 2012 | 7:49 AM PDT
Timing your tooth-brushing
A new study says brushing your teeth too soon after certain meals can actually do more harm than good. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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May 24, 2012 | 6:59 AM PDT
Racy PSA warns seniors about STDs
Eyebrow-raising public service announcement aims to raise awareness of health issues
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Play CBS Video May 23, 2012 | 7:42 AM PDT
Hiccups cure from 13-year-old girl?
Nearly everyone gets hiccups and there's no foolproof way to get rid of them, but now 13-year-old Mallory Kievman has invented a possible solution in her kitchen, called "Hiccupops." CBS News correspondent Terrell Brown reports.
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Play CBS Video May 22, 2012 | 7:28 AM PDT
Prostate debate gets hot: WEB EXTRA
The debate heats up over whether or not men should not have routine PSA screening tests for prostate cancer. Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society, and former Notre Dame basketball coach and prostate cancer survivor Digger Phelps continue their conversation in this web-only video.
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May 22, 2012 | 7:26 AM PDT
PSA debate: "Some people are going to get killed"
American Cancer Society officer warns about the over-testing for prostate cancer; Cancer survivor Digger Phelps disagrees
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Play CBS Video May 22, 2012 | 6:42 AM PDT
The great PSA test debate
A government panel says men shouldn't have routine PSA screening tests for prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society's Dr. Otis Brawley says the tests may kill more men than they save, but former Notre Dame basketball coach and prostate cancer survivor Digger Phelps says a PSA test helped save his life.
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Play CBS Video May 21, 2012 | 5:12 AM PDT
BMI not the best measure of obesity: study
Height-to-waist ratio is now believed to be a better measure of obesity than body mass index (BMI). CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips reports on the research behind the change.
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Play CBS Video May 22, 2012 | 11:13 AM PDT
Coffee drinkers live longer: study
Results of a 14-year study conclude that coffee-drinkers live longer than people who don't partake. Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis spoke with author Robert Davis, Ph.D. for more.
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Play CBS Video May 18, 2012 | 5:58 AM PDT
Sunglasses important for eye health
Studies show that wearing sunglasses, even on cloudy days, will help prevent vision loss. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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Play CBS Video May 17, 2012 | 9:00 AM PDT
Less email, less stress, says study
A new study found that people who log off from their inbox are less stressed and more productive. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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Play CBS Video May 16, 2012 | 9:11 AM PDT
Jacob Bell retires from NFL, fearing head trauma
Offensive lineman Jacob Bell is giving up football because he's worried about the long-term effects of repeated hits to the head. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker talks to him and reports on the more than 3,000 football players suing the NFL, claiming the league deliberately concealed information about head trauma.
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May 16, 2012 | 6:46 AM PDT
Amyloid the key to Alzheimer's prevention?
Lead expert of first-ever drug trial intended to prevent disease says researchers "have a shot" with anti-amyloid study
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Play CBS Video May 16, 2012 | 6:25 AM PDT
Alzheimer's doc on new drug: "Very excited"
Dr. Eric Ryman, Executive Director of the Banner Alzheimer's Institute talks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about a new five-year drug trial that could help prevent the disease.
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May 16, 2012 | 5:35 AM PDT
Alzheimer's prevention? New drug trial brings promise
For the first time, doctors are ready for human testing of a drug intended to prevent Alzheimer's disease. CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports.
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Play CBS Video May 15, 2012 | 7:02 AM PDT
New front in battle vs. obesity
Obesity is a growing epidemic in America that's being fought on many fronts. Chip Reid reports on Nashville, Tenn, a city voted the nation's least active, and a mayor fighting to rid the city of that title.
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Play CBS Video May 15, 2012 | 7:10 AM PDT
Prolonged sitting can shorten lifespan: study
Too much sitting can increase your risk of sudden death. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Holly Phillips reports on the study, and what you can do if you have a job that requires you to sit for most of your day.
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May 12, 2012 | 9:38 AM PDT
Five medical tests to think twice about
Expert from Consumer Reports explains why they're unnecessary, could hurt your wallet and perhaps even your health
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