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June 23, 2009 | 2:14 PM PDT
"Smoke Free" Cigarette Debate
Some smokers who wish to quit are now praising the controversial e-cigarette, which simulates the effects of smoking. But, as Karina Mitchell reports, U.S. health officials are less optimistic.
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June 10, 2009 | 8:04 PM PDT
Ginger Can Help With Chemo
Cancer patients can at times encounter severe nausea throughout the course of chemotherapy treatments. But, as CBS News Karina Mitchell reports, ginger has proved to be an effective remedy.
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May 19, 2009 | 2:41 PM PDT
N.Y.C. Faces H1N1
The recent death of an infant who may have contracted the H1N1 virus has caused great concern from parents and officials in New York City. As Drew Levinson reports, several schools remained closed in the area.
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April 28, 2009 | 3:32 PM PDT
Autism Research Breakthrough
Scientists found what is being considered a breakthrough in understanding autism, a possible genetic link among thousands of autistic children around the country. Manuel Gallegus reports.
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April 27, 2009 | 8:46 AM PDT
Obama On U.S. Swine Flu Cases
During a speech to the National Academy Of Sciences, President Obama spoke on the Swine flu outbreak in the U.S.
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April 22, 2009 | 2:46 PM PDT
New Hope For Dystonia Patients
Dystonia is a rare disorder that causes patients to lose control over their movements, but a new surgery is helping them get their lives back. Drew Levinson reports.
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April 21, 2009 | 12:30 PM PDT
Too Heavy To Leave Home
A Fort Worth, Texas woman who suffers from diabetes is a prisoner in her home because of her weight, which she estimates to be 700 pounds. KTVT's Joel Thomas reports.
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April 17, 2009 | 1:16 PM PDT
Protecting Kids From Rays
Summer is quickly approaching and doctors say we all must take special precautions to protect our skin from the sun. Those who need the most protection are children. KENS Wendy Rigby has more.
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April 16, 2009 | 4:10 AM PDT
Stem Cells Promising
Researchers discovered ways to "turn on" specific stem cells in mice to generate muscles. As KENS-TV's Wendy Rigby reports, this could one day lead to drugs to treat a number of different diseases.
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April 6, 2009 | 2:28 PM PDT
The Brain Gym
Recent studies show that certain mental activities may delay or prevent memory loss later in life. A new program being offered at some senior centers is taking that news to heart. Teri Okita reports.
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April 1, 2009 | 3:15 PM PDT
Athletes Teach Kids About AIDS
In Washington, D.C., where 1 in 20 people live with HIV, college athletes use sports to teach kids how to stop the spread of the diesease. Shilpi Gupta reports.
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March 31, 2009 | 5:36 PM PDT
Embryo Adoption
Couples who use in-vitro fertilization to get pregnant now have to decide whether to put their remaining fertilized eggs up for adoption. KPHO-TVs Nicole Crites reports.
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March 30, 2009 | 4:13 PM PDT
Early Signs Of Child Obesity
A new study shows that the first indications of childhood obesity may appear in the first months of life. Karen Brown reports.
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March 23, 2009 | 2:51 PM PDT
Red Meat Health Risk
After a decade long study on the eating habits of half a million people, doctors concluded eating too much red and processed meat can increase the risk of death. Drew Levinson reports.
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March 18, 2009 | 2:04 PM PDT
Pretzel Shop With A Twist
With a son who has autism, Noah's Pretzels store owner Dwayne Herndon has set out to educate customers and raise awareness about this disorder. CBS News' Joel Brown reports from Washington.
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March 4, 2009 | 7:24 AM PST
Marsupials help treat cancer
A baby opossum could someday help save your life. Scientists have a new model for studying human cancer, thanks to a San Antonio research facility. KENS-TV's Wendy Rigby reports.
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February 18, 2009 | 1:03 PM PST
New Pill Could Fight Phobias
European researches say a new pill designed to regulate blood pressure could help millions who suffer from phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder, Drew Levinson reports.
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March 5, 2009 | 1:40 PM PST
Small Town's Healthcare Reform
Residents and officials in the coastal Oregon town of Dune City are fed up with the current state of the health care industry, and now they are taking action. KVAL's Tom Adams reports.
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February 17, 2009 | 2:04 PM PST
New Stem Cell Breakthrough
A recent report may give hope for doctors and patients who wish to utilize stem cell research. As Teri Okita reports, embryonic stem cells may treat people safely and help lead to new cures.
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January 20, 2009 | 10:35 PM PST
Kennedy Health Update
Historian Douglas Brinkey reports good news about Ted Kennedy. Sen. John Kerry told Brinkley that Kennedy will spend the night in the hospital, but should be released fairly soon.
