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Play CBS Video May 18, 2013 | 5:23 PM PDT
Handbags have more germs than toilet seats, study finds
According to a study by Initial Washroom Hygiene, handbags have up to ten times the level of microbiological activity on them than an average toilet seat. Willem Marx reports from London.
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Play CBS Video May 14, 2013 | 11:17 AM PDT
Surfing provides "ocean therapy" to wounded vets
Some wounded military men and women are turning to the sport of surfing for a little "ocean therapy." Teresa Garcia reports.
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Play CBS Video May 10, 2013 | 1:53 PM PDT
How to give your pet the healthiest diet
More than half of U.S. dogs and cats are overweight or obese, but vets say there are many ways to make sure your pet gets the healthiest, most nutritious diet. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Play CBS Video May 10, 2013 | 1:28 PM PDT
How to reduce pet health care costs
A recent consumer report shows most pet owners get their prescriptions from their vet but getting them at the pharmacy can cost hundreds of dollars less. Alexis Christoforous reports.
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Play CBS Video May 10, 2013 | 1:21 PM PDT
Curing cancer in pets
Pets are now able to receive essential chemo and radiation treatments to cure cancer. Vets are also prescribing anti-nausea medication to minimize the effects of the cancer treatments and have extended the life expectancy of dogs and cats diagnosed with cancer from several months to several years.
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Play CBS Video May 9, 2013 | 10:54 AM PDT
Digital doctors: Medical professionals ditch pen and paper
New health care laws are urging doctors to keep only digital records, yet only 40 percent of physicians in the U.S. have converted their paper files. Alison Harmelin reports.
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Play CBS Video May 8, 2013 | 10:51 AM PDT
Health clinics in retail stores a growing trend for patients
More and more Americans are using health clinics inside retail stores instead of going to the doctor or emergency room. Randall Pinkston reports on why these clinics have become so popular.
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Play CBS Video May 7, 2013 | 10:19 AM PDT
Conn. medical school aims to fix doctor shortage
The Affordable Care Act is bringing millions of new patients into the medical system, but it's happening just as the country is about to lose a third of its physicians. Vinita Nair visits a medical school in Connecticut which has a strategy for fixing the shortage of doctors.
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Play CBS Video May 7, 2013 | 10:01 AM PDT
FDA calls for cancer warning labels on tanning beds
The federal government wants stronger warnings on indoor tanning beds as more young people develop a deadly form of skin cancer. The Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes for the indoor tanning industry, including how it responds to teenage customers. Teresa Garcia reports.
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Play CBS Video May 6, 2013 | 11:23 AM PDT
Hospitals to be penalized for avoidable readmissions
Hospitals are under new pressure not only to treat their patients, but to make sure they don't come back. Bigad Shaban reports on how the Affordable Care Act is addressing the issue of unnecessary hospital readmissions.
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Play CBS Video May 6, 2013 | 11:39 AM PDT
Ways to save on pet health care costs
Pet owners can save big bucks on their animals' health care costs with annual vet visits and by ordering medication online. Alexis Christopherous reports.
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Play CBS Video May 1, 2013 | 2:32 PM PDT
"Plan B" morning-after pill access expanded to teens
The Food and Drug Administration is lowering the required age to buy the emergency contraceptive pill Plan B One-Step without a prescription. Soon, anyone with identification showing they are at least 15 will be able to purchase it over-the-counter. Danielle Nottingham reports.
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Play CBS Video May 1, 2013 | 10:29 AM PDT
Pet owners opting for alternative treatments
Pet owners are turning to alternative medicine to meet the health needs of their four legged friends. Vinita Nair spoke with one dog owner who claims she saw a difference after just one treatment.
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Play CBS Video April 26, 2013 | 9:43 AM PDT
Man shoots himself in the face with harpoon gun
A Brazilian man accidentally shot himself in the face with a harpoon while cleaning his gun. As Felipe Maya reports, he survived and suffered no damage to his brain.
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Play CBS Video April 23, 2013 | 8:46 AM PDT
Penny acts as poison claiming pooch's life
Pennies minted after 1982 are made with a zinc core, which if swallowed by a dog, may have lethal consequences. Kathy Walsh reports.
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Play CBS Video April 17, 2013 | 9:49 AM PDT
Study: Light drinking during pregnancy not harmful to child
New research suggests light drinking during pregnancy may not be harmful to the child later on in life. Alison Harmelin reports.
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Play CBS Video April 12, 2013 | 12:55 PM PDT
Colo. doctor accused of botched surgeries
The Colorado state medical board filed 14 counts of unprofessional conduct against Dr. Warren Kortz, and now the federal government is investigating the claims. KCNC-TV's Stan Bush reports.
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Play CBS Video April 10, 2013 | 10:15 AM PDT
Hi-tech inhaler helps doctors craft asthma treatments
A new cutting-edge asthma inhaler is helping doctors create a more accurate treatment plan by pinning down a patient's location and possible triggers around them. Teresa Garcia reports from Woodland, California.
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Play CBS Video April 10, 2013 | 9:50 AM PDT
Yakameat: The soup that cures hangovers?
A spicy noodle soup known as Yakameat has long-been purported to cure hangovers. Now, as KPIX CBS 5's Frank Mallicoat reports, scientists have analyzed the traditional New Orleans street food and found that it really does help.
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Play CBS Video April 5, 2013 | 9:20 AM PDT
Judge rules girls of all ages can purchase "morning after" pill
A New York federal judge has ruled that the government must make the so called "morning after" pill available over the counter for girls of all ages. Randall Pinkston reports.
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