Latest Health Videos
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 12:24 PM PST
HealthPop: Online dating and jaw engraving
An extensive new study shows that online dating is no better than doing it the old fashioned way; Also, an 83-year-old woman in Belgium receives the first lower jaw implant - made by a 3D printer; And, turns out - tattooing your penis isn't a good idea.
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Play CBS Video February 3, 2012 | 1:00 PM PST
HealthPop: Bummers, babies and birth control
People who work 11-plus hours a day are two-and-a-half times more likely to become depressed than those clock out after seven or eight; Also, ultrasounds could be the key to birth control for men; And, a special "What the Health" segment on babies.
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Play CBS Video January 27, 2012 | 1:58 PM PST
HealthPop: Narcissism, pessimism and pain
Narcissists are at a greater risk for high blood pressure and heart problems; Also, men with higher levels of lead are more likely to be pessimistic; And, women consistently report higher levels of pain than men. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details.
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Play CBS Video January 19, 2012 | 3:25 PM PST
HealthPop: Guys' night out and erectile dysfunction
Men who don't get enough alone time with their male friends are more prone to erectile dysfunction; Also, an edible microchip that makes sure you're taking your meds; Plus, wearing headphones while walking around town may pose a safety risk; And, a nose job can make people appear about one-and-a-half-years younger.
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Play CBS Video January 13, 2012 | 1:59 PM PST
HealthPop: Booze, butts and buds
A new report from the CDC estimates that 38 million U.S. adults binge drink four times a month; Also, using nicotine patches or gum will not help you quit smoking for good; And, the occasional marijuana joint may temporarily impair your judgment, but it won't permanently hurt your lungs. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details.
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Play CBS Video January 6, 2012 | 1:58 PM PST
HealthPop: Fertility, paper towels and e-noses
Viable sperm is grown in a lab, outside a man's body; Also, bacteria is found on six different brands of unused, supposedly clean, paper towels; And, scientists develop an electronic nose to sniff out tuberculosis. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details.
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Play CBS Video December 23, 2011 | 1:11 PM PST
HealthPop: Maggots, moms and the grim reaper
The triumphant return of maggots to clean open wounds; Also, working moms are happy and healthy; And, walk faster than 3 mph, and don't fear the reaper. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details - and a cowbell!
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Play CBS Video December 15, 2011 | 1:06 PM PST
HealthPop: Sex, booze and bad decisions
What "heading" a soccer ball does to your brain; Also, chewing gum can make you a better test taker; And, scientists confirm that boozing can lead to really bad decisions. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details.
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Play CBS Video December 8, 2011 | 11:59 AM PST
HealthPop: Blemish barriers, ticking timebomb, resting rumps
CBS News.com's Nick Dietz cracks the facts on facial scars' impact on job interviews; also, a record year for Lyme disease; and sitting around a lot gives you a big butt.
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Play CBS Video December 2, 2011 | 12:00 PM PST
HealthPop: Vitamin venturers, miracle mouthwash, tainting testes
People who take vitamin supplements may be more likely to take risks with their health; Also, a new mouthwash that's a "smart bomb" for cavities; And, wi-fi radiation - from laptops connected to the web - can lead to sperm damage.
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Play CBS Video November 28, 2011 | 1:11 PM PST
Pediatricians release flat head treatment guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics is releasing guidelines for Plagiocephaly, the syndrome that causes flat heads in babies, which is affecting infants who sleep on their back. Randall Pinkston reports.
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Play CBS Video November 23, 2011 | 2:32 PM PST
HealthPop: Turkey troubles, chemical cans, burning boxers
A special Thanksgiving edition of HealthPop - Doctors discover that in the first hour after eating a big meal, you're ten times more likely to have a heart attack; Also, new tests reveal troubling levels of BPA in canned foods; And, a Japanese company develops a pair of undies that promise to help you lose weight.
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Play CBS Video November 17, 2011 | 2:15 PM PST
HealthPop: Danger drinks, brush benefits, shocking sex
Middle-aged women who drink two or more sodas a day increase their risk of heart disease; Also, twice-annual visits to get your teeth professionally cleaned lower the risk of heart attack and stroke; And, many patients with defibrillators have trouble enjoying sex.
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Play CBS Video November 11, 2011 | 2:10 PM PST
HealthPop: Going gray, pox pops, motor minds
L'Oreal reveals that company scientists are developing a pill to prevent gray hair; Also, parents opposed to vaccinations turn to buying and selling lollipops licked by kids with chickenpox; And, scientists are trying to determine if exposure to traffic exhaust can damage your brain.
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Play CBS Video October 19, 2011 | 8:44 AM PDT
Haiti quake amputee soccer team meets military vets
Team Zaryean from Haiti is mostly made up of victims of the 2010 earthquake and they traveled to Washington, D.C. to play a friendly game with amputee military vets. WUSA-TV's Lindsey Mastis reports.
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Play CBS Video September 23, 2011 | 8:05 AM PDT
Moms shave their heads for cancer charity
The second annual "46 Mommas: Shave for the Brave" event was held at Union Station in Washington D.C. to raise money for childhood cancer research.
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Play CBS Video September 20, 2011 | 11:18 AM PDT
Conjoined twins successfully separated in London
British doctors have successfully separated twin girls who were born joined at the head. The sisters shared blood supply to their brains - giving surgeons a difficult challenge. CBS News correspondent Tina Kraus reports.
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Play CBS Video September 15, 2011 | 9:13 AM PDT
Adopting 12 children with special needs
A couple in Bay Shore, N.Y., discuss their life-changing decision to adopt 12 children with special needs after a cancer scare left them grateful for the time they didn't think they'd have.
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Play CBS Video September 12, 2011 | 4:44 PM PDT
Spongebob negatively affects attention span, says study
A new study says watching Nickelodeon's popular cartoon, "SpongeBob SquarePants", can negatively affect a 4-year-old's focus and memory. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Play CBS Video August 18, 2011 | 7:56 AM PDT
AntiGravity Yoga
Suspended in air, yoga students in New York City are defying natural law to achieve a better body, mind and spirit.
