Latest Health Videos
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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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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Play CBS Video 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.
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Play CBS Video January 19, 2009 | 8:30 PM PST
U.S Heart Attack Rates Dropped
The severity of first heart attacks has dropped in the U.S., fueling a major decline in deaths. Both patients and their doctors can take credit for these survival rates. Manuel Gallegus reports
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Play CBS Video February 5, 2009 | 3:19 PM PST
Stopping The Breast Cancer Gene
A medical breakthrough in England could help keep the breast cancer gene from being passed on to future generations. Teri Okita reports.
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Play CBS Video December 31, 2008 | 10:17 PM PST
Kidney Transplant Breakthrough
The New England Journal of Medicine has published a report which indicates that a new high-tech device can preserve kidneys and other organs in a highly efficient manner. Manuel Gallegus reports.
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Play CBS Video December 15, 2008 | 1:31 PM PST
Breast Cancer And Menopause
A new study reinforces the connection between Hormone Replacement Therapy for women going through menopause and an increased risk of breast cancer. Karen Brown reports.
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Play CBS Video December 13, 2008 | 12:23 PM PST
Drug May Fight Breast Cancer
Developed by researchers in England, an experimental drug called Zometa could help to fight off breast cancer. As Teri Okita reports, medical specialists are eagerly awaiting further findings.
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Play CBS Video December 13, 2008 | 12:23 PM PST
'Don't Delay Cancer Treatment'
A new study form the Weill Cornell Medical College suggests that elderly women have a higher chance of reoccurring breast cancer when delaying post-surgical radiation. CBS News' Karen Brown reports.
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Play CBS Video November 28, 2008 | 3:01 PM PST
The Gift Of Planned Parenthood?
Planned Parenthood in Indiana is offering gift certificates. The organization says the controversial idea was sparked by an increase in calls and visits from the newly unemployed.
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Play CBS Video November 24, 2008 | 1:46 PM PST
HealthWatch
There's a new device that may help overweight people who don't want to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Mallika Marshall has more.
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Play CBS Video November 5, 2008 | 4:57 PM PST
HealthWatch
A new study finds the first month after a heart attack remains a period of increased danger for patients. Tara Mergener reports.
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Play CBS Video November 3, 2008 | 4:34 PM PST
HealthWatch
More of the programs teens are tuning into include sexual content and that's affecting how they think and act about sex. Jennifer London reports.
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Play CBS Video November 3, 2008 | 1:06 AM PST
Rick's Walk Across America
Rick Hammersley is 60 years old, a cancer survivor and a diabetic. But 7 months ago he set out to walk across America, and he recently completed the journey at Coney Island, Brooklyn.
