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Play CBS Video October 27, 2008 | 5:51 PM PDT
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New experimental research finds that the elderly should be getting their flu shots in higher doses. Manuel Gallegus has more.
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Play CBS Video October 22, 2008 | 5:11 PM PDT
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just released national figures on the first federal study regarding kids and allergies. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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Play CBS Video October 20, 2008 | 5:12 PM PDT
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A new high-tech prosthetic, called the C-Leg, is making it easier for amputees to live with artificial limbs. Karen Brown reports.
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Play CBS Video October 13, 2008 | 4:46 PM PDT
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How much Vitamin D should your child take? Dr. Mallika Marshall has the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Play CBS Video October 12, 2008 | 1:13 AM PDT
Healthy Cereals For Kids
Not all breakfast cereals are nutritious and delicious. "Consumer Reports" deputy health editor Gayle Williams highlights some of the best and worst popular cereals on the market for kids.
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Play CBS Video October 9, 2008 | 4:42 PM PDT
Contact Lens Eye Infection
A south Texas woman is working with a San Antonio doctor to save her eye after a severe infection. KENS 5's Wendy Rigby reports.
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Play CBS Video October 7, 2008 | 5:30 PM PDT
New Breast Exam Advances
In this latest installment of "HealthWatch," Dr. Mallika Marshall reports on the newest technological developments which have granted more and more hospitals with advanced mammogram technology.
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Play CBS Video October 1, 2008 | 6:15 PM PDT
'The Source' Of Energy
Learn how to tap into your body's energy the natural way. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Woodson Merrell, the author of "The Source," about improving your body's health and feeling younger.
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Play CBS Video September 29, 2008 | 4:38 PM PDT
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Chemotherapy can be a lifesaver from cancer but sometimes it can put the patient's life at risk. Doctors may have found a way for the body to handle large doses of chemo. Dr. Sean Kenniff has more.
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Play CBS Video September 22, 2008 | 10:53 PM PDT
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Anti-depressants and steroids have been used for years to ease the side effects of breast cancer treatment, but doctors are now looking at the possibilities of acupuncture. Drew Levinson reports.
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Play CBS Video September 18, 2008 | 3:33 PM PDT
Mice Reveal Sleep Apnea Risks
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center have revealed some surprising findings from a study on mice who had sleep apnea. KENS' Wendy Rigby reports.
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Play CBS Video September 15, 2008 | 2:49 PM PDT
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Meg Oliver reports on a new study that finds increased levels of stress leads to higher risks for breast cancer; side effects for overweight chemotherapy patients; seniors and sleep deprivation.
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Play CBS Video September 15, 2008 | 8:36 AM PDT
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Meg Oliver reports on a new study that finds increased levels of stress leads to higher risks for breast cancer; side effects for overweight chemotherapy patients; seniors and sleep.
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Play CBS Video September 8, 2008 | 12:30 PM PDT
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Michelle Gielan reports on rising healthcare deductibles; research that casts doubt on the value of MRIs in diagnosing breast cancer; and drug companies? free samples -- are they good for patients?
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Play CBS Video September 5, 2008 | 4:34 PM PDT
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Meg Oliver reports that childhood vaccination rates nearing record highs; obesity may make asthma worse; and more evidence that tobacco use directly causes cancer.
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Play CBS Video September 5, 2008 | 4:34 PM PDT
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Meg Oliver reports on new concerns about kids committing suicide; taller men are at greater risk for prostate cancer; and children born extremely premature are at higher risk for behavior problems.
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Play CBS Video August 29, 2008 | 11:58 PM PDT
Shoulder Pain May Be A Sign
While some individuals may experience pain and numbness in the shoulders and arms on occasion, chronic numbness may be a tell tale sign of a more urgent ailment. Dr. Sean Kenniff reports from Miami.
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Play CBS Video August 27, 2008 | 5:48 PM PDT
Surgery Can Cure Sweaty Palms
While most people experience sweaty palms on occasion, some individuals must face constantly wet hands as a chronic condition. But, as Kathryn Brown reports, a new surgery could threat this ailment.
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Play CBS Video January 8, 2009 | 3:24 PM PST
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Meg Oliver reports that yoga may help women deal with menopause; turning the TV off may help your kids stay thin; and electrical stimulation may help fight Alzheimer's disease.
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Play CBS Video August 27, 2008 | 8:09 AM PDT
Dogs Can Smell Skin Cancer?
As early detection remains the key to fighting skin cancer, researchers now suggest that this disease produces an odor which canines might be able to detect. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
