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A new study shows more and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get off their duffs and exercise.

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, ask your doctor to test in both your right and left arms. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips speaks about a new study on blood pressure, and what it reveals.

Two of the country's most respected hospitals: Which one has mastered the art -- and science -- of great website design? In this week's Website Smackdown, I’m taking a look at the websites for two of the biggest hospital complexes in the world, the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic.

Losing weight is not always about anticipating swimsuit season or squeezing into skinny jeans--for the clinically obese , losing weight is about fighting serious illness and reclaiming health. But the primal part of the brain that regulates appetite will not place a moratorium on hunger just because someone and their doctor acknowledge the need to lose weight. Researchers at Syracuse University are working toward a unique solution: a stick of chewing gum that suppresses appetite.

Cardiologist says off-brand release will help people strapped for cash, advises talking to your doctor before making switch

“So often patients aren’t satisfied with the communication they have with their doctor. And yet I know that physicians care so much about their patients.” James Tulsky, director of the Duke Center for Palliative Care

A 28-year-old woman in India came to her doctor with an unusual complaint: a sudden and persistent increase in her sex drive. She felt constantly aroused, often with no stimulation at all

The old adage that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a good one to follow, according to a new Dutch study. The researchers found that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, may protect you against stroke.

Too intimidated to question your doctor's advice? You may be putting your life at risk

Texas Gov. criticized for undergoing risky procedure using fat cells to treat back problem; Doctor defends experimental treatment

By order of the Shadow Proclamation (okay, Facebook), select episodes of Doctor Who will materialize online for fans around the world. Including one that's never been released before. The BBC, that venerable broadcaster adored by grandmas across the globe, is trying something new: Its Worldwide arm is putting select episodes of one of the BBC's content jewels, Doctor Who, online as a paid video-on-demand service on Facebook .

You may not use a health device connected to your doctor yet, but you probably will soon. What will these devices look like and how will you use them?

We already know that cell phones carry all sorts of germs.

Too ashamed to ask your doctor about what's worrying you?