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Video: 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

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Video: Birth control pills and blood clots

"Early Show" medical contributor Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on the tragic death of a young woman that died of a massive blood clot in her lungs that her mother believes was caused by birth control pills

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Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Easier Thanks To Video Games

A series of new video games for kids with cystic fibrosis not only helps them stick to treatment regimens, but also significantly improves breathing performance. Gamification to the rescue! One of the hardest parts of treating cystic fibrosis in children is convincing them to perform tedious breathing exercises required to keep airways clear. However, a new study that applies gamification techniques to cystic-fibrosis treatment indicates that specially made video games not only get children to perform breathing exercises--they also improves breathing performance when not playing games

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