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Too much sitting can increase your risk of sudden death.
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Does stress make us sick? CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Holly Phillips reports on a new study that suggests high stress is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, influenza and allergies.
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Three new studies report that a daily dose of aspirin appear to dramatically reduce the risk -- and even stem the growth -- of many cancers. Erica Hill reports.
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Journal reports that men who drink a non-diet soda or other sugary beverage daily have a 20 percent higher risk of heart attack
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Men who drink sugar-sweetened beverages, including sodas and non-carbonated fruit drinks, may have a higher risk of heart attack, a new study shows.
Read More »Video: Sleeping pills: New study shows big risks
A controversial new study suggests that taking Ambien, Lunesta or other prescription sleep aids may dramatically increase your risk of death and that people taking them are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Carl Bazil, director of Columbia University's Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Center talks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill.
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Can citrus fruits lower the risk of having a stroke? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips reports on a new study that suggests flavanones can lower the risk of stroke in women.
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New studies indicate coffee may help with depression and lowering the risk of diabetes, among other benefits. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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Does sitting for long periods of time in small airplane seats increase your risk for blood clots? CBS News medical contributor Dr.
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Medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses a new study that shows long work hours can increase the risk of depression.
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Read More »Risk of Heart Disease Underestimated, Researchers Say
Image courtesy of iStockphoto/energyy Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S., and more than 27 million Americans currently have a cardiac condition . But what is your risk of developing heart disease at some point in your entire life? It might be a lot higher than you think, according to a new paper published online Wednesday in The New England of Medicine
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