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Video: Stress makes us sick: study

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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Video: Aspirin: Can it stem growth of cancer?

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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6 Ways to Build Self-Confidence

There's no room for self-doubt when you're launching a company. Here are half-a-dozen ways successful entrepreneurs keep faith with themselves

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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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Video: Citrus fruits lower stroke risk in women: Study

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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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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