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World Autism Awareness Day meant to "spur such action and draw attention to the unacceptable discrimination, abuse and isolation experienced by people with autism and their loved ones," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said
Read More »Americans’ consumption of sugar "unprecedented"
Dietitian Cynthia Sass describes the stresses sugar places on one's blood and heart
Read More »Video: War on sugar: Is it toxic?
New studies are supporting claims that sugar is poisoning us Sanjay Gupta reports on "60 Minutes." Also, nutritionist and registered dietician Cynthia Sass speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the war on sugar.
Read More »What are the 25 best cities for walking?
Even though putting one foot in front of the other is the easiest form of exercise there is, it's still hard to find the motivation to bypass the car and head out on foot in your everyday life. Here are 25 cities to get started.
Read More »‘Tis the season for presidential politics
Bob Schieffer says we used to wait until after the World Series to take a White House race seriously, but now Fall comes early
Read More »When medical implants fail
Joshua Oukrop was 21 when his cardiac defibrillator failed him; His cardiologist blames the FDA approval process for his death
Read More »Review: ‘Wrath of the Titans’ more fun than predecessor
Everything is on fire in "Wrath of the Titans."
Read More »The rise of the black nerd in pop culture
Comedians Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele, the brains behind the hit Comedy Central sketch show "Key & Peele," joked that President Barack Obama is the idol black nerds have longed for and needed.
Read More »Video: Early diagnoses, intervention keys when autism suspected
A new federal study says one-in-88 children has at least some symptoms of autism, many more than previously thought. Bob and Suzanne Wright, who founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder, talked to Rebecca Jarvis about the challenges faced by families with kids with autism.
Read More »CDC: Ads spark big increase to quit smoking line
More than twice as many people called a toll-free number to help them quit smoking a week after the launch of ad campaign
Read More »Video: FDA rejects proposed ban on BPA
The Food and Drug Administration rejected a petition to ban Bisphenol-A, or BPA, from food or drink packaging, reports Scott Pelley.
Read More »FDA rejects petition to ban BPA in food packaging
Despite earlier research finding health risks, "There remain serious questions about these studies, particularly as they relate to humans," FDA said
Read More »With autism rates up, experts renew call for early intervention
Recent CDC report found one in 88 children has autism, nearly doubling 2002 estimates
Read More »Mattel to manufacture bald Barbie doll
Mattel will make a bald friend of Barbie with interchangeable wigs, scarves and other accessories thanks to an online campaign started by two women affected by cancer
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