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Nonprofit Aspiritech overlooks quirks of employees with Asperger's syndrome, benefits from unusual focus, attention to detail
Read More »Video: America and the war on cancer
40 years after America declared war against cancer, a new reports shows the country is making progress against the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what we've accomplished and where the war is headed.
Read More »Video: Survival rate for childhood cancer rising
Since the mid-70s, the survival rate for most childhood cancers has climbed from 58 percent to 79 percent. Michelle Miller reports on the what's helping cancer's youngest victims win the battle.
Read More »Kids surviving cancer more often than ever
A child's ability to better withstand intensive cancer treatments than adults has led to higher cure rates
Read More »Poliomyelitis strain spreads to China: Is U.S. at risk?
Disease remains incurable and potentially deadly, though vaccines are safe and effective
Read More »Poliomyelitis: 15 photos spotlight crippling disease
Though polio is no longer major threat in U.S., it still is in several countries
Read More »Got cancer? 10 secrets for better decisions
Cancer doctors share key strategies for making smart decisions about complicated treatment options
Read More »Video: Conjoined twins successfully separated in London
British doctors have successfully separated twin girls who were born joined at the head. The sisters shared blood supply to their brains - giving surgeons a difficult challenge. CBS News correspondent Tina Kraus reports.
Read More »Mom with two uteruses has twins: What causes rare condition?
Doctors put odds of such a pregnancy at one in five million
Read More »Video: Bob Hope’s widow Dolores dies at 102
Dolores Hope, who was married for 69 years to legendary entertainer Bob Hope, died on Monday at her home in Los Angeles. Hope was 102 years old. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports
Read More »HPV vaccine: 20 states that shun the shot
Where are teens least likely to get HPV vaccine? You might be surprised
Read More »Diabetes tied to increased risk for dementia
Study from Japan provides more evidence that diabetes can
Read More »Video: Tips to ease fall allergy symptoms
This fall is predicted to be one of the worst allergy seasons on record due to this summer's heavy rainfall and record heat.
Read More »Online gamers solve HIV puzzle that stymied scientists
In three weeks, gamers came up with structure of HIV/AIDS molecule that scientists had tried to figure out for decade
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