The government says a treadmill is the most dangerous piece of exercise equiptment. Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen reports on the risks posed by treadmills and how stay safe while working out.
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You may be vigilant with the sunscreen, but here's the bad news: UV radiation alters the actual DNA of your skin cells, causing lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and even cancer. Here's a ray of (UV-free) light: You can reverse sun damage.
Read More »New food nutrition labels from FDA coming
The government wants people to know more about what they're eating with clearer nutrition labeling on food packages
Read More »Video: "Superfoods" for fall
Rebecca Jarvis speaks with Self Magazine Features Director Erin Hobday about foods that are in-season in autumn that can help with cognitive function, weight loss, and more.
Read More »CDC: 2 children sickened by new swine flu strain
Health officials say a novel strain of swine flu has sickened two children in Pennsylvania and Indiana
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Where are workers most likely to call in sick when they're perfectly well?
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Circumcision rates dipped in the U.S. from 62.9 percent in 1999 to 56.9 percent in 2008, according to a new CDC study
Read More »Video: Should you drive? There’s an app for that.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has created a smartphone application to help combat against drunk driving. Angela Greenwood of affiliate KOAM News reports.
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Crestor more effective at reducing plaque but not proved statistically significant, study showed
Read More »Breast-feeding boosts brainpower? What new study says
English researchers say findings suggest that breast-feeding speeds cognitive development in children
Read More »Chilly calories: 12 beastly fast food beverages
Think burgers and fries are only fast food offerings that deliver lots of calories and fat? Think again
Read More »Controversial study shows higher cancer risk in 9/11 firefighters
Studies find 48 percent of rescue workers have asthma; firefighters face 19 percent cancer risk
Read More »Video: Ask It Early: belly fat, migraines, and chronic lung issues
Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers questions about getting rid of excess belly fat, stemming chronic migraines, and tips for chronic lung issues.
Read More »CDC says fewer antibiotics being prescribed for kids
Efforts to get pediatricians to stop inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics are paying off, new report suggests
Read More »Pourable gel fuel recalled after reports of burns, deaths (COMPLETE LIST)
Nine manufacturers agree to voluntary recall after reports that fuel caused scores of injuries and two deaths
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