Number of obese Americans will jump from 99 million to 164 million, contributing to disease, increased health care costs
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Salman Khan says he's heading to U.S. for treatment for facial pain condition so severe it's been called "suicide disease"
Read More »Video: Ask it Early: From allergies to sleep issues
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers health questions from viewers. This week: dementia, allergies and sleep issues.
Read More »Vaccines don’t cause autism, but aren’t perfect: Report
Report found no link between vaccines and autism, Type 1 diabetes - but found side effects like seizures, inflammation
Read More »Splitsville, U.S.A.: Top 14 states for divorce
Scientists say divorce can lead to health problems, but people keep divorcing - especially in some states
Read More »Pet hoarding horrors: 27 photos spotlight cruel disorder
In addition to being bad for animals, animal hoarding can cause health problems in humans
Read More »Scented laundry products release carcinogens, study finds
Carcinogens like benzene, acetaldehyde found in scented laundry products, according to University of Washington researchers
Read More »Video: Effective new treatment for severe asthma
"Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on a new procedure for asthmatics called bronchial thermoplasty.
Read More »Hot dogs: Good choices, bad choices
Looking for frank advice on picking healthy dogs for end-of-summer cookouts? Look no further...
Read More »Video: Going vegan goes more mainstream
Former President Bill Clinton revealed how veganism has helped him lose weight and be healthier. Nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot speaks to "The Early Show" about the plant-based diet.
Read More »Fat tax? 15 states with biggest obesity bills
Who pays for Americans' obesity-related health problems? Even if you're thin, you do
Read More »Is employer-sponsored health insurance on life support?
Tower Watson survey finds one out of 10 midsized, large companies will stop offering health insurance come 2014
Read More »West Nile virus: How to stay safe
Mosquito-borne virus is showing up across the country. Here's what you need to know to avoid infection
Read More »Cholesterol-lowering foods better than low-fat diet? What study says
People counseled on diet rich in cholesterol-lowering foods saw more than 13 percent cholesterol reduction
Read More »Child health: 16 states that let kids down
From childhood mortality to teenage pregnancy, new report ranks states for kids' health
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