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Being happily married tied to threefold increase in likelihood of survival, but even unhappily married bypass patients benefited
Read More »Video: Simple test screens for heart defects in infants
Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on a simple test that screens for congenital heart defects in infants and why it isn't routinely used in the U.S.
Read More »Falls from windows injure 5,000 kids each year: Study
Summer months saw most injuries, while one-, two-story falls made up 94 percent of falls
Read More »Video: Hosptial drug shortages
Hospitals are reporting severe shortages of many key medications, including some for cancer. Rebecca Jarvis speaks with CBS News Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton about why these shortages exist and how best to navigate around them
Read More »Shortage of key hospital drugs a "major crisis"
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses critical shortage of many types of medications, including some used in ICU and for chemotherapy
Read More »Bill Clinton goes vegan, but it’s not going to be easy
In an almost hell-has-frozen-over moment, former president Bill Clinton — legendary for his love of hamburgers and fries — has become a vegan.
Read More »FDA okays first new lymphoma drug since 1977: Will Adcetris help?
Seattle Genetics' Adcetris is first drug approved for Hodgkin's lymphoma since 1977
Read More »Shark attack victim gets bionic leg
New prosthesis lets 23-year-old student walk with normal gait for first time in years
Read More »Man goes in for circumcision, wakes up without penis: What happened?
Man goes in for circumcision, gets penis amputated when doc finds cancer - right or wrong?
Read More »Bill Clinton boots burgers, says he’s now vegan
Former president, who turns 65 today, gives up fatty fare and says he had been playing "Russian roulette" with his health
Read More »Video: Back pain, exercise, and diet questions
On Today's Ask It Early, CBS Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton, answers questions about the blood type diet, cardio, and back pain issues.
Read More »City shuts down cancer patient’s garage sales: Cheap shot?
Salem, Ore. officials shut down 64-year-old Jan Cline's garage sales, citing rules that limit residents to three per year
Read More »Video: The Burger King has been dethroned
In addition to adding some healthier items on their menu, Burger King is retiring the king character.
Read More »Video: Bill Clinton goes vegan on 65th birthday
Former Pres. Bill Clinton has stopped eating dairy and eggs, in addition to not eating meat
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