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U.S. doctors shun them, but very early pregnancy gender tests are available online, raising many ethical concerns
Read More »Nagasaki and the Bomb: 66 years later
What's it like to survive an atomic bomb blast? Photos, survivors' sketches show horrors
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From bowls too big to glasses too wide, Americans set themselves up to overeat without realizing it
Read More »Scientists pinpoint ovarian cancer gene – is treatment on the way?
Women with faulty RAD51D gene have one in 11 chance to develop ovarian cancer, according to scientists
Read More »Granny’s boob job shows rise of plastic surgery in seniors
With more older people healthy enough for surgery, more are choosing to go under the knife
Read More »Video: Gavin DeGraw hospitalized after assault
Gavin DeGraw was assaulted and had his nose broken by a group of unidentified men in New York's East Village early Monday morning. DeGraw was then struck by a cab before being taken to a hospital and is now in stable condition. CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports.
Read More »Do wives cause husbands’ sexual problems? What new study says
Researchers link erectile dysfunction to "partner betweenness," situation in which wives close to husbands' friends
Read More »Video: Texas heat takes toll on athletes
Texas recorded its hottest month ever this past July and temperatures are continue to hit triple digits renewing concerns about the safety of young athletes who play outdoors.
Read More »Facebook tied to poor mental health in teens: What parents must know
Researcher says social network contributes to anxiety, depression, narcissism, antisocial behavior
Read More »Video: Surviving extreme heat
"Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Rebecca Jarvis about how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses.
Read More »Diana Nyad swim ends early, but senior athletics going strong
Strong winds and ocean currents forced 61-year-old Nyad to end marathon swim, but experts say aging athletes
Read More »Amazing aging athletes: Buff bodies battle at Senior Games
Getting older doesn't have to mean getting slow and weak, as these seniors show
Read More »Workplace increasingly hostile, study finds
Experts point to stress over job security, and research says workers blame leadership, other employees, economy for rudeness
Read More »Video: Mom and daughter share cancer battle
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