Countries that consumed the most alcohol per capita, according to 2011 report
Read More »Category Archives: Uncategorized
Feed SubscriptionVideo: "Brazilian Blowout" maker concedes health risks
The maker of a popular line of Brazilian Blowout hair straightening products settled a lawsuit that it misled consumers about the presence of formaldehyde in the products. Bill Whitaker reports on the latest details.
Read More »South Africa recalls 1.35 million defective condoms after giveaway
Condoms given away to thousands found to leak, burst during sex
Read More »"Parasitic twin" found in Peru toddler’s stomach
Doctors found Isbac Pacunda's would-be twin's bones in his stomach, to remove in surgery this week
Read More »Study: Statins work as well for women as men
Research reviewed 18 trials, found drugs decreased risk of heart disease, stroke and death about 20 percent in men and women
Read More »Video: Statins good for women too, study shows
New research indicates the cholesterol drugs known as statins are just as effective for women as men in treating heart disease. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses the new study and what it means for women
Read More »Iowa woman births 14-pound baby without painkillers
Asher Stewardson born at 13 pounds, 13 ounces; his "big" brother, Judah, arrived 15 months earlier weighing 12 pounds, 1 ounce
Read More »FDA approves Erivedge for most common type of skin cancer
Pill is first drug ever approved to treat basal cell carcinoma; BCC strikes 2.8 million Americans each year
Read More »Neglected tropical diseases targeted by Gates Foundation, drug companies
Groups announce international collaborative effort to control or eradicate 10 tropical diseases by 2020
Read More »Stressed? 7 steps to instant calm
Haywire life causing your body to go haywire? Experts share simple tips to de-stress
Read More »Scientists zap sperm counts with ultrasound: Next male birth control?
Researchers hope ultrasound will be first new birth control method for men in more than 100 years
Read More »Video: Medical mystery: "Conversion Disorder"
Charlie Rose and Erica Hill speak with Dr. Jennifer McVige, a pediatric neurologist, about the mysterious illness that has more than a dozen N.Y
Read More »Video: Report: Long work hours double depression risk
Medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses a new study that shows long work hours can increase the risk of depression.
Read More »Low-fat, schmo-fat. Only the calories count
People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories come from may not matter as much as simply cutting back on them, according to a study.
Read More »McDonald’s scraps controversial beef process
Celeb chef Jamie Oliver, on crusade against cleansing method, cheers move, but L.A.
Read More »