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Sativex has already been approved in Canada, New Zealand and eight European countries for relieving muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis
Read More »Stem cells improve vision for two legally blind patients, study shows
Two women with different forms of macular degeneration treated with stem cells, saw improvement within four months, study found
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Do alternative remedies for menopausal hot flashes work? Study finds one doesn't
Read More »Video: Going vegan: The pros and cons
Considering going vegan? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips discusses the pros and cons of plant-based diets.
Read More »Women feel more pain than men, study finds
Pain study of over 72,000 patients yielded clear results when it comes to which gender experiences pain more
Read More »New autism criteria: Expert seeks to calm fears
Says intent of redefining the disorder isn't to prevent anyone from getting help; One study suggests kids can outgrow autism
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Study finds planes can be germ havens
Read More »Video: Staying germ-free on planes
Airplanes are often loaded with bacteria and viruses from other passengers.
Read More »Erectile dysfunction, edible microchips, headphone dangers: HealthPop Video
Men who don't get enough alone time with their male friends are more prone to erectile dysfunction, according to a new study.
Read More »Man accidentally shoots 3.5 inch nail into brain, plows snow after
Dante Autullo, 32, was working in his garage when accident occurred
Read More »Asia braces for Year of Dragon baby boom
Year of Dragon kicks off Monday in Zodiac calendar, officials are bracing for baby boom not only in China and Taiwan but in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Macau
Read More »Proposed changes to autism definition may mean new diagnoses for people with Asperger’s
Proposed changes to American Psychological Association's diagnostic manual may stop skyrocketing autism rates, experts said
Read More »Video: Child in controversial ad speaks out
Georgia is running a controversial ad campaign about childhood obesity. The ads that run on television feature obese children. Mark Strassmann reports.
Read More »Sex guidelines issued for post-heart attack life
American Heart Association: If you can walk up two flights of stairs or walk briskly, you're likely OK to have sex
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