CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports on the decision of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sibelius to restrict the sale of the morning after pill, Plan B - against the recommendation of the FDA that the drug be sold over-the-counter.
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FDA leaning toward move for Yaz, other newer birth control pills though there's conflicting evidence on slightly higher risk
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Results are promising from two new studies involving targeted drug treatments that are helping women with advanced breast cancer live longer. Dr
Read More »Video: Morning-after pill axed for young teenagers
In a surprise decision by the Obama administration, young teenagers will not be allowed access to Plan B, the morning-after emergency contraception pill, without a prescription. Wyatt Andrews reports on what's behind the controversial move.
Read More »Targeted breast cancer drugs show promise
A pair of new drug combinations have been successful in trials on women with advanced breast cancer
Read More »U.S. nixes FDA decision allowing over-the-counter morning-after pills
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius did not believe data supported allowing girls under 17 access to Plan B One-Step pill
Read More »Sugared cereals: Should kids avoid at all costs?
Environmental Working Group study examined 84 popular cereals, found 44 contained more sugar per serving than cookies
Read More »FDA decision on teens, "morning-after" blocked
Health secretary overrules FDA, says young teenagers cannot buy the Plan B morning-after pill without a prescription
Read More »Lifestyle changes can prevent 40% of cancers: Study
Smoking contributed to 23 percent of cancers in men, nearly 16 percent of cancers in women
Read More »Video: Active aging: Boomers change the rules of "old"
Stephen Geist is a 60-year-old Cyclocross competitor who is pushing the limits of aging to learn what he can and cannot do as he tries to stay fit and active.
Read More »Do presidents age faster? What new study shows
Combination of wealth, education, good medical care may improve presidents' longevity, study says
Read More »Some kids’ cereals pack more sugar than a Twinkie
A bowl of cereal and cold milk is a childhood breakfast staple in America, but a new review reveals some brands of kids cereal contain more sugar per serving than a Twinkie or Chips Ahoy! cookies.
Read More »Video: Cereal study shows worst sugar offenders
The Environmental Working Group released its list of the worst cereal offenders, including one cereal with more sugar in one cup than a Twinkie. Jeff Glor reports.
Read More »Study ranks "10 worst" kids’ cereals for sugar
Analysis shows cup of one has more sugar than Twinkie, and cup of 44 others has more sugar than 3 Chips Ahoy! cookies
Read More »Vermont tops America’s Health Rankings: Which state’s last?
For first time ever, all states reported at least 20 percent of its citizens were obese
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