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Study suggests passing through a doorway causes memory lapses
Read More »Avastin’s breast cancer approval revoked by FDA
Avastin caused dangerous side effects, didn't extend patient's lives, FDA said
Read More »Brain scan study spotlights risks of high school football, hockey
Even in absence of concussion, high school football and hockey players can show signs of brain damage
Read More »STD report shows chlamydia up, syphilis down
Nineteen million Americans have an STD, resulting in $17 billion in health care costs
Read More »New brain study to test 100 former NFL players
Researchers plan to test retired pro football players to try to learn how to diagnose degenerative brain disease
Read More »Smucker’s peanut butter recalled over salmonella fear
Thousands of jars purchased in last week may contain potentially dangerous bacteria
Read More »Video: New health care rules
Erica Hill and Jeff Glor speak with Carmen Wong Ulrich about new health care rules that will affect those who smoke or who are overweight.
Read More »Video: Ask It Early: Night sweats, eczema and holiday colds
Dr. Holly Phillips answers viewer questions on pressing health issues, from the reasons for night sweats, to natural remedies for eczema, and even how to stay healthy for the holidays.
Read More »Video: The challenges of living past 90
A new census report says more Americans than ever are living past age 90. Dr.
Read More »More and more Americans living past 90
Nearly 2 million Americans are older than 90 and the very elderly may number 9 million by 2050; Health care system strained
Read More »Video: HealthPop: Danger drinks, brush benefits, shocking sex
Middle-aged women who drink two or more sodas a day increase their risk of heart disease; Also, twice-annual visits to get your teeth professionally cleaned lower the risk of heart attack and stroke; And, many patients with defibrillators have trouble enjoying sex.
Read More »Man pleads guilty to penis pump Medicare scam
Accused sent unsolicited penis pumps to patients, told them "regular use" had health benefits; billed Medicare for costs
Read More »Green tea may lower bad cholesterol
New study finds positive effects of antioxidant compounds on "bad" cholesterol - but no effect on "good"
Read More »Low intelligence causes obesity? What research shows
New study of Swedish men links big bellies at midlife to low IQ scores
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