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No major restrictions seen in wake of the discovery of infected cow, except among 2 South Korean retailers
Read More »Video: Mad cow disease discovered in Calif.
The government reported a new case of mad cow disease discovered in California - the first in the U.S. in six years. Wyatt Andrews reports on the findings and the threat to public health
Read More »New case of mad cow disease discovered in California; First since 2006
Dept. of Agriculture says dairy cow was not bound for human food supply; Fourth case in United States since inspections began
Read More »Resistance training may stave off dementia symptoms in seniors, research shows
Exercise improved executive cognitive processes that are tied to Alzheimer's and dementia-risk, researchers said
Read More »Police to auction $1.6 million Ferrari in Dubai
The most expensive police auction in history is about to take place in Dubai, including a limited edition Ferrari Enzo
Read More »Washington D.C. bus riders get meningitis scare: What is viral meningitis?
A bus driver has been diagnosed with viral meningitis in Washington D.C.: What is meningitis and how do you treat it?
Read More »Measles deaths drop 74 percent in a decade, study shows
Measles deaths went from 535,300 deaths in 2000 to 139,300 in 2010; WHO still fell short of 90 percent goal
Read More »Video: No standardized price for appendix removal
An appendicitis operation is the most common emergency abdominal surgery performed in the U.S. But the cost of the procedure is anything but common or standardized.
Read More »Video: Stress makes us sick: study
Does stress make us sick? CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Holly Phillips reports on a new study that suggests high stress is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, influenza and allergies.
Read More »Study: Appendix surgery costs differ around U.S.
Archives of Internal Medicine study found health care cost discrepancies among appendix surgery recipients that ranged from $1,500 to $180,000 to pay for procedure
Read More »Hangover Heaven bus rolls through Las Vegas: What do "patients" think?
Bus began driving on Las Vegas Strip on April 14 to treat vacationers' hangovers
Read More »Report: Another Heart Attack Grill diner falls ill while eating
Restaurant owner says woman was also smoking and drinking at the time; In February male patron suffered heart attack at restaurant
Read More »"Hangover Heaven" bus rolls out in Las Vegas
Doctors on wheels help patients after they drink in too much of Las Vegas nightlife
Read More »What causes brain freeze? Study reveals new clues
Researchers hope discovery of brain freeze mechanism could lead to treatments for migraine sufferers
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