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Examination of brain tissue of dead children shows overgrowth of tissue in brain region responsible for communication, emotional development
Read More »Video: Skin cancer prevention: Start young
With more than two million cases of skin cancer per year, a panel of health care experts is releasing a new set of sun safety and skin cancer prevention guidelines for young people, ages 10 to 24. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge get the details from Dr. Holly Phillips.
Read More »Video: Mother discovers baby’s stored blood missing
A baby's umbilical cord blood could help treat illnesses down the road, but what happens when the blood bank runs into trouble? KTVT-TV's Ginger Allen reports.
Read More »Video: Personhood amendment fuels abortion debate
Mississippi voters are considering an amendment to their state constitution by adding the "personhood" amendment, and it has become the latest battle over abortion rights. Randall Pinkston reports this "personhood" vote could set a precedent for the nation.
Read More »Conjoined twins separated at Va. hospital: How are they doing?
20-hour procedure involved team of 45, girls expected to make full recovery
Read More »Conjoined twins separated in 20-hour surgery
Nineteen-month-old Dominican girls Maria and Teresa Tapia doing well after operation
Read More »Can suicide be really predicted? Study says yes
Brief questionnaire spots suicidal people who otherwise might have fallen through the cracks, researcher says
Read More »Suicide – who’s at risk? 5 life-saving questions to ask
Simple diagnostic "tool" shown highly accurate at spotting who's most likely to try to end it all
Read More »Soda bans don’t keep kids from sugary drinks
85 percent of students drank sugary beverage within week of survey regardless of whether school banned them
Read More »Rugby jock says stroke turned him gay
26-year-old Welshman suffered stroke after breaking his neck while attempting back flip
Read More »13 ways to save money on prescription drugs
Meds don't have to cost big bucks - if you know these clever tricks
Read More »N.Y. man drops 198 pounds in just 10 months
Fulton N.Y resident went from 366 pounds to 168 pounds after wife issued New Year's challenge
Read More »Methamphetamine tied to schizophrenia: What explains link?
Heavy meth users shown more likely than abusers of other drugs to be diagnosed with severe mental disorder
Read More »Skin cancer or mole? How to tell
Can you tell the difference between harmless moles and birthmarks from deadly skin cancers?
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