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"Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Rebecca Jarvis about how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses.
Read More »Video: Ask it Early: From hydration to hot flashes
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers health questions from viewers
Read More »Video: Diet dictated by blood type?
Is the right diet for you all dependent on what blood type you are? Rebecca Jarvis speaks with Early Show Medical Correspondent, Dr
Read More »Video: Dr. Ashton answers viewer health questions
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers viewer health questions on issues like high blood pressure, hydrating in the heat, lyme disease and food allergies.
Read More »Video: Hepatitis C cure rate doubled with new drug
More than three million Americans are infected with hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that's linked to 12,000 deaths every year.
Read More »Video: Study: No link for cell phones, cancer risk in teens
Despite conflicting report, a new study finds that there is no link between an increased risk of brain cancer and cell phone use among children and teens. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.
Read More »Video: DNA mapping solves mystery illness for Calif. twins
Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on how gene mapping changed the life of one set of California twins, who from birth suffered one mysterious illness after another.
Read More »Video: The mammogram debate: When to get tested?
Rebecca Jarvis speaks to Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Susan G. Komen Foundation CEO Nancy Brinker about the right age and frequency of mammograms, the role of political will in cancer screening, and how to modify behavior to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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Chris Wragge speaks with Dr.
Read More »Video: New, less-invasive Epilepsy treatment promising
A new, less-invasive procedure could change how epilepsy is treated in many patients, particularly kids. Dr.
Read More »Video: Veterans and dementia
New research shows a link between older veterans who had a traumatic brain injury and an increased risk of dementia. Dr. Jennifer Ashton profiles a young Afghanistan veteran who could be at risk
Read More »Video: EXIT procedure saves babies’ lives
CBS News medical correspondent Dr.
Read More »Video: Anti-smoking drug linked to health risks
New concerns have been raised over the anti-smoking drug Chantix after a new analysis revealed an increase of heart problems. Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports
Read More »Video: FDA mulls withdrawing drug for breast cancer
The FDA is beginning two days of hearings on the possible withdrawal of its approval of the drug Avastin for treating breast cancer. Dr
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