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Too much sitting can increase your risk of sudden death.
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 »Video: War on sugar: Is it toxic?
New studies are supporting claims that sugar is poisoning us Sanjay Gupta reports on "60 Minutes." Also, nutritionist and registered dietician Cynthia Sass speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the war on sugar.
Read More »Video: Artificial hip horror story
According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, most medical implants have never been tested for safety. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.
Read More »Video: Obesity surgery a game-changer for diabetes?
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Read More »Video: Dick Cheney receives heart transplant
After suffering a total of five heart attacks in his lifetime, Dick Cheney received a heart transplant at the age of 71. Jeff Glor spoke with CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook on what the surgery could mean for the former vice president's health
Read More »Video: Lose weight and make money with new app
A new phone app is enticing people to join a gym -- and then to actually go.
Read More »Video: On the trail of counterfeit drugs
It's estimated that there are some 40,000 Internet web sites that sell prescription medications -- and the majority claim to be Canadian -- but CBS chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports that the buyer should beware.
Read More »Video: Fake Avastin trail leads to Barbados
Phony vials of the life saving cancer drug Avastin have turned up in as many as 19 medical clinics in the U.S. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian speaks with the man responsible for the shipments who feels he has broken no laws
Read More »Fake Avastin importer claims he broke no laws
CBS News' Armen Keteyian talks to Tom Haughton, the man responsible for bringing counterfeit cancer drug into America
Read More »How fake Avastin from overseas ends up in U.S.
CBS News' Armen Keteyian traces counterfeit vials of the cancer drug from Turkey and Egypt through several European countries to U.S. shelves
Read More »Video: Panel recommends less frequent pap smears
A government task force and other health groups recommended that women aged 21 to 65 should get a pap smear every three years.
Read More »Video: Keep hands cool for better workout
If you're looking for a cool way to get the most out of your workout, try keeping your hands chilled. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips reports on a new study that finds a lower palm temperature aids exercise
Read More »Video: Doctor on "The End of Illness"
Is there a one-size-fits-all approach to staying healthy?
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