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Erica Hill and Jeff Glor talk to "Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the potential health consequences of a trend that has parents spacing out their children's vaccinations.
Read More »Video: Prehypertension increases risk of stroke
Dr. Holly Phillips talks to Erica Hill and Chris Wragge about how prehypertension - blood pressure that is slightly higher than normal - can increase the risk of strokes.
Read More »Video: Health care costs: What families need to know
Ray Martin, from CBS MoneyWatch, talks to Erica Hill and Chris Wragge about how to manage health care costs and how to choose the best plans for you and your family.
Read More »Video: Reebok settles suit over butt shaping shoes
The FTC says that Reebok's advertising for its EasyTone and RunTone shoes was deceptive and has ordered the company to refund customers $25 million. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge talk to Consumer Reports medical advisor, Dr
Read More »Video: Death toll rises in listeria-linked cases
As many as 14 people have died from possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes - a death toll that would make the outbreak the deadliest in more than a decade. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge talk to Dr.
Read More »Video: Greeting cards for the newly unemployed
Hallmark has rolled out a new line of layoff greeting cards for people who have lost their jobs. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge talk to psychologist and "Early Show" contributor Dr
Read More »Video: Study: Coffee lowers women’s risk for depression
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says drinking coffee contributes to lowering women's risk for depression. Erica Hill and Chris Wragge talk to Dr.
Read More »Video: Balancing finances and health in a recession
The recession is now taking an even more costly toll on people across the country, as many are being forced to make the devastating decision to not take their medicines or receive medical care. Following the story of one woman's struggle, Erica Hill and Chris Wragge talk to CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about this choice facing many Americans.
Read More »Video: The war on cancer: Are we winning?
A landmark study on cancer in the U.S. is showing where we stand in the fight against the country's No. 2 killer.
Read More »Video: Osteoporosis: Risks for men and women
"Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Erica Hill and Chris Wragge about the risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to minimize them.
Read More »Video: Biggest calorie myths
Erica Hill talks to Cynthia Sass, registered dietitian and author of "Cinch! Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches," about a new study that says to lose weight, it's more about the quality of the food and less about the quantity.
Read More »Video: Survey: Baby boomers not ready for elder care
A new survey suggests baby boomers aren't ready to care for elder parents. Erica Hill reports and speaks to AARP The Magazine Executive Editor Ken Budd about making a game plan for aging parents.
Read More »Video: Migraines and clues to help stop them
Erica Hill talks to "Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about how to avoid migraine triggers following a profile of a woman who has suffered from them since childhood
Read More »Video: Birth control pills and blood clots
"Early Show" medical contributor Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on the tragic death of a young woman that died of a massive blood clot in her lungs that her mother believes was caused by birth control pills
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