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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A new study shows more adults around the world are living with diabetes. Dr.
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: Surviving a stroke with clot-busting drugs
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Read More »Video: Breakthroughs for melanoma and breast cancer
CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers reports on a new drug treatment for melanoma that is being called breakthrough in the battle against cancer. Then, "Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Chris Wragge about a new advance in the fight against breast cancer
Read More »Video: Spotting the symptoms of E. coli
As the deadliest E. coli outbreak in recent history continues, many questions about the bacteria and how it could possibly spread are being asked. Dr
Read More »Facts about Europe’s E. coli outbreak
Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers questions about the bacterial strain that has now spread to 11 countries
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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
Read More »Video: Cell phones and cancer: What does WHO report mean?
Rebecca Jarvis talks to "Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about a new report linking cell phones and brain cancer and finds out what can be done to limit health risks
Read More »Video: Can a concussion be deadly?
Jeff Glor talks to "Early Show" medical correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the long-term damage from concussions and gets tips on how to spot the symptoms - which are not always so clear.
Read More »Video: Arthritis and exercise
Dr. Jennifer Ashton speaks to Erica Hill about the right kind of exercise for arthritis patients and the amount of aerobics, muscle strengthening and balance exercises recommended per week.
Read More »Video: HPV tests a good predictor for cervical cancer
Erica Hill talks to "Early Show" medical correspondent and OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Ashton about how HPV testing may be an additional useful gauge for determining who is at risk for cervical cancer
Read More »HPV tests superior to Pap smear: expert
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Read More »Video: Acetaminophen dosage for children under 2
A panel is urging the FDA to include acetaminophen dosage instructions for children under 2-years-old on popular pain and fever reliving drugs. Dr.
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