A new federal study says one-in-88 children has at least some symptoms of autism, many more than previously thought. Bob and Suzanne Wright, who founded Autism Speaks in 2005 after their grandson was diagnosed with the disorder, talked to Rebecca Jarvis about the challenges faced by families with kids with autism.
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With Spring here, Rebecca Jarvis and Ben Tracy were quizzed by Dr.
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 »Fruitfly Genome Mapped in 3-D
By Rebecca Hill of Nature magazine A decade ago, hot on the heels of whole-genome sequencing, the idea of three-dimensional genome mapping was developed. [More]
Read More »Video: "Survivor" winner Ethan Zohn’s cancer returns
After 20 months of remission, Ethan Zohn's cancer has returned. Chris Wragge and Rebecca Jarvis talk to the "Survivor: Africa" winner and his girlfriend, Jenna Morasca about Zohn's latest battle and the next round of treatments
Read More »Video: Safety concern for newer birth control pills.
Federal regulators say several new birth control drugs appear to increase the risk of dangerous blood clots more than older medications. Dr.
Read More »Video: "Unforgettable" taps Marilu Henner for advice
Chris Wragge and Rebecca Jarvis talk to actress Poppy Montgomery, who plays a criminologist who remembers almost every moment of her life in the new CBS drama, "Unforgettable." That memory condition is a gift possessed in real-life by Actress Marilu Henner, who is now an adviser on the drama and was interviewed about her gift by "60 Minutes" correspondent, Lesley Stahl.
Read More »Video: Kissing deficit
Studies are showing that a significant number of couples aren't kissing each other on a more regular basis. Chris Wragge and Rebecca Jarvis speak with Matt Titus, President of The Love Consultants, and Nicole Beland, Executive Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, about the implications of such behavior.
Read More »Video: Surviving extreme heat
"Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks to Rebecca Jarvis about how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses.
Read More »Video: How to curb your cravings
Health Magazine senior editor Frances Largeman Roth explained to Rebecca Jarvis why we get hungry and shared tips on how to curb those cravings.
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
Read More »Video: Finding health care bargains
With healthcare costs on the rise, Rebecca Jarvis speaks with Regina Lewis about tips and resources that can be used to lower the price of medical procedures.
Read More »Video: Avoiding medication misuse
Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke with Rebecca Jarvis on the importance of prescription medication adherence and tips for people to make sure they follow doctor's orders.
Read More »Video: Low cal snacks to satisfy cravings
The key to not gaining weight from snacking is to pick snacks that are low cal and still satisfy your cravings. Frances Largeman-Roth showed Rebecca Jarvis eight snacks that are less than 80 calories.
Read More »Video: Giffords’ recovery unaffected by delayed shuttle launch
Neurologist Dr. Jonathan Fellus spoke with Rebecca Jarvis on if Rep.
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