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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A new phone app is enticing people to join a gym -- and then to actually go.
Read More »Video: Is there such a thing as a divorce gene?
A new study says that some women have a gene that makes them more prone to bad relationships and detachment from partners. Rebecca Jarvis and James Brown discuss this with Dr. Ian Smith.
Read More »Video: Foods that help you sleep
A recent study suggested serious risks from sleeping pills. Rebecca Jarvis and James Brown speak with dietician Frances Largeman-Roth about foods that can help you fall asleep.
Read More »Video: Fear of losing cell phone: There’s name for that!
It's nomophobia. Many of us get anxious when we're not near our cell phones. Rebecca Jarvis and John Miller speak with clinical psychologist Dr
Read More »Video: Prescription drug abuse problem grows
The deaths of celebrities such as Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith, and the possible role of prescription drugs in the death of Whitney Houston, spotlight a problem that continues to worsen. Rebecca Jarvis and Seth Doane speak with Dr. Travis Stork about staying safe.
Read More »Video: Steerig clear of "brain freeze"
Rebecca Jarvis speaks with Dr. David Langer about "brain freeze, or a moment when you just can't recall something important -- like the one Rick Perry had in a GOP debate -- and how to avoid it.
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: Fish fraud?
Rebecca Jarvis sits with Consumer Reports Editor in Chief Kim Kleman about what the magazine says is the intentional mix-ups of different kinds of fish in fish markets and restaurants and how it can affect your health.
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: War on breast cancer: Where we stand
Rebecca Jarvis speaks with the chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York Dr. Elisa Port about where we are and how far we've come in the war on breast cancer.
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: "Superfoods" for fall
Rebecca Jarvis speaks with Self Magazine Features Director Erin Hobday about foods that are in-season in autumn that can help with cognitive function, weight loss, and more.
Read More »Video: Hosptial drug shortages
Hospitals are reporting severe shortages of many key medications, including some for cancer. Rebecca Jarvis speaks with CBS News Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jennifer Ashton about why these shortages exist and how best to navigate around them
Read More »Video: Power breakfasts for kids
Rebecca Jarvis speaks with registered dietician, Keri Glassman, about the best options for eating the most important meal of the day.
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