The Truth About Trans Fats (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:07:24 -0400)
Research now suggests that certain kinds of trans fats might be good for you.
30 Minutes to a Better Body (Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:20:03 -0400)
Streamlining your fitness routine can work wonders, one fitness expert explains.
Pain for My Love? (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:19:29 -0500)
Love can sting and burn, for those who hope to please their partners.
Ask Dr. Timothy Johnson (Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:12:01 -0400)
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Tweens Favor Inhalants To Get High (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:04 EDT)
A newly released federal government report points to an alarming trend - preteens and young teenagers are using inhalants as a "gateway" drug to other illicit drugs.
Syphilis Skyrockets In U.S. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:05 EDT)
The Centers for Disease Control reports a raging epidemic in gay/bisexual men drove U.S. syphilis rates up 12 percent. Meanwhile, tests are missing a third of this group's gonorrhea infections.
The Nightmare Of Waking During Surgery (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:30:04 EDT)
A study has found that a special brain wave monitor designed to prevent the nightmare of people waking during surgery doesn't work any better than older protocols and technology.
Oral Sex And Pot Linked To Cancer (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:30:03 EDT)
Certain head and neck cancers may be tied to sex, marijuana, and thuman papillomavirus (HPV) type 16, new research shows.
Sick Cows Hit Food Supply, Beef Chief Says (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:30:03 EDT)
The head of the slaughterhouse at the center of the largest beef recall in U.S. history acknowledged that cattle were illegally slaughtered at his plant and that cows too sick to stand were forced into the food supply.
Stay In School To Outsmart Death? (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:30:03 EDT)
When it comes to education, does having more mean you live longer? A new study shows that highly educated Americans are expected to live longer than those with fewer years of schooling.
Study: 1 In 4 U.S. Teen Girls Has STD (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:30:02 EDT)
At least one in four teenage girls nationwide has a sexually transmitted disease, or more than 3 million teens, according to the first study of its kind in this age group.
EPA Raises The Bar For Clean Air (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:00:04 EDT)
The air in hundreds of U.S. counties is simply too dirty to breathe, the government said, ordering a multibillion-dollar expansion of efforts to clean up smog in cities and towns nationwide.
Headaches 101 (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:30:04 EDT)
Dr. Sean Kenniff filled in Early Show viewers about the four main types of headaches, and how to ease the pain.
What Patients Want (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:04 EDT)
Patients value thoroughness over timeliness or friendliness when it comes to evaluating the doctor-patient relationship, a survey shows.
Lawmakers Target Quick-Hit Hallucinogen (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:30:03 EDT)
On Web sites touting the mind-blowing powers of salvia divinorum, come-ons to buy the hallucinogenic herb are accompanied by warnings: "Time is running out! ... stock up while you still can."
Hope Springs From A Deadly Medical Mistake (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:30:04 EDT)
Last year, three-year-old Sebastian Ferrero was killed by a series of medical errors that began with a massive drug overdose. Now his parents have formed a foundation in his name in the hopes of preventing similar accidents.
Yoga May Help After Breast Cancer (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:30:02 EDT)
After treatment for early-stage breast cancer, women report fewer hot flashes and menopausal symptoms with yoga training, a new study shows.
Breast Cancer Drug Good Later Than Thought (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:03 EDT)
A new study shows Femara works well after Tamoxifen is stopped, even if women don't start taking Femara until years later. It had been thought women had to start taking Femara soon after stopping Tamofifen.
Probe: Pharmaceuticals In Drinking Water (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:00:04 EDT)
A vast array of pharmaceuticals - including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones - have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows.
Clinic: Get Vasectomy, Watch Hoops (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:06 EDT)
For guys who park in front of the TV during college basketball's March championship tournament, the Oregon Urology Institute has a suggestion: Why not use that time to recover from a vasectomy?
Early Onset Alzheimer's On The Rise (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:05 EST)
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's is soaring. It's expected to hit sixteen million by the middle of this century, more than triple the current total. More and more victims of this incurable disease will be shockingly young.
Fatigued? Wake Up And Smell The Coffee (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:30:04 EDT)
Feeling tired? Losing an hour of sleep on the first morning of Daylight Saving Time will do that to you. And for plenty of busy folks these days there's little chance that they'll ever make it up. Just ask our early-to-rise Charles Osgood.
Putting Back Pain Behind You (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:30:04 EST)
Back pain is among the most common medical problems. Todd Sinett, author of "The Truth about Back Pain," explained the roles of structural factors, nutrition and emotion, and offered tips for keeping backs pain-free.
Hearing Loss Now A Military Epidemic (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:30:02 EST)
U.S. soldiers and Marines caught in bombings and firefights in Iraq and Afghanistan are coming home in epidemic numbers with permanent hearing loss and ringing in their ears, prompting the military to redouble efforts to protect troops from noise.
Millions Of Older Adults Get Hurt Falling (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:33:39 EST)
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that over a three-month period, 1.8 million adults hurt themselves from falling. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on what's behind that number.
Prescription For Profit (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:30:03 EST)
A whistleblower uncovered a dangerous scheme in a New Orleans hospital - and turns out, taxpayers were getting bilked, too. Sharyl Attkisson Follows the Money.
Golf Swing Is Rough On New Knees (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:30:03 EST)
Researchers have found that artificial knees take a beating when you swing a golf club, putting a great deal of pressure on the knees, compared to other sports activities like jogging and serving in tennis.
Vaccine Case: An Exception Or A Precedent? (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:30:04 EST)
A family that had their autism-linked case "conceded" in court told their story today. But Sharyl Attkisson reports that they weren't the first to be paid by the government in such a case - and could open the floodgates for more.
Enlarged Heart Rare In Top Athletes (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:00:04 EST)
British researchers found hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (dangerously thick heart walls) in only three out of 3,500 elite athletes they studied.
Light Dusting May Earn Heavy Petting (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:03 EST)
The average American dad has gradually been getting better about picking himself up off the sofa and pitching in, according to a new report in which a psychologist suggests the payoff for doing more chores could be more sex.
Heparin Probe Focuses On One Contaminent (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:53:40 EST)
Some of Baxter International's recalled blood thinner heparin contained large amounts of a contaminant. The government said it's investigating whether what appears to be a fake ingredient got there by accident or by fraud.
Boomers Bounce Back After ACL Surgery (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:24:45 EST)
People age 50 and older who get ACL reconstruction surgery tend to bounce back and resume their pre-injury activities, a new study shows.
Flat Colon Growths A Likely Cancer Cause (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:00:03 EST)
Flat growths on the colon wall are more common in Americans than previously thought and more likely to be cancerous than the more familiar knobby masses known as polyps, a new study finds.
Follow-Up Hormone Study Finds Cancer Risks (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:30:02 EST)
Women who stop taking hormones after menopause could reduce their risk of heart problems, but could also be at higher risk for cancer, according to a follow-up to a landmark study.
Decoding Food Labeling (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:00:07 EST)
Dietician Keri Glassman told what common terms, such as "organic" and "zero trans fat," really mean.
Too Many Hysterectomies? (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:30:02 EST)
Experts say as many as two-thirds of the 600,000 done in the U.S. each year may be needless, especially due to alternatives that are emerging.
Heading Off Dangerous Toys At The Ports (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:04 EST)
The Consumer Product safety Commission is putting inspectors at some of the busiest, checking shipments of toys and other goods.
Brand-Name Drugs Keep Getting Costlier (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:30:02 EST)
Drug makers increased their prices last year by an average of 7.4 percent for brand-name medicines most commonly prescribed to the elderly, according to the advocacy group AARP.
Beating Belly Bulge With Drugs? (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:00:05 EST)
U.K. scientists are developing drugs that stop the belly from bulging to make room for food; the drugs target two proteins in the stomach wall.
Shyness Gene Brought Out Into Open (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:00:03 EST)
Scientists have spotted a gene that may link to shyness in kids and introversion in adults, a new study shows.
Obesity Epidemic? Docs Say "Fat Chance" (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:30:04 EST)
Some scientists are skeptical of the severity of the obesity problem, claiming that there is little proof that being fat causes problems including high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer.
When Your Local Pharmacist Is In Mexico (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:05 EST)
Why are U.S. citizens crossing the Texas border into Mexico for their prescriptions, doctor visits, dental care and even surgery? People from as far away as the Midwest can no longer afford health care at home, Byron Pitts reports.
Oregon To Hold Health Insurance Lottery (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:30:04 EST)
Oregon is conducting a one-of-a-kind lottery, and the prize is health insurance. A lucky few will be able to enroll in a health care program for people not poor enough for Medicaid but too cash-strapped to buy their own insurance.
Aromatherapy Effectiveness Questioned (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:30:03 EST)
A new study shows it doesn't have any physical impact, but lemon scent did seem to improve mood a bit. Lavender did nothing along those lines.
Reformed British Booze Laws Deemed A Dud (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:00:03 EST)
Changing Britain's drinking laws by letting pubs stay open later has failed to curb binge drinking, government officials acknowledged. A review shows the 2005 changes instead led to some increases in alcohol-fueled violence.
Sex Ed For Your Kids: One Talk Won't Do (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:30:03 EST)
Ideally, that "facts of life" talk you have with your children should be a series of sex ed discussions that cover a range of topics, rather than one long talk, according to a new study.
Vioxx Settlement Appears To Be On Track (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:30:03 EST)
A nearly $5 billion settlement over the withdrawn painkiller Vioxx is on track to move forward. Merck says more than 44,000 people have signed up to take part in the deal by submitting medical records and other necessary paperwork.
A Good Night's Sleep Just A Dream For Many (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:00:05 EST)
A survey of 1,000 people found participants average six hours and 40 minutes of sleep a night on weeknights, even though they estimated they'd need roughly another 40 minutes of sleep to be at their best.
Going Greener In Your Home (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:00:04 EST)
ShopSmart magazine's Amanda Walker named product names, on The Early Show.
Blood-Thinning Drug Under Suspicion (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:05:34 EST)
Every day thousands of Americans rely on the blood thinner Heparin to survive. Now Dr. Emily Senay reports, that drug is under suspicion for 21 deaths and hundreds of allergic reactions.
How To Treat Coughs This Flu Season (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:00:03 EST)
Lots of people have the flu, colds and bronchitis and that means a lot of coughing going on. What is the best way to deal with this? We asked Early Show contributor Dr. Mallika Marshall for her advice.
Recall After Pills Found In Frozen Fish (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:30:03 EST)
Gorton's Inc. recalled about 1,000 cases of Crispy Battered Fish Fillets in 10 states on Friday after confirming that items a Pennsylvania customer reported finding in her food were pills. The pills are currently being tested.
2 Employees Suspended Over Beef Recall (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:30:04 EST)
A union that represents federal meat inspectors says the U.S. Department of Agriculture has suspended at least two employees following the largest beef recall in history.
Allergens May Weaken Eczema Skin (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:00:48 EST)
Dust mites and cockroach allergens may make it harder for eczema-damaged skin to heal, South Korean researchers report.
Is A "Good Enough" Marriage Good Enough? (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:00:06 EST)
Forget finding your soul mate; settling for "Mr. Good Enough" may be a better path to happiness, says writer Lori Gottlieb. WebMD talks to experts and couples to see if a good-enough marriage can really work.
Congress Debates Use Of "Downer" Cows (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:30:02 EST)
The agriculture secretary on Thursday resisted calls from Democratic senators for a complete ban on so-called downer cattle - those unable to walk - from entering the food supply.
Hepatitis C Scare At Las Vegas Clinic (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:30:05 EST)
A Las Vegas clinic may have infected a handful of patients with hepatitis C, and some 40,000 more should be tested for the blood-borne virus, health officials said. Officials are blaming unsafe injection practices.
Crib Death Risk Upped By Soft Bedding (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:03 EST)
Parents are putting their babies at risk when they place pillows and other soft bedding in their cribs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned.
MD Accused Of Speeding Death To Get Organs (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:30:04 EST)
The California transplant surgeon is charged with using drugs to hasten the demise of a 25-year-old brain-damaged man. He could get up to eight years in prison.
Humane Society Sues USDA After Beef Recall (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:30:04 EST)
The Humane Society sued the federal government Wednesday over what it said is a legal loophole that allows sick or crippled cattle, called "downers," into the food supply.
CDC Panel: All Kids Should Get Flu Shots (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:30:03 EST)
All children - not just those under 5 - should get flu vaccinations, says a panel of the Centers for Disease Control. That means about 30 million extra shots for children.
U.S. To Triple Global Spending On AIDS (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:30:03 EST)
A House committee voted to more than triple spending for a global AIDS program that has proven to be one of the Bush administration's most successful and popular foreign policy initiatives.
Breast Cancer Leads To Lost Wages (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:00:04 EST)
Women being treated for early breast cancer lose about a fourth of their yearly income, according to a new survey.
Plastic Surgery Up In 2007 (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:00:04 EST)
New statistics on plastic surgery show that 11.7 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were done in the U.S. in 2007, up 2 percent from 2006.
WHO: Drug-Resistant TB Infections Soar (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:30:04 EST)
Drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading even faster than medical experts had feared, the World Health Organization warned in report issued Tuesday.
Man Jailed For Abortion Pill-Laced Yogurt (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:30:03 EST)
A Swedish court of appeal sentenced a 27-year-old man to 18 months in prison for trying to make his girlfriend miscarry by mixing abortion pills in her food.
Health Care Will Cost $4 Trillion by 2017 (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:30:02 EST)
By 2017, total health care spending will double to more than $4 trillion a year, accounting for 20% of the nation's gross domestic product, or one out of every five dollars Americans spend, the federal government projects.
Pfizer Drops Jarvik From Lipitor Ads (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:00:03 EST)
When "diet and exercise isn't enough," Pfizer still wants consumers to ask their doctor about Lipitor - just not Dr. Robert Jarvik, the inventor of the artificial heart.
Study: Antibiotics Overused For Dementia (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:00:06 EST)
Many experts consider Alzheimer's and other dementias to be fatal brain diseases. A new study raises ethical questions about when it is acceptable to withhold perhaps futile treatment in the form of antibiotics because of the superbug problem.
Hepatitis C Danger In Your MD's Office? (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:30:04 EST)
It was the largest outbreak of its kind in North American history - and it originated in a doctor's office. Nurses were reusing syringes passed a Hepatitic C infection from patient to patient. It could happen again, Dr. Emily Senay reports.
"America's 50 Best Hospitals" Listed (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:00:03 EST)
HealthGrades, a health care ratings company, has released its second annual "America's 50 Best Hospitals" report, listing hospitals which have demonstrated "superior clinical quality for the most consecutive years" from 2003 to 2008.
Do Whole Grains Fight Belly Fat? (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:00:03 EST)
A diet rich in whole grains may help fight your belly bulge while lowering the risk of heart disease.
School Of Pot Offers "Higher" Education (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:00:06 EST)
Oaksterdam University is a new trade school where higher education takes on a whole new meaning. The school prepares people for jobs in California's thriving medical marijuana industry.
FDA OKs Use Of Avastin For Breast Cancer (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:30:03 EST)
Going against the recommendation of its own advisory panel, the FDA approved the use of Avastin for breast cancer. There is no evidence the anti-cancer drug extends, or improves the quality of, patients' lives.
"Male Enhancement" Drug Guru In Hot Water (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:00:04 EST)
A federal court jury has found the owner of a company that sells "male enhancement" tablets and other herbal supplements guilty of bank fraud and money laundering.
Canceled Cancer Patient Awarded $9 Million (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:30:04 EST)
A woman who had her medical coverage canceled as she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer has been awarded more than $9 million in a case against one of California's largest health insurers.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Period (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:00:04 EST)
Even well-informed women have questions about their menstrual cycle. Here are answers to the most common questions encountered by gynecologists.
Empty Nest Not So Bad? (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:30:04 EST)
When firstborn kids leave home as young adults, the parent-child relationship shifts but often remains rewarding, new research shows.
Study: Moderate Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:04 EST)
Being merely moderately fit - walking briskly half an hour a day - can lower the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study whose findings apply to women as well as men.
50M Lbs. Of Recalled Beef Went To Schools (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:09:51 EST)
More than a third of the 143 million pounds of California beef recalled last week went to school lunch programs, with at least 20 million pounds consumed, officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Heart Attack Symptoms a Mystery to Many (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:03 EST)
Many U.S. adults don't know five possible symptoms of heart attack, says the Centers for Disease Control. It's not just about chest pain and shortness of breath.
Helping Infants Suffering From Pain (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:00:04 EST)
For the series, "Easing the Pain," Sanjay Gupta reports that some doctors disagree over how to treat pain in infants - and sometimes, whether to treat it at all.
Stem Cells May Treat Diabetes (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:04 EST)
Scientists at the San Diego company Novocell have coaxed embryonic stem cells to replace pancreas cells in mice killed by Type 1 diabetes.
Doctors Find 3 New Signs Of Stroke Risk (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:30:03 EST)
Research doctors have discovered that a higher stroke risk was seen in women with artery buildups accidentally revealed by mammograms, in non-diabetics starting to have insulin problems, and in older people who tend to nod off a lot.
Brighter Odds Of Beating Memory Loss (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:30:03 EST)
Fewer senior moments? Baby boomers may be less likely than previous generations to develop severe memory loss after age 70, says a University of Michigan researcher.
"Designer Waters": Worth It? (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:30:03 EST)
They pack punch in vitamins and some other nutrients, but also in calories and cost.
New Infectious Diseases On The Rise (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:30:02 EST)
Infectious diseases have been discovered at a blistering pace in recent years. Global health experts worry that we're looking in the wrong places for them.
Google To Store Patient Medical Records (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:30:02 EST)
Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader.
FDA To Reformulate 2009 Flu Vaccine (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:30:08 EST)
The FDA has brought together flu specialists to predict what strains are most likely to strike next winter. On the agenda: Brewing next year's vaccine to protect against three strains not in this year's inoculation.
Relieving Pain With Abuse-Proof Drugs (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:30:03 EST)
For many Americans, drug abuse is a painful fact of life. But pain itself can also be. So to help those who suffer, doctors are turning to painkillers that can't be abused. Jon LaPook reports.
Strokes Among Middle-Aged Women Triple (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:30:03 EST)
Strokes have tripled in recent years among middle-aged women in the U.S., an alarming trend doctors blame on the obesity epidemic.
U.S. Cancer Deaths Up, Reversing Trend (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:30:03 EST)
U.S. cancer deaths rose by more than 5,000 in 2005, a somewhat disappointing reversal of a two-year downward trend, the American Cancer Society said. The cancer death rate among the overall population continued to fall, but only slightly.