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05/19/2012 08:39 AM
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Video: Coffee drinkers live longer: study
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Results of a 14-year study conclude that coffee-drinkers live longer than people who don't partake. Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis spoke with author Robert Davis, Ph.D. for more.
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05/18/2012 02:59 PM
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"Gaydar" may be real, says Univ. of Washington study
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Subjects saw photographs of gay and straight men and women devoid of hair, makeup and ears, and predicted their sexual orientation at an above average percentage
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05/18/2012 02:34 PM
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CDC urges hepatitis C test for all baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965
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From 1999 and 2007, there was a 50 percent increase in the number of Americans dying from hepatitis C-related diseases, CDC said
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05/18/2012 01:09 PM
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FDA approves 7 companies to sell generic Plavix in pharmacies immediately
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Generics should be available in pharmacies immediately; Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies nationwide will begin selling generic Plavix Saturday
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05/18/2012 09:59 AM
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Diet during pregnancy is safe and reduces risk for complications, study finds
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A calorie-restricted diet alone was more effective for weight loss than exercise or a combination of both, study showed
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05/18/2012 08:16 AM
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Sugar may make you "stupid" but omega-3 might mitigate the effect, rat study suggests
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Rats given high-fructose corn syrup solution took longer to go through a maze than a group given omega-3 fatty acids as well
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05/18/2012 07:58 AM
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Video: Sunglasses important for eye health
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Studies show that wearing sunglasses, even on cloudy days, will help prevent vision loss. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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05/17/2012 07:57 PM
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Video: Reconsidering HDL as a "good" cholesterol
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A new study suggests that HDL, or "good" cholesterol, may not be protecting the heart. Instead, factors that increase HDL, such as exercise and not smoking, may be what's really helping. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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05/17/2012 02:17 PM
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"Good" HDL cholesterol may not protect heart after all, study suggests
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Study of 170,000 adults found those with higher HDL levels due to genetics were no less likely to have a heart attack
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05/17/2012 11:00 AM
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Video: Less email, less stress, says study
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A new study found that people who log off from their inbox are less stressed and more productive. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.
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05/17/2012 10:59 AM
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New case of flesh-eating bacteria reported in S.C. mom
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Woman complained of leg cramps and saw what she thought was a blood clot on the back of her leg, which turned out to be necrotizing fasciitis
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05/17/2012 10:24 AM
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Two cups of coffee a day cuts overall risk of dying by 10 percent, research shows
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Even single cup coffee each day lowered dying risk by 6 percent in men, 5 percent in women, study of adults over 50 found
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05/17/2012 07:55 AM
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Consumer group says sunscreens have improved, but chemical concerns persist
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Only 25 percent of 1,800 sun products tested passed the test; Most provided inadequate UVA protection
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05/17/2012 06:41 AM
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Army launches review of PTSD diagnoses since 2001 after revelations of possible reversals
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Sweeping, independent review triggered by revelations that psychiatry unit may have reversed diagnoses based on expense of care
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05/16/2012 07:41 PM
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Video: Paralyzed woman controls robotic arm with mind
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Researchers are reporting that a woman who is completely paralyzed has used a robotic arm controlled with nothing but her thoughts. Scott Pelley reports on a triumph in neurobiology and computer science.
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05/16/2012 08:22 PM
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Video: Similar brain injuries between war vets, NFL players
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New research suggests that the brain damage suffered by soldiers on the battlefield is similar to that endured by athletes on the football field. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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05/16/2012 06:17 PM
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Study: War vets', athletes' brain injuries similar
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which affects football players and boxers, may be an issue for war veterans, a new study says
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05/16/2012 05:19 PM
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Zithromax antibiotics tied to rare heart risks
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Study suggests there would be 47 extra heart-related deaths per 1 million courses of treatment with Zithromax
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05/16/2012 05:01 PM
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Soldiers' brain damage similar to football players', study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy shows
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Boston University researchers compared autopsies from four soldiers that served in Afghanistan with those of three young football players and a wrestler
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05/16/2012 04:10 PM
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Study links athletic, military brain injuries
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Young war veterans and retired athletes are vulnerable to the same degenerative brain disease, study shows
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05/16/2012 04:09 PM
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Motorcyclist Genki Hagata makes incredible save
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Pro racer Hagata almost eats pavement in this heart-pounding video
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05/16/2012 03:54 PM
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Video: World's oldest yoga teacher
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93-year old Tao Porchon-Lynch was just named the world's oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.
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05/16/2012 03:20 PM
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Video: Paralyzed woman drinks coffee using thoughts
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Using the Braingate neural interface system, a paralyzed woman was able to use her thoughts to control a robotic arm, and serve herself coffee for the first time since she became paralyzed nearly 15 years ago.
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05/16/2012 03:06 PM
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Simple "head lag" test may help diagnose autism, research suggests
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Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore looked at delays in motor development, as opposed to behavioral or communication delays as is typical
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05/16/2012 02:49 PM
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Tuberculosis patient charged in Calif. for not taking medication
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34-year-old man accused of failing to take medication for highly contagious disease and skipping appointment at health center
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