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Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:23:35 +0100
More Women Selling Their Eggs
Susan Koeppen reports that donors can earn thousand of dollars at a time. And the increase is seen as a result of the rough economy.
Double Vitamin D, Kids' Doctors Say
A report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says children, from newborns to teens, should get twice the previously recommended daily amount of Vitamin D. New studies have found it may help reduce risks of cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Know The Content Of Your Pet's Food
It might surprise you. One woman says it was sickening. Dr. Debbye Turner Bell took a close look, on The Early Show.
Kids' Cereals Packing Some Nutrition Punch
Consumer Reports rated 27 on their sugar, sodium fiber and other contents. Some that did well may surprise you.
Lower Stress Of Holiday Flying With Kids
Travel + Leisure magazine's Laura Begley told how to, on The Saturday Early Show.
Jump-Start Your Weight Loss Plan This Fall
Do natural
COOL Changes For Food Labels
Shoppers will now know where a lot of food was grown. A new law requires country of origin information to be displayed on fresh and frozen vegetables, most meats and some kinds of nuts, reports Michelle Miller.
CDC: 1 In 4 Teen Girls Took HPV Vaccine
About one in four American teen girls last year got the groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer, federal health officials reported.
Safe Blood Test For Down Syndrome
A risk-free, early-pregnancy blood test can tell women whether their fetus has Down syndrome. The new DNA test may be available within 3 years.
Do "Natural" Cold Remedies Work?
Do natural cold remedies really work? Experts share their views of some popular cold treatments.
"Pregnancy Pact" School OKs Contraceptives
Geographical References: Massachusetts
Schools in the Massachusetts city where girls reportedly made a "pregnancy pact" will allow contraceptives to be distributed - with parental consent.
Stem Cells From Testicles Show Promise
Cells taken from men's testicles seem as versatile as the stem cells derived from embryos, researchers reported in what may be yet another new approach in a burgeoning scientific field.
Double Amputee Armed With Optimism
A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant said that incredulity gave way to joy when he woke from surgery to discover he had arms again.
Bipolar Kids Suffer As Adults, Too
Children who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder can continue to suffer from the disease as they develop into young adults.
Can Circumcision Cut HIV In Gay Men?
CDC: Circumcision offers little HIV protection to gay/bisexual men -- overall. But it might cut HIV risk in predominantly insertive men.
Old Cigarette Ads Evoke Smoky Nostalgia
Many of the ads make claims that seem laughable now, when packs of cigarettes come emblazoned with warnings about "serious risks to your health."
Extreme Economy Brings High Stress
How could the ailing economy be making some Americans ill? The round-the-clock barrage of bad economic news is like a jackhammer pounding away at everyone's sense of financial security, Ben Tracy reports.
Calorie Counting Ads Hit NYC Subways
Geographical References: New York / New York, New York
The New York City Health Department is expanding its healthy-eating campaign with subway ads that say most adults should limit themselves to 2,000 calories day.
New Exercise Guidelines For Better Health
Get moving: The nation's new exercise guidelines set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 hours a week.
No Cold Meds For Kids Under 4
Children under 4 should not be given cough and cold medicines, companies that make those products said in announcing new guidelines for their use. The industry has been criticized by pediatricians for marketing OTC remedies for children under 6.
Sleeping With Fan May Lower SIDS Risk
Young infants who sleep in bedrooms with fans have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome than babies who sleep in less well-ventilated rooms, new research shows.
Warning Highlights Dangers Of Microwaving
Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly.
As Economy Sags, Faces Do Too, Doctors Say
The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging - so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times.
3 Europeans Take Nobel Prize In Medicine
Three European scientists will share the 2008 Nobel Prize in medicine for separate discoveries of viruses that cause AIDS and cervical cancer, breakthroughs that helped doctors fight the deadly diseases.
Newer Contact Lenses Don't Cut Infections
Neither the newer contact lenses that allow more oxygen into the eye nor daily disposable lenses have reduced the risk of a dangerous eye infection as hoped, according to two new studies.
Cortisol-Behavior Disorder Connection
Male teens with conduct disorder may have a dampened physical response to stress, a British study shows.
FDA Ponders Ban On Cold Meds For Kids
A top government health official rejected pediatricians' calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, though officials remain uncomfortable with lack of scientific data on the medications' effectiveness.
Virus Hunters Track Early HIV
HIV from a 1960 tissue sample from an infected woman compared to HIV from a 1959 infection shows that HIV most likely came from one ancestor in Africa and started evolving long before becoming a pandemic.
Mentally Ill Benefit From Bailout Bill
People with mental illness would get better health insurance coverage as part of a giant financial bailout the Senate passed, but the legislation's fate remains uncertain.
Computers Help Docs Analyzing Breast Exams
A computer is as good as a second pair of eyes for helping a radiologist spot breast cancer on a mammogram, one of the largest and most rigorous tests of computer-aided detection found.
Tips For Eating Healthfully While Pregnant
Following a healthy pregnancy diet is imporant for having a healthy baby. Find out which foods you should avoid and which you should eat.
Sweetener Controversy Grows
Ads hyping high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for its similarities to sugar are hitting the airwaves - part of a major marketing campaign from the Corn Refiners Association meant to combat the bad rap that HFCS has gotten in the past years.
Study: Driving Deaths Rise On Election Day
Be extra careful driving on Nov. 4, because driving deaths tend to increase on U.S presidential election days, a new study shows.
Fast Food Giant To Display Calorie Info
Want to know how many calories are packed into that burrito or fried chicken you're ordering? Fast-food company Yum Brands Inc. says it's taking the guesswork out of counting calories.
31 More Batches Of Chinese Milk Tainted
An additional 31 batches of Chinese milk powder were found contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine, China's government says, further broadening a scandal affecting products ranging from baby formula to chocolate.
Crazy Diets, And Why To Avoid Them
Nutritionist and author Lisa Drayer cautioned against fad diets in general and several in particular, on The Early Show. Among them: the Grapefruit Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet and Juice Fast Diet.
The Skinny On "Manorexia"
When we hear about anorexia or bulimia, young women come to mind. Those eating disorders are also a growing problem among young men. The Early Show looks at "Skinny America" with new information about the eating disorder.
The Downside Of Prescription Drugs
Researchers are calling the improper use of prescription medication a growing public health problem. But experts caution that even the proper dosage can lead to danger behind the wheel.
Heart Disease And Depression Linked
Heart disease and depression are so common that all heart patients should be screened routinely for depression, and referred if necessary for professional help, according to new recommendations issued by the American Heart Association.
Lipton Milk Tea Powder Recalled In Asia
Anglo-Dutch food giant Unilever is recalling its Lipton-brand milk tea powder in Hong Kong and Macau after they were found to contain traces of a banned industrial chemical, the company said.
Auctions Make Some Bid Adieu to Good Sense
People at auctions may overbid because they don?t want to lose a social competition, according to new study.
Gyms Cater To Clients With Health Problems
More and more clubs are offering exercise programs fine-tuned for people coping with a variety of ailments.
Dark Chocolate Prevents Heart Disease
A new study shows that eating a small amount of dark chocolate can significantly reduce the inflammation that leads to cardiovascular disease.
Cadbury Recalls Chinese-Made Chocolate
British candy maker Cadbury said it is recalling 11 types of Chinese-made chocolates after tests found they contained the industrial chemical melamine.
Sex And Aging: Women In For A Surprise?
Both men and women over 50 say they expect the desire for and ability to have sex to diminish with age. Women, however, are more likely to have physical symptoms and more likely to be surprised by them, according to a new study.
China Tainted Food Scandal Widens
A Taiwanese mother and three young children with kidney stones may have been poisoned by tainted Chinese milk products, and two Japanese confectioners' products were found to be contaminated.
Old Hollywood & Big Tobacco
Researchers reveal details of secret deals between Hollywood and big tobacco companies from 1951 and earlier to cross promote; stars were paid handsomely to push cigarettes.
Nuclear Trash Piling Up At Hospitals
Used radioactive materials are being stored in hospital basements and closets after changes to the disposal laws in 36 states, prompting fears that they could get lost or, worse, stolen by terrorists and turned into dirty bombs.
Frugal Seniors Up Medicare Drug Plan Cost
Seniors who switch between low-cost generic drugs and the original products based on who's footing the bill are likely driving up the cost of the government's Medicare drug plan, according to a new study.
Energy Drinks: Hazardous to Your Health?
Caffeinated energy drinks that promise super alertness -- and sometimes imply better sports performance -- should carry labels that specify the amount of caffeine, says a Johns Hopkins University scientist.
Report: Health Costs Rise, Coverage Wanes
Premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, a 5 percent rise from last year, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust.
Medical Groups Oppose New Abortion Rule
Several medical associations and 13 state attorneys general voiced their opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule that they fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny access to contraception.
Ex-NFL Players To Donate Brains For Study
Geographical References: New York / New York, New York
Six retired NFL players are among a dozen athletes who agreed to donate their brains to study the long-term effects of concussions, The New York Times reported on its Web site.
Only 4.6% Survive Cardiac Arrest
Geographical References: Alabama
Rescuers in Seattle are five times more likely to save cardiac arrest patients than Alabama first responders. Survival varies widely across the U.S.
Racial Disparities With Colon Cancer
A study shows that African-Americans are at a greater risk than whites when it comes to having large colon polyps, which can become cancerous.
Humble Honey Kills Bacteria
University of Ottawa shows honey to be effective in killing bacteria that cause chronic sinusitis.
Medical Group Wants More Heparin Oversight
A regulatory group told hospitals to adopt strict measures to prevent errors involving blood thinners including heparin - mistakes that have been made nearly 60,000 times and led to dozens of deaths in recent years.
The Wrist As A Route To The Heart
The emerging method of doing artery-clearing angioplasties has been found to be safer and more affordable and comfortable. But only one-in-100 angioplasties is done that way in the U.S. A cardiologist discussed why, on The Early Show.
Phone Psychotherapy: Fewer Hang-Ups?
Patients who get psychotherapy over the phone may be less likely to drop out of treatment than patients in traditional psychotherapy.
Gene Therapy Offers Hope For Blindness
Patients with a rare form of inherited blindness showed dramatic improvement in one of the first human trials of a promising gene therapy.
China's Milk System "Out Of Control"
China's agriculture minister acknowledged that the country's milk-gathering system was "out of control" and led to abuses that put contaminated dairy products in stores across Asia, sickening some 54,000 babies and killing four.
Your Body Holds Clues To Political Views
A study shows that physical reactions to threatening images may hold important clues to why people hold strong political views.
Healthy Tanning Beds? Experts Say No
Health experts are fighting back against an aggressive campaign by the tanning industry to portray sunbathing and the use of indoor tanning beds as not only safe, but good for you.
Foods Fortified For Heart Health
Dietician Keri Glassman says food companies are packing them with omega 3 fatty acids, plant sterols, calcium, and more.
"Superfoods" To The Rescue!
There are foods powerful enough to help you peel off pounds, lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and put you in a better mood - with no side effects. Dr. Mallika Marshall explains what they are and how they work.
Medicare Premiums To Hold Steady For 2009
The monthly premium for the vast majority of the elderly and disabled participating in Medicare will hold steady at $96.40 next year.
Americans Get Low Marks On Hygiene
One way to keep away germs that cause colds and the flu is to wash your hands well and often. But according to a new survey, Americans are falling behind in the hand hygiene department.
U.S. Vigilant Over Tainted Chinese Milk
Although no trace of infant formula from China has turned up in this country, U.S. authorities said Friday they are taking added precautions to keep out tainted milk products.
Grey's Anatomy Raises Health Awareness
Television has been called a vast wasteland, but there is no denying the power of prime-time. Health educators slipped a message about HIV-positive mothers into a story line in the popular TV show Grey's Anatomy.
Guilty Plea In Homeless Health Care Scam
A man pleaded guilty to recruiting and paying homeless people to pose as phony hospital patients in a scheme that billed government programs millions of dollars in unnecessary health services.
Boys, Girls Equal At Social Aggression
While boys are more physically aggressive, girls and boys are equally guilty of aggressive social behavior, according to a new study.
Chinese Parents Question Tainted Milk Co.
Chinese parents converged on the company at the heart of a tainted baby formula scandal that's being blamed for the deaths of four infants and the hospitalizations of thousands more. Meanwhile, the crisis has reportedly spread to liquid milk.
FTC Warns Of Cancer "Snake Oils"
The Federal Trade Commission charged five companies with making false and misleading claims for cancer cures and said that it has reached settlements with six others.
New Options for Breast Reconstruction
Despite a range of new options for breast reconstruction, experts say many breast cancer survivors are uninformed about the choices.
12 More Arrests In China Milk Scandal
Hundreds of parents streamed into offices of a dairy company at the heart of a tainted baby formula scandal, demanding refunds and worrying over what was still safe to feed their children.
Technology Brings School To Sick Children
A device created for businesses could soon change the lives of children who are chronically or terminally ill and confined to hospitals, and a young boy is helping make this happen.
Psychologists Ban Role In Interrogations
The nation's leading psychologists' association has voted to ban its members from taking part in interrogations at the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
S.D. Banker Supports Stem Cell Research
Geographical References: South Dakota
Sioux Falls banker and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford is giving $30 million to a stem cell research initiative based in San Diego.
Pregnant Mom's Flu Shot Protects Baby
Flu shots for pregnant women protect infants up to 6 months after birth - and keep moms healthy, too. Only 12 percent of U.S. moms get the recommended shot.
Guided Relaxation For Blood Pressure?
To lower systolic blood pressure, listening to a guided relaxation program may beat listening to a Mozart sonata, Seattle University researchers report.
House Passes Expansion Of Disability Law
Congress passed, and sent to the White House, legislation aimed at assuring that the Americans With Disabilities Act lives up to its promise of protecting the disabled from discrimination.
New Screening For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A brief questionnaire has been developed to help doctors screen for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Elizabeth Edwards Focuses On Health Care
For the first time since her husband admitted to an extramarital affair, Elizabeth Edwards returned to the public stage last night to talk about health care.
Graphic Abuse Of Pigs Caught On Tape
Geographical References: Iowa
An undercover video shot at an Iowa pig farm shows workers hitting sows with metal rods, slamming piglets on a concrete floor and bragging about jamming rods up into sows' hindquarters.
Woman Suffers Orgasm-Related Stroke
Geographical References: Illinois
Just minutes after sex, a 35-year-old Illinois woman suffered a life-threatening stroke. Rare sex-triggered strokes can happen when several risks converge.
New Warning On Chemical In Baby Bottles
The first major study of health effects in people from a chemical used in plastic baby bottles, food cans and a host of other products links it with possible risks for heart disease and diabetes.
China Reports 3rd Tainted Milk Death
A third baby has died in connection with China's spreading scandal over tainted milk formula and more than 6,200 infants have become sick, Health Minister Chen Zhu said Wednesday.
Pa. State Universities: No Smoking Outside
Geographical References: Pennsylvania
With virtually no warning, smoking at 14 of Pennsylvania's state-owned universities has been banned anywhere on campus - even outdoors.
Newer Antipsychotics No Better In Kids?
Widely prescribed, newer generation antipsychotic drugs are no more effective for the treatment of schizophrenia in children and teens than older, cheaper drugs, a landmark, government-funded study finds.
Problems With Plastics?
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the controversy surrounding health risks from plastics and how to avoid them.
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