Latest Health Headlines - CBS News

Video: NFL Concussion Policy Changes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:11:40 EST

CNN chief medical correspondent and CBS News contributor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who is also a neurosurgeon, speaks with Katie Couric about the NFL policy revisions regarding concussions.

Video: Biggest Crib Recall Ever

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:17 EST

After dozens infant death claims involving drop-side cribs over the last decade, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the largest crib recall in American history. Susan Koeppen reports.

Stork Craft to Recall 2.1 Million Cribs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:09 EST

Largest Such Recall in U.S. History Includes 147,000 Drop-Side Cribs

Woman Awarded $75M for Cancer-Prempro Link

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:07 EST

Pa. Jury Orders Wyeth To Pay Punitive Damages after Finding Link Between her Breast Cancer and Hormone-Replacement Drug

Video: Unplugged: Tax For Troop Increase In Afghanistan?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:31 EST

Sharyl Attkisson spoke with House Appropriations Cmte. Chairman Rep. David Obey (D-Wisc.) about a proposed surtax to pay for a troop increase in Afghanistan. Plus; Dr. Bernadine Healy and Dr. Joseph Mercola breakdown the myths and realities of the H1N1 pandemic.

Study: Home Daycare Feeding Kids' TV Habit

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:30:06 EST

Preschoolers in Home-based Day Cares are Sitting as Many as 2 Hours a Day in Front of "Electronic Baby Sitter"

Mom: Marijuana Helps My Son's Autism

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:06 EST

California Woman Says Medical Marijuana Brownies Helped Emaciated Boy's Appetite, and He Began Making Noise for First Time

Video: Mom: Marijuana Saved Autistic Son

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:32:12 EST

A Calif. mom claims that medical marijuana saved her autistic son's life after restoring his appetite and improving his speech. Hattie Kaufman reports.

Stork Craft to Recall 2.1 Million Cribs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:06 EST

Largest Recall in U.S. History Includes 147,000 Drop-Side Cribs

Avoiding H1N1 While Traveling

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:30:06 EST

CDC Launches Holiday-Geared Campaign to Spread Word on How to Keep from Getting that Bug and Seasonal Flu While You're Away

Video: Let the Debate Begin

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:46:15 EST

The recent Senate votes have set the stage for a bruising battle over Health Care Reform. As Kimberly Dozier reports, a grueling debate has begun.

Video: How Far Would You Go For A Hot Dog?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:00:53 EST

Mo Rocca takes us on a cross-country journey in search of the perfect hot-dog, a meal that knows no borders.

Video: Face The Nation, 11.22.09

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:40:30 EST

Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate health care reform; Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Bob Schieffer discuss mammography screening and health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on the cost of security.

Video: Will Health Care Limit Mammograms?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:07:42 EST

Bob Schieffer spoke with CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the risks facing women after an expert panel's recommendation that mammography screening to detect breast cancer should be scaled back.

Video: Smooth Sailing For Health Care?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:53:52 EST

The Senate will soon debate health care reform for a vote, but are Democrats out of the woods yet or will Republicans stop the momentum? Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate.

Video: Health Reform on Capitol Hill

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:52:43 EST

The hotly debated discussion over health care reform has just heated up even more. As Kimberly Dozier reports from Washington, the senate casted its first vote on Health Care Reform.

Video: Mammogram Concerns

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:52:37 EST

Recent recommendations on scaling back mammograms and pap smears have created concern and uncertainty for many women. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with Jeff Glor and gives more perspective on this issue.

Video: China's H1N1 Measures

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:31:43 EST

China has imposed some of the toughest measures in the world to prevent the spread of the H1N1 Virus. As Celia Hatton reports, many question if they are working as well as the government claims.

Is China Cooking the Books on H1N1 Cases?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:02 EST

Government Has Been Accused of Downplaying Swine Flu Pandemic

Video: Thanksgiving Calorie Cutting

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:30:15 EST

Chris Wragge and Erica Hill are joined with Diane Henderiks, who shows us sneaky adjustments to some favorite holiday recipes that will save you calories without sacrificing flavor.

Video: Health Care Hurdles

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:39:03 EST

As the Senate takes on the Health Care Reform bill, not a single republican is willing to debate it. Kimberly Dozier reports and Chris Wragge speaks with Bernie Sanders.

Senate Health Bill Faces Crucial Vote

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:30:05 EST

Landrieu, Lincoln Join Other Dems Supporting Debate of Bill Expanding Health Coverage for Americans; GOP Seeks to Kill Plan

Video: Suicides At France Telecom

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:09 EST

France Telecom is undergoing a major restructuring in which the goal is to cut billions of dollars in expenses. The process has led to an epidemic of suicide. Sheila MacVicar reports.

Video: H1N1 May Rise During Holidays

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:48 EST

The CDC reported that the H1N1 virus was widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46. Jeff Glor reports that there is worry for a new spike of infections with holiday travel.

Video: Medical Revisions Frenzy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:35 EST

Phones are ringing off the hook in many medical offices throughout the nation as the public reacts to two new guidelines this week concerning cancer screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.