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Flu, day two: Feeling better after a rough night

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:23:38 EST

At one point, I thought I would have to go to the hospital

Flu vaccine didn't stop me from getting influenza

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:51:51 EST

No patients this week, as I'm in bed and feeling miserable

Gabrielle Giffords' Husband: She Smiled!

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:21:59 EST

Congresswoman's Husband Sees Hopeful Signs in Wife's Recovery

More Good News on the Congresswoman's Recovery

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 23:24:15 EST

Doctors Insert Tracheotomy Tube Into Gabrielle Giffords Windpipe and Inserted Feeding Tube

Gabrielle Giffords' Recovery: Nation Pulls for Congresswoman

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:26:18 EST

Hopeful Signs After Brutal Shooting, But Long Road Ahead

Arizona Shooting: Latest on Gabrielle Giffords' Condition

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:48:38 EST

Jennifer Ashton Reports from Tucson

Dr. Jennifer Ashton Weighs in on New Weight-Loss Drugs

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:41:52 EDT

FDA Looking at Three New Pills, Do They Work?

Going Vegan: A Health Challenge

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:43:11 EDT

17-year-old Jay Astafovic decided to become vegetarian and then vegan while he was working at his family's New York pizzeria. Watch today's "Health and Wellness" to see how he upturned their traditional menu and what he learned along the way.

Download a Free App to Get in Shape

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:18:08 EDT

There are thousands of mobile apps available online and many are designed to help you lose weight and stay in shape. Dr. Jennifer Ashton takes a look at a few popular ones.

Preventing Sports-Related Injuries

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:55:31 EDT

Sports-related injuries can devastate athletic hopefuls, but physical therapist Matt Gibble explains why that doesn't have to be the case. We visited Gibble at EXCEL Orthopedic Rehabilitation in New Jersey where he helps train athletes return to the sports they love. Click here to watch today's episode of "Health and Wellness":

Emergency Room Pediatrics 101

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:13:56 EDT

Every parent knows how frightening it can be when their child is sick or injured. When is a fever or a fall part of growing up and when is it serious? Dr. George Foltin answers questions about how to assess an emergency situation.

Olympic Legend Overcomes the Odds

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:20:38 EDT

Anne Abernathy is an Olympic legend who holds a Guinness World Record as the oldest woman to ever compete in the Winter games. Her road to success has been a tumultuous one. In 2001, an accident on the luge track left Abernathy with a severe head injury. Despite a dismal prognosis, Abernathy recovered in time to compete in the Salt Lake City Olympics. Watch this week's "Health and Wellness" for a story on how one women overcame brain injury, cancer, broken bones and incontinence to compete in six Winter games, setting numerous records along the way.

The Love Story of a Man Without a Heart

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:01:10 EDT

Charles Okeke is the first heart patient in the U.S. to use a portable device called the "freedom driver" to support his artificial heart. The FDA just approved the device and it will allow Okeke to return home after living in a hospital for over two years. The new technology is amazing, but so is the love and faith that his family shares. Watch this week's "Health and Wellness" for a story on how hope and perseverance changed one family's life.

What Healthcare Reform Means to Women

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:57:48 EDT

Smart Food Choices Can Increase Your Happiness

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:07:51 EDT

C is for Caffeine: Americans are Jacked on It, Here's Why

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:13:08 EDT

Americans Consume 280mg of Caffeine Each Day, but is it Any Good for Us?

Fight Post-Pregnancy Pounds Or Else...

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:59:07 EDT

A Unique Challenge To Breastfeeding

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:39:07 EDT

CBSNews.com's Michael Wuebben Shares His Family's Experience Nursing a Special Needs Child

Keeping the Breastfeeding Conversation Going

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:54:12 EDT

B is for Bullying: What Can Phoebe Prince's Shocking Death Teach Us?

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:07:46 EDT

Dr. Jennifer Ashton's Practical Steps to Stop Bullying and Protect Your Kids

A is for Allergies: A Survivor's Guide to Pollen Season

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:30:00 EDT

More Than 25 Million Allergy Sufferers Battle Pollen Each Year; Here's a Simple Guide On How You Can Win

Debate: Should California Legalize Marijuana?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:26:39 EDT

California's initiative to legalize marijuana, has added fuel to an already contentious debate in this country.

Making Sense Of The Cholesterol Debate

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:53:00 EST

Jennifer Ashton: What To Weigh In The Results Of A New Study

New Hope For Post-Cancer Breast Growth

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:23:00 EST

Jennifer Ashton: Here's Explaining How This Potential Breakthrough Works

Moody While Dieting? Here's Why

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:47:00 EST

Jennifer Ashton: Weighing Pros And Cons Of Low-Carb vs Low-Fat Diets