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The myth of dead bodies is that they present a communicable disease hazard. The rush to dispose of dead bodies in a mass grave is a regrettable one, says the International Rescue Committee's Gerald Ma more » The myth of dead bodies is that they present a communicable disease hazard. The rush to dispose of dead bodies in a mass grave is a regrettable one, says the International Rescue Committee's Gerald Martone.« less

Leslie Lipton suffered from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa in her teens. Now 23 Leslie and her father, Roger, discuss her remarkable recovery process with Dr. Jon LaPook. Leslie Lipton suffered from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa in her teens. Now 23 Leslie and her father, Roger, discuss her remarkable recovery process with Dr. Jon LaPook.« less

A new antibody treatment known as Gammagard IVIG is showing promise in stopping the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Randall Pinkston reports on the latest breakthrough in the fight against dementi more » A new antibody treatment known as Gammagard IVIG is showing promise in stopping the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Randall Pinkston reports on the latest breakthrough in the fight against dementia.« less

Two-year-old Cash Hyde, who battled a brain tumor at age 1, is one of Montana's youngest medical marijuana patients. KPAX-TV's Allyson Weller reports. Two-year-old Cash Hyde, who battled a brain tumor at age 1, is one of Montana's youngest medical marijuana patients. KPAX-TV's Allyson Weller reports.« less

Dr. Jon LaPook sits down with Dr. Timothy Walsh, a leading expert on eating disorders, to discus the definition, cause and treatment of anorexia nervosa. Dr. Jon LaPook sits down with Dr. Timothy Walsh, a leading expert on eating disorders, to discus the definition, cause and treatment of anorexia nervosa.« less

A couple in Bay Shore, N.Y., discuss their life-changing decision to adopt 12 children with special needs after a cancer scare left them grateful for the time they didn't think they'd have. A couple in Bay Shore, N.Y., discuss their life-changing decision to adopt 12 children with special needs after a cancer scare left them grateful for the time they didn't think they'd have.« less

Chemotherapy can be a lifesaver from cancer but sometimes it can put the patient's life at risk. Doctors may have found a way for the body to handle large doses of chemo. Dr. Sean Kenniff has more. Chemotherapy can be a lifesaver from cancer but sometimes it can put the patient's life at risk. Doctors may have found a way for the body to handle large doses of chemo. Dr. Sean Kenniff has more.« less

How much do tween and teenage girls know about their changing bodies? Based on her book "The Body Scoop for Girls," Dr. Jennifer Ashton hosts an honest discussion about sex, body image, peer pressure ... more » How much do tween and teenage girls know about their changing bodies? Based on her book "The Body Scoop for Girls," Dr. Jennifer Ashton hosts an honest discussion about sex, body image, peer pressure and role models.« less

Learn how to tap into your body's energy the natural way. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Woodson Merrell, the author of "The Source," about improving your body's health and feeling younger. Learn how to tap into your body's energy the natural way. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Woodson Merrell, the author of "The Source," about improving your body's health and feeling younger.« less

This academic year, a cluster of six suicides at Cornell University shocked the nation. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. This academic year, a cluster of six suicides at Cornell University shocked the nation. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.« less