CBS News breaks important developments and trends in health and diet. Catch up-to-the-minute information on obesity, allergies, pregnancy, and other wellness issues. Host Meg Oliver and other reporters also investigate alternative medicine, environmental illnesses, and the effectiveness of trendy diets.
A rare but deadly brain infection that occurs after swimming in warm fresh water has killed two children this month. Sandra Hughes talks to experts about this rare brain-eating amoeba.
Dr. Jon LaPook of CBS News introduces the newest addition to CBSNews.com's health coverage.
Sports-related injuries can devastate athletic hopefuls, but physical therapist Matt Gibble tells Dr. Jennifer Ashton that doesn't have to be the case. Gibble helps train athletes return to the sports more »
Anti-depressants and steroids have been used for years to ease the side effects of breast cancer treatment, but doctors are now looking at the possibilities of acupuncture. Drew Levinson reports.
Has medical marijuana gotten a bad rap? Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Herbert Kleber and Dr. Mitch Earleywine on the pros and cons of using medical marijuana for your health.
British doctors have successfully separated twin girls who were born joined at the head. The sisters shared blood supply to their brains - giving surgeons a difficult challenge. CBS News correspondent more »
Suspended in air, yoga students in New York City are defying natural law to achieve a better body, mind and spirit.
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center have revealed some surprising findings from a study on mice who had sleep apnea. KENS' Wendy Rigby reports.
Practically all young children in the United States use bottles, sippy cups or pacifiers, but they may not be as safe as parents think. Bigad Shaban reports
Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Harry Fisch, a leading urologist, about how some men can cure years of infertility by simply taking an antibiotic.