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A baby born July 24 with two heads, two nervous systems, and two backbones is fighting for his life at the J.K. Lone Hospital in Jaipur, India. A baby born July 24 with two heads, two nervous systems, and two backbones is fighting for his life at the J.K. Lone Hospital in Jaipur, India.« less

Researchers at Texas A&M University are testing a drug that would block enzymes that do damage to the spinal cord of paralyzed dogs. The hope is that therapies that work in dogs might also be benefici more » Researchers at Texas A&M University are testing a drug that would block enzymes that do damage to the spinal cord of paralyzed dogs. The hope is that therapies that work in dogs might also be beneficial to humans.« less

Doctors are testing a new, less-invasive surgery that is clearing blocked arteries and saving patients the necessary recuperation time for typical procedures. CBS News' Teresa Garcia reports. Doctors are testing a new, less-invasive surgery that is clearing blocked arteries and saving patients the necessary recuperation time for typical procedures. CBS News' Teresa Garcia reports.« less

FDA finds more young people picking up mint flavored cigarettes, have harder time quitting them - plus more medical headlines FDA finds more young people picking up mint flavored cigarettes, have harder time quitting them - plus more medical headlines« less

New research on where health risks are highest, and more medical news headlines New research on where health risks are highest, and more medical news headlines« less

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks at an important question facing new parents: whether to donate their baby's umbilical cord blood. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks at an important question facing new parents: whether to donate their baby's umbilical cord blood.« less

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what celiac disease is and whether people who don't have it would benefit from a gluten-free diet. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what celiac disease is and whether people who don't have it would benefit from a gluten-free diet.« less

CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook gives advice for staying cool in a heat wave and the warning signs associated with dehydration. CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook gives advice for staying cool in a heat wave and the warning signs associated with dehydration.« less

Herlinda Garcia went through treatment after receiving a false, life-changing stage IV breast cancer diagnosis. She later found out she never had cancer in the first place. KHOU's Drew Karedes reports more » Herlinda Garcia went through treatment after receiving a false, life-changing stage IV breast cancer diagnosis. She later found out she never had cancer in the first place. KHOU's Drew Karedes reports.« less

It has been reported that the baby of Prince William's wife, Kate, is days past its due date. Doctors say that it's not uncommon for first time moms to be late. Jericka Duncan reports. It has been reported that the baby of Prince William's wife, Kate, is days past its due date. Doctors say that it's not uncommon for first time moms to be late. Jericka Duncan reports.« less