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A new microchip could replace cochlear implants for the deaf, early intervention helps preemies develop language skills, and more health news. A new microchip could replace cochlear implants for the deaf, early intervention helps preemies develop language skills, and more health news.« less

For treating peanut allergies, doctors have tried under-the-tongue, or oral therapies, with only moderate success. Now researchers are experimenting with a new patch that’s showing some promise. Vinit more » For treating peanut allergies, doctors have tried under-the-tongue, or oral therapies, with only moderate success. Now researchers are experimenting with a new patch that’s showing some promise. Vinita Nair reports.« less

There’s more evidence of the growing diabetes epidemic and scientists try to pinpoint the best treatment for breast cancer patients. Alison Harmelin has the day’s top health stories. There’s more evidence of the growing diabetes epidemic and scientists try to pinpoint the best treatment for breast cancer patients. Alison Harmelin has the day’s top health stories.« less

For the first time, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are issuing stroke risk guidelines for women. The ASA is emphasizing that hormones, birth control, pregnancy, and more » For the first time, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are issuing stroke risk guidelines for women. The ASA is emphasizing that hormones, birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth play a role in a woman's risk of a stroke and that exercise, a low-sodium diet, and regular check-ups go a long way to keeping women heart healthy. Alison Harmelin reports.« less

Researchers say probiotics in yogurt may help ward off Type 2 diabetes, many new moms skip checkups, and more health news. Researchers say probiotics in yogurt may help ward off Type 2 diabetes, many new moms skip checkups, and more health news.« less

Two new studies focus on heart disease, plus the key to keeping kids safe on the road, in today's health news roundup. Two new studies focus on heart disease, plus the key to keeping kids safe on the road, in today's health news roundup.« less

A discovery in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and a link between sugar and heart disease deaths. Brook Silva-Braga has some of the days top health stories. A discovery in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and a link between sugar and heart disease deaths. Brook Silva-Braga has some of the days top health stories.« less

A 3D-printed hip implant is changing the life of a Swedish teenager who was facing the possibility of never walking again due to a rare hereditary condition. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports. A 3D-printed hip implant is changing the life of a Swedish teenager who was facing the possibility of never walking again due to a rare hereditary condition. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.« less

Despite the fact that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., many people still do not get screened for it. Now a new study finds that an easy, at-home test can help det more » Despite the fact that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., many people still do not get screened for it. Now a new study finds that an easy, at-home test can help detect most colorectal cancers. CBS News' Bigad Shaban reports.« less

A new study suggests that taking high doses of vitamin C and E may make it harder for endurance athletes to train. Also, after years of decline, the number of children taking antibiotics is leveling o more » A new study suggests that taking high doses of vitamin C and E may make it harder for endurance athletes to train. Also, after years of decline, the number of children taking antibiotics is leveling off. New research suggests that shy children speak less because they are inhibited or reluctant to respond. Adriana Diaz has today's top health stories.« less