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Healing with Art

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston installs museum-quality fine art for patients to enjoy. Watch »

May 25, 2012

Canine Critical Thinking

Researchers at Emory University use MRIs to probe the thought process of dogs to improve training for service... Watch »

May 23, 2012

Coffee Drinking Linked to Longer Life

Coffee drinkers could live longer than those who don't indulge in a daily cup of joe. A recent study found men... Watch »

May 23, 2012

Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

New vaccine shown to cut risk of breast cancer in half. Rachel McNeill reports. Watch »

May 18, 2012

Feeling The Burn of Risky Tanning Habits

A new study highlights risky tanning habits among young adults. "People who have any kind of indoor... Watch »

May 11, 2012

Chubby Baby Could be a Sign of Obesity

New study proves that healthy toddler diets are critical in the prevention of obesity. Watch »

May 8, 2012
More Sleep May Keep Weight Down: Study

More Sleep May Keep Weight Down: Study

Researchers say sleeping more than nine hours a night can block genetic factors linked to weight gain. Read »

May 2, 2012

"Biggest Loser" Winner to Be Revealed

The season finale of NBC's "Biggest Loser" comes to a close as former contestants return to reveal their... Watch »

May 1, 2012

Campus Zombie Invasion

A pharmacy professor came up with an idea to teach students how to fight infectious disease outbreaks, by staging a... Watch »

Apr 30, 2012

Telemedicine

When a patient arrives at an outlying Emergency Room, high resolution two-way conferencing technology can provide a... Watch »

Apr 27, 2012
200 Sickened by

200 Sickened by "Tuna Scrape" Salmonella Outbreak

At least 200 people have now fallen ill from an outbreak of salmonella traced to the "tuna scrape"... Read »

Apr 26, 2012

Allergy Treatment Tailored to Your Needs

New system helps create allergy medicine to address each individual's symptoms. Watch »

Apr 25, 2012

Humor Helps Patients Fight Cancer

JokeForMiles.com is collecting jokes all around the world to cheer up cancer patients. The founder, Austrevich, hope Watch »

Apr 25, 2012

“Penguin Cold Cap” Helps Cancer Patients Keep Hair

A device called “Penguin Cold Cap” protects cancer patients from hair loss. Patients need to wear the ice... Watch »

Apr 24, 2012

Adult and Vaccines

One doctor says we "do a better job immunizing children in this country than adults." Government research... Watch »

Apr 23, 2012
Fast Food Much Saltier in U.S.: Study

Fast Food Much Saltier in U.S.: Study

If you're worried about your salt intake, you'd do well to get your fast food in another country, a new... Read »

Apr 23, 2012
Breast Cancer 10 Different Diseases, Landmark Study Finds

Breast Cancer 10 Different Diseases, Landmark...

British and Canadian cancer researchers have isolated a new way of classifying breast cancer into 10 different types... Read »

Apr 19, 2012

Study: No Link Between Gum and Heart Disease

After hundreds of studies, the American Heart Association says the suspected link between gum and heart... Watch »

Apr 19, 2012
Researchers Hit Hair Regrowth Breakthrough on Bald Mice

Researchers Hit Hair Regrowth Breakthrough on Bald Mice

Could hair follicle stem cells help people regrow their hair after losing it due to disease? Japanese... Read »

Apr 19, 2012

Tween Development Hindered by Technology Use

Study indicates kids nowadays are learning to be distracted. Frequent use of new techs hinders their... Watch »

Apr 18, 2012
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