Treating Heart Attacks With Stem Cells
UCSF doctors believe they have found a way to use patients' own stem cells to repair damage caused by a heart attack. Watch »
Birth Control Battle
Contraceptives take center stage in yet another health care battle. Watch »
C-Section Risks
Dr. Bruce Hensel examines why natural childbirth is still more beneficial than Cesarian sections. Watch »
New Wrinkle Filling Procedure Has Less Side Effects
Dr. Bruce Hensel looks at a new way to fill wrinkles, using a new tool, a cannula. Unlike sharp needles, the tip... Watch »
Starving to Be Thin Impacts Men, Too
Sure you've heard of women starving themselves to be thin. But what about men? A growing number of men and boys are... Read »
Now You Can Inhale Your Caffeine
Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks people will get their shot of caffeine from a... Read »
Americans Eating Twice the Salt They Should
Most of the sodium Americans eat comes from processed and restaurant food. Read »
Kids Caught in the Middle of School Nursing Shortage
Kids with diabetes and other chronic illnesses struggle to stay healthy while in school. Dr. Bruce Hensel reports. Watch »
School Nursing Shortage: A Catch-22 for Families
Kids with chronic diseases are caught in the school budget crunch. Read »
"Patient Dumping" Alleged Against White Memorial
In the latest case of suspected hospital “patient dumping” on Southern California streets, a court complaint filed... Read »
Music Soothes Hospitalized Children
Musical therapy helps a young patient with Down syndrome. Watch »
Cruise Ships Return Home After Virus Outbreaks
Two cruise ships returned to Port Everglades, Flo., after 263 passengers fell ill with Norovirus due to... Watch »
Preventing Kids Concussions
Dr. Bruce Hensel reports on a new law and new cell phone app that can prevent kids from getting concussions when... Watch »
Preventing Kids Concussions
Dr. Bruce Hensel looks at new ways to prevent kids from getting concussions while playing football and other school... Watch »
Komen Backs Down in Planned Parenthood Fiasco
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, which has spent most of the week responding to heated criticism of its... Read »
Top Komen Official Resigns from LA Chapter
The executive director of a local chapter for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation -- a nationwide... Read »
Komen Pulls Planned Parenthood Funding
A major voice for women’s health pulled funding for Planned Parenthood Wednesday. Read »
Changes in Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Dr. Bruce Hensel looks at the American Academy of Pediatrics' new vaccine recommendations for children and teens. Watch »
First Lady to Visit Inglewood Market
First Lady Michelle Obama will visit the site of a fresh food market Wednesday to talk about her campaign to end... Read »
Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs
Packaging error could raise risk women would get pregnant accidentally. Read »


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