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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 »

Feb 10, 2012

Birth Control Battle

Contraceptives take center stage in yet another health care battle. Watch »

Feb 10, 2012

C-Section Risks

Dr. Bruce Hensel examines why natural childbirth is still more beneficial than Cesarian sections. Watch »

Feb 10, 2012

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 »

Feb 8, 2012

Starving to Be Thin Impacts Men, Too

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 »

Feb 8, 2012

Now You Can Inhale Your Caffeine

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 »

Feb 8, 2012

Americans Eating Twice the Salt They Should

Americans Eating Twice the Salt They Should

Most of the sodium Americans eat comes from processed and restaurant food. Read »

Feb 7, 2012

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 »

Feb 6, 2012

School Nursing Shortage: A Catch-22 for Families

School Nursing Shortage: A Catch-22 for Families

Kids with chronic diseases are caught in the school budget crunch. Read »

Feb 6, 2012

"Patient Dumping" Alleged Against White Memorial

In the latest case of suspected hospital “patient dumping” on Southern California streets, a court complaint filed... Read »

Feb 6, 2012

Music Soothes Hospitalized Children

Musical therapy helps a young patient with Down syndrome. Watch »

Feb 6, 2012

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 »

Feb 6, 2012

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 »

Feb 6, 2012

Preventing Kids Concussions

Dr. Bruce Hensel looks at new ways to prevent kids from getting concussions while playing football and other school... Watch »

Feb 3, 2012

Komen Backs Down in Planned Parenthood Fiasco

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 »

Feb 3, 2012

Top Komen Official Resigns from LA Chapter

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 »

Feb 3, 2012

Komen Pulls Planned Parenthood Funding

Komen Pulls Planned Parenthood Funding

A major voice for women’s health pulled funding for Planned Parenthood Wednesday. Read »

Feb 2, 2012

Changes in Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Dr. Bruce Hensel looks at the American Academy of Pediatrics' new vaccine recommendations for children and teens. Watch »

Feb 2, 2012

First Lady to Visit Inglewood Market

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 »

Feb 1, 2012

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs

Packaging error could raise risk women would get pregnant accidentally. Read »

Feb 1, 2012

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