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05/19/2012
Video: Coffee drinkers live longer: study
Results of a 14-year study conclude that coffee-drinkers live longer than people who don't partake. Jeff Glor and Rebecca Jarvis spoke with author Robert Davis, Ph.D. for more.

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05/18/2012
"Gaydar" may be real, says Univ. of Washington study
Subjects saw photographs of gay and straight men and women devoid of hair, makeup and ears, and predicted their sexual orientation at an above average percentage

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05/18/2012
CDC urges hepatitis C test for all baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965
From 1999 and 2007, there was a 50 percent increase in the number of Americans dying from hepatitis C-related diseases, CDC said

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05/18/2012
FDA approves 7 companies to sell generic Plavix in pharmacies immediately
Generics should be available in pharmacies immediately; Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies nationwide will begin selling generic Plavix Saturday

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05/18/2012
Diet during pregnancy is safe and reduces risk for complications, study finds
A calorie-restricted diet alone was more effective for weight loss than exercise or a combination of both, study showed

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05/18/2012
Sugar may make you "stupid" but omega-3 might mitigate the effect, rat study suggests
Rats given high-fructose corn syrup solution took longer to go through a maze than a group given omega-3 fatty acids as well

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05/18/2012
Video: Sunglasses important for eye health
Studies show that wearing sunglasses, even on cloudy days, will help prevent vision loss. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

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05/18/2012
Video: Reconsidering HDL as a "good" cholesterol
A new study suggests that HDL, or "good" cholesterol, may not be protecting the heart. Instead, factors that increase HDL, such as exercise and not smoking, may be what's really helping. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

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05/17/2012
"Good" HDL cholesterol may not protect heart after all, study suggests
Study of 170,000 adults found those with higher HDL levels due to genetics were no less likely to have a heart attack

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05/17/2012
Video: Less email, less stress, says study
A new study found that people who log off from their inbox are less stressed and more productive. Dr. Holly Phillips reports.

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05/17/2012
New case of flesh-eating bacteria reported in S.C. mom
Woman complained of leg cramps and saw what she thought was a blood clot on the back of her leg, which turned out to be necrotizing fasciitis

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05/17/2012
Two cups of coffee a day cuts overall risk of dying by 10 percent, research shows
Even single cup coffee each day lowered dying risk by 6 percent in men, 5 percent in women, study of adults over 50 found

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05/17/2012
Consumer group says sunscreens have improved, but chemical concerns persist
Only 25 percent of 1,800 sun products tested passed the test; Most provided inadequate UVA protection

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05/17/2012
Army launches review of PTSD diagnoses since 2001 after revelations of possible reversals
Sweeping, independent review triggered by revelations that psychiatry unit may have reversed diagnoses based on expense of care

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05/17/2012
Video: Paralyzed woman controls robotic arm with mind
Researchers are reporting that a woman who is completely paralyzed has used a robotic arm controlled with nothing but her thoughts. Scott Pelley reports on a triumph in neurobiology and computer science.

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05/17/2012
Video: Similar brain injuries between war vets, NFL players
New research suggests that the brain damage suffered by soldiers on the battlefield is similar to that endured by athletes on the football field. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

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05/17/2012
Study: War vets', athletes' brain injuries similar
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which affects football players and boxers, may be an issue for war veterans, a new study says

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05/16/2012
Zithromax antibiotics tied to rare heart risks
Study suggests there would be 47 extra heart-related deaths per 1 million courses of treatment with Zithromax

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05/16/2012
Soldiers' brain damage similar to football players', study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy shows
Boston University researchers compared autopsies from four soldiers that served in Afghanistan with those of three young football players and a wrestler

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05/16/2012
Study links athletic, military brain injuries
Young war veterans and retired athletes are vulnerable to the same degenerative brain disease, study shows

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05/16/2012
Motorcyclist Genki Hagata makes incredible save
Pro racer Hagata almost eats pavement in this heart-pounding video

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05/16/2012
Video: World's oldest yoga teacher
93-year old Tao Porchon-Lynch was just named the world's oldest yoga teacher by Guinness World Records. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz reports.

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05/16/2012
Video: Paralyzed woman drinks coffee using thoughts
Using the Braingate neural interface system, a paralyzed woman was able to use her thoughts to control a robotic arm, and serve herself coffee for the first time since she became paralyzed nearly 15 years ago.

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05/16/2012
Simple "head lag" test may help diagnose autism, research suggests
Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore looked at delays in motor development, as opposed to behavioral or communication delays as is typical

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05/16/2012
Tuberculosis patient charged in Calif. for not taking medication
34-year-old man accused of failing to take medication for highly contagious disease and skipping appointment at health center

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