Warning: graphic content. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks to an expert on transgender issues about what it means to undergo a sex change.
CBS News breaks important developments and trends in health and diet. Catch up-to-the-minute information on obesity, allergies, pregnancy, and other wellness issues. Host Meg Oliver and other reporters also investigate alternative medicine, environmental illnesses, and the effectiveness of trendy diets.
Scott Carlson from Carlson Laser Aesthetics has the latest advancements to help Reveal A New You. This week we're checking out the Smart Lipo procedure and a free open house event with discounts, food massages and more! [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOOD NBC 8 Grand Rapids]
Dust off the ski equipment and gear up now to hit the slopes. Do a safety check first. Terri takes us to Timberridge to get expert advice on getting ready for fun - and safety - on the ski hills. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOOD NBC 8 Grand Rapids]
For those diagnosed with the flu, you can now get certain flu medications delivered right to your doorstep. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KTBC FOX 7 Austin, TX]
Diagnosing every ache, pain and lump you find on the Internet could put you at risk for another condition - cyberchondria. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXAN NBC 36 Austin]
Many breast cancer survivors experience ongoing pain as long as two- to three years after surgery. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXAN NBC 36 Austin]
A new report shows autistic children face problems when it comes to handwriting. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXAN NBC 36 Austin]
Williamson County has seen its first death from the H1N1 virus, according to the department of Texas State Health Services. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXAN NBC 36 Austin]
Swine flu shots are scarce, and getting a regular flu shot is becoming difficult as well, so people are now trying to figure out if there is a decent alternative out there. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WFXT FOX 25 Boston, MA]
SparkPeople.com is a fast growing website, similar to MySpace, but with a focus on health. It lets you share your successes and struggles with your friends as you whip yourself into shape. "My Tech Guy" Doug Delony takes a look. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KRIV FOX 7 Houston, TX]
FOX 26 reporter Isiah Carey has lost almost 70 pounds over a one-year period. Before the summer of 2008, Carey was in an up-and-down battle with his belly bulge. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KRIV FOX 7 Houston, TX]
The doctor in charge of Kent Hospital's Emergency Room took the stand this morning in the wrongful death suit filed by actor and Rhode Island native, James Woods. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WPRI CBS 12 Providence]
Vera Bradley foundation pledges 10 million for cancer research. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WANE CBS 14 Fort Wayne]
High cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure can all turn your body into a ticking time bomb. Know your numbers and you can make choices to become a healthier you. There's a free screening going on now at the David D. Hunting YMCA now. Eva Aguirre Cooper found out her numbers - and shares the results. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOOD NBC 8 Grand Rapids]
The House of Representatives passed a bill Saturday aimed at providing insurance to 36 million Americans. Estimated at 1.1 trillion dollars, the plan includes the so-called "public option." Dr. Jon LaPook asks an industry expert what it all means.
We know kids are considered a high risk group when it comes to H1N1, but what about children who are already battling another condition? Millions of kids in this country have asthma, cancer and Crohn's disease. How should they fight the swine flu? [www.clipsyndicate.com | WJBK FOX 2 Detroit, MI]
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According to the CDC, more than 30 percent of children in the U.S. are obese, and that is now capturing the attention of some federal lawmakers. But keeping kids from being sedentary is just part of what's behind a bill called No Child Left Inside, an effort to get students out of the classroom and into the environment. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTTG FOX 5 Washington, DC]
Prosecutors are already discussing Hasan's trial. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXAN NBC 36 Austin]
The House of Representatives passed a bill Saturday aimed at providing insurance to 36 million Americans. Estimated at 1.1 trillion dollars, the plan includes the so-called "public option." Dr. Jon LaPook asks an industry expert what it all means.
When it comes to cellular aging, many people wonder what ages our skin and what we can do about it. Dr. Jennifer Ashton is joined by dermatologist, Dr. Francesca Fusco to answer some of these questions.
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