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The co-founder of the Sports Legacy Institute, which focuses on traumatic brain injury research, talks to CBS News about how football rules need to be changed to address concussion and chronic traumat more » The co-founder of the Sports Legacy Institute, which focuses on traumatic brain injury research, talks to CBS News about how football rules need to be changed to address concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy issues.« less

Daily health headlines: Depression and eating disorders tied to diabetes risk, educational video games may teach kids how to save lives, plus more top stories Daily health headlines: Depression and eating disorders tied to diabetes risk, educational video games may teach kids how to save lives, plus more top stories« less

Daily health headlines: Researchers are a step closer to finding a way to prevent life-threatening reactions from peanut allergies, there may be health risks associated with testosterone therapy, plus more » Daily health headlines: Researchers are a step closer to finding a way to prevent life-threatening reactions from peanut allergies, there may be health risks associated with testosterone therapy, plus more top stories« less

Gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus can run rampant on cruise ships. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has tips to help you stay healthy. Gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus can run rampant on cruise ships. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has tips to help you stay healthy.« less

More than one-third of U.S. children are overweight or obese. According to a new study, signs of this health woe can be detected earlier than some may think. Adriana Diaz reports. More than one-third of U.S. children are overweight or obese. According to a new study, signs of this health woe can be detected earlier than some may think. Adriana Diaz reports.« less

Daily health headlines: Foodborne bacteria may trigger MS, premature babies more likely to get asthma, plus more top stories. Daily health headlines: Foodborne bacteria may trigger MS, premature babies more likely to get asthma, plus more top stories.« less

Daily health headlines: A pesticide banned may raise Alzheimer's risk through imported foods, doctors think of new ways to curb antibiotic prescriptions, plus how yoga helps cancer survivors and more ... more » Daily health headlines: A pesticide banned may raise Alzheimer's risk through imported foods, doctors think of new ways to curb antibiotic prescriptions, plus how yoga helps cancer survivors and more health stories.« less

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reviews prevention and treatments for the common cold and finds clean hands are the key to staying healthy. Alexis Christoforous repor more » A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reviews prevention and treatments for the common cold and finds clean hands are the key to staying healthy. Alexis Christoforous reports.« less

Daily health headlines: New advice for pediatricians to spot child abuse, a possible new drug for late-stage breast cancer, plus "dysfunctional" cholesterol explained and more top health stories. Daily health headlines: New advice for pediatricians to spot child abuse, a possible new drug for late-stage breast cancer, plus "dysfunctional" cholesterol explained and more top health stories.« less

The days of the stethoscope may be numbered. Medical experts say advances in technology will soon make the 200-year-old device obsolete as more and more doctors are adopting handheld ultrasounds. Stil more » The days of the stethoscope may be numbered. Medical experts say advances in technology will soon make the 200-year-old device obsolete as more and more doctors are adopting handheld ultrasounds. Still, some doctors say the stethoscope is still the number one choice in some instances. CBS News' Ko Im reports.« less