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At least half of all Americans take multivitamins and mineral supplements, but new research shows these supplements provide no substantial protection against disease. Adriana Diaz reports. At least half of all Americans take multivitamins and mineral supplements, but new research shows these supplements provide no substantial protection against disease. Adriana Diaz reports.« less

A new way to attack breast cancer tumors and new information about adolescent drug use. Vinita Nair reports on the day's top health stories. A new way to attack breast cancer tumors and new information about adolescent drug use. Vinita Nair reports on the day's top health stories.« less

A new study looks at the effects of fracking on hormone production, and the government challenges the makers of antibacterial soaps. Adriana Diaz reports on that and more of the day's top health stori more » A new study looks at the effects of fracking on hormone production, and the government challenges the makers of antibacterial soaps. Adriana Diaz reports on that and more of the day's top health stories.« less

Recent studies have shown that multivitamins might be useless for better health. Dr. Houman Danesh says that while fruits and vegetables are always best, supplements can help out if you are nutrient d more » Recent studies have shown that multivitamins might be useless for better health. Dr. Houman Danesh says that while fruits and vegetables are always best, supplements can help out if you are nutrient deficient.« less

A three-year-old boy who survived a five-organ transplant earlier this year met the media, while his doctors and his family stood by his side. Adonis Ortiz underwent the multivisceral transplant in Oc more » A three-year-old boy who survived a five-organ transplant earlier this year met the media, while his doctors and his family stood by his side. Adonis Ortiz underwent the multivisceral transplant in October. During the surgery, he received a new liver, pancreas, stomach, and small and large intestines. WFOR-TV's Summer Knowles reports.« less

Researchers say if adults 50 and older ate an apple a day, that would prevent or delay about 8,500 deadly heart attacks and strokes every year - in Britain alone. Adriana Diaz reports on the day's top more » Researchers say if adults 50 and older ate an apple a day, that would prevent or delay about 8,500 deadly heart attacks and strokes every year - in Britain alone. Adriana Diaz reports on the day's top medical stories.« less

Daily health headlines: Life expectancy for young people treated for AIDS is increasing, a study finds most Americans are still confused about their breast cancer risk after Angelina Jolie’s op-ed rai more » Daily health headlines: Life expectancy for young people treated for AIDS is increasing, a study finds most Americans are still confused about their breast cancer risk after Angelina Jolie’s op-ed raised awareness. Adriana Diaz reports on today's top medical stories.« less

7-year-old KK suffers from mastocytosis, a condition that causes life-threatening allergies due to a variety of triggers. Her dog JJ can sense her symptoms before she can feel them. CBS News Michelle ... more » 7-year-old KK suffers from mastocytosis, a condition that causes life-threatening allergies due to a variety of triggers. Her dog JJ can sense her symptoms before she can feel them. CBS News Michelle Castillo reports.« less

Dr. Jon LaPook and physical therapist David McSwigan go floor to floor in a Manhattan apartment to show the best ways to make the home safer for older friends and family members Dr. Jon LaPook and physical therapist David McSwigan go floor to floor in a Manhattan apartment to show the best ways to make the home safer for older friends and family members« less

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