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Health Special Assignments  Back To The Basics -- One man says he's got the cure for what ails your aching back, and it's a lot simpler than surgery.
Smile Bright -- A company is marketing a new technique that quickly and cheaply whitens your teeth.
The Pregnant Man -- Advances in medical science are changing very nature of pregnancy, so much so that men could soon be mothers.
Coburn's Magic Bullet -- Actor James Coburn shares his experiences with rheumatoid arthritis, and the natural supplement he says has helped him battle it.
Bad For Your Health? -- Herbal supplements such as Metabolife might not be as safe as dieters think.
Wired For Weight Loss -- High-tech weight loss that uses small electric might melt fat away faster than exercising.
False Hope, Broken Trust -- Plastic surgery can change your life, but the results are sometimes far from desirable. A Dose Of Danger -- Some foods might seem harmless, but take them with the wrong drugs and the results can be deadly.
A Shot Of Relief -- A so-called miracle drug used to treat muscle spasms and reduce frown lines could also be a shot of relief from migraines.
Magnetic Medicine -- With a growing number of people claiming they relieve aches and pains, magnets are becoming a popular way to heal.
Body Beasts -- Our bodies are swimming with microscopic critters, but washing with antibacterial soaps or taking antibiotics to fend of infections might not help.
Pain In The Back -- Doctors have developed a new 20-minute procedure that might revolutionize the way they treat patients with lower back and disc problems.
Prescription To Remember -- Forgetting where you put your car keys might soon be a thing of the past as scientists are make gains into unlocking our memory bank.
Gamma Knife -- A revolutionary tool is making it possible to remove brain tumors in minutes without invasive surgery.
Flower Power -- From Ginseng to St. John's Wort, the market is blossoming for all things herbal.
Peeling Away The Years -- The power peel, a skin care treatment that's been available for years in Europe, has now been approved for use here in the United States.
Heart View -- An electron beam CAT scan could detect if you're at risk for heart disease years before any symptoms show up.
Silent Night -- Loud snorts and grunts can make it nearly impossible for you and the person snoring next to you to get a good night's sleep, but a new procedure might be your answer to a silent night.
They Want It Back -- A growing movement of men say they regret having their foreskin removed, and are now doing something to restore the circumcision.
Prescription For Danger -- Even though pharmacists are among the most trustworthy professionals in the country, deadly mistakes are not unheard of.
A Reel Pain -- Advanced technology has allowed moviemakers to crank up the volume, but it could be at the expense of your good hearing.
Healthy Hazard -- Schools are removing peanuts and peanut butter from the lunch menu, and many restaurants are warning customers about dishes that contain peanuts.
Chin Up -- The double chin is one of the most dreaded facial features, but a new procedure can help you hold your chin high. Choose To Lose, Part III -- Some go it alone, but other dieters need a doctor's help to not only lose the weight but regain their health.
Choose To Lose, Part II -- The best way to lose weight in our image-conscious society doesn't necessarily involve health books, non-fat foods and health clubs.
Choose To Lose, Part I -- A new fitness fad has getting in line and getting yelled at part of the regime to finally leaving that excess fat behind.
Forever Young -- The genetic engineering and cryogenic freezing theorized in science fiction movies might soon be a reality as researchers get closer to unlocking the secrets of aging.
What's Wrong With My Baby? -- Prenatal testing of babies is supposed to warn parents about possible birth defects, but some genetic labs are accused of skipping tests and keeping secrets
No Sweat -- Many people have clammy, sweaty hands, but most don't know it's a known medical condition and there's a good chance doctors can treat it.
Less Is More -- With all the breast implants done here in Southern California, you might think our motto would be "bigger is better," but for a lot of women bigger means coping with pain and embarrassment every day of their lives.
Permanent Bra -- A new breast-lift technique is changing the way women battle the effects of gravity that come with age, and it could help fix a sagging problem.
Obsessive Compulsive -- Obsessive-compulsive disorder keeps people from being able to do the simplest things in life like driving a car or even mailing a letter.
Transplanting Hope -- Amador Navarro's only hope of staying alive was a bone marrow transplant, and his family was devastated when they learned the odds of finding a Latino bone marrow donor is one in a million.
No More Sweat -- An ingredient in the latest treatment to stop perspiration has also been considered a deadly toxin.
Hope For Hannah -- All doctors knew about Canavan was that it affects the brain and that it was deadly, but now a little girl will be part of a brand-new experiment that could shed some further light on this disease.
Laser Hair Removal -- The perception that women with moustaches and hairy armpits or men with hair all over is unattractive is sending droves of men and women to their doctors' offices to undergo laser hair-removal surgery
On The Verge Of A Cancer Cure? Part IV -- Science is racing to stay one step ahead of cancer, developing new medicines in order to win the battle against this deadly and mysterious disease
On The Verge Of A Cancer Cure? Part III -- The treatments have made them bloated, caused their hair to fall out and made them very sick, but but the medical community is trying to find a cure for the cancers that attack children.
On The Verge Of A Cancer Cure? Part II -- Nearly 40,000 Americans men die of prostate cancer each year, but thanks to breakthroughs in research and treatment those numbers are declining.
On The Verge Of A Cancer Cure? Part I -- A woman's deepest fear can be finding a lump in her breast, but advancing medical technology is keeping breast cancer from being the death sentence it once was.
The Truth About Mammograms -- Mammography is the best way we have to find breast cancer in its early stages, but our own government has been debating whether they're helpful or harmful for women in their forties.
Sex Laser -- Viagra helped cure impotence for millions of men, now a sex laser could help women regain sexual pleasure once theirs drive is lost.
Sun Damage Repair -- Over the years a tan can add years to your face, and while doctors have a new way to repair damage inflicted by the sun, the best defense is prevention.
Risking Your Sight? -- Laser eye surgery had been called a modern miracle, but there are some patients out there who wish they'd never had the procedure done.
Michael's Miracle -- Cerebral palsy robbed little Michael Owens of his motor skills, but a new electronic device is now allowing him to do things he onced only dreamed of.
Body Scanner -- A high-tech body scanner can detect disease long before you feel any symptoms, catching what other tests might miss.
No More Hair -- Americans spend $1.5 billio a year to get rid of unwanted hair, but there are a few drawbacks to the fast-growing business of laser hair removal.
Dying To Be Thin, Part II -- Tony Loppnow suffers from severe anorexia nervosa, but one man is determined to prevent her from dying a chronic death.
Dying To Be Thin, Part I -- Anorexia nervosa causes some people to literally starve themselves to death, but some patients suffering from the disorder are being turned away by their insurance companies.
A Sexual Revolution -- Viagra is expected to have as much impact on men as the birth control pill did on women when it first came out in the 1960s, change the way millions of Americans make love.
No More Glasses -- Ask anyone who can't see up close and they'll tell you how frustrating it is, but a brand new medical procedure may help clear up this fuzzy problem.
Flu Fighter -- The number one flu fighter in Europe is a homeopathic remedy, and now these tiny beads placed under the tongue are gaining popularity in the U.S.
Bad Breath -- Chronic bad breath can ruin a person's day or even their life, but now there may be new hope for those suffering from halitosis.
Asian Eyes -- For centuries Asian eyes have been a source of wonder to the Western world, but a popular operationg that literally changes the face of Asian women is causing controversy.
Seeing Is Believing -- A CBS 2 News anchor goes under the laser for a new surgery that could help him regain perfect vision.
Fighting For A Miracle -- Doctors and nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit have the high-stakes job of throwing lifelines to preemies, perhaps the most delicate and vulnerable patients.
St. John's Wort -- A warning for those already taking this so-called natural antidepressant pill, along with some encouraging news for those who believe it may a path to a happier life.
Turning Back The Clock -- A doctor in Orange County says he's helped thousands of people shed 10 years in 10 weeks by following 10 steps.
The Sunburn Camera -- A skin company is using a customized camera to get an exlusive look at your skin and its sun-damaged future.
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