Falls Can Be Deadly For Elders
Falling is the main cause of injuries leading to death among the elderly.
In 2005, nearly 16,000 died after falling.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on a growing effort to stop this deadly problem.
Jun 2, 2008
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Falls Can Be Deadly For Elders |
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Brain Tumor Drug |
Brain Tumor Drug
Every year more than 21-thousand people in the U.S. are diagnosed with brain cancer.
Unfortunately, many of those people will die within a year of diagnosis.
But Mayo Clinic doctors are hopeful that a chemotherapy drug approved to fight other types of cancer, may help people with brain cancer live longer, fuller lives.
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Japan robot scales Grand Canyon |
Japan robot scales Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon was no match for a 17-cm robot and a pair of AA batteries.
After a few returns to base camp, a carbon-plastic robot powered by Panasonic's Evolta batteries made the 530m rope climb in under seven hours.
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Great Jobs with No Degree |
Great Jobs with No Degree
Do you have to get a college degree to land a high paying job? Not necessarily.
Here's how to make money without a college degree.
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'Freegans' feast on leftovers |
'Freegans' feast on leftovers
Scavengers known as 'freegans' are taking advantage of the massive amount of food thrown away in Britain each day.
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Universal Studios set to reopen after fire |
Universal Studios set to reopen after fire
Firefighters remain on guard at Universal Studios, watching for any flare-ups from yesterday's huge fire.
Officials say they will reopen the park this morning after it was closed all day Sunday.
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Girl Swallows 30 Magnets |
Girl Swallows 30 Magnets
Eight-year-old Haley Lents swallowed 30 magnetic toys that she mistook for candy and lived to tell about it.
Maggie Rodriguez speaks with Haley and her father about their ordeal.
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Is Hillary Hurting The Party? |
Is Hillary Hurting The Party?
Senator Barack Obama is close to capturing the Democratic presidential nomination, but Hillary Clinton hasn't given up yet.
Maggie Rodriguez talks with Jeff Greenfield about the protracted race.
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Yves Saint Laurent: The Passing Of A Fashion Icon |
Yves Saint Laurent: The Passing Of A Fashion Icon
Yves Saint Laurent reworked the rules of fashion by putting women into elegant pantsuits that defined how modern women dressed.
The designer died following a long illness. Mark Phillips reports.
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Family To Receive Hero's Medal |
Family To Receive Hero's Medal
Army Specialist Ross McGinnis died shielding his fellow soldiers from an exploding grenade.
Now, his family will accept the Medal of Honor in his name. Priya David reports.


