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Obama Appeals For Votes, Health Debate Underway

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:37:52 GMT

President Barack Obama has made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation. His appeal came during a visit to Capitol Hill on Saturday as the House began debating a bill to expand coverage to millions who lack it. Obama made his trip to the Capitol complex as abortion rights lawmakers voiced anger at a last-minute concession granted to foes of the procedure.

Health Alert: Veterans And Mental Health

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:12:32 GMT

Joshua Dillinger has had three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was on the front lines as an army combat engineer. "It's a pretty rough thing to deal with for a lot of people," said Joshua. Now he's an outreach worker at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center where he helps other vets cope. He says the constant deployments add an extra layer of stress for thousands in the military. He's shocked about what happened at Fort Hood.

Dems Fear Not Enough Health Bill Votes For Sat.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:30:37 GMT

House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., told reporters in a conference call Friday that the make-or-break vote on President Barack Obama's top priority that had been set for Saturday could face delay.

Dallas Clinic Gives Doses Of H1N1 Vaccine, For Fee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:24:10 GMT

Weeks late, and with only a third of the doses expected, Dallas county recently began mass vaccination of high risk residents against H1N1 Flu. It was the first free walk-in shot clinic in Dallas. But at private clinics, which can charge patients for their shots or nasal mist, the vaccine has been available - in some cases for days or weeks, reports CBS News correspondent Don Teague.

Health: BodyTite Liposuction

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:04:15 GMT

A new way to get rid of unwanted fat and tighten skin at the same time is being tested here in the Philadelphia area. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl has details on this new breakthrough.

Health Experts: Another Wave Of H1N1 Flu Possible

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:58:55 GMT

Is the worst of the H1N1 flu behind us? While local health officials say the number of confirmed cases has been declining, it doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet, CBS station KDKA-TV reported.

READ: H1N1 Resource Guide

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:26:17 GMT

CBS3.com has compiled a comprehensive list of links concerning the H1N1 virus also known as Swine Flu.

Click here to view the guide.

Thousands Protest Health Care Bill At Capitol

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:04 GMT

Thousands of conservatives are rallying at the Capitol against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan. Protesters chanted, "Kill the bill," as they awaited speeches by Republican leaders on Thursday. The campaign-style event kicked off as President Obama lauded the AARP for endorsing the House version of the health care bill, which may get a vote as early as this weekend.

Officials Confirm World's 1st Case Of H1N1 In Cat

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:55:42 GMT

A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said Wednesday in what is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline in the world.

Got A Crying Kid? Stick'em In A Baby Bucket

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:58:36 GMT

Parents will probably consider this one of the coolest creations for babies in decades. It may look a little strange but it does wonders for soothing a crying infant and babies seem to to love it.