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A country in recession takes its toll on all Americans, but for older Americans, specifically men, it isn't just financial. There are serious health implications, as well.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Every 17 seconds, someone new is diagnosed with the disease. The vast majority of these cases are Type 2 Diabetes, a condition that can often be prevented.

A new study shows evidence that a father's psychological problems can weigh on his children, but can successful treatment of a father's depression alleviate their child's symptoms?

Female soccer players are more prone to knee injuries than the men are, but what can doctors do to help prevent these injuries? Doctor Sanjay Gupta finds out in tonight's Health Watch.

Forget sneakers, some runners would rather be barefoot, but that's not always good for the feet. Now a group of researchers think they've come up with a compromise. Susan Hendricks explains how in tonight's Health Watch.

Flu season is upon us. It's something we deal with every year once we hit Fall, but how much do you really know about the flu virus? In tonight's Health Watch, Susan Hendricks tests your flu IQ.

An estimated 30 to 50 million American adults are lactose intolerant. That's when the body can't properly digest milk and other dairy products.

A chemical called BPA found in canned foods and many consumer products has been shown to cause health problems in animals. A new study looks at how children may be affected when their mothers are exposed during pregnancy.

Researchers have found new evidence that an old remedy for back pain can help relieve symptoms.

Tonight we have some hopeful news about lung cancer. Scientists may be a step closer to developing a vaccine against the number one cause of cancer deaths in the US.