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$600 on the drugs. i have stood in line between too many seniors when five or six prescriptions come to the counter they have to leave two or three behind because they cant afford them all. under the current system with the doughnut hole closing thanks to obama care thats a thing of the past and mitt romney would force seniors to choose between medicine and meals again. he would eliminate the wellness visit thats free to seniors without a co-pay or deductible. they would have to pay for that aga...

>> oh! >> iceberg tsunami. a glacier from greenland melting off the side of a cliff and causing the scare of a lifetime for a boatful of tourists. its video you just have to see. "newsroom" begins right now. and good morning. thank you so much for joining me. im carol costello. we begin this morning in oak creek, wisconsin, the site of the weekend massacre at that sikh temple. for the third straight night, the community has bonded in its grief. and the vigil keeps growing larger. the...

Bones. yippie skippy. those who have two drinks a day are less likely two develop osteoporosis, the reason alcohol increases bone density and get this, moderate drinkers who put down the booze, their bone density decreased after two weeks. we have to frame this story for me. thank you. the bone density returned when they started drinking again. thats a good one. >> dont need calcium, no. >> a big resume oops for college student at york university in toronto. instead of attaching a resume to a jo...

The polls in america showed the american people were against it. they were always a majority against it and it has grown over time. almost 40 democrats who voted for it got kicked out because of their votes. the american people still dont support it. can we have a law stand like that? can it be accepted by the american people under those circumstances two years later? >> i think it can. 86.5 million people were covered as result of this law. this law begins to push back against the unbridled att...

Some people have hot flashes, night sweats, all signs of menopause. elizabeth cohen has more on this. >> reporter: she says her bodys changing, shes approaching menopause. >> all of a sudden the 15 pounds happened, night sweats. >> she says its been stressful. >> i didnt know what the -- why i was having mood swings, i just knew that afterwards i was angry for no reason. >> reporter: menopause is defined as the permanent end of menstruation and fertility and occurs near 41. the time leading up t...

gaby gifford. that tragedy is being remembered in many different ways. giffords made her first appearance at her tucson office honoring her aide gabe zimmerman who was killed. and part of a hiking trail was renamed for him, as well. today in memory of the victims, trees will be planted for peace. tomorrow an interfaith church service. also a candle light vigil at the university of arizona which giffords is scheduled to attend. and a disturbing story out of connecticut. police there...

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>> i have low bone density and osteoporosis and ive lost a lot of my hair. >> hows your teeth? >> not good. ive had a lot of dental problems, too. >> at this weight, if she were left to her own devices and would continue losing weight, her life expectancy would be months to a few years. >> i think its so important for young women to see this and what role do you think society plays in this with the images that we see. you were an actress, i mean, you probably felt that pressure to bthin. >> well...

Represents the makers of dietary supplements was quick to fire back, issuing a statement that the study was biased and did not prove that supplements caused any harm. its important to keep in mind that this is associative, not a cause and effect study. adding while it may make for interesting scientific water cooler discussion it does not warrant sweeping concerns for elderly women. >> today everybody wants to know what to do with supplements, pitch them or not? one doctor said over and over the...

They need about 1,200 milligrams a day. roughly three glasses of milk. if a woman has a history of heart disease should she just come off of supplements. >> no, i dont think so. i think you balance the benefits and the risk because if your bone density is really low you slip and fall get a hip fracture that could be life threatening. >> reporter: for now, the best advice experts say is when it comes to supplements dont go it at alone. check with your doctor about how much is enough for you. debo...