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Under Our Skin: A Health Care Nightmare (2008): One difficulty in diagnosing Lyme disease is the fact that its symptoms are very broad, they seem to mimic those of other diseases and they vary from patient to patient. This documentary investigates the epidemic we are now facing and traces its flourishing to a negligent and corrupt health care system. Interviews with patients and doctors paints a clear picture of a medical industry that has decided to place profits ahead of the health of the people it is supposed to be treating.

A Little Bit of Heaven (2011): New Orleans ad executive Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is a free-spirited woman who embraces her easy sexuality and shuns commitment, and gains support and strength from a close circle of friends. Then, the hammer falls: Marley learns she has terminal colon cancer. Despite her determination to not be tied down in a serious relationship, Marley finds herself falling in love with her handsome doctor (Gael García Bernal), even as her health slowly deteriorates. Starring: Alan Dale, Treat Williams, Steven Weber, Kate Hudson, Romany Malco, Johann Urb, Rosemarie DeWitt, Peter Dinklage, Gael García Bernal, Kathy Bates, Whoopi Goldberg, and Lucy Punch Directed by: Nicole Kassell

50/50 (2011): Adam Lerner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has always tried to take good care of his health, so it comes as a cruel surprise when he learns that he has malignant tumors along his spine. His doctor gives him a 50/50 chance of survival, but Adam tries to remain upbeat, though his mother (Anjelica Huston) and his friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist (Anna Kendrick), but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient. Starring: Anjelica Huston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Philip Baker Hall, Bryce Howard, and Anna Kendrick Directed by: Jonathan Levine

CBS Health - HealthPop: Indulging, diagnosing and dying: HealthPop: Over-eating doubles your chances of memory loss; Also, patients who are "satisfied" with their doctors are more likely to die; And, physicists in Germany develop the first "nano ear" that could make it possible to listen to bacteria, enzymes and cancer cells. Full Episode

CBS Health - HealthPop: Maggots, moms and the grim reaper: The triumphant return of maggots to clean open wounds; Also, working moms are happy and healthy; And, walk faster than 3 mph, and don't fear the reaper. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details - and a cowbell! Full Episode

CBS Health - Advice for the Sleep Deprived: Columbia's Dr. Neil B. Kavey, M.D. discusses how sleep deprivation affects everyday activities and overall health, and Dr. Jon Lapook trys Yelo Spa's power-nap treatment for the sleep deprived. Full Episode

CBS Health - HealthPop: Turkey troubles, chemical cans, burning boxers: A special Thanksgiving edition of HealthPop - Doctors discover that in the first hour after eating a big meal, you're ten times more likely to have a heart attack; Also, new tests reveal troubling levels of BPA in canned foods; And, a Japanese company develops a pair of undies that promise to help you lose weight. Full Episode

CBS Health - 2010 Makeover: Keeping Your Resolutions: Ring in the New Year the right way, by sticking to your New Year's resolutions. Dr. Jon LaPook looks at the top three health resolutions: quitting smoking, losing weight and staying fit. Full Episode

CBS Health - The Truth about Male Infertility: Male infertility is responsible for forty percent of infertility cases. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Dr. Harry Fisch, a leading urologist, about what men need to know about making a baby. Full Episode

Health and Wellness - Women and Heart Health: Cardiovascular disease can affect women differently than men. Dr. Jennifer Ashton talks with cardiologist Maryjane Farr about what women should know about heart health.

CBS Health - Debating Health Care Reform: Dr. Jon LaPook and two industry experts weigh the pros and cons of health care reform.

CBS Health - Happiness Linked To Heart Health: Can a positive outlook on life actually lead to better health? Dr. Jon LaPook looks at a new study that examines the relationship between positive affect and heart disease.

CBS Health - Closing In on Health Reform: Senate Democrats are striking new deals behind closed doors, trying to break the stalemate over health care reform. As Joel Brown reports, they're ready to get rid of one key part of the bill.