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Searching for a medical miracle
Tue, 01 May 2012 12:30:32 EDT
From the famous French village of Lourdes to spiritual healers, Amanda Enayati details the search for miracles in the face of illness.
Get a paper cut, save a life
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:24:32 EDT
Registering to become a bone marrow donor just became as simple as tending to a paper cut, thanks to Help Remedies' new kit.
Geddes urges moms to vaccinate
Mon, 14 May 2012 07:07:37 EDT
Anne Geddes wants to save 1.5 million children every year by giving them a Shot@Life. She's asking moms to step up for Mother's Day.
Expert: Did 'Kony' director have 'manic episode?'
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:05 EDT
Modern medicine is very good at some things, and really lousy at others. As I wrote in a blog last week, psychiatry is no different in this regard.
Is there a bias against creativity?
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:08:59 EDT
Creativity has taken center stage in recent years, with a slew of books, articles and TED talks extolling the virtues of imagination and exhorting young and old to go out and exercise their creative muscle.
Coffee drinking linked to longer life
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:39 EDT
Drinking a daily cup of coffee -- or even several cups -- isn't likely to harm your health, and it may even lower your risk of dying from chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests.
Could you handle 'screen-free' week?
Thu, 03 May 2012 08:11:58 EDT
Barbara Hall reports on a time for kids to turn off their TV, computer and other screens and do more productive things.
Is your sunscreen toxic?
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:53 EDT
Only 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, who tested 800 total.
Sippy cups, binkies could be dangerous
Mon, 14 May 2012 10:17:43 EDT
A new study finds that sippy cups, binkies and bottles can injure children if they fall while using them.
Botox and headache relief
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:12:45 EDT
Reporter Barbara Hall tells us that Botox may not be as effective for headache treatment as once thought.
Cancers caused by infections
Wed, 09 May 2012 16:12:09 EDT
When we think of what causes cancer, what often comes to mind is tobacco smoke, having a family history of the disease.
Fertility: Info for younger women
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:10:32 EDT
Susan Hendricks outlines the AMH test, a simple blood test that determines a woman's fertility reserve.
Actress Lisa Rinna writes a book about sex
Wed, 16 May 2012 11:09:08 EDT
Lisa Rinna has a new book out -- and it's not what you'd expect.
Choosing the right sunscreen
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:52 EDT
Reporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen.
Offices are getting active
Tue, 01 May 2012 12:51:19 EDT
Susan Hendricks reports on a new trend that's bringing wellness experts to the office.
5 habits of highly successful dieters
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:03:26 EDT
Eat less, exercise more. That's the recipe for losing weight, and we all know it by heart. So if we want to get slimmer, and we know the formula, then why can't we do it?
Why does my baby's urine smell?
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:33 EDT
Q: My baby's urine smells really bad! Is there something wrong?
Eat 'superfoods' to lose weight
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:02:49 EDT
When you're on a diet, food consumes your life.
Eli Manning on exercise for kids
Wed, 16 May 2012 09:21:24 EDT
New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning talks about the "Build Our Kids Success" before-school program.
Photos: Fit Nation in Hawaii
Tue, 15 May 2012 11:09:34 EDT
The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.
Challenges of college with autism
Thu, 10 May 2012 11:57:44 EDT
Reporter Susan Hendricks looks at the challenges of going to college when you have autism spectrum disorder.
Nuts: Portion control is key
Tue, 08 May 2012 08:26:51 EDT
Nuts pack a powerful punch as a snack, but portion control is key. Susan Hendricks has more in today's Health Minute.
Mosquito season is back
Mon, 07 May 2012 11:45:25 EDT
Mosquito season is back and West Nile is already showing up.
Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:25:40 EDT
Q: This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued preliminary guidelines for ovarian cancer screening. It recommends against routine screening saying that the risk of false positive diagnoses outweighs the benefits. How can this be and why is it so hard to find a good screening test for ovarian cancer?
What all the letters mean to your heart
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:29:55 EDT
Susan Hendricks reports on the ABCs of heart health in today's Health Minute.
Congress considers health survey
Tue, 15 May 2012 09:23:29 EDT
Americans needing health insurance or disability services could be overlooked by their local governments if a bill now being considered by the Senate passes. It would eliminate a program that supporters call a vital source of information about health indicators of millions of Americans, but which opponents say is too expensive and raises privacy concerns.
Trouble with teething
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:32:58 EDT
Susan Hendricks tells us that getting new teeth can be painful for children and offers helpful tips.
How to minimize your child's medical radiation exposure
Wed, 16 May 2012 14:22:47 EDT
Q: I took my kid to the ER last night because his stomach hurt, and they ran a CAT scan. Is that normal? Should I be worried about radiation?
Student with flesh-eating bacteria improves
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:25:51 EDT
The doctors for Aimee Copeland are promising a "roller coaster ride of highs and lows" in the coming weeks and months as she struggles against a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria, her father said.
Finishing a marathon after 16 days
Wed, 09 May 2012 11:36:51 EDT
Paralyzed marathon runner Claire Lomas finishes the London Marathon 16 days after the start of the race.
DEA's drug take-back day
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:10:23 EDT
Susan Hendricks explains the importance of the DEA's drug take-back day at locations nationwide.
Heart-healthy neighborhoods
Thu, 03 May 2012 11:52:47 EDT
Susan Hendricks tells us about a study that finds that living in neighborhoods that promote health is good for the heart
Do brain injuries link athletes, soldiers?
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:56 EDT
The same dementia-like disease found in the brain tissue of several NFL players has shown up in the brains of four U.S. veterans exposed head trauma, according to new research.
Vaccines don't have to hurt as much
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:04:21 EDT
A new study looks at ways to comfort babies when they are being vaccinated.
Tips for good dental health
Tue, 15 May 2012 19:09:07 EDT
We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Reporter Joe Carter has some tips.
What to do about ticks
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:50:36 EDT
Tick season is going to be tough this year. Pat St. Claire reports on how to avoid being bitten.
Photos: 'Lucky 7' train in Hawaii
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:49 EDT
The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.
Is your sunscreen protecting you?
Wed, 16 May 2012 07:27:17 EDT
Of 800 tested sunscreens by the Environmental Working Group, only 25% proved to be effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients.
Olive oil: God's moisturizer
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:20:37 EDT
Susan Hendricks reports on how olive oil is the new skin treatment.
Why it's hard for kids to lose weight
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:03:56 EDT
Lyn McDonald is doing everything right.