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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.