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05/01/2012 Searching for a medical miracle From the famous French village of Lourdes to spiritual healers, Amanda Enayati details the search for miracles in the face of illness. Read more at this website... 04/06/2012 Is there a bias against creativity? 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. Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Photos: 'Lucky 7' train in Hawaii 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. Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Choosing the right sunscreen Reporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen. Read more at this website... 05/15/2012 Tips for good dental health We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Reporter Joe Carter has some tips. Read more at this website... 05/14/2012 Sippy cups, binkies could be dangerous A new study finds that sippy cups, binkies and bottles can injure children if they fall while using them. Read more at this website... 05/10/2012 Challenges of college with autism Reporter Susan Hendricks looks at the challenges of going to college when you have autism spectrum disorder. Read more at this website... 05/09/2012 Cancers caused by infections When we think of what causes cancer, what often comes to mind is tobacco smoke, having a family history of the disease. Read more at this website... 05/08/2012 Nuts: Portion control is key Nuts pack a powerful punch as a snack, but portion control is key. Susan Hendricks has more in today's Health Minute. Read more at this website... 05/07/2012 Mosquito season is back Mosquito season is back and West Nile is already showing up. Read more at this website... 05/03/2012 Heart-healthy neighborhoods Susan Hendricks tells us about a study that finds that living in neighborhoods that promote health is good for the heart Read more at this website... 05/03/2012 Could you handle 'screen-free' week? Barbara Hall reports on a time for kids to turn off their TV, computer and other screens and do more productive things. Read more at this website... 05/01/2012 Offices are getting active Susan Hendricks reports on a new trend that's bringing wellness experts to the office. Read more at this website... 04/27/2012 DEA's drug take-back day Susan Hendricks explains the importance of the DEA's drug take-back day at locations nationwide. Read more at this website... 04/25/2012 Botox and headache relief Reporter Barbara Hall tells us that Botox may not be as effective for headache treatment as once thought. Read more at this website... 04/24/2012 Olive oil: God's moisturizer Susan Hendricks reports on how olive oil is the new skin treatment. Read more at this website... 04/23/2012 What to do about ticks Tick season is going to be tough this year. Pat St. Claire reports on how to avoid being bitten. Read more at this website... 04/27/2012 Fertility: Info for younger women Susan Hendricks outlines the AMH test, a simple blood test that determines a woman's fertility reserve. Read more at this website... 04/17/2012 What all the letters mean to your heart Susan Hendricks reports on the ABCs of heart health in today's Health Minute. Read more at this website... 04/16/2012 Vaccines don't have to hurt as much A new study looks at ways to comfort babies when they are being vaccinated. Read more at this website... 04/12/2012 Trouble with teething Susan Hendricks tells us that getting new teeth can be painful for children and offers helpful tips. Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 13 and taking care of mom At 13, Nickolaus Dent is his mother's primary caregiver -- shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry. And he has no choice. Read more at this website... 05/17/2012 Coffee linked to longer life Drinking a daily cup of coffee isn't likely to harm your health, and it may even lower your risk of dying from chronic diseases. Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Is your sunscreen toxic? 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. Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 Is drinking soda really that bad? Q: I've heard so much about the dangers of drinking soda. Is it really all that bad for you? Or is it just empty calories? Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 Age 13 and taking care of mom At 13, Nickolaus Dent is his mother's primary caregiver -- shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry. And he has no choice. Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 School: Religion trumps coverage An Ohio college dropped health care for students over a religious objection to a new law. CNN's Carol Costello reports. Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 Flesh bacteria cases raise awareness A foundation devoted to education about and treatment of flesh-eating bacteria cites government figures estimating 500 to 1,500 cases occur in the United States each year. But media coverage of these cases is rare, so the story of a Georgia grad student fighting the disease may help raise awareness, the foundation's co-founder says. Read more at this website... 05/17/2012 Best gym ever? Aloha Fit Nation 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. Read more at this website... 05/17/2012 Sick child has robot for school For Zach, going to school has been impossible. Starting next year, he'll finally be able to attend class. KAIT reports. Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 How to minimize your child's medical radiation exposure 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? Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer 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? Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Why does my baby's urine smell? Q: My baby's urine smells really bad! Is there something wrong? Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Expert: Did 'Kony' director have 'manic episode?' 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. Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 Is drinking soda really that bad for you? Q: I've heard so much about the dangers of drinking soda. Is it really all that bad for you? Or is it just empty calories? Read more at this website... 05/18/2012 Father hails daughter's courage over limbs lost to bacteria The father of a University of West Georgia graduate student infected with rare "flesh-eating" bacteria has told in heartbreaking detail of the moment when his daughter learned she would lose her hands. Read more at this website... 05/17/2012 The best gym ever? Fit Nation in Hawaii 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. Read more at this website... 05/17/2012 Group argues weed is safer than booze A Colorado advocacy group is spending thousands of dollars to convince people that smoking pot is safer than drinking alcohol. Read more at this website... 05/16/2012 Do brain injuries link athletes, soldiers? 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. Read more at this website... 05/14/2012 Geddes urges moms to vaccinate 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. Read more at this website... 05/15/2012 Get a paper cut, save a life Registering to become a bone marrow donor just became as simple as tending to a paper cut, thanks to Help Remedies' new kit. Read more at this website... 05/15/2012 5 habits of highly successful dieters 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? Read more at this website... 05/15/2012 Eat 'superfoods' to lose weight When you're on a diet, food consumes your life. Read more at this website... 05/15/2012 Why it's hard for kids to lose weight Lyn McDonald is doing everything right. Read more at this website... |
