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Mammograms save lives
Mon, 13 May 2013 16:57:22 EDT
HLN's Susan Hendricks focuses on National Women's Health Week, a time to remind women to get their mammograms.
A fate worse than death
Fri, 24 May 2013 07:05:17 EDT
It's practically unheard of in the United States and most Western countries. But it's a terrible occurrence in a culture where a woman's status and dignity is decided by her ability to provide a husband with multiple children.
They discovered the cure for...
Wed, 22 May 2013 07:22:24 EDT
Before the term vaccination was coined, millions died each year from infectious diseases. Then these nine scientists became superheroes.
Getting fit for summer
Thu, 23 May 2013 08:48:29 EDT
CNN's Holly Firfer shows us one of the best workouts to help you get fit for summer.
Up your capacity to cope
Fri, 24 May 2013 07:06:54 EDT
Self-affirmation may protect against the damaging effects of stress on creative problem-solving and performance under pressure.
Pot: The next diabetes drug?
Fri, 24 May 2013 08:47:23 EDT
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.
Doc told him: 'Lose weight or die'
Thu, 23 May 2013 07:12:39 EDT
After his gastric bypass surgery, Dale Benzine's life changed drastically. It wasn't easy, he says, but it was definitely worth it.
Boost your capacity to cope
Fri, 24 May 2013 07:06:16 EDT
Self-affirmation may protect against the damaging effects of stress on creative problem-solving and performance under pressure.
Learn from my daughter's eating disorder
Thu, 09 May 2013 07:32:10 EDT
My daughter Catharine died after a four-year fight with anorexia nervosa. As a doctor and father, here's what I want parents to know.
A tornado bearing down, a mom in labor
Fri, 24 May 2013 06:54:59 EDT
Tears flowed and hugs were traded on Thursday in an Oklahoma maternity ward as four nurses saw for the first time the baby whose birth they helped safeguard during a direct hit by Monday's tornado.
Developmental milestones
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:36 EDT
HLN's Susan Hendricks tells us what developmental milestones parents can expect during their baby's first year.
Aches and pains from technology
Thu, 02 May 2013 11:03:25 EDT
CNN's Holly Firfer tells us that using our high tech devices incorrectly or too often can leave us in pain.
I'm also an abduction survivor
Wed, 15 May 2013 10:42:29 EDT
Only those of us who have experienced the terror of threatened captivity may truly appreciate the heroes that three Cleveland women became as they seized the chance of escape.
Treating hair loss in men
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:39:00 EDT
HLN's Susan Hendricks gives us the latest on what's available to help men with hair loss.
Teens don't admit concussions
Tue, 07 May 2013 11:20:31 EDT
New study finds high school football players do not tell coaches or parents they may be suffering from concussions.
Meeting fitness guidelines
Wed, 08 May 2013 15:31:23 EDT
Only a fraction of U.S. adults are getting the amount of physical activity recommended by the government.
What the human heart can do
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:16:37 EDT
Dr. Roberto Bolli is using patients' stem cells to repair damage to the heart.
5 ways to maximize your doctor's visit
Tue, 14 May 2013 07:12:38 EDT
How did your last doctor's appointment go? If you're like most patients, your answer might be "too quickly."
3-D printer helps save dying baby
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:05:47 EDT
Kaiba Gionfriddo suffered from a rare obstruction in his lungs called bronchial malacia and stopped breathing daily. He was three months old when doctors tried an experiment using a "body part" created on a 3-D printer.
Active kids are healthier kids
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:56:47 EDT
CNN's Holly Firfer reminds us that kids need plenty of exercise to stay healthy and fit.
Okla. nurses save mom in labor
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:12:47 EDT
Four nurses stayed with a mother in labor while a tornado ripped the hospital walls off. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
Workouts may prevent cancer
Fri, 17 May 2013 07:15:07 EDT
Less cancer treatment may be better, and being in good physical shape may help keep cancer away, according to the latest research being presented at the largest convergence of cancer experts worldwide.
Yuck! What's in your pool water
Fri, 17 May 2013 08:48:37 EDT
Chlorine is supposed to take care of most of the microbes floating around in pools, but human waste, it seems, is stubbornly resistant to being sanitized.
Mom dies, gives birth, then is revived -- and they're both fine
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:36:30 EDT
Three-month-old Elayna Nigrelli has redefined what it means to be a miracle baby. She was born while her mother was technically dead.
Twins create slimmer allergy device
Fri, 10 May 2013 07:09:17 EDT
Evan and Eric Edwards have life-threatening allergies and wanted to develop a better way to deliver epinephrine. Their vision started when the brothers were high school seniors and became a reality soon afterward.
Teen singer in viral video dies
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:21 EDT
Zach Sobiech, 18, passed away on Monday, surrounded by loved ones. His song, "Clouds," has more than 3 million views on YouTube.
Learning to run
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:56:01 EDT
CNN's Holly Firfer tells us that learning to run starts with lots of walking and some jogging.
Dining out with food allergies
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:54 EDT
For the millions of Americans with severe life-threatening food allergies, dining out can feel like a minefield.
Quick thinking saves patients
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:14:14 EDT
Inside Moore Medical Center's emergency room, Dr. Stephanie Barnhart had been monitoring the weather all afternoon. A tornado watch was in effect, but that was almost commonplace for this time of year in Oklahoma.
'They call me burnt toast'
Fri, 10 May 2013 12:02:52 EDT
As a 9-year-old, Lesia Cartelli was severely burned in an accident. Today, she runs a healing retreat for girls with burn injuries like hers.
Yogurt all Greek to you?
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:42:32 EDT
CNN's Holly Firfer gives us the scoop on Greek yogurt and how it compares to other yogurts on store shelves.
Getting fit after baby
Fri, 10 May 2013 10:18:22 EDT
HLN's Susan Hendricks introduces us to a fitness program that helps new moms get back into shape.
Saved from life in the bathroom
Fri, 17 May 2013 07:53:43 EDT
In general, digestive diseases are hidden in the bathroom. You don't talk about anything that happens there unless it's with your spouse or a close friend.
Marijuana: The next diabetes drug?
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:45:44 EDT
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar.
It's amazing what the human heart can do
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:58:24 EDT
Dr. Roberto Bolli is using patients' stem cells to repair damage to the heart.
Stem cell cloning: What it means
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:19 EDT
Earlier this week we saw a breakthrough in this field: A group of researchers published in the journal Cell proof that they had created embryonic stem cells through cloning.
Stress and your cravings
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:13:59 EDT
What do drug addicts, serial dieters and children from troubled homes have in common? More than you might think.
Stress may cause your cravings
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:31 EDT
What do drug addicts, serial dieters and children from troubled homes have in common? More than you might think.
Back pain? 7 ways to strengthen your spine
Wed, 01 May 2013 07:09:45 EDT
Slouching may be fashionable for some red carpet regulars, but it's one of several reasons why about 80% of us will have spinal problems in our lifetime.
Food was 'only relationship that mattered'
Fri, 24 May 2013 15:29:30 EDT
The letter Jacki Monaco wrote was fraught with emotion. "Dear food," it began. "You have been my dearest friend and my most painful enemy."
Formula may boost breast-feeding
Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:09 EDT
One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, according to the latest research.
She conquers first time in ocean
Tue, 21 May 2013 14:25:40 EDT
Being outside of her comfort zone has helped Rae Timme conquer her fears and self-doubt as she trains for her first triathlon.
From migrant worker to neurosurgeon
Sat, 25 May 2013 07:46:14 EDT
Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa grew up in an impoverished Mexican village and illegally hopped the fence into California. A teaching assistant once told him, "You can't be from Mexico. You're too smart to be from Mexico."
Spring health myths
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:07:17 EDT
CNN's Shelby Lin separates fact from fiction when it comes to our health in the spring.
5 questions on egg freezing
Fri, 24 May 2013 22:32:49 EDT
We all know about the importance of contraception in preventing unwanted pregnancy -- in 2013 more women are aware of their reproductive options than ever before.
Cook your own food
Wed, 08 May 2013 15:46:52 EDT
Reporter Holly Firfer tells us that cooking our own food can help us stay healthy and keep our weight down.
Pick the best cereal for you
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:24 EDT
So many cereals out there, and only one breakfast! We help you pick the most nutritious -- and yummiest -- kinds out of the hundreds available.
Unlocking crime using biology
Mon, 06 May 2013 18:10:07 EDT
Adrian Raine, author of "Anatomy of Violence," argues that acts of violence have to do with bad biology. Numerous studies have showed correlations between brain impairments and aggressive adolescents and violent adult offenders. But it's not too late to intervene, he said. Biology is not destiny.
Staying safe in tornado aftermath
Wed, 22 May 2013 10:37:47 EDT
Reporter Holly Firfer offers advice on how to stay safe in the rubble left behind by a tornado.
Mosquito season: Fight the bite
Wed, 15 May 2013 14:52:35 EDT
CNN's Holly Firfer reports on how you too can fight mosquito borne illnesses.
Surgery to get back at your ex
Tue, 14 May 2013 07:16:39 EDT
Revenge plastic surgery -- getting back at your ex by having work done to become more attractive -- is becoming more and more common.
Help for special-needs moms
Wed, 15 May 2013 08:29:17 EDT
Mom2Mom is the only helpline in the United States focused on mothers of special-needs children -- and staffed by mothers of special-needs kids.
Eating out with allergies
Fri, 24 May 2013 07:06:42 EDT
For the millions of Americans with severe life-threatening food allergies, dining out can feel like a minefield.
Tenn. pharmacy recalls steroid injections; 7 get abscesses
Fri, 24 May 2013 22:29:42 EDT
A Tennessee compounding pharmacy on probation has voluntarily recalled an anti-inflammatory steroid injection in at least 11 states after seven patients developed abscesses in North Carolina and Illinois, officials said Friday.
Digital dentures
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:03 EDT
HLN's Susan Hendricks tells us that new dental technology means people can now get dentures that fit precisely.
5 ways to handle chronic pain
Wed, 22 May 2013 07:07:05 EDT
Chronic pain conditions now affect more than 116 million Americans, according to the Institute of Medicine, a figure that dwarfs the number of people who suffer from diabetes, coronary heart disease/stroke and cancer combined.
Does Brad Pitt suffer from face blindness?
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:23 EDT
It seems that anytime Brad Pitt speaks, the world stops to listen, and his latest interview with Esquire has been no exception.
Youths and a 'hookup culture'
Mon, 20 May 2013 10:56:31 EDT
Romance may be getting short shrift among college students these days, replaced instead with quick "hookups" devoid of any real emotion, a new book argues.
Reducing risk of breast cancer
Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:18 EDT
CNN's April Williams gives us tips on how we can lower our risk for breast cancer by changing our lifestyle habits.
Parents' food attitude and kids
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:45:42 EDT
A new study looks at the relationship between parental attitudes toward food and a child's weight.




