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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.