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A creative life is a healthy life

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:47:39 EDT

The link between creativity and health is well established by research. Creating helps make people happier, less anxious and more resilient.

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.

Photos: Fit Nation in Hawaii

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:48:37 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.

Eating smart to be bathing suit ready

Thu, 31 May 2012 08:36:49 EDT

Susan Hendricks checks in with a registered dietitian who give us tips on how to eat smart this bathing suit season.

How to keep biking safe and healthy

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:57:39 EDT

Reporter Pat St. Claire gives us bike safety tips so that our biking this season is not only healthy but safe.

How much water should you drink?

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:23:24 EDT

Carol's training for a mini-triathlon. She's sweating a lot, so we wanted to know just how much water should she drink?

Kids groove and move at Zumba

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:58:15 EDT

Children take part in the popular dance fitness program, Zumba.

Hidden germs in the workplace

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:16:48 EDT

Pat St. Claire tells us how work break rooms are filled with germs - but that taking precautions may help keep you safe.

Farmers' markets are good for you

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:38:21 EDT

Susan Hendricks reports farmers' markets are good for you and good for the economy.

Teen obesity leads to heart disease

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:50:46 EDT

Pat St. Claire tells us that new studies find teens who are obese are already showing signs of heart problems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Music is changing your brain

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:28:53 EDT

Music -- it's all around us, and in us. Scientists are discovering the remarkable ways that music can give us pleasure, implant itself in our memories, and even alter our brains.

Clinton: 'Want to live to be a grandad'

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:14:35 EDT

President Bill Clinton talks about his vegan diet and says he wants to live to be a grandfather.

Treatment helps paralyzed rats walk

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:15:17 EDT

Swiss scientists say their treatments helped a disabled rat walk and hold promise for disabled humans.

Tips for talking to your doctor

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:32:46 EDT

Q: I feel like I'm afraid to talk to my doctor. How can I communicate better at my next appointment?

Love complicated by mental illness

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:44:27 EDT

A decade ago, when they didn't even know each other, Carlos and Adriana were diagnosed with schizophrenia; from that moment their love lives became a more complex issue than most people have to deal with.

Why can't I know I have cancer, then do nothing?

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:43:59 EDT

Prostate screening is truly a situation in which ignorance is bliss. Knowing you have cancer and not being able to do anything about it could cause mental turmoil.

Is drinking soda really that bad for you?

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:33:10 EDT

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?

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?

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?

Clinton: 'Want to live to be a grandad'

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:14:35 EDT

President Bill Clinton talks about his vegan diet and says he wants to live to be a grandfather.

Opinion: Big Gulp? Meet Big Brother

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:13:23 EDT

Edward Morrissey says Mayor Bloomberg's proposed citywide ban on soda servings over16 ounces makes no sense and dictates his choices while eliminate everyone else's.

State media: Doctors stop medicating Argentine 'miracle' baby

Thu, 31 May 2012 21:47:27 EDT

Doctors have withdrawn medications and begun palliative care for a premature baby who survived hours in a morgue refrigerator in Argentina, state media reported.

Are you afraid to talk to your doctor?

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:25:26 EDT

Q: I feel like I'm afraid to talk to my doctor. How can I communicate better at my next appointment?

Diagnosis like 'winning the lottery'

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:45:39 EDT

When Megan Kenny was five years old, she began to exhibit strange and troubling symptoms. "I've seen dead people with higher blood pressure," one nurse told her parents.

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.

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.

Schools get $25,000 to help kids move

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:12:12 EDT

Nine regional finalists were announced today in an innovation competition designed to fight childhood obesity in America's schools.

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?

Eat 'superfoods' to lose weight

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:02:49 EDT

When you're on a diet, food consumes your life.