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CNN HEalth Headlines
Piano marvel: short arms, 2 fingers
May 29, 2013
Landon Weeks says he's learned to do the seemingly impossible, despite his physical challenges.
I'm also an abduction survivor
May 15, 2013
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.
'They call me burnt toast'
May 10, 2013
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.
New father drops 140 pounds
Jun 17, 2013
Tyrone Garrett's father wasn't around while he was growing up. So when his girlfriend got pregnant, he knew he had to make a change.
They lost weight -- you can, too!
Jun 07, 2013
In need of some inspiration to tackle your weight loss goal? Look no further. Check out their transformations and get started on your own!
Obese lawyer finds drastic solution
Jun 13, 2013
Like many Americans, once I hit the big 4-0 I decided it was time to take inventory of my life.
Tri training: What I wish I'd known
Jun 14, 2013
Before I applied for the CNN Fit Nation program, I thought I knew quite a bit about the sport of triathlon. I was wrong.
No time? Try the 7-minute workout
Jun 07, 2013
Seven minutes. That's the amount of time it takes to complete this high-intensity circuit training program designed to help you lose weight and get fit.
10 ways to act like a champion
Jun 07, 2013
I'm often called a triathlon champion. I've won four World Ironman championships, which I suppose qualifies me for the title. But in my view, you don't actually become a champion.
10-year-old girl gets adult lungs
Jun 18, 2013
Sarah Murnaghan, a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cystic fibrosis whose family fought to have her prioritized for adult organs, got a new set of lungs Wednesday, her family said.
What doctors don't tell you
Jun 11, 2013
A top internist shares the insider info you need to get the best medical care -- and the respect you deserve.
Proof: Sunscreen prevents aging
Jun 07, 2013
It turns out sunscreen does more than protect you from cancer and painful sunburns -- it offers a boost to simple vanity.
Maximize your doctor's visit
Jun 19, 2013
Pat St.Claire asks a doctor how to maximize your doctor's visit to optimize your health.
Migraine awareness
Jun 17, 2013
What is a migraine? How do you know you have one? What can be done? CNN's Holly Firfer reports.
Go for a walk after you eat
Jun 12, 2013
Holly Firfer reports that going for a stroll after we eat may help protect us from type 2 diabetes.
Warm water helps arthritis patients
Jun 11, 2013
CNN's Holly Firfer reports on how warm-water exercise is helping arthritis patients to have less pain and more movement.
Preparing for a hurricane
Jun 10, 2013
CNN's Shelby Lin reports on how you should prepare for a hurricane.
Good fats versus bad fats
Jun 06, 2013
CNN's Holly Firfer tells us that not all fats are created equal. There are good fats and bad fats.
Treating sunburns
Jun 06, 2013
Holly Firfer reports on the best ways to treat a sunburn.
Health risks from floods
Jun 05, 2013
CNN's April Williams gives us tips on how to stay safe while cleaning up after a flood.
Backyards can be dangerous
Jun 03, 2013
CNN's Holly Firfer reports on four things lurking in your backyard that could be dangerous to children.
Playground safety
May 30, 2013
HLN's Susan Hendricks reports on what parents need to know to keep their kids injury-free on the playground.
Reduce the risk of drowning
May 29, 2013
Holly Firfer gives us important information about how to reduce the risk for drowning for children and families.
Four numbers for good health
May 29, 2013
Holly Firfer reports on four numbers you should know for good health.
Military children battle the blues
May 27, 2013
CNN's Elizabeth Corridan looks at the mental health issues of military children whose loved ones are deployed.
Getting fit for summer
May 23, 2013
CNN's Holly Firfer shows us one of the best workouts to help you get fit for summer.
Staying safe in tornado aftermath
May 22, 2013
Reporter Holly Firfer offers advice on how to stay safe in the rubble left behind by a tornado.
Yogurt all Greek to you?
May 21, 2013
CNN's Holly Firfer gives us the scoop on Greek yogurt and how it compares to other yogurts on store shelves.
Developmental milestones
May 16, 2013
HLN's Susan Hendricks tells us what developmental milestones parents can expect during their baby's first year.
Mosquito season: Fight the bite
May 15, 2013
CNN's Holly Firfer reports on how you too can fight mosquito borne illnesses.
Reducing risk of breast cancer
May 15, 2013
CNN's April Williams gives us tips on how we can lower our risk for breast cancer by changing our lifestyle habits.
Too much of a not-so-good thing?
Jun 19, 2013
Dr. Paul Offit, chief of the division of infectious diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, warns against the dangers of too many vitamins.
1 word could change obesity treatment
Jun 19, 2013
One word could have a big impact on the way doctors treat obesity in the United States.
#AskSanjay brain health questions
Jun 19, 2013
The lifestyle choices you make today directly impact your brain health as you age. Join us for a LIVE chat with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Twitter.
9 simple steps to happiness
Jun 19, 2013
Turns out, money can buy happiness -- if you spend wisely. We asked experts to explain this and other glee strategies, none of which require rose-colored glasses or doing anything with life's lemons.
Alternative healing or quackery?
Jun 19, 2013
Although non-traditional therapies can be valuable, sometimes a line is crossed. So how can you tell if your alternative healer is a quack?
AMA labels obesity a disease
Jun 19, 2013
One word could have a big impact on the way doctors treat obesity in the United States.
#AskSanjay your brain Qs
Jun 19, 2013
The lifestyle choices you make today directly impact your brain health as you age. Join us for a LIVE chat with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Twitter.
Pollution raises kids' autism risk
Jun 19, 2013
Pollutants in the air are known to affect brain development, but the first national study of in utero exposure and autism rates raises new concerns.
Starbucks to post calories
Jun 19, 2013
Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers his expert analysis on Starbucks' announcement and the anchors' go-to Starbucks drinks.
Alternative healing or quackery?
Jun 19, 2013
Although non-traditional therapies can be valuable, sometimes a line is crossed. So how can you tell if your alternative healer is a quack?
Dining out with food allergies
May 23, 2013
For the millions of Americans with severe life-threatening food allergies, dining out can feel like a minefield.
5 ways to maximize your doctor's visit
May 14, 2013
How did your last doctor's appointment go? If you're like most patients, your answer might be "too quickly."
Learn from my daughter's eating disorder
May 09, 2013
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.
Back pain? 7 ways to strengthen your spine
May 01, 2013
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.
Pollution raises risk of autism in kids
Jun 19, 2013
Pollutants in the air are known to affect brain development, but the first national study of in utero exposure and autism rates raises new concerns.
From cancer patient to oncologist
Jun 19, 2013
When I was diagnosed with cancer, my doctor told me I had "a 60% chance of survival, or maybe a little less than that."
Doctors: Let us treat hunger-strikers at Guantanamo
Jun 19, 2013
In an open letter to President Barack Obama published Tuesday, dozens of doctors asked to be allowed to treat hunger-striking prisoners at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Starbucks to post calorie information
Jun 19, 2013
Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers his expert analysis on Starbucks' announcement and the anchors' go-to Starbucks drinks.
Head lice don't take the summer off
Jun 18, 2013
Yes, I ironed my daughter's mattress wearing a shower cap. After I found lice eggs in her hair, I freaked. But experts say not to panic.
Cancer survivors and later disease
Jun 14, 2013
A study of over 1,700 childhood cancer survivors found that 98% of the participants had at least one chronic disease such as new cancers, heart disease or abnormal lung function.
Gellar: Let's protect our babies
Jun 05, 2013
In babies, pertussis -- also known as whooping cough -- can be fatal. In a majority of infant cases, researchers found family members were responsible.
Sight changed by 3-D movie?
Jun 19, 2013
Bruce Bridgeman had poor depth perception and could never see in stereo, with both eyes. After watching the 3-D movie, he says, things began to "jump out at me."
How poverty may change the brain
Jun 17, 2013
Martha Farah got interested in questions of the brain and social class when she stared hiring baby sitters for her daughter.
Coming out -- as a couple
Jun 13, 2013
Can an LGBT couple succeed if one person isn't ready to go public, or does the desire to keep sexuality private create tension? Experts weigh in.
A new (old) way to treat mental illness
Jun 14, 2013
A roughly two-decade old therapy called cognitive remediation is increasingly gaining acceptance for treating mental illness. While it's not for everyone, some claim it's helped them recover.
Yes, oral sex can lead to cancer
Jun 03, 2013
Actor Michael Douglas made headlines after saying that his throat cancer may have been caused by HPV transmitted through oral sex.
New weight-loss drug available
Jun 11, 2013
Nearly a year after receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a new obesity drug will be available to certain patients by prescription, starting Tuesday.
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