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CDC: H1N1 cases decrease as vaccine availability increases

Health officials on Friday reported a slight decrease in H1N1 flu activity nationwide.

Higher portion sizes dangerous

A new obesity report predicts Americans are becoming fatter and health care will cost more as a result.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 21:21:41

CDC: H1N1 cases decrease as vaccine availability increases

Health officials on Friday reported a slight decrease in H1N1 flu activity nationwide.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 18:31:42

Cancer screenings under scrutiny

It's been a confusing week for women.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 16:56:03

Vicks nasal spray recalled over bacteria

Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria, the company said.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 16:54:30

Higher portion sizes dangerous

A new obesity report predicts Americans are becoming fatter and health care will cost more as a result.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 15:11:30

What's a woman to do?

Changes to two important screening guidelines for women this week. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen sorts it out.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 14:18:58

What kind of strength work won't aggravate rotator cuff issue?

I can't do a pushup or pull-up because of rotator cuff and carpal tunnel issues. What kind of exercise moves can I do instead that will get me the same sort of gains? Thanks.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 13:37:53

High schoolers help fight fat

High school students near San Diego help their communities get fit.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 13:26:11

Can your doctor spot H1N1?

It was early on a Monday, just the seventh week of school, when Danelle Olivares decided she would have to keep her 5-year-old daughter home from kindergarten. Trinity had a nasty stomach bug, but no fever, and Olivares figured that a day of rest at home would make things OK.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 11:12:13

After suicide takes their loved ones, survivors find purpose

When Lori Zeller lost her sister to suicide in 1991, she began a life of activism.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 10:59:11

New cervical cancer screening guidelines released

The new mammogram recommendations out earlier this week caused quite an uproar. Now comes another change in screening tests for women -- this one for cervical cancer.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 09:56:31

New guidelines: Pap tests should start at age 21

Young women should have their first Pap test no sooner than age 21, regardless of when they become sexually active, say new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Earlier screening for cervical cancer may lead to unnecessary and possibly harmful treatments for an increasingly rare cancer, according to ACOG, the leading U.S. professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 09:33:14

How to cut medicine costs

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta gives tips on saving money on prescription drugs.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 08:35:49

Guidelines cut pap smears

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at new guidelines for cervical cancer screenings.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 15:54:29

'I want my mammograms!'

A government task force says women in their 40s don't need annual mammograms, but Sara Fought would beg to differ: She says she's alive today because a routine mammogram found cancer when she was 42.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 14:24:53

Gearing up for prevention: The Hajj meets H1N1

For many Muslims it's the journey of a lifetime: making the Hajj pilgrimage. Almost 3 million faithful, together, in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. But this year, the Hajj could become an incubator for the H1N1 virus.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 14:20:51

Preventing H1N1 at the Hajj

Saudis take serious measures to prevent the spread of swine flu during the Hajj. CNN's Isha Sesay reports.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 13:14:34

Will insurance cover screening?

What will it mean for insurance coverage if mammography guidelines change? Elizabeth Cohen reports.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 12:40:57

HIV+ soccer team scores against stigma

Somebody told me about a group of HIV positive ladies in the Epworth Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) clinic in Zimbabwe who had formed a football team and every time they won a match, they would march through the clinic in their football jerseys singing uplifting songs in order to inspire other HIV-infected people like them.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 12:28:15

Stop smoking, feel better

The benefits of putting out that last cigarette can be felt right away as Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 11:45:04

Mammogram task force slammed

Dr. Daniel Kopans, a leading expert on mammograms, slams the task force that penned new guidelines.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 09:41:07

Who decides about mammograms? Inside the task force

Breast cancer surgeons, cancer organizations and even the White House are expressing concern about new screening recommendations issued by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 08:55:36

Viewers question mammograms

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers viewer questions on the mammogram panel's findings.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 06:57:53

The search for immortality: Find out the secrets of living forever

CNN's global health show Vital Signs has teamed up with world renowned anti-aging experts to bring you an in-depth discussion on the search for immortality.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 19:02:20

U.S. health chief: No change on mammogram policy

A federal advisory board's recommendation that women in their 40s should avoid routine mammograms is not government policy and has caused "a great deal of confusion," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 17:36:05

Many balk at H1N1 vaccine

A new poll has found more than half of U.S. adults do not want the swine flu vaccine. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 17:17:04

Are drug prices inching up?

In this day and age of increasing drug prices, Elizabeth Cohen explains what you can do to keep costs down.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 16:06:08

Poll: Majority of adult Americans don't want H1N1 shot

More than half of all adult Americans say they don't want to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, according to a new national poll.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 12:22:00

Mammogram debate grows

The fallout continues after a federal task force changed guidelines on mammograms. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 12:03:28

New mammogram rules

Breast cancer survivors react to new mammogram guidelines issued by a government task force.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 11:45:56

Breast 'awareness' trumps self-exams, docs say

A vacation to Washington nearly a decade ago led to a life-changing revelation for Kathi Cordsen. Passing by a breast cancer awareness event, her mother blurted it out: Her doctor had just confirmed that she had breast cancer.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 10:35:35

Mammogram controversy

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta questions a member of the task force that revised mammogram guidelines for women.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 09:35:16

Is folic acid a cancer risk?

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at a new study that links folic acid and vitamin B-12 with an increased cancer risk.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 09:16:15

Does tamoxifen affect the patient's weight?

How does tamoxifen affect weight? Can one expect weight loss after the prescription is over? Thanks.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 09:05:44

Monitor twins pregnancy closely

Women carrying twins need to be monitored closely to ensure a healthy pregnancy, as Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 20:45:09

Drug costs rising

As the health care debate focuses on lowering costs, prescription drug prices are rising. CNN's Louise Schiavone reports.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 20:43:41

Mammogram guidelines 'outrageous'

A CNN Tonight panel debates the new and controversial guidelines concerning mammograms.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 20:18:19

Mammogram study draws fire

Advocacy groups disagree with new guidelines about mammograms for women in their 40s. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 20:12:36

Pakistan's HIV cricket team are positive role models

Cricket is the national sport in Pakistan, but what makes the First Positive Cricket Team stand out from all the other Karachi-based clubs is that its members are all HIV positive.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 18:31:39

Expert Q and A: Mental disorders

Dr. Charles Raison answers your questions about mental disorders, including postpartum depression and OCD.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 18:24:52

Cold weather mythbusting

As the temperature begins to drop, we go Beyond the Surface to see if what mom said about the cold is true.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 15:26:59

New mammogram guidelines

Pushing back the start time for routine mammograms from 40 to 50 makes some women nervous.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 14:09:24

Fitness at zero gravity

Atlantis astronaut Dr. Robert Satcher shows off his spacesuit and explains how he will stay fit while in space.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 13:51:09

Heart patients lacking vitamin D more likely to be depressed

People with heart disease and similar conditions who don't have enough vitamin D are more likely to be depressed than their counterparts with adequate levels of the "sunshine vitamin," according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando. This link seems to be even stronger in the winter.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 13:28:12

No mammograms before 50

Christi Paul reports on new federal guidelines that says women should not get mammograms before age 50.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 13:26:36

How can I keep my depression from recurring?

It is known that people who have had a depressive episode have a high chance of experiencing a second depressive episode. It seems that people are more "sensitive" to stress/life events (kindling hypothesis). What options are available for people who had a depressive episode in the past, to avoid having a recurrence or at least lower the chances of a recurrence in the future?

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 11:19:05

Task force opposes routine mammograms for women age 40-49

Women in their 40s should not get routine mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, according to updated guidelines set forth by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 10:02:18

Food blamed for teen obesity

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at a new report that says teens are weighing more because they're eating too much.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 09:58:10

Study: Heart attack patients receive radiation equivalent of 725 chest X-rays

Heart attack patients are exposed to a radiation dose equal to about 725 chest X-rays over the course of their hospital stay, according to research presented Monday at the American Heart Association meeting in Orlando, Florida.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 09:51:21

Study: Some acid suppressants may raise risk of death after angioplasty

Heart patients who take certain stomach-acid-suppressing drugs to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding may be at increased risk of dying after a cardiac procedure, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA) in Orlando, Florida.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 08:42:31

Medicine prices skyrocket

With all the talk about lowering health care costs, prescription prices are skyrocketing. CNN's Alina Cho reports.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 07:26:45

Mammogram advice changes

A government task force has changed mammogram guidelines. CNN's Kiran Chetry explains.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 06:33:05

Conjoined twins separated

After 26 hours of surgery, twin girls in Australia have been separated. Australia News' Maura Angle reports.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 19:09:30

Counting the world's 'invisible' children

Most people take their birth certificates for granted, but for millions of people around the world, they simply do not exist, causing them to miss out on fundamental rights, including access to free health care and education services, according to the Britain-based international charity Plan.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 10:10:58

Wheelchair rugby puts athletes back on the team

Talbot Kennedy became a quadriplegic on the last day of high school. He's still an athlete.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 09:57:01

Ghosts, monsters, dragons: What to tell kids

When Melinda Roberts is watching animated movies with her kids -- 7, 9, and 11 -- she'll help them recognize voice actors and talk about the creation process so they won't get scared.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 09:35:19

Cholesterol drug concerns

A study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and Vytorin. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 09:18:51

Do severe herpes outbreaks increase my cancer risk?

I have HSV-1 and HSV-2. I found out that my outbreaks are now forming from the inside lining of my genital area, which is all the way in the vagina. My question is -- does this mean my outbreaks are becoming severe, and am I more susceptible to cancer? And what's the best treatment for HSV-2?

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 06:59:58

Wheelchair rubgy not easy

Living in a wheelchair doesn't have to mean a life without sports. Athletes compete in wheelchair rugby.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 06:40:25

Newborn deaths spark investigation in India

Authorities are investigating the death of six newborns at a government hospital in southern India over allegations of equipment failure and staff negligence.

updated Sat Nov 14 2009 10:15:32

Surviving H1N1

A Georgia man lives to tell about a brutal bout with H1N1 that kept him in a coma for a month. Brooke Baldwin reports.

updated Sat Nov 14 2009 10:13:16

Doctors re-assess marijuana

CNN's Brooke Baldwin reports on the changing role of marijuana in the medical community.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 17:09:29

FDA: Caffeinated alcoholic drinks may be illegal

The Food and Drug Administration has notified about 30 manufacturers of alcoholic beverages containing added caffeine that it intends to take a look at their products.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 15:40:28

Yoga helps even little ones channel energy, emotion

Gigi reaches up into her sun salutation. She steps back into her high lunge and kicks her legs straight into plank pose, a push-up she holds without wobbling for 10 seconds before looking up impatiently at her yoga teacher.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 15:12:10

H1N1 hits Boston minorities

CNN's Deborah Feyerick reports on the unusually high rate of H1N1 infecting blacks and latinos in Boston.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 14:31:17

Enke death: What are the roots of depression?

Robert Enke, the goalkeeper for the German national football team who killed himself on Tuesday, was suffering from depression, his widow has revealed.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 13:29:49

H1N1 worries

Rear Adm. Anne Schuchat talks about the H1N1 vaccine and thimerosal.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 13:04:18

CPR in 2 minutes

Learn how YOU can save a life in an easy two-minute CPR lesson from Dr. Ben Abella.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 12:57:40

Protect your heart with fresh garlic

I think it's safe to say that you'll never need to use garlic to repel an old-school vampire. Plus, 21st-century vamps are so cute that I'm not sure I'd want to repel any of them. (I'm looking at you, True Blood Bill.)

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 12:20:23

World Diabetes Day: Rise in number of kidney disease worldwide

Kidney disease is becoming a growing problem in developing countries, caused by an explosion in cases of diabetes and high blood pressure, experts say.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 11:43:53

H1N1: A look inside an ER

Take a look at how the ER staff at the Children's National Medical Center is handling swine flu cases.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 10:08:16

How to avoid falling victim to a hospital mistake

When Kerry Higuera started bleeding three months into her pregnancy, she feared she was miscarrying. Heading to the emergency room seemed like the prudent thing to do.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 09:52:13

Does phentermine interact badly with any drugs?

Is phentermine safe to use? What drugs does it have a negative interaction with?

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 09:47:03

Why girl can't stop sneezing

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the case of a girl who sneezes 16 times a minute.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 09:35:41

Trading guns for tomatoes

Urban corner stores may be a source of empty calories for kids, but there may be no other options.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 21:54:41

H1N1 Deaths update

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen gives an update about the H1N1 vaccine and the deaths surrounding the virus.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 20:13:15

Steps to avoid medical errors

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen dispenses advice on avoiding hospital mix-ups and possibly dangerous errors.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 15:42:05

H1N1 death toll estimated at 3,900 in U.S.

Nearly 3,900 people, including about 540 children, are believed to have died from the H1N1 flu in the first six months of the epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 12:35:49

Counting shift boosts H1N1 toll

The CDC has changed what it considers deaths from H1N1, pushing the toll to more than 4,000. Elizabeth Cohen reports.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 12:16:19

My Story of C

Eighteen-year-old "It Girl" Jazzy de Lisser's award winning video diary on her lifelong struggle with hepatitis C

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 11:22:00

The artificial hand that can 'feel'

Researchers are working on a breakthrough in artificial limb technology -- a prosthetic hand that can actually feel.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 09:50:10

Studies suggest overweight kids are coronary time bombs

Russell Pate was driving through a neighborhood one late afternoon when he noticed something odd.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 08:33:12

Pint-sized Yoginis

Once an oddity in the fitness world, yoga for kids is being taught around the world from Decatur, Georgia to Moscow.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 07:57:10

'Blood was just everywhere'

Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to one of the men wounded in the Ft. Hood shooting about his experience.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 20:44:16

H1N1 vaccine maker Sanofi Pasteur gives tour to journalists

Vaccine manufacturing giant Sanofi Pasteur opened its doors to the media Wednesday, inviting reporters to a first-of-its-kind, up-close look at its H1N1 flu vaccine production facility.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 19:57:14

Girl sneezes 12,000 times a day

A Virginia girl who can't seem to stop sneezing has doctors baffled. WAVY's Katie Collett reports.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 15:42:36

Study links BPA in plastics to erectile dysfunction

Bisphenol-A, a chemical found in hard, clear plastic used to make everything from baby bottles to food packaging, may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems in male factory workers exposed to large amounts of the substance, according to a study conducted in China.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 15:42:01

Many breast cancer surgery survivors report lingering pain

Almost half of women who have breast cancer surgery still have pain or numbness two to three years later, according to a new study. Women younger than 40 who receive lumpectomies are at the greatest risk.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 15:20:37

How to squash worry and grab more happiness out of life in tough times

These days it can feel like the age of anxiety is winning over the pursuit of happiness. An uncertain economy and the swine flu are just the tip of our worry iceberg.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 12:28:10

AMA backs medical marijuana

The American Medical Association is backing medical marijuana. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains the issues.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 12:02:35

Is fresh or frozen better?

Which kinds of veggies and fruit are better for you? We go Beyond the Surface for an answer.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 11:43:37

Replenish your energy with the right carbohydrates

Everyone needs carbohydrates, the body's preferred energy source. If you get regular cardiovascular exercise or train for an endurance sport, you need more daily carbs to fuel your workouts and replenish your energy stores.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 10:53:10

WHO: Women's health an 'urgent priority'

Societies fail women at key moments in their lives by not offering them quality health care, which undermines their ability to reach their full potential, the World Health Organization says in a new report.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 09:54:49

It is possible to get radiation treatment more than once?

Is it possible -- in some cases -- to get a second round of radiation? When I had it 25 years ago I was told that this is once-in-a-lifetime treatment, yet a friend of mine is scheduled for a second round.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 09:48:35

How mood mapping helped me beat bipolar disorder

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 28. I was a successful neurosurgeon in a leading UK teaching hospital, and a leading researcher in head injury. This diagnosis followed 12 months in which I had experienced a series of personal and work related stresses.

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 09:40:59

What doctors don't tell you about C-sections

I was six months pregnant when a smiling stranger on a bus asked where I was delivering. Within minutes, this woman was sharing intimate details of her own birthing experience -- the water breaking, the contractions that failed to get closer together, and the way her doctor deftly sewed up the four-inch incision from her Caesarean section. "I'm telling you, this guy was good," she said. "Next time, I'm just scheduling my C-section. None of this pushing stuff."

updated Wed Nov 11 2009 09:17:40

Retired marine battles PTSD

A new social networking site exclusively for veterans helps returning soldiers cope with PTSD and other injuries.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 20:21:40

Study: ER wait times increase

It's taking longer and longer to get to see a doctor when you go to the ER. Melissa Long reports.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 16:05:21

Study: Dieters happier on low-fat, not low-carb, plans

People who spend a full year on a strict low-carbohydrate diet can lose weight, but they might be happier -- and lose just as many pounds -- if they focus on reducing fat intake instead of carbohydrates, new research suggests.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 15:49:48

Evidence still fuzzy on cell phones, cancer

In the year since a U.S. cancer researcher's warning drew wide attention, more evidence is emerging that long-term cell phone use is associated with cancer, but there's still not a definitive explanation or proof of cause and effect.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 14:46:40

Father drops court battle to keep baby alive

The father of a baby with a severe birth defect has agreed to let the child die, ending a British court battle against the baby's mother, the judge in the case announced Tuesday.

updated Tue Nov 10 2009 11:46:11

Vital Signs health tips

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