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What to expect in Senates health care vote (21 November 02:52) |
| To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question.
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Health care rhetoric heats up before key vote (21 November 12:12) |
| Traditional Senate decorum yielded to brass-knuckle politicking Friday in the health care debate as top Democrats sought to close party ranks before a key procedural vote this weekend.
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New cervical cancer screening guidelines released (20 November 09:29) |
| 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.
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After suicide takes their loved ones survivors find purpose (20 November 08:44) |
| Dozens of people shared stories of losing loved ones to suicide on CNN.com's iReport. They're part of a growing movement that openly speaks out about the experience, despite the stigma.
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Can your doctor spot H1N1 (20 November 08:32) |
| You know what the flu looks like, don't you? Fever, aches and pain, sometimes an upset stomach. But an estimated 10 to 50 percent of H1N1 flu cases are showing up without fever -- long thoug... |
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Vicks nasal spray recalled over bacteria (20 November 08:09) |
| Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria, the company said.
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Two men reflect national divide over health reform (20 November 06:26) |
| Aisha's Fish and Chicken is named for Stanley Walker's 16-year-old daughter; it's a small family business known for its wings, catfish and signature sauce.
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New guidelines Pap tests should start at age 21 (20 November 10:53) |
| 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 Gynecolo... |
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HIV+ soccer team scores against stigma (19 November 09:38) |
| 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 wo... |
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I want my mammograms! (19 November 08:22) |
| 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 sh... |
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Who decides on mammograms Inside task force (19 November 08:11) |
| The United States Preventive Services Task Force said this week that women should not begin routine mammograms until age 50, contradicting well-established advice and creating a mini-storm. ... |
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Who decides on mammograms Inside task force (19 November 05:17) |
| Breast cancer surgeons, cancer organizations and even the White House are expressing concern about new screening recommendations.
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Senate health bill arrives with $849 billion price tag (19 November 04:46) |
| Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health insurance coverage to 30 million more Americans at an estimated cost of $849 bill... |
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Budget office Health care bill costs $849 billion (19 November 04:17) |
| The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the Senate health care bill would cost $849 billion over 10 years, according to a senior Democratic source and an administratio... |
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HHS chief says no to changing mammogram policy (19 November 12:22) |
| 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 Servic... |
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Poll Majority of US adults dont want H1N1 shot (19 November 12:04) |
| More than half of all adult Americans say they don't want to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, according to a new national poll.
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Poll Majority favor ban on abortion funding (18 November 07:57) |
| Six in 10 Americans favor a ban on the use of federal funds for abortion, according to a new poll.
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Army suicides set another yearly record (18 November 03:22) |
| Suicides among soldiers this year have topped last year's record-breaking numbers, but Army officials maintain a recent trend downward could mean the service is making headway on its program... |
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Awareness trumps breast self-exams docs say (18 November 12:44) |
| Aside from pushing back the age for routine mammograms, new guidelines recommend against breast self-exams. For some, the advice is sacrilege. For others, it's just fine.
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Pakistans HIV cricket team are positive role models (17 November 08:56) |
| 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.
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Study Heart attack patients receive much radiation (17 November 08:28) |
| 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 Ass... |
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Ulcer meds may up death risk after heart surgery (17 November 08:21) |
| 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 presente... |
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Microsoft co-founder Allen diagnosed with cancer (17 November 08:39) |
| Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, more than 25 years after he was treated for Hodgkin's disease, a spokesman at his company Vulcan Inc. told CNN... |
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Task force changes mammography guidelines (17 November 04:28) |
| 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.
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Heart patients lacking vitamin D more likely to be depressed (17 November 03:26) |
| 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."
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Gearing up for prevention The Hajj meets H1N1 (16 November 10:24) |
| 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 ... |
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A smoke-free Lebanon Reality or pipedream (16 November 09:59) |
| In Lebanon, you're never far from the whiff of cigarette smoke.
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Abortion stirs controversy in health care bill (16 November 09:11) |
| The problematic intersection of health care and abortion politics will be highlighted again Monday as religious abortion rights supporters demand changes to reform legislation recently passe... |
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Wheelchair rugby puts athletes back on the team (16 November 08:40) |
| Talbot Kennedy became a quadriplegic on the last day of high school, but he's still an athlete. He plays on a team that's part of United States Quad Rugby Association. And what he and others... |
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Counting the worlds invisible children (16 November 08:11) |
| 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... |
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Baby in British court battle dies (16 November 07:55) |
| A severely ill toddler at the center of a legal battle between his parents has died days after his father agreed to switch off his ventilator.
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Newborn deaths spark investigation in India (16 November 05:10) |
| Authorities are investigating the death of six newborns at a government hospital in southern India over allegations of equipment failure and staff negligence.
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Ghosts dragons monsters What to tell kids (14 November 05:46) |
| When your kid is afraid of a monster under the bed or something on television, what do you do? How do you decide what's appropriate? Mom bloggers and experts weigh in.
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Alanis Morissettes new outlook on health (14 November 03:52) |
| Alanis Morissette was the definition of "fierce" when she arrived on the American music scene with one of the big break-up songs of the '90s, "You Oughta Know." But behind that tough exterio... |
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FDA Caffeinated alcoholic drinks may be illegal (14 November 03:39) |
| 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.
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Protect your heart with fresh garlic (13 November 11:27) |
| 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 looki... |
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Yoga helps little ones channel energy emotion (13 November 07:48) |
| In classes from Minnetonka, Minnesota, to Moscow, active kids are learning focus and relax with traditional poses like Downward Dog and the Sun Salutation.
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H1N1 death toll estimated at 3900 in US (13 November 01:36) |
| 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 Th... |
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Enke death What are the roots of depression (12 November 10:11) |
| Robert Enke, the goalkeeper for the German national football team who killed himself on Tuesday, was suffering from depression, his widow has revealed.
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Mom Hospital irradiated my baby (12 November 08:46) |
| Kerry Higuera went to the ER when she began bleeding in early pregnancy. It's a decision she now regrets. Empowered Patient this week offers tips to help you avoid being the victim of a hosp... |
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Overweight kids are coronary time bombs (12 November 08:20) |
| Russell Pate was driving through a neighborhood one late afternoon when he noticed something odd.
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H1N1 vaccine maker opens doors to media (12 November 07:14) |
| 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.
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Study links BPA in plastics to erectile dysfunction (12 November 02:12) |
| 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 m... |
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Pain A lasting problem for breast cancer survivors (12 November 02:12) |
| 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 ... |
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Pain lingers for some breast cancer survivors (12 November 02:12) |
| 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 ... |
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Wounded Fort Hood soldier describes gunman (12 November 01:18) |
| The gunman quickly reloaded his weapon, methodically moving away from Spc. Logan Burnette after shooting him several times during last week's deadly rampage at the Fort Hood Army Post.
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Replenish your energy with the right carbohydrates (11 November 10:13) |
| Everyone needs carbohydrates, the body's preferred energy source. But not all carbs are created equal. Here's how to choose wisely to fuel your day and your workout.
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Pick the right carbs to boost your energy (11 November 10:13) |
| Everyone needs carbohydrates, the body's preferred energy source. But not all carbs are created equal. Here's how to choose wisely to fuel your day and your workout.
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WHO Womens health an urgent priority (11 November 09:23) |
| 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 ... |
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How mood mapping helped me beat bipolar disorder (11 November 08:18) |
| 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 mo... |
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