Mike Loverde was 29 when his family intervened in his addiction to prescription painkillers. He remembers his parents driving him from Chicago, Illinois, to a rehab center in rural Indiana. He was crying because he wanted to get high.
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on an unusual procedure that helps restore vision to the blind.
Mike Loverde was 29 when his family intervened in his addiction to prescription painkillers. He remembers his parents driving him from Chicago, Illinois, to a rehab center in rural Indiana. He was crying because he wanted to get high.
The investigation of the E. coli outbreak linked to Nestle Toll House cookie dough is nearly over, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The cause of the contamination has not been identified.
The little number on the tag on a pair of pants that indicates size can mean a lot to a person, and retailers know it.
Pamela Green-Jackson didn't learn until after her brother's funeral that doctors had warned him his weight could cost him his life.
I seem to get very sore after every workout. My fiancé says I'm working out too hard, but I was wondering if there were other reasons. I've been a vegetarian for 13 years and am usually low on protein and iron (and probably a few other things, too). Could low levels of protein and/or iron contribute to why I get so sore after working out?
The UK now has the third highest number of cases worldwide, after the U.S. and Mexico, according from the British government data.
All 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children will stay open, but some eventually might become outpatient-only surgery facilities, the system that offers free specialty pediatric care said Thursday.
Cutting daily calorie intake by 30 percent may put the brakes on the aging process, have beneficial effects on the brain, and result in a longer life span, according to a new 20-year study of monkeys published in the journal Science.
When the swine flu burst onto the scene in April, the bug arrived with a few particularly ominous signs: The flu was resistant to a class of drugs often used to fight flu in the past, and experts were surprised that a nonhuman virus could have such rapid human-to-human transmission. Why was swine flu resistant to current medicines, and was this strain a new supergerm?
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told government leaders at a swine flu preparedness summit Thursday that a vaccine to fight the H1N1 virus should be ready for distribution in mid-October.
Pregnant women in Peru are dying at scandalous rates, according to the author of an Amnesty International report into maternal mortality in the South American country.
If you have a hard time crawling out of bed in the morning, it could be that your body is biologically programmed to start the day later.
In the wake of Michael Jackson's memorial service, the key question of how the pop superstar died remains unanswered, awaiting an official report from the Los Angeles County coroner.
For years, Alfonso Torress-Cook followed the rules in his quest to eliminate hospital-acquired infections. Patients at his hospital received large doses of antibiotics and were scrubbed down with alcohol-based soaps, as he and his colleagues aimed to kill every bacterium possible. Search and destroy was the mantra.
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on an unusual procedure that helps restore vision to the blind.
Researchers in England say they have created human sperm from embryonic stem cells. ITN's Julian Rush reports.
Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen reports on the synthesis of human sperm in a British lab.
If you're feeling down, it can be hard to tell if you're experiencing a temporary case of the blues or a serious depression. Now a group of researchers say there's a relatively easy way to figure out whether some young adults are at greater risk of psychiatric problems or drug abuse -- just ask about their family.
I'm a 29-year-old male who recently went to the doctor for a routine physical and was told my liver enzymes (AST specifically) were very high. My doctor immediately diagnosed it as a drinking problem and told me to cut back. The problem is, I don't really drink a whole lot. I do admit to the weekly happy hours at the end of the week where I sometimes drink more than I should, but it certainly is not a daily habit. (I don't even have any beer or liquor in my house.) I had happened to be out drinking a few nights before my blood test, and I read that strenuous exercise can also cause this. (I've run two marathons, and I am currently training for another.) Should I get another opinion or just simply cut back on the drinking?
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on a new study that shows sperm can be derived from stem cells.
There's scientific evidence that shows our brains are being hijacked by food. CNN's Alina Cho reports.
Top Obama administration officials outlined several new initiatives to safeguard the country's food supply Tuesday, saying the recent spate of food-borne illnesses is unacceptable.
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring makers of painkillers containing propoxyphene, the ingredient in widely used Darvon and Darvocet, to add a warning box to the label highlighting the potential for overdose.
How can I calm myself down when anxiety strikes? I hate feeling nervous.
Members of the Shriners fraternity voted Monday to withdraw a measure that would have closed six of the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children, representatives of some of the facilities said.
How much is already known from Michael Jackson's autopsy? How much will the public learn? CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the growing number of people opting for alternative therapies to treat chronic disease.
I have phase II bipolar and cannot afford the necessary drugs. I'm dealing with this alone, which as you may know is tough. Are there any tips you can give in management of my disorder?
Debra Bader was taking a walk in the woods with her 53-year-old husband one morning when suddenly he collapsed. At first she thought the situation was hopeless.
Americans talk a good game about wanting to eat well. More than 75 percent claim they want to see more healthy options on restaurant menus. But when it comes time to order, only about half say they actually make nutritious choices, according to a recent survey.
It's been nine years since Kim and Curtis Christiansen were married. Since then they've had their ups and downs, but they've remained close. But when Curtis began snoring about three years ago, Kim began sleeping on the couch.
For the past several months, I have noticed that I have been retaining water. When I take my socks off in the evening, the ringed indentations left on my skin will stay up to an hour after removing the clothing. I've asked my physician about the cause and she indicated that I am probably ingesting too much salt. Although I do consume sodium in my everyday foods, I do not feel that I am eating too much salt. My doctor suggested that I take water pills. I have been taking two pills per day and have increased my consumption of water (as I read that water retention is often caused by dehydration). I'm not seeing any change in my water retention. Do you have any suggestions?
Canada's health care model is part of the debate over U.S. health care reform. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on how you know if it's just snoring or something more serious?
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds, or even thousands, of surgical patients to hepatitis C after taking their fentanyl injections and replacing them with used syringes filled with saline solution, authorities say.
CNN's Atika Shubert explains what officials are doing to stop the H1N1 flu virus as it spreads in Britain.
CNN.com's Jessica Ravitz talks about airplanes having "fume events" making cabin air toxic to breathe.
Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen reports on the legality of fining patients who miss appointments.
The number of Internet scammers offering fake anti-swine flu drug Tamiflu has surpassed those selling counterfeit Viagra, a UK body said Friday.
A doctor who is said to have traveled with Michael Jackson years ago refuses to talk with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Don Lerman set a record by eating seven sticks of salted butter in five minutes. During six years of competitive eating, he gained 100 pounds.
I saw Dr. Gupta talking about red yeast rice. I want to try it but there are so many different kinds. How do you know which are the best brands with the best ingredients? I know many of the natural supplements put a lot of junk in the product.
A boy who nearly died after being infected with flesh-eating bacteria speaks out. WTVD reports.
CNN's Melissa Long reports on keeping your grilling tasty and healthy this holiday.
CNN's Pauline Chiou speaks with Dr. David Kessler about why we can't put down the bag of chips or slice of pizza.
Some projections say there could be 100,000 new British cases of swine flu per day by August's end. ITN's Julian Rush reports.
Would you know what to do in a first aid emergency? CNN's Elizabeth Cohen has one couple's story.
Diprivan is a powerful I.V. anesthetic drug used for patients undergoing certain surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen reports on the AMA's new attitude toward federally sponsored insurance.
All parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Parents of kids with serious disabilities are no different. But in their moments of wildest imagination, the parents of Vicki Martinez, Chase Ferguson and Travis Cardona could not have envisioned high school graduation -- certainly not in the dark days when they first learned their children had autism.
CNN's Jim Acosta sat down with one insider from the health insurance industry who says "they're dumping sick people."
Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the difference between insomnia drugs and the powerful anesthetic propofol.
Australia's Aboriginal people are at greater risk from the H1N1 virus, the country's health minister has warned.
The new president of the American Medical Association, which represents the interests of the nation's doctors, said Wednesday the group is open to a government-funded health insurance option for people without coverage.
Two popular anti-smoking drugs will now carry warnings about the risk of severe mental health problems, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
All parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Parents of kids with serious disabilities are no different. But in their moments of wildest imagination, the parents of Vicki Martinez, Chase Ferguson and Travis Cardona could not have envisioned high school graduation -- certainly not in the dark days when they first learned their children had autism.
Mississippi has kept its U.S. heavyweight title for a fifth straight year, among both adults and children.
Graduation day at a New York City school for autistic children is a coming-of-age moment years in the making.
Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen and AMA president Dr. J. James Rohack discuss health care reform.
Questions abound about how to best inoculate the world against swine flu as health officials plan for a campaign that could dwarf any previous flu vaccination effort.
A total of 28 staff at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships have been asked to stay at home with suspected swine flu.
An FDA panel recommends pulling some acetaminophen products. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.
I've heard that probiotics can help with diverticulitis. What is the strain of probiotics that would work best? Is there a brand name you can recommend? Should it be taken with antibiotics or after the 10-day prescribed course of antibiotics? I realize there is no cure for diverticulosis; I'm trying to be proactive.
Honey has been used to treat wounds since ancient times, but recent years have seen a surge of medical interest in the sticky stuff.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta shows you how to avoid gaining weight after quitting smoking.
When people think of coffee, words such as caffeine, aroma and energy may spring to mind. 'Good breath,' however, certainly isn't one of them.
A government advisory panel voted Tuesday to recommend eliminating prescription drugs that combine acetaminophen with narcotics -- such as Vicodin and Percocet -- because of their risk for overdose and for severe liver injury.
Unlike television crime shows in which machines can instantly spit out results, toxicology testing to determine what drugs are in a person's body can be a long and painstaking process.
The toll of the nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to tainted cookie dough has continued to mount, federal health authorities said Tuesday.
High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood probably don't cause hardening of the arteries or heart disease, according to the largest study of its kind to focus on the long-suspected culprit.
A nine-year-old girl has died in Britain from the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, as authorities reported a jump in the number of cases in the country.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the growing number of people opting for alternative therapies to treat chronic disease.
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen has the latest news on E. coli contamination in beef and cookie dough.
People who weigh more than 350 pounds will have to pay more for ambulance rides. KTKA reports.
Health experts are warning parents against holding "swine flu parties" in the hope of infecting their children with the H1N1 virus.
A Colorado company's recall last week of beef products possibly contaminated with E. coli has been expanded, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week.
Federal investigators at the Nestle USA plant in Danville, Virginia, have found evidence of E. coli bacteria in an unopened package of raw chocolate chip cookie dough, two sources at the Food and Drug Administration told CNN Monday.
It has been almost 30 years since Maggie Rajnic lost her leg in a motorcycle accident. Since that time, she's tried to stay competitive, not allowing her disability to alter her life.
I am seven months pregnant and am wondering if I should invest in cord blood banking when my baby is born.
CNN.com's Melissa Long reports on how group boxing keeps you fit and free from injuries.
As friends of pop star Michael Jackson discuss the role prescription drugs may have played in his Thursday death, the serious health problems that can be triggered by drug interactions are again in the spotlight.
The Southeast is among the areas of the United States with the highest concentration of cases of HIV and AIDS, according to a new online tool called the National HIV/AIDS Atlas.
Every 9½ minutes someone's brother, mother, sister, father, or neighbor becomes infected with HIV in the United States. That's 56,000 people every year. But there's something we can all do to help protect ourselves and our partners from this disease -- get tested for HIV.
It always seems so straightforward on TV. You have a cardiac arrest, a handsome doctor rushes to your side, shouts "Clear!" and gives you a couple of zaps to the chest with electricity-generating paddles, and -- ta-da! -- you're back in business. Cue the tears and music.
Pop icon Michael Jackson, 50, who died Thursday afternoon after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital in cardiac arrest, had a long history of confirmed health problems, in addition to rumored conditions.
A friend of mine had a houseguest recently who, while sipping a cup of tea at her kitchen table late at night, broke out into nasty-looking hives all over his back. A quick inspection found that a tick had burrowed its way into his skin. After removing it with a pair of tweezers, she whisked him to the emergency room.
I recently learned that my total cholesterol and triglycerides are very high, and my doctor recommended oatmeal, which I do not like. I did find a way to make it palatable, though. It's such a pain to make it every day. My question is this: If I make a large batch of it at once, will it lose its benefits by reheating? And what about instant oatmeal? Are the benefits the same?
After six months, 35 pounds of chicken breast and more than a hundred hours of exercising, Jason Dinant finally sees the fruits of his labor. There are six of them.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the death of singer Michael Jackson with Anderson Cooper.
The average ER wait time is more than 4 hours long. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen has these tips for getting in faster.
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen says cardiac arrest can be fatal if the patient doesn't get attention within the first 5 minutes.
Elliot Zuckerman, owner of the N.Y. surfing school Surf2Live, takes time each summer to teach autistic children how to surf.
An airline passenger's heart attack forces a 737 to make an emergency landing in search of life-saving doctors.
This week it was reported that Steve Jobs, the CEO and cofounder of Apple, underwent a liver transplant two months ago. One detail concerning Jobs's transplant seemed odd: The surgery took place at a hospital in Tennessee, some 2,000 miles from Jobs' home in northern California. Why Tennessee?
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