Obese Teens Suffer More Fatty Liver Disease
The rate of teens with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has more than doubled in the last two decades, driven mostly by a rise in obesity.
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Dad of flesh-eating bug victim opens up
I apologize for not posting any recent updates on Aimee. The past 48 hours have flown by like a whirlwind. Much has happened and my computer time has been extremely limited. I truly appreciate your patience and understanding.
Medical success or boondoggle?
Doctors say experimental embryonic stem cell therapy for 6-year-old Cash Burnaman’s incurable condition has zero chance of effectiveness. So, why is he getting better?
Best and worst jobs for your health
Every job and employer is different, but there are ways to make any job healthier. Try borrowing strategies from our list of the best, then read on for the worst
Dad Who Sewed Son’s Butt Takes Plea
A Waukegan, Ill., man avoided prison time for a January 2008 do-it-yourself surgical procedure in which he sewed together part of his son’s buttocks, the Lake-County News Sun reported. Randy Swopes, 52, took a plea deal that offered him two… Continue reading
School: Religion trumps coverage
An Ohio college dropped health care for students over a religious objection to a new law. CNN’s Carol Costello reports.
CDC to Boomers: Get Tested for Hep C
Baby boomers account for 2 million of the 3.2 million Americans infected.
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Is drinking soda really that bad?
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?
Should you go gluten-free?
Perhaps you have been considered going gluten-free? Before you stop eating breads, pastas and cereals let’s look at the facts about gluten, Celiac, gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity
Flesh-Eat Victim’s Brave Call: ‘Let’s Do This’
Aimee Copeland, who lost her leg to a flesh-eating infection after a zip-line injury, learned that she will also lose her right foot and hands.
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David Cassidy on Alzheimer’s
The actor talks about the importance of companionship for people with Alzheimer’s, a disease his mother suffers from.
Men, Meat and Masculinity Linked
Is there any summer activity manlier than slapping a thick steak on the grill and chowing down? According to a new study, nope. The report published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that people associate meat with masculinity, a fact that… Continue reading
Siblings suffer until diagnosis found
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.
Many rare gene mutations may be associated with common diseases
Two large surveys of the human genome indicate that it may be much harder than scientists once thought to map out all the genetic mutations that underpin common human diseases, complicating the potential development of personalized, gene-based treatments
Dieting Safe for Obese, Pregnant Women
A new study suggests dieting can safely lower the health risks of obesity during pregnancy.
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13 and taking care of mom
At 13, Nickolaus Dent is his mother’s primary caregiver — shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry. And he has no choice.
Best gym ever? Aloha Fit Nation
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,… Continue reading
Kennedy’s Kids Face Complex Grieving Process
The four children of Robert Kennedy Jr. and Mary Kennedy face a complicated grieving process in the aftermath of her suicide, mental health experts say.
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Canine cancer: How to save a pet’s life
Cancer is a devastating disease, and not just for humans. It is the number one cause of death in dogs over the age of two
