Yes, I ironed my daughter's mattress wearing a shower cap. But after I found lice eggs in her hair, I freaked.
Bruce Bridgeman says he experienced greater stereo vision after watching the film "Hugo."
Thinking about buying dear old Dad some argyle socks or monogrammed golf balls for Father's Day? Think again.
The deaths of five infants and dozens of injuries or falls have lead regulators to end sales of a baby recliner.
A roughly two-decade old therapy called cognitive remediation is gaining acceptance for treating mental illness.
Several prescription-themed products have come under fire recently from safety advocates who say the items promote the misuse and abuse of painkillers.
Before joining CNN Fit Nation, Stacy Mantooth thought he knew a bit about the sport of triathlon. He says he was wrong.
Thirty-three people have now died from the MERS coronavirus, the World Health Organization said Friday.
When Tyrone Garrett's girlfriend told him she was pregnant, he knew he had to make a change.
Martha Farah has studied vision, brain-enhancing drugs and socioeconomic influences on the brain, among other topics.
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced late Wednesday that she will step down next month after four years in the post.
Sarah Murnaghan, a 10-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis whose family fought to have her prioritized for adult organs, is getting a new set of lungs.
Actor Mark Harmon appears in a new PSA aimed at increasing awareness about cancer immunotherapy.
Can an LGBT couple succeed if one person isn't ready to go public, or does it create tension? Experts weigh in.
Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane received emergency treatment this week after doctors found that he had a blood clot on the surface of his brain.
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.
In babies, pertussis -- also known as whooping cough -- can be fatal.
A hepatitis A outbreak linked to a frozen fruit mix continues to spread, with 87 cases reported as of Monday.
A new obesity drug is available to certain patients by prescription, starting Tuesday.
Here's what you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning.
The organization that oversees national transplant policies has approved a one-year change that makes children younger than 12 eligible for priority on adult lung transplant lists, the group announced Monday.
The Obama administration will allow minors to obtain one form of the emergency contraception known as the "morning-after pill."
A top internist shares the insider info you need to get the best medical care -- and the respect you deserve.
The FDA has identified bacterial and fungal growth in vials of a steroid injection from a Tennessee pharmacy.
Milagros Martinez lost son to cystic fibrosis before he could get lung transplant. She hopes her other son gets one in time.
Rudy Tanzi is one of the world's foremost Alzheimer's researchers. But he also moonlights with Aerosmith.
Fit Nation guest coach Chrissie Wellington says you don't become a champion -- you act like one.
The father of a Pennsylvania girl who desperately needs new lungs said the family was "very excited" after a ruling that could help her get a transplant.
An FDA advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend looser restrictions on the controversial diabetes drug Avandia.
Seven minutes. That's the amount of time it takes to complete this high-intensity circuit training program.
The father of a Pennsylvania girl who desperately needs new lungs said the family was "very excited" after a ruling that could help her get a transplant.
Childhood emotional and sexual abuse mark women's brains in distinct patterns, according to new research.
Top female golfer Stacy Lewis was diagnosed with scoliosis as an 11-year-old and spent seven years in a brace.
Kick-start a restful summer with these guidelines for better sleep.
Emergency contraception known as the "morning-after pill" can be sold over-the-counter to minors, a federal appeals court in New York decided on Wednesday.
A rudimentary filter can help control cholera in developing nations by filtering out bacteria.
A 14-year-old Saudi girl is the latest confirmed case of the sometimes deadly MERS virus, the WHO said Wednesday.
A frozen fruit mix is suspected in a hepatitis A outbreak that has affected five states, according to the CDC.
Sunscreen does more than protect you from cancer and painful sunburns -- it offers a boost to simple vanity.
Parents' prescription-drug use has dangerous implications for kids.
The link between oral sex, HPV and cancer has been receiving more attention in recent years.
French scientist Francoise Barre-Sinoussi almost didn't get the chance to make one of the greatest medical discoveries of the 20th century.
The parents of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl waiting for a lung transplant say they have asked U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to change the rules that keep children under 12 from being prioritized for donated adult organs.
Dr. Irwin Goldstein provides medical help for sexual problems. "I am living my dream right now," he says.
The sometimes deadly MERS-CoV virus has spread to Italy, the World Health Organization said in statements this weekend.
The parents of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who's been waiting more than a year for a lung transplant says the girl has essentially been "left to die."
A frozen fruit mix is suspected in a hepatitis A outbreak that has affected five states, according to the CDC.
U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asks the nation's transplant system to review its lung policy for children as a 10-year-old girl fights for life.
A Kansas City-area man proposed to his girlfriend during a Royals baseball game this week, after she gave him one of her kidneys earlier this year, according to CNN affiliate KSHB.
Eating right is hard, especially with so much contradicting info online. Google is hoping to make it easier.
CNN commentator Holly Hughes decided to make a drastic change in her life by getting gastric bypass surgery.
At my heaviest, I weighed 385 pounds. I never dreamed I could run anywhere, never mind finish a half marathon.
The majority of cases of a new coronavirus are linked to the Middle East or someone who has recently been there.
A controversial partnership between an STD site and a school district may be the latest tool to keep teens safe.
A new SARS-like virus recently found in humans continues to spread -- with the worldwide total now at 49, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Many dietary supplements marketed for erectile dysfunction and other male sexual may not be "natural."
Este Osofsky-McGonigle sought medical help quickly during her 2009 stroke -- an important factor in recovery.
The plight of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who could die within weeks without a lung transplant has sparked a fight for new rules governing organ donations.
Sarkis Mazmanian studies the good bacteria in your gut. One day, it may be used in treating health conditions.
Landon Weeks says he's learned to do the seemingly impossible, despite his physical challenges.
Two organizations are teaming up to help prevent unwanted pregnancies and the spread of disease in Haiti.
A new SARS-like virus recently found in humans is "a threat to the entire world," a WHO official says.
With so many diapers to change and so little sleep, your infant's dental health may not be top of mind -- even after those first baby teeth make an appearance.
Surprise: A good workout can be the best medicine for many common ailments.
Perched on the edge of her hospital bed, Sarah Murnaghan performs a song she wrote and takes a bow. It's a song about perseverance, with a common refrain of "you can do it, if you try it."
Jacki Monaco was diagnosed with binge eating disorder in 2011. Since then she's lost 70 pounds.
Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, a leading neurosurgeon, was once an illegal immigrant and migrant worker.
A Tennessee compounding pharmacy on probation has voluntarily recalled a steroid injection in at least 11 states after seven patients get skin abscesses.
A study on cloning stem cells is now being called into question -- but not necessarily on scientific grounds.
Dr. Roberto Bolli is using patients' stem cells to repair damage to the heart.
On a training trip to Florida, Fit Nation member Tabitha McMahon realized that she feared giving up control.
Three-month-old Elayna Nigrelli has redefined what it means to be a miracle baby. She was born while her mother was technically dead.
Instituting a self-affirmation practice may protect against the damaging effects of high stress on performance.
Kaiba Gionfriddo now breathes on his own, thanks to doctors trying the medical equivalent of a "Hail Mary" pass.
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, a new study says.
Obstetric fistula affects an estimated 2 million African women but is nearly unheard of in the West.
For the millions of Americans with severe life-threatening food allergies, dining out can feel like a minefield.
What do drug addicts, serial dieters and children from troubled homes have in common? More than you might think.
All of the patients at Moore Medical Center survived the city's devastating tornado, thanks to one ER physician.
Chronic pain conditions affect more Americans than diabetes, coronary heart disease/stroke and cancer combined.
Before the term vaccination was coined, millions died each year from these deadly diseases.
The FDA wants more regulation of indoor tanning beds, citing concerns about consumers getting excess radiation.
The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is out, with some controversial changes.
An aging workforce and dwindling student enrollment are precipitating a European nursing crisis.
Zach Sobiech is living his last days with grace, dignity and the support of a few familiar faces singing his song.
So many cereals out there, and only one breakfast! We help you pick the most nutritious -- and yummiest -- kinds.
A group of researchers proof that they had created embryonic stem cells through cloning. What does it mean?
One conversation with Elizabeth Loftus may shake your confidence in the reliability of your memories.
In general, digestive diseases are hidden in the bathroom. You don't talk about anything that happens there unless it's with your spouse or a close friend.
We all know the odds. But broke, unemployed, unhappy or all three -- six numbers have the power to change your life.
Dr. Marguerite McDonald has a clear vision for helping people see better.
Being outside of her comfort zone has helped Rae Timme conquer her fears and self-doubt as she trains for her first triathlon.
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