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Searching for a medical miracle
From the famous French village of Lourdes to spiritual healers, Amanda Enayati details the search for miracles in the face of illness.

Is there a bias against creativity?
Creativity has taken center stage in recent years, with a slew of books, articles and TED talks extolling the virtues of imagination and exhorting young and old to go out and exercise their creative muscle.

Photos: 'Lucky 7' train in Hawaii
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, or like our page on Facebook.

Choosing the right sunscreen
Reporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen.

Tips for good dental health
We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Reporter Joe Carter has some tips.

Sippy cups, binkies could be dangerous
A new study finds that sippy cups, binkies and bottles can injure children if they fall while using them.

Challenges of college with autism
Reporter Susan Hendricks looks at the challenges of going to college when you have autism spectrum disorder.

Cancers caused by infections
When we think of what causes cancer, what often comes to mind is tobacco smoke, having a family history of the disease.

Nuts: Portion control is key
Nuts pack a powerful punch as a snack, but portion control is key. Susan Hendricks has more in today's Health Minute.

Mosquito season is back
Mosquito season is back and West Nile is already showing up.

Heart-healthy neighborhoods
Susan Hendricks tells us about a study that finds that living in neighborhoods that promote health is good for the heart

Could you handle 'screen-free' week?
Barbara Hall reports on a time for kids to turn off their TV, computer and other screens and do more productive things.

Offices are getting active
Susan Hendricks reports on a new trend that's bringing wellness experts to the office.

DEA's drug take-back day
Susan Hendricks explains the importance of the DEA's drug take-back day at locations nationwide.

Botox and headache relief
Reporter Barbara Hall tells us that Botox may not be as effective for headache treatment as once thought.

Olive oil: God's moisturizer
Susan Hendricks reports on how olive oil is the new skin treatment.

What to do about ticks
Tick season is going to be tough this year. Pat St. Claire reports on how to avoid being bitten.

Fertility: Info for younger women
Susan Hendricks outlines the AMH test, a simple blood test that determines a woman's fertility reserve.

What all the letters mean to your heart
Susan Hendricks reports on the ABCs of heart health in today's Health Minute.

Vaccines don't have to hurt as much
A new study looks at ways to comfort babies when they are being vaccinated.

Trouble with teething
Susan Hendricks tells us that getting new teeth can be painful for children and offers helpful tips.

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?

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.

Photos: Fit Nation in Hawaii
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, or like our page on Facebook.

Coffee linked to longer life
Drinking a daily cup of coffee isn't likely to harm your health, and it may even lower your risk of dying from chronic diseases.

Is your sunscreen toxic?
Only 25% of sunscreens are effective at protecting your skin without the use of potentially harmful ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, who tested 800 total.

Medical success -- or boondoggle?
Doctors say experimental stem cell therapy for 6-year-old Cash Burnaman's incurable condition has zero chance of effectiveness. So, why is he getting better?

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.

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.

David Cassidy on Alzheimer's
The actor talks about the importance of companionship for people with Alzheimer's, a disease his mother suffers from.

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?

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.

How to minimize your child's medical radiation exposure
Q: I took my kid to the ER last night because his stomach hurt, and they ran a CAT scan. Is that normal? Should I be worried about radiation?

Why we need a good screening test for ovarian cancer
Q: This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued preliminary guidelines for ovarian cancer screening. It recommends against routine screening saying that the risk of false positive diagnoses outweighs the benefits. How can this be and why is it so hard to find a good screening test for ovarian cancer?

Why does my baby's urine smell?
Q: My baby's urine smells really bad! Is there something wrong?

Expert: Did 'Kony' director have 'manic episode?'
Modern medicine is very good at some things, and really lousy at others. As I wrote in a blog last week, psychiatry is no different in this regard.

Some bagged salads deemed health risk
Citing a potential health risk, the California Department of Public Health warned consumers Friday to not eat certain bagged salads manufactured by River Ranch Fresh Foods and sold under various names.

USDA lifts quarantines on two farms in mad cow probe
A quarantine placed on two California farms under investigation for mad cow disease has been lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday.

Diagnosis like 'winning the lottery'
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 parents.

Is drinking soda really that bad for you?
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?

Dad of flesh-eating bacteria patient tells his story
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.

Geddes urges moms to vaccinate
Anne Geddes wants to save 1.5 million children every year by giving them a Shot@Life. She's asking moms to step up for Mother's Day.

Get a paper cut, save a life
Registering to become a bone marrow donor just became as simple as tending to a paper cut, thanks to Help Remedies' new kit.

5 habits of highly successful dieters
Eat less, exercise more. That's the recipe for losing weight, and we all know it by heart. So if we want to get slimmer, and we know the formula, then why can't we do it?

Eat 'superfoods' to lose weight
When you're on a diet, food consumes your life.

Why it's hard for kids to lose weight
Lyn McDonald is doing everything right.