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The cost of raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder is around $2.4 million. One mom says
early intervention therapy is worth the price.
Looking to lose weight? Read our weight loss success story about Akilah Monifa, who wasn't a foodie
until she lost 222 pounds.
More than 4,000 pounds of rib-eye and other fresh beef products have been recalled because they
could contain contaminated materials linked to mad cow disease.
The 2014 World Cup was kicked off by a young paraplegic clad in a mind-controlled exoskeleton.
A chikungunya case in North Carolina has the CDC worried that the mosquito-borne virus could take
hold in the U.S. Learn more about the chikungunya case.
Dengue fever has been a public health concern as millions of people gather in Brazil for the 2014
World Cup. Could a Dengue fever outbreak occur?
Foot-and-mouth disease is an extremely communicable viral disease affecting mainly cattle and pigs,
but can affect sheep, deer and other cloven-hoofed animals. It is normally harmless to humans and
not considered a public health risk, but the virus can be spread to animals by humans via clothing
and shoes. Foot and mouth disease is different from hand, foot, and mouth disease, which is only
seen in humans.
A beached whale in New Jersey tested positive for a virus that likely caused more than 1,200
dolphins to become stranded in shallow water or wash up on shores.
Tired? Junk sleep may be to blame. Learn all about sleep and technology in the bedroom.
Here's a look at what you need to know about E. coli outbreaks.
Here's a look at what you need to know about Down syndrome.
Seventeen people in five states have been sickened by E. coli after eating clover sprouts, according
to the CDC.
At least 20,000 men have died prematurely from a mysterious disease in Central America, which
seems to affect mostly young agricultural workers.
Here's a look at what you need to know about SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome. Since
2004, there have not been any known cases of SARS reported anywhere in the world.
Secondary drowning can happen one to 24 hours after a swimmer leaves the pool. Learn the
symptoms of secondary drowning.
You're overworked and stressed, but you keep putting off your vacation. Well, no more. It's time to
take a day off.
Mad Cow Disease is a transmissible fatal brain disease found in cattle. See what you need to know
about Mad Cow Disease.
Turns out saturated fat in your diet isn't so bad after all. See the latest findings on saturated fat,
healthy diets and the risk of heart disease.
Here's a look at what you need to know about listeriosis, a serious infection generally caused by
eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
The 2014 measles outbreak continues to grow after unvaccinated missionaries traveled to the
Philippines. Get the latest news on the 2014 measles outbreak here.
Mad cow disease has caused a fourth death in the United States, health officials say. The patient in
Texas had Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
Surgeons who do the same procedures over and over tend to have better outcomes.
A new study finds centenarians probably "outlived chronic diseases" and are more likely to die from
"old age."
The FDA has approved a new drug to treat bacterial skin infections like MRSA.
Saudi Arabia reported significantly more deaths from the MERS virus on Tuesday, the same day the
country sacked one of its top health officials.
Follow common-sense safety tips to ensure food allergies don't get in the way of all the fun at
summer camp.
Roni Tarver had never had the body she wanted. By November 2012, she had had enough. She was
done being just the outgoing, funny girl. She was done being heavy.
Here's a look at what you need to know about sarin, a man-made nerve agent developed for chemical
warfare.
For four years in a row, the rate of babies born with a brain defect called anencephaly in a rural area
of Washington was than four times the national rate.
Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which obsessions have moral or religious
connotations.
Tobacco killed 100 million people in the 20th century: it still kills 6 million adults each year.
Sex-change surgery could be covered by Medicare insurance under a ruling by a federal board that
overturned a national policy barring such coverage.
The drug goserelin gives hope to women who want kids but may be at risk to become sterile with
cancer treatment.
The CDC reports a spike in U.S. measles cases, the largest since the disease was eliminated from the
country in 2000. Learn more about 2014 CDC measles cases.
Scientists have analyzed the bones of Richard III. They say he was not a hunchback but had
scoliosis.
My new strength and endurance are definitely redefining this part of my journey. Not the scale, Sia
Figiel says.
The Food and Drug Administration is re-classifying sunlamp products and tightening regulations on
tanning salons.
CNN Heroes: Harboring Hearts gives financial and emotional relief to families in New York City
battling heart disease.
A new study found that cynical people have a higher propensity to suffer from dementia.
Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. Here are some tips.
The White House will convene the Healthy Kids and Safe Sports Concussion Summit on Thursday.
CDC officials conclude that an Illinois man was not infected with Middle Eastern Respiratory
Syndrome, or MERS.
TB is growing increasingly drug resistant -- and it's becoming a global problem.
Singer Julie Roberts says her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis helped her to retake control of her life.
Achy back? Talk to your doc about these 15 expert-approved natural back pain remedies, and find
out if they are safe and appropriate for you.
Here's a look at what you need to know about abortion laws and statistics in the U.S.
Sunscreen strategies and formulas to help protect even the most sensitive skin from sun damage and
cancer.
You see it on TV all the time: People losing hundreds of pounds, going from couch potatoes to
athletes. But how?
A study found that diet soda drinkers lost four pounds more on average over 12 weeks.
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says stores in 15 states may have received beef
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Hearing he was pre-diabetic wasn't what Edgar Hernandez wanted to hear at age 16. He was 370
pounds and he couldn't stand to look at himself anymore.
Here's a look at what you need to know about cholera, an acute diarrheal disease which kills
thousands of people worldwide each year.
Here's a look at what you need to know about smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious
disease. The most severe and most common form of smallpox is known as variola major, which has
four variants.
Several cases of E. coli infection linked to raw clover sprouts have been reported, the CDC said
Thursday.
Top officials at the Phoenix VA deny any existence of a secret waiting list in an in-depth interview
with CNN on Tuesday.
Here's a look at what you need to know about anthrax, an acute infectious disease caused by
bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
Forget everything you know about what's making Americans fat. Americans are getting bigger
because food is cheap.
Training for a triathlon has made me aware of the benefits of exercise beyond gaining strength and
losing fat.
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says stores in nine states may have received beef
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Poor sleep in children under 7 can have negative effects on their physical, emotional and social
health.
As many as 5,000 people may have passed recently through a Missouri restaurant where an
employee with hepatitis A worked.
Minnesota is banning triclosan, an ingredient used in some toothpastes, cosmetics, antibacterial
soaps and body washes.
Save yourself some money at the doctor's office by knowing which common ailments require
antibiotics -- and those that don't.
The children first described as "autistic" in 1943 are now in their seventies. What do we know about
them?
A U.S. patient who had a Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection, known as MERS,
has been discharged, the Florida Department of Health says.
As you get older, it's important to make small changes to your diet to protect your long-term health.
Here are seven nutrients to zero in on after turning 50.
By 2030, the top cancer killers in the United States will be lung, pancreas and liver, according to a
new report.
After a "humiliating" high school reunion, Morgan Victoria lost more than 100 pounds.
The first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome transmitted within the United States has been
identified in an Illinois man," the CDC said Saturday.
Measles -- a cancer treatment? A woman with an incurable cancer is now in remission, thanks,
doctors say, to a highly concentrated dose of the measles virus.
A recent report from the Human Rights Watch details the dangers child workers face on America's
tobacco farms.
Health authorities indicated Friday there have been 361 cases of mumps in central Ohio, a
significantly higher number than was reported just a few weeks ago.
Connie Sievers realized she would never be perfect in her quest to lose weight. So she decided to
focus on fitness instead.
A second case of the potentially deadly MERS virus has been found in the Netherlands, a
spokeswoman for the country's National Public Health Institute says.
CNN Heroes: Through Project Athena, Robyn Benincasa helps women with medical setbacks fulfill
an athletic goal.
Lunesta may help you doze at night, but it's the morning after that has officials concerned, which is
why the FDA halved the recommended dosage for the drug.
For years the message was simple: Condoms prevent HIV. But if you're at high risk of contracting
the virus, experts want you to consider an additional strategy.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology says seasonal allergic rhinitis (aka hay
fever and nasal allergies) affects nearly 50 million Americans.
The spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome has become more serious, but it does not constitute
a global health threat, the World Health Organization says.
Missouri lawmakers gave final approval to a measure that requires a woman to wait 72 hours from
her initial doctor's visit before she gets an abortion.
Child injuries from inflatable 'bounce houses' increased some 15-fold between 1995 and 2010, a new
study says.
A stroke affected the area of Eric Jordan's brain responsible for speech production. He now has
better verbal fluency singing than speaking.
MERS-CoV, short for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, first surfaced in Saudi Arabia
in spring 2012.
Two health care workers went to the emergency room with flu-like symptoms after coming into
contact with a MERS patient in Florida, officials said Tuesday.
There is a second confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome imported into the United
States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
A measles outbreak in Ohio has infected 68 people, adding to what is already an 18-year high of
measles cases.
My name is Lauren Johnson. I'm an associate producer at CNN, and I have systemic lupus
erythematosus.
Heading out the door to exercise is way more appealing in warmer weather. But does it improve
your workout?
Jonathon Walters' was motivated by his father's death to start exercising, cut calories and lose
weight.
Struggle in my life gives me the ability to teach my kids resilience. Empathy. Determination. Hope.
So many intangibles a perfect mom couldn't model.
I could have asked for help. I should have reached out sooner. I might have recognized that what I
was feeling was biological and not my fault.
Scientists have shown it is possible to alter DNA's alphabet, encoding genetic information in a new
way.
Preparing for surgery can be stressful. An anesthesiologist suggests five questions you should ask as
you move through the process.
You've signed up for your first triathlon. Now what?
A new study suggests that you may not really be yawning because it's contagious, or you're bored or
tired.
Guinea worm disease once infected millions -- now it's almost eradicated. But can we catch the final
cases?
Vermont's governor signed a bill into law that will require the labeling of genetically modified foods -
- hailing it as the first such law in the nation.
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