Headlines
Race and Politics Through a Tinted Lens
Can political views influence one's perception of skin tone?
Who'd Foot the Bill for Cosmetic Surgery Tax?
Doctors already envision loopholes in health care bill's cosmetic surgery tax.
Mom: 'Marijuana Saved' Autistic Son's Life
Can THC treat symptoms of ASD?
'You're Adopted!' Hurts, Even in Adulthood
Adoptees face discrimination, lifelong identity struggles, says landmark study.
I'm Obese? Big Fat Deal, Some Say
Nearly one obese person in 10 feels no need to lose weight, a new study says.
CDC Names W.Va. as Top Smoking State
According to new statistics, one in four West Virginians is a smoker.
Could Mammograms, Pap Smears Kill Reform?
Experts worry controversy over recommendations could stymie health care bill.
GOP Points to Cancer Recs, Calls It 'Rationing'
Cites cancer screening guidelines amid debate to kill Dems' health care bill.
Dems Unite, Hold Off Health Care Filibuster
Sens. Landrieu, Lincoln, Nelson vote to debate, but may not back bill later.
Another Day, Another Confusing Jolt for Women: Delay Cervical Exams?
On the heels of the mammogram mess, women now given guidelines on pap smears.
Less Frequent Pap Tests: Good for Women?
Dr. Marie Savard says changing cervical cancer screening recs is a welcome step.
Swine Flu Activity Down in Many States
Many areas see flu levels decline, but the CDC warns it may not be over yet.
Celebs Protest Cancer Screening Guidelines
Olivia Newton-John, Jaclyn Smith, and Sheryl Crow oppose new recommendations.
2 Thumbs Down: America's Movie Snack Health
A new report cites the calorie and fat content of movie popcorn, other snacks.
Kiddie Cliques Start Early in Life
The social pecking order starts in preschool but isn't inevitable, experts say.
Lightning's Mental and Physical Scars
People struck by lightning can suffer burns, pain and long-term mental damage.
Top 6 Body Betrayals From Sweat to Blushing
For some, uncontrolled physical reactions can dominate their lives and careers.
Top 8 Controversial Medical Conditions
Are some conditions real? Some still meet with skepticism from the public.
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say.
Want Better Sperm? Have More Sex
Daily sex could help men with damaged sperm, some doctors say.
Top 8 Mediterranean Super Ingredients
Nutrition experts react to a new study that dissects the popular diet.
Avoid or Ignore? 11 Sperm-Killing Suspects
Experts discuss sperm count myths and what factors really do hit below the belt.
Are There Natural Ways To Control Cholesterol?
Dr. Reid answers the question: 'Are There Natural Ways To Control Cholesterol?'
Can I Take Aspirin Despite Previous Ulcer?
Dr. Reid answers the question: 'Can I Take Aspirin Despite Previous Ulcer?'
Will I Know It When My Blood Pressure Goes Up?
Dr. Reid answers the question: 'Will I Know It When My Blood Pressure Goes Up?'
How Do Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest Differ?
Dr. Reid answers the question: 'How Do Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest Differ?'
10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid
Some medical beauty procedures are not worth the risk.
When Big Breasts Are a Big Pain
While one woman seeks the world's largest breasts, others want theirs reduced.
Some Lip Gloss May Promote Cancer
There's no proof yet but lips at risk from sun, too
Bone-Lengthening for Disfiguring Disease
A 9-year-old girl with a rare bone condition had successful arm-lengthening.
Finally, a Reason Why Nice Guys Finish Last
New research suggests a biological reason for why bad boys get all the girls.
Sex Change for Kids? Controversy Swirls
A misunderstood procedure garners widespread attention.
Opinion: When Biology Doesn't Explain Gay
Researchers say gay brains are different; this bride says her brain is straight.
When Chronic Pain Threatens Intimacy
For some couples, the persistent pain of fibromyalgia can make sex a challenge.
It's Not a Tumor, It's a Brain Worm
Doctor surprised to find a worm living inside a woman's brain.
Puzzling Out 10 Alzheimer's Myths
Experts debunk or confirm these 10 beliefs.
Blogs
Breast Cancer Controversy: Republican Says Dem Bill Imposes New Guidelines
Rep. Marsha Blackburn says current health care bill wouldn't cover mammograms until age 50.
Videos
WATCH: Toxin Exposures Increase ADHD Risk
Environmental toxins such as tobacco and lead may increase risk for ADHD.
WATCH: Depressed Woman's Facebook Fight
Nathalie Blanchard's Facebook photos lead to a loss of her insurance benefits.
WATCH: High-Tech Wrinkle Reversal
Anti-aging techniques get an update with a new 3-D imaging device.
WATCH: Are We Failing Our Babies?
Premature birth rates are on the rise in the United States.
WATCH: New Pap Smear Guidelines
What the latest new cancer screening guidelines mean for women.
WATCH: How to Save on Drugs: Buy in Bulk
Buying a 3-month supply of prescription drugs cuts costs by nearly 30 percent.
WATCH: Family Cat Dies from H1N1
Oregon cat is the first in the country to die from the swine flu virus.
WATCH: Women's Health Alert: Cut Back on Pap Smears
A new recommendation from experts suggests women need fewer pap smears.
WATCH: Has Swine Flu Peaked?
Hospitals and colleges report decreasing numbers of swine flu cases.
WATCH: Two Thumbs Down for Movie Snacks
A new report says concession stand snacks may be making you fat.
WATCH: Tantrum-Free Healthy Meals
Dr. Alan Greene has 5 tips to get a toddler to eat a balanced diet.
Slideshows
PHOTOS: Bodybuilder Weighs In at 19 Pounds
"Romeo" Dev, who is less than 3 feet tall, has devoted his life to fitness.
PHOTOS: Once-Heaviest Man Ties the Knot
Manuel Uribe -- 550 pounds lighter -- married love Claudia Solis in Mexico.
