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.
Five things you need to know about a new SARS-like virus.
E. coli, which comes from human waste, may be lurking in your swimming pool water, the CDC says.
After gastric bypass surgery, Dale Benzine's life changed dramatically. It wasn't easy, he says, but it was worth it.
When Angelina Jolie revealed she'd had a double mastectomy, she probably had a pretty good idea that her bravery would empower other women to tell their breast cancer stories.
Want to let others know you're STD-free? Need to tell former lovers to get tested? New sites and apps can help.
New research shows less cancer treatment may be better, and being in good shape may prevent the disease.
Nine weeks after Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy, she had another surgery to reconstruct her breasts.
Angelina Jolie's stunning announcement that she had a preventive double mastectomy raised questions about the gene that led to her decision -- BRCA1.
An expert addresses common questions regarding BRCA testing, who needs it, when and its cost.
Being nice to others and cooperating with them aren't uniquely human traits, says Frans de Waal of Emory University.
Romance may be lacking among college students these days, replaced with quick "hookups," a new book argues.
My mom needs a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. But South Asian donors are in short supply.
Scientists have made the first embryonic stem cell lines from human skin cells.
Two health care workers in Saudi Arabia became ill from treating patients with a new virus, the WHO said.
Health officials reported four more cases of a dangerous new virus in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Carley Allison is determined to pursue her singing career, despite battling malignant melanoma in her throat.
The adoptive parents of a child born with male and female organs say South Carolina mutilated their son by choosing a gender and removing his male genitalia.
The three Cleveland women became heroes as they seized the chance to escape from captivity.
CNN "Early Start" co-anchor Zoraida Sambolin has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will have a double mastectomy, she told viewers.
If you had breast cancer in one breast, but not the other, would you choose to have both surgically removed? That a decision more women are making.
How did your last doctor's appointment go? If you're like most patients, your answer might be "too quickly."
For decades, Dr. Eric Kandel has studied, at the molecular level, how we create short-term and long-term memories.
A potentially deadly new virus related to the one that causes the common cold has infected another person, this time in France.
Revenge plastic surgery -- getting back at your ex by having work done -- is becoming more and more common.
One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, a new study says.
When Tom Clements was killed, Rae Timme decided to dedicate her first triathlon to him.
The last several months have been anything but normal. My selection to the CNN Fit Nation team has changed my health, which has always had its ups and downs.
Are you new to the sport of triathlon? Follow these tips from Fit Nation coach April Burkey.
The pool of water and the air pocket around a young woman in the rubble of a collapsed Bangladeshi building were crucial to her surviving 16 days.
After his own mother died in childbirth, Dr. Alfred Brann has dedicated his life to maternal and child health.
Mom2Mom is the only helpline in the United States that's focused on mothers of special-needs children. The service is 24/7.
CNN Fit Nation's "6-Pack" was at the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida, this week for a halfway training trip.
As a 9-year-old, Lesia Cartelli was severely burned. Today, she runs a retreat for girls with burn injuries.
What do you tell a worried parent when their child has been diagnosed with a food allergy?
After being immobile for years, Theresa Borawski no longer needs a wheelchair, walker or cane to get around.
Nadine Kaslow struggled for years over whether to follow ballet or her passion for psychology. She eventually found a way to combine the two worlds.
A potentially deadly new virus related to the one that causes the common cold has infected another person, this time in France.
Martha Ryan's group reaches out to women who are pregnant and homeless in San Francisco.
Evan and Eric Edwards have life-threatening allergies and wanted to develop a better way to deliver epinephrine.
My daughter Catharine died after a four-year fight with anorexia nervosa. Here's what I want parents to know.
Allergies are the fifth leading chronic disease in the United States, and the problem is getting worse.
Zach Sobiech is living his last days with grace, dignity and the support of a few familiar faces singing his song.
Wrigley has decided to stop production, sales and marketing of their new caffeinated gum, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Mano has high-functioning autism. To help her deal with bullying at school, her parents gave her music lessons.
Facing the world after an isolating and traumatic experience is often stressful, especially for those who have been away for a long time.
The FDA wants more regulation of indoor tanning beds, citing concerns about consumers getting excess radiation.
New research suggests that a person's place birth affects the risk of developing allergies.
Smiling is something 30-year-old Sarah Still constantly has to remind herself to do, especially when she is going into a job interview.
Between one-fourth and one-third of the U.S. population has allergic eye disease, experts say.
David Nalin has saved millions of lives after developing oral rehydration therapy to treat cholera.
Astronaut Rich Clifford kept his Parkinson's disease a secret for 15 years.
Deidre Robinson dropped more than half her body weight -- going from a size 24 to a size 2.
We hear a lot about children with autism. But adults on the spectrum face their own set of challenges. One of the big ones? Finding and getting a job that fits their unique talents and temperaments.
A WHO report says the Fukushima disaster raised the risk of contracting certain cancers only slightly for a small group of people.
Brain dysfunction is just as much a cause of crime as bad neighborhoods and poverty, says Adrian Raine.
Since 2008, the United States has seen several landmark surgeries in face transplantation, giving people with severely deformed faces new lives.
The Justice Department filed a notice of appeal Wednesday over a federal judge's ruling that the morning-after pill be available to females of all ages
For many children fighting cancer, it can be extremely tough to make it to their chemotherapy appointments.
The Active Learning Elementary School in Queens is believed to be one of the first offering an all-vegetarian menu.
With just a few clicks of a mouse, kids as young as 12 can have free condoms delivered to their doors in California.
Jill Wood is fighting for a cure for her son, saying he might be the first to walk away from a fatal disease.
Recovering addict Vinnie Marino once struggled with drugs. Today, he's one of L.A.'s hottest yoga teachers.
Slouching is one of several reasons why about 80% of us will have spinal problems in our lifetime.
Carmen Tarleton received a full-face transplant in February, years after a 2007 lye attack left her disfigured.
Alicia Keys' latest initiative, "Empowered," is an HIV campaign aimed at reaching out specifically to women.
Hannah Warren was born without a trachea but now has one made from plastic fibers and a stew of her own stem cells.
FDA announces approval of an emergency contraception pill without a prescription for women 15 and older.
The Food and Drug Administration will investigate after the release of caffeinated chewing gum.
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has "pro-actively" checked into a health care facility, her publicist said Tuesday.
Every spring, a yellow blanket of pollen descends upon America, eliciting complaints from allergy sufferers.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev is telling no tales. The older of the two brothers who allegedly committed the Boston Marathon bombings was likely the one who planned the attack, but when he died in a shootout with police just days after the blasts, his thoughts and motivations vanished with him.
Doctors should ask people about aspects of their lives that might put them at risk for suicide, experts say.
Doctors and nurses in Boston and Texas found the time to support colleagues in the wake of two disasters.
We know: You'd never miss a gym session if only you had more time/energy/you-name-it. Blow past your roadblocks.
Argentina has the most psychologists per capita in the world, and mental health treatment is commonplace.
For some parents in the developed world, the messages surrounding childhood vaccination have become muddied.
Dr. Vincent L. Gott trained with the "father of open heart surgery" and helped develop the pacemaker.
The key is not only knowing your reproductive options, but knowing them before it's too late.
The H7N9 strain responsible for the bird flu outbreak in China is unlike any that has previously been seen in this type of virus.
Melissa Schaaf hit the gym and changed her diet to lose 80 pounds. But her biggest challenge was still yet to come.
The instant Jim Asaiante heard the first explosion, he flashed back to Iraq.
Roky Erickson, who has battled mental illness for years, says you should "find the things that you love and are important."
Placing healthy organs in the same container we use to keep soda cold at a picnic seems archaic. But until recently, it was the only option hospitals had.
Happy National DNA Day! April 25 marks the 60th anniversary of scientists' discovery of the double helix.
A public health expert intended to study the impact modernized playground equipment had on lowering injury rates among kids. She ended up studying guns instead.
Dick Traum, who made history as the first amputee to run a marathon, has a message of hope and triumph to those who lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombings.
An allergist addresses what really works and what doesn't, and whether there's any way you can find relief.
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