ABC News: Health

Man Thought a 'Vegetable' for 23 Years... Wasn't

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:38:53 -0500

Belgian researcher proves a paralyzed man was fully conscious with brain scan.

Brain - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Coma - Neurological Disorders

Allergy Fears Prompt H1N1 Vaccine Recall

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:17:20 -0500

GlaxoSmithKline pulls a potentially risky batch of swine flu vaccine in Canada.

GlaxoSmithKline - Health - Canada - Vaccination - Infectious disease

Do Drug Ads Make Meds More Expensive?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:43:32 -0500

The price of the clot-buster Plavix jumped after TV advertisements, study says.

Clopidogrel - Television - Health - Drugs - Food and Drug Administration

Race and Politics Through a Tinted Lens

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:02:35 -0500

Can political views influence one's perception of skin tone?

Human skin color - Politics - Health - Beauty - Shopping

Who'd Foot the Bill for Cosmetic Surgery Tax?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:39:54 -0500

Doctors already envision loopholes in health care bill's cosmetic surgery tax.

Surgery - Health care - Health - Medicine - Cosmetic and Plastic

Mom: 'Marijuana Saved' Autistic Son's Life

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:10:03 -0500

Can THC treat symptoms of ASD?

Tetrahydrocannabinol - Cannabis - Drugs - Health - Illegal

'You're Adopted!' Hurts, Even in Adulthood

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:42:26 -0500

Adoptees face discrimination, lifelong identity struggles, says landmark study.

Arts - Facepainting - Bodypainting - Bodyart - Home

I'm Obese? Big Fat Deal, Some Say

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:02:51 -0500

Nearly one obese person in 10 feels no need to lose weight, a new study says.

Weight loss - Health - Obesity - Shopping - Support Groups

CDC Names W.Va. as Top Smoking State

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:53:47 -0500

According to new statistics, one in four West Virginians is a smoker.

Health - Tobacco - Addiction - Substance Abuse - Smoking cessation

Breast Cancer Controversy: Republican Says Dem Bill Imposes New Guidelines

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:49:02 -0500

Rep. Marsha Blackburn says current health care bill wouldn't cover mammograms until age 50.

Breast cancer - Health care - Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases

Could Mammograms, Pap Smears Kill Reform?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:57:01 -0500

Experts worry controversy over recommendations could stymie health care bill.

Health - Health Policy - Health care - Women's Health - Medicine

GOP Points to Cancer Recs, Calls It 'Rationing'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:05:12 -0500

Cites cancer screening guidelines amid debate to kill Dems' health care bill.

Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Organizations - Gastrointestinal

Dems Unite, Hold Off Health Care Filibuster

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:26:12 -0500

Sens. Landrieu, Lincoln, Nelson vote to debate, but may not back bill later.

Republican - United States Senate - United States - Health care - Health

Less Frequent Pap Tests: Good for Women?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:57 -0500

Dr. Marie Savard says changing cervical cancer screening recs is a welcome step.

Cancer - Cervical cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Gynecologic

FULL COVERAGE: OnCall+ Eye Health Center

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:32:46 -0400

Get expert answers to your questions on cataracts, glaucoma, LASIK and more.

Kiddie Cliques Start Early in Life

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:02:46 -0400

The social pecking order starts in preschool but isn't inevitable, experts say.

Lightning's Mental and Physical Scars

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:14:59 -0400

People struck by lightning can suffer burns, pain and long-term mental damage.

Top 6 Body Betrayals From Sweat to Blushing

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:51:42 -0400

For some, uncontrolled physical reactions can dominate their lives and careers.

Top 8 Controversial Medical Conditions

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:35:28 -0400

Are some conditions real? Some still meet with skepticism from the public.

Want Better Sperm? Have More Sex

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:11:21 -0400

Daily sex could help men with damaged sperm, some doctors say.

Top 8 Mediterranean Super Ingredients

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:12:06 -0400

Nutrition experts react to a new study that dissects the popular diet.

Avoid or Ignore? 11 Sperm-Killing Suspects

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:56:08 -0400

Experts discuss sperm count myths and what factors really do hit below the belt.

Are There Natural Ways To Control Cholesterol?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:14:21 -0400

Dr. Reid answers the question: 'Are There Natural Ways To Control Cholesterol?'

Can I Take Aspirin Despite Previous Ulcer?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:07:05 -0400

Dr. Reid answers the question: 'Can I Take Aspirin Despite Previous Ulcer?'

Will I Know It When My Blood Pressure Goes Up?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:56:11 -0400

Dr. Reid answers the question: 'Will I Know It When My Blood Pressure Goes Up?'

How Do Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest Differ?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:20:28 -0400

Dr. Reid answers the question: 'How Do Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest Differ?'

10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:51:13 -0500

Some medical beauty procedures are not worth the risk.

When Big Breasts Are a Big Pain

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:46:47 -0400

While one woman seeks the world's largest breasts, others want theirs reduced.

Some Lip Gloss May Promote Cancer

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:02:17 -0400

There's no proof yet but lips at risk from sun, too

Bone-Lengthening for Disfiguring Disease

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:44:14 -0500

A 9-year-old girl with a rare bone condition had successful arm-lengthening.

Finally, a Reason Why Nice Guys Finish Last

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:53:09 -0400

New research suggests a biological reason for why bad boys get all the girls.

Sex Change for Kids? Controversy Swirls

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:55:22 -0400

A misunderstood procedure garners widespread attention.

Opinion: When Biology Doesn't Explain Gay

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:47:54 -0500

Researchers say gay brains are different; this bride says her brain is straight.

When Chronic Pain Threatens Intimacy

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:28:32 -0400

For some couples, the persistent pain of fibromyalgia can make sex a challenge.

It's Not a Tumor, It's a Brain Worm

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:39:51 -0500

Doctor surprised to find a worm living inside a woman's brain.

PHOTOS: Medical Marvels

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:17:21 -0400

"Romeo" Dev, who is less than 3 feet tall, has devoted his life to fitness.

PHOTOS: Second Chance for World's Heaviest Man

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:03:29 -0400

Manuel Uribe -- 550 pounds lighter -- married love Claudia Solis in Mexico.

Puzzling Out 10 Alzheimer's Myths

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:17:13 -0400

Experts debunk or confirm these 10 beliefs.

WATCH: Man Mistakenly Thought to Be in Coma

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:26:19 -0500

Brain scan reveals paralyzed man was awake during a 23-year "coma."

Coma - Brain - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Persistent vegetative state

WATCH: Coma Misdiagnosis: How Could It Happen?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:06:36 -0500

Rom Houben was believed to be in a coma for 23 years, but was in fact paralyzed.

Television - Drama - Arts - Programs - Third Watch

WATCH: Beating Holiday Stress

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:32:20 -0500

Three tips for making it through the holidays anxiety-free.

Stress - Health - Mental health - Anxiety - Disorders

WATCH: More Jogging, More Wrinkles?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:22 -0500

How sports and everyday actions can cause signs of premature aging.

Business - Business Services - Signage - Online Sales - Varied Media

WATCH: Have Swine Flu Numbers Peaked?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:58:18 -0500

ABC's Dr. Richard Besser warns that the outbreak might not be over yet.

Swine influenza - Richard E. Besser - Health - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases

WATCH: Toxin Exposures Increase ADHD Risk

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:09:58 -0500

Environmental toxins such as tobacco and lead may increase risk for ADHD.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Health - Mental health - Lead - Disorders

WATCH: Depressed Woman's Facebook Fight

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:07:52 -0500

Nathalie Blanchard's Facebook photos lead to a loss of her insurance benefits.

Insurance - Business - Financial Services - Agents and Marketers - Home

WATCH: High-Tech Wrinkle Reversal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:50 -0500

Anti-aging techniques get an update with a new 3-D imaging device.

Health - Aging - Anti-Aging - Shopping - Ageing

WATCH: Are We Failing Our Babies?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:10 -0500

Premature birth rates are on the rise in the United States.

Preterm birth - United States - Health - Premature Babies - Reproductive Health

WATCH: New Pap Smear Guidelines

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:15 -0500

What the latest new cancer screening guidelines mean for women.

Pap test - Health - Cancer - Women's Health - Conditions and Diseases

WATCH: How to Save on Drugs: Buy in Bulk

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:16 -0500

Buying a 3-month supply of prescription drugs cuts costs by nearly 30 percent.

Prescription drug - Health - Pharmacy - Shopping - Drugs and Medications