ABC News: Health

Wall St. Before Main St. in H1N1 Vaccine?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:29:29 -0500

Reports that businesses were among groups getting vaccine has some crying foul.

Babies Cry With an Accent, Study Finds

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:36:18 -0500

A study found newborns cry with the melody of their parent's language.

Cat in Iowa the First to Catch Swine Flu

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:39 -0500

Officials say a male cat in Iowa is the first documented cat to catch H1N1.

'Beating Heart' Bypass Surgery May Be Riskier

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:12:50 -0500

New research reveals the method has its risks; some docs stand by the procedure.

Planned Parenthood Director Defects

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:30 -0500

Abby Johnson had "change of heart" while watching an abortion on ultrasound.

Is Wal-Mart's Sick Policy Spreading H1N1?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:09:45 -0500

Could the policies of some companies contribute to H1N1's spread?

Child Dying of Cancer Leaves Notes Behind

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:33:07 -0500

5-year-old hides notes for parents to find, inspires book, foundation for cure.

Will Promising New Malaria Vaccine Deliver?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:13:14 -0500

Among challenges ahead- administering the vaccine in Africa's most remote areas.

Lukewarm Response to H1N1 Vaccine at Univ. of Florida

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:22 -0500

Several students didn't show up for their scheduled vaccine appointments.

Are Your Products Really 'Green'?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:46:45 -0500

Some products are misleadingly labeled as eco-friendly.

D.I.Y. Tamiflu for Kids: Pharmacists Cope With Shortage

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:33:36 -0500

Health officials urge pharmacists, and even parents, to take special measures.

HPV Vaccine May Reverse Cancerous Lesions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:50:41 -0500

A small study found a new vaccine could treat the aftermath of HPV infection.

O.R. Horror: 1 Hospital Gets It Wrong 5 Times

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:01:05 -0500

Rhode Island Hospital botched procedures on everything from fingers to brains.

E. Coli Concern: Would You Eat Once-Tainted Meat?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:12:25 -0500

Govt. standards allow previously contaminated meat, if cooked, onto your plate.

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: Did Alleged Shooter Have PTSD?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:19:00 -0500

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan may have been affected by his patients' traumas.

WATCH: Bypass Surgery Safety

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:40:42 -0500

Could new technology be more harmful for coronary bypass patients?

WATCH: Vitamin D Deficiency

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:09:13 -0500

Tips to make sure your child is getting enough of this essential vitamin.

WATCH: Killer Fashion: High Heel Hazards

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:56:27 -0500

The health risks associated with the excessive use of high heels.

WATCH: Bypass Surgery: To Beat or Not to Beat

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:19:05 -0500

New research suggests "beating heart" surgery may not be the best method.

WATCH: Swine Flu Spreads to Animals

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:41:47 -0500

Dr. Richard Besser discusses the first documented case of H1N1 in a cat.

WATCH: Improved Hearing Aids

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:44 -0500

Doctors hope new devices will help bring better sound to the hearing-impaired.

WATCH: 'Notes Left Behind' for Family

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:43:07 -0500

Young girl left notes for family to find after she died of cancer.

WATCH: Post-Workout Meal Options

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:27:07 -0500

The best and worst foods to snack on after leaving the gym.

WATCH: Study Finds BPA in Canned Goods

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:21:17 -0500

Consumer Reports finds potentially harmful chemical in a variety of cans.

WATCH: Putting Condoms to the Test

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:02:29 -0500

Consumer Reports tests the reliability of 20 styles of condoms.