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October 28th, 2011
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October 28th, 2011
05:04 PM ET
TEDMED: Mortality gives life meaningHumans have a self-preservation instinct, a natural drive to survive. But we also have an awareness that there will come a day when all of those efforts will fail, and we will die. "Death looms somewhere in the distance," said Dr. John Wynn, medical director for Cancer Psychiatry at the Swedish Cancer Institute of Seattle, Washington. "It pushes us to ask: What am I doing with my time?"
October 28th, 2011
04:21 PM ET
Does diet really matter in breast cancer?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Friday, it's Dr. Melina Jampolis, a physician nutrition specialist. Asked by Katherine in California Does diet really make a difference when it comes to breast cancer? 
October 28th, 2011
04:19 PM ET
What the Yuck: Aunt Flo stays too longToo embarrassed to ask your doctor about sex, body quirks, or the latest celeb health fad? In a regular feature and a new book, "What the Yuck?!," Health magazine medical editor Dr. Roshini Raj tackles your most personal and provocative questions. Send 'em to Dr. Raj at whattheyuck@health.com. Q: My periods often go on forever - up to nine days! Is something wrong? A: When it comes to periods, every woman’s different; what’s normal for you may be abnormal for your best friend. 
October 28th, 2011
01:01 PM ET
Weight loss key is habits, not willpower, says Weight Watchers chiefWhat helped David Kirchhoff, president and CEO of Weight Watchers International, shed 38 pounds, start exercising and eat healthy breakfasts? Of course, you’d expect a CEO to toot the horn of his company. He did at TEDMED, a conference about medical innovations and ideas. But he also stressed that the essential factor that shaped his metamorphosis - from an overweight 33-year-old needing Lipitor to a fit man who exercises - was the habits he formed. FULL POST
October 28th, 2011
12:25 PM ET
Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Asked by Kayla in North Carolina: Hi, I got multiple sclerosis about a year ago, and I'm very young. I was curious if there has been any further information about a possible cure or not. I know that people have been searching for a cure, but I'm curious as to how close they really are. Expert answer 
October 28th, 2011
11:09 AM ET
Runner seeks mystery womanEditor's note: Michael Schulder is a senior executive producer at CNN.
But I have an advantage over all those other runners - an advantage I got from a mystery woman, whose voice has whispered encouragement into my earbuds from my iPod Nike App since I began jogging two years ago, as I approached the age of 50. Yes, the mystery woman has said something to me she hasn’t told those other iPod App runners. |
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest stories from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen and the CNN Medical Unit producers. They'll share news and views on health and medical trends - info that will help you take better care of yourself and the people you love.
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Two hundred and fifty thousand or so Americans are expected to run and complete a half marathon this month. And I plan to be one of them on Saturday. It's my first half.