Health
Attack changed college mental health systems
The rampage carried out nearly a year ago by a deranged Virginia Tech student who slipped through the mental health system has changed how American colleges reach out to troubled students.
Blood pressure diet aids against heart attack, stroke
A large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and stroke.
Hovering parents need to step back at college time
Competition is tougher than ever this year to get into the freshman class at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. The admissions office received close to 10,000 applications for just 2,400 slots.
Life with Anthony
Little touches to make a big difference for moms in need
Cervical cancer vaccine not a simple choice
I'm the mother of two daughters, a teen and a tween. So every day, I tiptoe through hormonally laced minefields hoping to avoid emotional carnage in response to any of my random comments or actions.
The way kids grow, age by age
When it's OK to question your pediatrician's advice
Empowered Patient, a regular feature from CNN Medical News correspondent Elizabeth Cohen, helps put you in the driver's seat when it comes to health care.
Potty school really gets 'em going
It all started with the flush of an automatic toilet. The terrifying sound marked the beginning of a two-year nightmare for Sarah Teres as she desperately tried to potty train her daughter Molly.
Writer drops 168 pounds, blogs to inspire others
She was never really skinny or terribly overweight for most of her life.
Teacher loses 120 pounds, drops seven dress sizes
Hardly a day that goes by that you won't find Tracey Wygal working out at the gym.
How Cooking Light chose its top 20 cities
Are you overweight?
Cooking Light names cities that best fit its philosophy
Woman loses 180 pounds, gains celebrity status
Like many young girls, Jennifer Marnell always dreamed that one day she'd become famous.
Riding, walking to work builds fitness into day
Lois Fletcher started taking the subway to work nine months ago to save money. It turned out to be an excellent way for her to lose weight -- more than 30 pounds to be exact.
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Dad loses 30 pounds, climbs Kilimanjaro with teen daughter
From the outside, Bill McGahan looked like he lived a pretty good life.
