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No Grocery Store of Its Own? Community Takes Action

A Syracuse area riddled with vacant buildings creates a community-run shop.

The Top 7 Deadliest Foods for Thanksgiving

Experts explain how to make Thanksgiving better for your diet.

'Get Off Your Knees!' Living Without Arms, Legs

John Robinson turns obstacles into opportunities.

Belgian Case Reignites 'Brain Dead' Debate

Schiavo, Belgian 'awakening' case highlight Catholic ban on patient directives.

H1N1 Mutation in China: Panic Time?

The ABC News Medical Unit consults top docs on news of a mutant swine flu virus.

Crib Recall: Did Gov't Move Too Slowly?

Anger follows 2.1 million crib recall; mandatory safety checks still lacking.

Muslims Pray for H1N1-Free Hajj

As thousands journey to Mecca, officials concerned about spread of H1N1.

Vaccine Experts Urge Calm After H1N1 Shot Pulled

Adverse reactions to H1N1 vaccine in Canada is no cause for alarm, they say.

Why More N.Y. Parents Are Drug Testing Their Kids

Two New York counties hope a new program will counter local drug abuse.

Do Drug Ads Make Meds More Expensive?

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

Race and Politics Through a Tinted Lens

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

Who'd Foot the Bill for Cosmetic Surgery Tax?

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

Mom: 'Marijuana Saved' Autistic Son's Life

Can THC treat symptoms of ASD?

Kiddie Cliques Start Early in Life

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

Lightning's Mental and Physical Scars

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

Top 6 Body Betrayals From Sweat to Blushing

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

Top 8 Controversial Medical Conditions

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

Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants

More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say.

Want Better Sperm? Have More Sex

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

Top 8 Mediterranean Super Ingredients

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

Avoid or Ignore? 11 Sperm-Killing Suspects

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

Are There Natural Ways To Control Cholesterol?

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

Can I Take Aspirin Despite Previous Ulcer?

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

Will I Know It When My Blood Pressure Goes Up?

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

How Do Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest Differ?

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

10 Cosmetic Procedures You Should Avoid

Some medical beauty procedures are not worth the risk.

When Big Breasts Are a Big Pain

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

Some Lip Gloss May Promote Cancer

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

Bone-Lengthening for Disfiguring Disease

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

Finally, a Reason Why Nice Guys Finish Last

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

Sex Change for Kids? Controversy Swirls

A misunderstood procedure garners widespread attention.

Opinion: When Biology Doesn't Explain Gay

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

When Chronic Pain Threatens Intimacy

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

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

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

Puzzling Out 10 Alzheimer's Myths

Experts debunk or confirm these 10 beliefs.
 Videos

Your Holiday Health

Dr. Timothy Johnson offers advice for staying fit during the holidays.

Tips to Avoid Holiday Overeating

Reduce the fat and calories by loading up on vegetables and minimizing dessert.

A Closer Look: Medical Malpractice Reform

Should medical malpractice be a part of a health care bill?

Avoid Breakfast Diet Disasters

Tips for making sure your first meal of the day is a healthy one.

Holiday Waist Management

Dr. Donnica Moore's easy ways to avoid gaining weight this holiday season.

Man Mistakenly Thought to Be in Coma

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

Kennel Care Tips

Keep your pets happy and healthy while you're away for the holidays.

Diet-Proof Thanksgiving Dinner

How to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast without destroying your diet.

Coma Misdiagnosis: How Could It Happen?

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

Beating Holiday Stress

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

More Jogging, More Wrinkles?

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

Have Swine Flu Numbers Peaked?

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

Bodybuilder Weighs In at 19 Pounds

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

Once-Heaviest Man Ties the Knot

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