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Murtha's procedure rarely deadly

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:49:22 EST

In rare cases, gallbladder surgery can be deadly. Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania recently died after complications from the procedure after doctors "hit his intestines" during surgery, a source close to the late congressman told CNN.

How to talk to your kids about healthy eating

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:25:31 EST

Michelle Obama's public mentions of her daughters' weight have drawn criticism. Here's what experts advise about talking to your kids about their weight.

Mediterranean diet may help prevent dementia, study says

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:01:36 EST

Eating a diet rich in healthy fats and limiting dairy and meat could do more than keep your heart healthier. It could also help keep you thinking clearly.

How to fight childhood obesity in 3 steps

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:19:06 EST

Worried about your child's weight? You can do more than just nag him or her about eating too much junk food. Implementing three healthy family habits--eating dinner together, making sure they get enough sleep, and limiting TV--may help.

Fact Check: The cost of obesity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:24:36 EST

The White House on Tuesday unveiled its campaign to fight childhood obesity. First lady Michelle Obama is spearheading the effort.

First lady takes on childhood obesity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:17:50 EST

Turn off the television, drink more water and serve smaller portions to fight childhood obesity, first lady Michelle Obama is urging as she launches a national campaign against childhood obesity.

An engineer's quest to caption the Web

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:47:44 EST

The Internet used to be a place where Ken Harrenstien could do anything.

More than 1,000 get mumps in NY, NJ

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:17:38 EST

More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.

Study: 'Electronic cigarettes' don't deliver

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:46:21 EST

"Electronic cigarettes" that vaporize nicotine juice to inhale instead of smoke from burning tobacco do not deliver as promised, according to research at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Michelle Obama's war on childhood obesity

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:34:50 EST

The convenience store near my house is where I first became aware of the problem.