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Meet the critters inside your mattress - 07/30/2010

The mattress can be a jungle of dust mites and bedbugs, milling around among dried remnants of blood, saliva, sweat and basically all the other bodily fluids.

Lou Gehrig's victim: Kill me for my organs - 07/30/2010

A Georgia man suffering from Lou Gehrig's Disease says he wants to die by having his organs harvested rather than wait for his degenerative nerve ailment to kill him.

Hoarding called a public health issue - 07/29/2010

In extreme cases, hoarders' obsession has led to fires, attracted vermin, endangered their families, that experts describe it as a growing public health problem.

Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk - 07/29/2010

The millions of people who take calcium supplements to strengthen aging bones and ward off osteoporosis may be putting themselves at increased risk of a heart attack, a new study has found.

Scientists' dispersant concerns remain - 07/28/2010

Little is known about the effects of the chemicals added to the Gulf of Mexico to break up oil flowing from the Deepwater Horizon's ruptured well.

Cell phones save lives in Rwanda - 07/28/2010

The Rwandan government is giving out hundreds of cell phones in an attempt to save pregnant women and babies.

Hands-only CPR as effective as traditional, studies show - 07/28/2010

You're in a restaurant, or at an airport, or on a crowded street. The man or woman next to you crumples to the ground. Do you know what to do? Anyone trained in CPR knows the first step: Check for breathing, and check for a pulse. If there's no heartbeat -- what then?

Clone farm goal: Disease-resistant animals - 07/28/2010

Cloning has been a controversial issue since German embryologist Hans Spemann first made a pair of adorable, genetically identical salamander twins out of a single egg, way back in nineteen-dickety-two.

Celeb lookalike surgery requests raise red flags - 07/27/2010

Nicole Kidman's nose. Angelina Jolie's lips. Plastic surgeons say they get these very specific requests regularly and usually oblige.

Alcohol may fight rheumatoid arthritis - 07/27/2010

Moderate drinking has been linked to a variety of health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. According to a new study, drinking alcohol may also ease the pain of -- and lower the risk of developing -- rheumatoid arthritis, a potentially crippling autoimmune disorder.

Emotional crisis looms in the Gulf - 07/26/2010

Tom Steber's friend was the first to take his own life as a second disaster looms in the Gulf. The emotional toll of the massive oil slick will linger long after the skimmers and cleanup crews leave.

20 years later, ADA debate rages - 07/26/2010

When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, he addressed concerns the sweeping civil rights law would be 'too vague or costly, or may lead endlessly to litigation.'

Success fueled by discrimination - 07/26/2010

When asked what the Americans with Disabilities Act means to him on its 20th anniversary, Gary Talbot pauses and says it's tough to put in words.

Shopping smart for groceries - 07/26/2010

If you load your shopping cart with the same foods every time you visit the grocery store, it's time to shake things up.

Can a mother's affection prevent anxiety in adulthood? - 07/26/2010

Babies whose mothers are attentive and caring tend to grow into happy, well-adjusted children. But the psychological benefits of having a doting mother may extend well beyond childhood, a new study suggests.

Back pain? Alternative therapies may help - 07/24/2010

Trent Northcutt, 42, a corporate executive in New York City, had been suffering from lower back pain and leg pain for about three years, to the point that he was "cautious about picking up the simplest thing," he remembers.

30 years with HIV: 3 men reflect - 07/23/2010

It was nearly impossible to imagine in the early days of HIV/AIDS: Men who've had the disease 30 years are still alive and active. Hear from three of them.

After losing 175 pounds, woman challenged by setback - 07/23/2010

Last year, Karen Daniel was feeling great about her weight. She had gone from 375 pounds to 200 in 24 months.

At-risk mothers find mentors - 07/23/2010

When she was a public health administrator for the state of California, Kathryn Hall-Trujillo found that her greatest challenge was paying for babies who were born sick.

Dr. Koop: Kick the kids outside to play - 07/23/2010

Here are some statistics to ponder: