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From the famous French village of Lourdes to spiritual healers, Amanda Enayati details the search for miracles in the face of illness.

Creativity has taken center stage in recent years, with a slew of books, articles and TED talks extolling the virtues of imagination and exhorting young and old to go out and exercise their creative muscle.

The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.

Children take part in the popular dance fitness program, Zumba.

Pat St. Claire tells us how work break rooms are filled with germs - but that taking precautions may help keep you safe.

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is offering industry-leading Botox ® training for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) new to the botox/dermal filler field, or for NPs looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills.   NPs New to Botox ® Learn Everything they Need to Know at the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® […]

Advertisements for cosmetic services are everywhere. Clinics are constantly  competing for patients seeking injections of Botox and fillers, laser treatments  and cosmetic surgery. Many facilities offering cosmetic services attract clients with perks like  beautiful surroundings, personalized treatment and competitive pricing. However  these are not the most […]

Multiple Sclerosis attacks when people are in the prime of their lives. It slowly robs them of control of their muscles and control of their lives. It’s an autoimmune disease that targets the brain and nervous system. “I’ve been trapped in an old person’s body – forever. I was 25 years old when I was [...]

At age 29, New Orleanian Sarah Abrusley was living a fabulous full life with her husband Damien. The professional ballerina was also fulfilling her dream on stage performing around the world. Then, in September of 2007, she says she awoke with the worst headache of her life.   “So I stand up from my bed [...]

Allergan, manufacturers of Botox and Botox Cosmetic, Discuss First Quarter Results in this Earnings Call Transcript Operator Hello, and welcome to the Allergan First Quarter 2012 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] At the request of the company, today’s conference is being recorded. If anyone has any objections, you may disconnect at this time. I wo […]

Following a hearing in US District Court yesterday, Merz, Inc. is clarifying the availability of Xeomin and has appointed William (Bill) D. Humphries as CEO of Merz Inc., effective March 15. Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC will continue to sell Xeomin for therapeutic uses in the US, following the ruling by Judge Andrew J. Guilford last Friday [...]

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The IAPAM’s website, www.iapam.com, offers physicians all the tools, resources and access to the training they need to add aesthetic medical modalities such as botox ®, dermal fillers, microdermabrasion,…

Free “6 Tips to Adding Aesthetic Medical Procedures to your Practice” e-Book. With 12,000 Americans turning 50 every day, many doctors are expanding their existing practices by adding non-reimbursable medical aesthetic procedures. The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has completed this tip guide designed to help physicia […]

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It may be possible to develop a new form of male contraceptive after researchers in Edinburgh identified a critical gene for the production of healthy sperm.

Tackling polio has entered "emergency mode" according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative after "explosive" outbreaks in countries previously free of the disease.

People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.

Babies who are delivered through Caesarean section are twice as likely to become obese than those born traditionally, US research suggests.

Scientists in Israel say they have managed to turn patients' own skin cells into heart muscle in the lab.

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Tinnitus can be frustrating for patients, hard to treat, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Tinnitus

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Findings from mouse study could also result in new treatments for infertility Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Genes and Gene Therapy, Male Infertility

Preeclampsia bodes ill for offspring, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

Doctors find a high number of malignant tumors when a state-wide skin cancer screening program is introduced, says a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Screening, Skin Cancer

Study found almost doubled risk after spinal fusion Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Spine Injuries and Disorders

Little decline seen in past 5 years, minorities hardest hit Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Stroke

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Soy-rich diets have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, but a small study suggests that soy supplements may not do anything for older women's blood pressure.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Supplements, High Blood Pressure, Women's Health