CNN Health News

Outbreak sickens dozens at New Jersey university

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:36 GMT

About 40 students at a university in New Jersey have been taken to hospitals for treatment after an outbreak of what authorities believe is the norovirus.

Vending machine dispenses emergency contraception

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:15 GMT

Vending machine offerings at a Pennsylvania university are expanding beyond the world of junk food and into the world of contraception.

Avoid afternoon stress-eating

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:55 GMT

Anyone who has dived into a bag of chips at the end of a day gone wrong knows emotional eating is a dangerous habit. Use these tips from stress columnist Amanda Enayati to skip the dip.

Are depressed kids bully magnets?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:56 GMT

Psychologists, not to mention parents, have long observed that kids who seem depressed tend to have trouble being accepted by their peers.

Obesity ads hurt more than help?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:08 GMT

Georgia&os;s controversial child obesity ads are being phased out, but debate continues over whether they do more harm than good.

No stress relief for stress writer

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:56 GMT

"I see here you&os;ll be staying overnight," says the woman at the surgery check-in, fixing me with a soothing beam.