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New treatment improving burned triplets’ scars

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:08:14 GMT

Chandra, Trae and Jordan Berns were just 17 months old when they suffered grievous burns in a fire. But today, at 22, they are undergoing a new laser treatment that is improving their scars and their mobility. "Our scars have gotten a lot smoother," Trae said Friday.

Video: How to keep your memory sharp

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:06:42 GMT

Nov. 6: Prevention magazine’s Courtenay Smith shares important information about aging and memory. (Today Show)

Video: How to handle stress

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:31:36 GMT

Nov. 6: NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, answers viewers’ questions on protecting yourself and your family from stress. (Today Show)

Video: Expert advice on health, exercise

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:39:29 GMT

Nov. 5: Prevention magazine’s Courtenay Smith answers readers’ questions about nutrition, dieting and exercise. (Today Show)

Video: Outrage grows over Wall Street’s flu vaccines

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:08:12 GMT

Nov. 6: There is growing criticism over the distribution of the swine flu vaccine following reports that some top firms on Wall Street received more doses than many hospitals. CNBC’s Trish Regan reports. (Today Show)

Amid shortage, big NYC firms get swine vaccine

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:39:47 GMT

Some of New York City's largest employers — including Wall Street firms Goldman Sachs and Citigroup — have started receiving some doses of swine flu vaccine.

6 foods that take a bite out of the flu

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:53:02 GMT

Boost your immunity with healthy recipes and simple advice from Epicurious and Dr. John La Puma, author of "ChefMD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine."

Video: Joy answers your diet questions

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:31:27 GMT

Nov. 5: Registered dietitian Joy Bauer answers viewers’ questions about nutrition and weight loss. (Today Show)

Chill: A little stress may help you live longer

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:38:16 GMT

Being frazzled can do nasty things to your bod. But in small doses, angst-provoking situations can improve your health, slow down the signs of aging, and even help you live longer.

‘Biggest Loser’s’ Abby: ‘Happiness is a choice’

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:36:49 GMT

Abby Rike was eliminated on season 8 of “The Biggest Loser,” but her story of carrying on after a terrible tragedy — the sudden deaths of her husband, young daughter and infant son — inspired the other contestants, as well as her own trainers. Here Abby shares why she auditioned and volunteered to go home, and gives advice for others dealing with personal challenges.

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:39:48 GMT

On the eighth week of "Biggest Loser," contestants headed to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of the nation's growing obesity epidemic. The contestants were faced with another change and went from playing on two teams to competing as individuals. In the end, one's player's change came too late and she was sent home.

She lost 168 pounds — to be a better grandma

Mon, 4 May 2009 16:44:20 GMT

The newest member of the Joy Fit Club often went into hiding because she was ashamed to let people see her at nearly 300 pounds. Find out how she learned to take control of her diet so that she could finally feel good enough to visit her family.

9 diet tips that could be making you fat

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:47:59 GMT

You’ve heard that every rule has an exception, and that’s especially true when it comes to dieting. There’s lots of good, sound advice out there, but sometimes sticking to it too closely — and not considering the nuances — can get you into trouble.

Video: After election, Obama turns to health care

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:34:14 GMT

Nov. 5: President Obama heads to Capitol Hill today, trumpeting an important milestone for health care reform. Meanwhile, fresh off Tuesday’s elections, Republicans are talking about the rebirth of their party. NBC’s Savannah Guthrie reports. (Today Show)

Video: Answering your bed-related questions

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:59:02 GMT

Nov. 3: Prevention magazine's Courtenay Smith answers viewers' questions about everything related to your bed, from the best exercises to do to get a good night's sleep to ways to increase your libido. (Today Show)

Video: Choosing the right health care plan

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:08:53 GMT

Nov. 3: If your family is covered by an employer’s health insurance plan, it’s open enrollment season, which means it’s the time of the year to reassess your family’s health care needs. TODAY’s financial editor Jean Chatzky has tips for helping people make changes to their existing insurance options. (Today Show)

Video: Busting breast myths

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:54:15 GMT

Nov. 3: Thanks to early detection and preventive measures, deaths from breast cancer have decreased in recent years. Dr. Roshini Raj has a daily guide to breast health for all women. (Today Show)

Video: A box a day? Critics blast cereal immunity claims

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:01:42 GMT

Nov. 3: On the heels of swine flu fears, officials at Kellogg’s are coming under fire for claims that some of their cereals can boost children’s immunity. TODAY contributor Madelyn Fernstrom busts the breakfast myths. (Today Show)

Video: Cameras installed to curb hospital mistakes

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:33:17 GMT

Nov. 3: Health officials have ordered cameras installed in operating rooms at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I., because of an alarming number of medical mistakes. NBC’s Jeff Rossen reports. (Today Show)

1 dose of swine flu shot OK in pregnant women

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:30:29 GMT

A single dose of the swine flu vaccine works well for almost all pregnant women, but young children will still need two doses for best results, federal health officials said Monday.

Why memory lane is such a mortifying stroll

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:02:13 GMT

Humiliating memories may not cause as much emotional pain as the trauma of war or injury or abuse, but they do tend to get lodged in the brain and fester in a similar manner.

Goodbye ‘colossal’ burger: Fatty menu items vanish

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:18:36 GMT

Whatever happened to Ruby Tuesday's 2,014-calorie burger? Or Baskin-Robbins' 2,600-calorie Oreo shake? The restaurant industry is cutting down on some over-the-top items and adding healthier choices.

Have a fitness dilemma? Jillian Michaels wants to help

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 21:26:17 GMT

Not sure what workout works for you? Do you hate to exercise? Whatever the fitness dilemma, is it keeping you from reaching your goals? If so, send us your story because TV's toughest trainer Jillian Michaels is helping viewers reach their goals live on TODAY.

Video: Doctor shares insider’s tips

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:45:12 GMT

Nov. 2: From prescriptions to clinical trials and insurance, Dr. Billy Goldberg, co-author of “Why Do Men Have Nipples?”, fills you in on the things your doctor isn’t telling you. (Today Show)

Video: Farmer aims to correct the food system

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:19:12 GMT

Nov. 2: NBC’s Tom Brokaw travels to the western slope of the Rockies to meet a young farmer who is dedicated to changing the way we eat. (Today Show)

Video: Beware of health hazards in your kitchen

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Nov. 2: Rosemary Ellis from Good Housekeeping magazine explains how you can protect yourself and your family from potential danger zones in your kitchen. (Today Show)

6-year-old girl’s notes to family live on after her

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:21:37 GMT

Elena Desserich lost her battle with cancer at age 6 — but not before hiding many messages of love to her parents and sister that are still being found, as chronicled in her parents’ book, “Notes Left Behind.” “You hope that it never ends,” Elena’s mother said.

Video: Swine flu deaths among kids mount

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:29:28 GMT

Nov. 2: The deaths of 19 children in the last week have been linked to the swine flu; meanwhile, as the CDC warns the pandemic could get worse. NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, reports. (Today Show)

Video: Too tired for sex? How to change that

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:42:49 GMT

Oct. 29: TODAY’s Sara Haines hits the streets to find out why some people are too tired for sex. Sexologist Logan Levkoff and sex therapist Ian Kerner weigh in. (Today Show)

Move that muffin top to your chest?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:25:12 GMT

A new study suggests an inventive use for your muffin top: In Miami, a plastic surgeon is liposuctioning that excess fat and injecting it somewhere many women actually want a little more pudge — their breasts.

Are you at risk for sudden death?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:33 GMT

Heart attacks aren't just for older, overweight men with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Even if you work out and eat healthy, you could still be at risk.

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:39:48 GMT

Curry compound kills cancer cells, study shows

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:39:54 GMT

A molecule found in a curry ingredient can kill esophageal cancer cells in the laboratory, suggesting it might be developed as an anti-cancer treatment, scientists said on Wednesday.

Obama girls get H1N1 shots, president waits

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:58:14 GMT

President Barack Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha, have received their swine flu shots.

Husband and wife both victims of breast cancer

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:39 GMT

“In sickness and in health” has taken a deeper dimension for Michael Welsh, 62, and his wife Barbara, 63: After Mike saw his wife through breast cancer treatment, he discovered he had it himself. “I didn’t know that men could get breast cancer,” he said Friday.

Hospitals to crack down on induced labors

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:30:29 GMT

Hoping to schedule your baby's birth while your mother's in town? Labor is becoming less of a late-night surprise, but some hospitals are starting to tighten the rules for elective deliveries because some babies are being delivered too early.

Video: Dr. Nancy answers heart health questions

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:36:06 GMT

Oct. 27: NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, answers viewers’ questions about heart disease. (Today Show)

Video: Shriver on dealing with grief, loss

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:14:42 GMT

Oct. 27: TODAY’s Natalie Morales talks to California first lady Maria Shriver about ways women can empower themselves to better cope with loss. (Today Show)

A month of giving helped her deal with MS

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:29:13 GMT

When Cami Walker found out she had multiple sclerosis, she became depressed, sleepless and was in constant pain. Then an old friend offered some advice: Stop thinking about yourself, stop dwelling on your pain, and start giving away 29 gifts in 29 days.

Insurer changes its mind, covers ‘too small’ tot

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:06:23 GMT

Aislin Bates, 2, was turned down for coverage for being too small, even though doctors said she was perfectly healthy. But now her insurer has changed its mind. “At least they were big enough to go back and admit, ‘We didn’t make the right decision,’ ” said Aislin’s mother.

Kids getting braces younger and younger

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:47:49 GMT

Braces used to be another miserable part of being a teenager, but now some kids start and finish orthodontic treatment long before adolescence. But is that too young?

Video: ‘Loser’ trainer answers fitness questions

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:55:03 GMT

Oct. 23: Jillian Michaels, one of the trainers on “The Biggest Loser,” answers viewers’ questions about fitness and nutrition. (Today Show)

Eight great escapes to heal your body

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:02:53 GMT

Eight ancient healing traditions that soothe the body, ease the mind, and feed the senses.

Slide show: Living young: Your skin tells all

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:05:21 GMT

What keeps a woman looking young? A study of identical twins reveals some surprising answers.

KISS drummer Criss: Men get breast cancer too

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:38:18 GMT

Founding KISS member Peter Criss knows that many of his male, rock music fans are macho, so he is making the rounds to tell them that rocker guys like him can suffer from the disease, too.

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:39:48 GMT

Video: Students help teacher battle cancer

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:02:57 GMT

Oct. 22: Students in Colorado give up Christmas gifts to raise money for their fourth-grade teacher, who is battling cancer. (Today Show)

Video: Are women making themselves sick?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:32:46 GMT

Oct. 22: NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, discusses the ways some women compromise their health to be caregivers. (Today Show)

Video: Parents help fight brain tumors in kids

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:07:27 GMT

Oct. 22: Jennifer and Steve Czech, whose son died suddenly from a rare brain tumor, are now working to raise awareness of pediatric tumors. Erin Burnett talks to the Czechs and NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman. (Today Show)

Video: Health facts every woman should know

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:26:07 GMT

Oct. 21: Dr. Roshini Raj talks about five health facts every woman should know, from the risk factors for heart disease to the signs of osteoporosis. (Today Show)

The 20 worst kids’ foods in America

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:39:15 GMT

Restaurants are no more kind to our children's health and well-being than they are to our own. Here's a list to help your family make smarter choices today for a healthier tomorrow.

I’m 27 and about to have a double mastectomy

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:53:53 GMT

Even though I’m a healthy woman right now, I'm going to have both my breasts removed because I’m a member of a very exclusive club: Like one out of 1,000 women, I have the BRCA gene, a genetic mutation that dramatically ups my chance of cancer.

Video: Swine flu hits young hardest, CDC says

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:24:15 GMT

Oct. 21: Alarming new flu numbers indicate that the H1N1 flu disproportionately strikes people under 25. NBC News chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Today Show)

Swine flu makes a foolproof excuse for slackers

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:28:30 GMT

Some slackers among us are beginning to see a silver lining to the global swine flu pandemic: a rock-solid excuse for getting out of absolutely anything.

Video: Answers to your swine flu questions

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:06:13 GMT

Oct. 20: Dr. Dan Carlin and Dr. Rebecca Brightman share important information about swine flu and offer advice on keeping yourself safe. (Today Show)

Video: How to cope with menopause

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:01:56 GMT

Oct. 20: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to Dr. Christiane Northrup about how to deal with the symptoms that accompany menopause. (Today Show)

Video: Mozziz Dewalt on ‘Loser’ elimination

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:09:02 GMT

Oct. 20: TODAY hosts talk to Mozziz Dewalt, the latest contest on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” to be voted off the ranch, about how his life has changed since the competition. (Today Show)

After breast cancer: ‘They can rebuild me’

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:12:23 GMT

After undergoing a mastectomy at age 29 for breast cancer, Lisa Bernhard says her reconstructed chest feels like "my breast." But nearly 70 percent of patients aren't informed about their options.

The boy whose muscles are turning to bone

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:12:12 GMT

Josh Scoble, 3, is a typical, energetic kid — but he also suffers from an extremely rare disease that is causing his muscles to turn into bone, sparked by everyday bruises or viruses. “He’s getting to the point where it’s hard for him to give us a hug,” his mom said.

Quiz: Test your smarts about children’s health

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:39:46 GMT

In this fourth installment of the "Intellectual Devotional" series, authors Noah Oppenheim and David Kidder have partnered with doctor Bruce K. Young to offer a year’s worth of medical wisdom. Take this quiz and find out how much you know about children's health.

Quiz: Where can you find happiness?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:17:23 GMT

Recent studies have shown that as women get older, they get sadder. Want to learn more about what makes you happy and escape this unhappy paradox? Here, “Find Your Strongest Life” author Marcus Buckingham offers a quiz to help you find a happy, fulfilling life.

Video: Swine flu vaccine delayed for some

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:31:40 GMT

Oct. 19: CDC officials say there will be 10 to 12 million fewer doses of swine flu vaccine available this month than expected. NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, discusses what’s behind the delay. (Today Show)

Can exercise get rid of this dude’s ‘moobs’?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:22:29 GMT

Could working out give a man “moobs”? Can exercise help a masculine-looking woman get some feminine curves? Smart Fitness answers your queries.

Video: How to cope with breast cancer and your family

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:34:14 GMT

Oct. 16: Child life specialist Kathleen McCue, breast cancer survivor Monica Flynn and her husband Dennis have tips for how to cope and balance your family when living with breast cancer. (Today Show)

Video: Ten bloat-busting secrets

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT

Oct. 16: Extra water weight is a common, but annoying, problem with many causes. Redbook magazine’s Stacy Morrison has tips for ways to banish the bloat. (Today Show)

Video: Beware of flu scams

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:05:48 GMT

Oct. 16: The Food and Drug Administration is announcing a crackdown today on products that claim to prevent, diagnose and treat swine flu. FDA Commissioner Dr. Peggy Hamburg talks with the TODAY hosts about why you need to watch out if you’re thinking about buying Tamiflu. (Today Show)

Pose nude? No way. After breast cancer? OK!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:54:31 GMT

Pamina Brassey, a 49-year-old jewelry designer from London, made arrangements to be photographed in the nude six months after undergoing a mastectomy. Since then, scores of women — and men — have reached out to thank her for demystifying a terrifying disease.

Looking at nature makes you nicer

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:34:42 GMT

“If it weren’t for Central Park, all us New Yorkers would kill each other,” says city dweller Ruta Fox. As extreme as that sounds, Fox may be on to something. New research shows that nature actually makes us nicer.

Video: Ex-NFL player tackles weight loss

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:21:38 GMT

Oct. 14: Former NFL player Jamie Dukes explains how he lost nearly 100 post-retirement pounds. Dr. Christine Ren explains the procedure that helped Dukes. (Today Show)

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:39:48 GMT

Video: SIDS tied to sleeping with parents

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:11:28 GMT

Oct. 14: Researchers in Britain say sleeping in a bed with an infant is a major factor in SIDS deaths. TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports. (Today Show)

5 ways to beat allergies — without drugs

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:31:47 GMT

You can ease your allergy ailments — without prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Video: Employees fume over ‘fat tax’ plan

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:34:10 GMT

Oct. 13: State employees in North Carolina whose body mass index exceeds a certain limit may have to pay more for health insurance. NBC’s Ron Mott reports on the so-called “fat tax.” (Today Show)

Video: Julio Gomez on ‘Loser’ elimination

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:11:58 GMT

Oct. 13: TODAY hosts talk to the latest “Biggest Loser” castoff, Julio Gomez, about getting eliminated from the competition and how he plans to stay healthy at home. (Today Show)

Video: How to get rid of Halloween-treat pounds

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:02:34 GMT

Oct. 12: You ate all the Halloween candy you could handle — now it's time to negate those extra calories. Shape magazine's Cynthia Sass tests the TODAY hosts on how much they know about negating calories. (Today Show)

7 ways to rebound from an economic setback

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:35:03 GMT

Whether it’s an economic or personal crisis, the key to spinning gold from straw is adaptability, not alchemy. Body + Soul magazine explains how to move from mourning and regretting to focusing on the opportunities that arise from bad situations. Learn how to look for lessons, develop resilience and more.

msnbc.com: Health

New treatment improving burned triplets’ scars

Video: How to keep your memory sharp

Video: How to handle stress

Video: Expert advice on health, exercise

Video: Outrage grows over Wall Street’s flu vaccines

Amid shortage, big NYC firms get swine vaccine

6 foods that take a bite out of the flu

Video: Joy answers your diet questions

Chill: A little stress may help you live longer

‘Biggest Loser’s’ Abby: ‘Happiness is a choice’

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

She lost 168 pounds — to be a better grandma

9 diet tips that could be making you fat

Video: After election, Obama turns to health care

Video: Answering your bed-related questions

Video: Choosing the right health care plan

Video: Busting breast myths

Video: A box a day? Critics blast cereal immunity claims

Video: Cameras installed to curb hospital mistakes

1 dose of swine flu shot OK in pregnant women

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Why memory lane is such a mortifying stroll

Goodbye ‘colossal’ burger: Fatty menu items vanish

Have a fitness dilemma? Jillian Michaels wants to help

Video: Doctor shares insider’s tips

Video: Farmer aims to correct the food system

Video: Beware of health hazards in your kitchen

6-year-old girl’s notes to family live on after her

Video: Swine flu deaths among kids mount

Video: Too tired for sex? How to change that

Move that muffin top to your chest?

Are you at risk for sudden death?

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Curry compound kills cancer cells, study shows

Obama girls get H1N1 shots, president waits

Husband and wife both victims of breast cancer

Hospitals to crack down on induced labors

Video: Dr. Nancy answers heart health questions

Video: Shriver on dealing with grief, loss

A month of giving helped her deal with MS

Insurer changes its mind, covers ‘too small’ tot

Kids getting braces younger and younger

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Video: ‘Loser’ trainer answers fitness questions

Eight great escapes to heal your body

Slide show: Living young: Your skin tells all

KISS drummer Criss: Men get breast cancer too

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Video: Students help teacher battle cancer

Video: Are women making themselves sick?

Video: Parents help fight brain tumors in kids

Video: Health facts every woman should know

The 20 worst kids’ foods in America

I’m 27 and about to have a double mastectomy

Video: Swine flu hits young hardest, CDC says

Swine flu makes a foolproof excuse for slackers

Video: Answers to your swine flu questions

Video: How to cope with menopause

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Video: Mozziz Dewalt on ‘Loser’ elimination

After breast cancer: ‘They can rebuild me’

The boy whose muscles are turning to bone

Quiz: Test your smarts about children’s health

Quiz: Where can you find happiness?

Video: Swine flu vaccine delayed for some

Can exercise get rid of this dude’s ‘moobs’?

Video: How to cope with breast cancer and your family

Video: Ten bloat-busting secrets

Video: Beware of flu scams

Pose nude? No way. After breast cancer? OK!

Looking at nature makes you nicer

Video: Ex-NFL player tackles weight loss

‘Loser’: A player’s past choices come back to haunt her

Video: SIDS tied to sleeping with parents

5 ways to beat allergies — without drugs

Video: Employees fume over ‘fat tax’ plan

Video: Julio Gomez on ‘Loser’ elimination

Video: How to get rid of Halloween-treat pounds

7 ways to rebound from an economic setback