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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to stay trim effortlessly, while the majority of Americans struggle with their weight?

Some say music has the power to heal. That's the idea behind "music therapy". See how it helped a teen deal with the death of her father seven years ago.

Doctors call it the "weekend effect." Patients in the hospital are more likely to die off-hours -- whether it's for a brain bleed, a heart attack or a clot in the lungs.

A 6-year-old Florida boy died after he came in contact with a bat and contracted the rabies virus.

A 6-year-old Florida boy died after he came in contact with a bat and contracted the rabies virus.

An Arizona woman who originally thought she had the flu had instead a rare flesh-eating disease.

Teens' happiness and self-esteem can be linked to the amount of time they're spending in front of their screens, a new study says.

Teens' happiness and self-esteem can be linked to the amount of time they're spending in front of their screens, a new study says.

Gymnastics parents must grapple with new dilemmas: how to talk to young athletes about sex abuse, and whether they even want their children in the sport.

Gymnastics parents must grapple with new dilemmas: how to talk to young athletes about sex abuse, and whether they even want their children in the sport.

A little girl is back in a school she loves in Schaumburg, Illinois this week, but only after a federal judge gave her the ok. She uses medical marijuana which Illinois law prohibits on school grounds. The case could have extensive ramifications down the road.

Musician Tom Petty died of an accidental drug overdose of several medications, a statement from his family, posted on tompetty.com, and a news release from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Friday.

Musician Tom Petty died of an accidental drug overdose of several medications, a statement from his family, posted on tompetty.com, and a news release from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Friday.

A government shutdown could potentially hurt the health of more than the government workers who will be plagued with the uncertainty and stress of not knowing when they'll get back to work and collect a paycheck. The shutdown could impact you, too.

A government shutdown could potentially hurt the health of more than the government workers who will be plagued with the uncertainty and stress of not knowing when they'll get back to work and collect a paycheck. The shutdown could impact you, too.

Far from the familiar waters of an Olympic pool, swimmer Michael Phelps shared the story of his personal encounter with depression at a mental health conference in Chicago this week.

Far from the familiar waters of an Olympic pool, swimmer Michael Phelps shared the story of his personal encounter with depression at a mental health conference in Chicago this week.

This year's flu season ranks among the most severe in recent years.

This year's flu season ranks among the most severe in recent years.

The CDC warned Friday that it's likely more people will die this flu season due to a virulent strain of influenza. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.