Roxanne Black used her lupus diagnosis to launch a national support network. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta has her story.
U.S. Olympic sprint kayaker Carrie Johnson shows CNN's Rob Marciano just how difficult her sport really is.
We read with great interest Debbi Wynn's description of her life with Crohn's disease and commend her for sharing her personal story so that others can learn about this difficult disease.
Carrie Johnson is representing the United States at the 2012 Olympics in pursuit of the gold medal in women's kayaking.
Hilary Davidson was diagnosed with celiac disease eight years ago and worried at first that she couldn't maintain a gluten-free diet on the road. But the idea of staying in one place didn't suit her -- or her work as a novelist and travel writer -- so she started calling restaurants and turning to the Internet to figure out what she could eat abroad.
Dr. Oz tells vegans how to get proteins and vitamins they may miss.
A class of injectable drugs used to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis doesn't raise the risk of serious infection when compared with more conventional treatments, according to a new analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Hi, I got multiple sclerosis about a year ago, and I'm very young. I was curious if there has been any further information about a possible cure or not. I know that people have been searching for a cure, but I'm curious as to how close they really are.
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
After playing just one match, Venus Williams announced Wednesday that she is withdrawing from the U.S. Open.
NEW YORK -- Her ranking now sits in the triple digits, floating in the low 100s alongside not-so-households name such as Misaki Doi, Edina Gallovits-Hall and Varvara Lepchenko. This is the area code where Venus Williams now lives after a bittersweet day in her remarkable tennis career.
I am a 30-year-old male. I am having episodes of abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. The doctor says she suspects ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and wants to do a colonoscopy. What are these diseases? What else could this be and is it appropriate to do a colonoscopy?
John Lisk reports on new treatments for the skin condition known as psoriasis.
For people with severe cases of psoriasis, the injectable drugs known as biologics can provide much-needed relief from the itchy, flaky skin lesions caused by the disorder.
The reality star and bride-to-be Tweets about her battle with the skin condition
I know that I'm sensitive to carbs but I wanted to know how sensitive I was to gluten. I had a test taken by a nutritionist, and it came out positive. So I wanted to get tested by an official M.D., which I did. He tested me for celiac disease, even though I told him I didn't have it. He didn't understand when I told him that gluten sensitivity has different degrees of impact. Was I misinformed? I always thought it was a spectrum.
I have celiac disease (gluten intolerance), and I am wondering how to lose weight given my restrictions in my diet.
Drugs that treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, by suppressing the immune system may also reduce the risk of developing diabetes, at least in people who already have one of these conditions, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Hi. My boyfriend is 27 years old. Over the past two or three months, he has had an odd pattern of baldness. It started as a very small area (pencil eraser size) above his left ear, but it quickly spread upward as well as to the front and back. Right now, there is a very big (2-3 inches across) bald area on the left side of his ear. I heard that the usual, normal balding pattern is on the forehead, but haven't heard this type of balding. I was wondering what could have caused this and how can we treat it (if it can be treated). Thanks!
Sarah Cooper was a new mom in her mid-20s, busily juggling her family and a career as an electrical engineer, when everything came to a halt.
How long does it take to feel the benefits of a gluten-free diet once diagnosed with celiac disease? I have been living gluten/casein free for over five years now and have yet to see much improvement.
I have suffered from eczema for many years. I changed doctors last year and she thinks that my skin condition may be a result of being allergic to gluten.
Rhonda McCullough is asking for $50,000 in damages in the suit which claims Dr. Rene M. Earles was negligent
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.
Addressing rumors that have circulated about her health, Lady Gaga told CNN's Larry King this week that she doesn't have lupus, but has tested "borderline positive" for the condition.
Lady Gaga dispels rumors about her health and discusses her fascination with death.
Can you explain a little about Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome? I have it at 53. My sister died two years ago at 53; her heart and lungs were involved. Our aunt had the same autoimmune disease and passed away many years ago. Is this becoming more common? What kind of hope to we have? Is science working on a cure?
A simple blood test may allow doctors to identify a debilitating form of arthritis years before any symptoms appear, which may help to stop the disease in its tracks, new research suggests.
The second-to-last time EJ Levy was at Disney World, she used a scooter to navigate the enormous park. Her legs were weak and she suffered from foot drop caused by multiple sclerosis. That was 4½ years ago. On her most recent trip, a few months ago, Levy walked the entire time, thanks in part to a drug approved by the FDA on Friday.
It is a truth universally acknowledged -- or nearly so -- that Jane Austen, the author of "Pride and Prejudice," died of a rare illness called Addison's disease, which robs the body of the ability to make critical hormones.
Amidst the sea of jerseys and bike shorts at New Jersey's City to Shore -- a 150-mile bike ride to benefit multiple sclerosis research -- one unlikely rider stands out.
Is multiple sclerosis genetic or hereditary? If so, what are the statistics (for example 1 in 1,000)?
Regina Regazzi, a 38-year-old New Yorker, is one of the lucky ones. Found to have type 1 diabetes as a child, she has remained relatively free of complications and continues to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. In fact, this executive recruiter has even run several marathons.
The spiritual teacher and doctor says it may have been caused by childhood trauma
The View co-host calls the accusation against her book "without merit"
For eight years, Jessica Terry suffered from stomach pain so horrible, it brought her to her knees. The pain, along with diarrhea, vomiting and fever, made her so sick, she lost weight and often had to miss school.
KOMO brings us the story of a teen who was able to diagnose herself, after doctors were not.
A handful of people with type 1 diabetes have been able to survive without insulin shots for more than two-and-a-half years, on average, after having their own blood stem cells removed and reimplanted through intravenous injection, U.S. and Brazilian researchers reported Tuesday.
The View co-host talks about raising a family while living with celiac disease
I am an MS [multiple sclerosis] patient and I have just about had it with my Rebif injections. I've heard about a new leukemia drug used to treat the beginning stages of MS. I think it's called Campath 1H. Are there any other medications you would recommend for early stage MS? Thank you.
The government is warning that taking the psoriasis drug Raptiva could result in serious brain infection and even death.
Others "didn't want to hang out with me or touch me," the singer says of her psoriasis
Dana Delany and her hero, Luke Evnin, want to raise awareness of scleroderma, a disease that affects 300,000 people.
Hollywood glitz may pay Dana Delany's bills, but her "most life-affirming role" was a lot less glamorous.
New MS treatment
updated: Thu Oct 23 2008 09:41:00
Researchers say a drug offers hope for better treatment for MS patients. ITN's Lawrence McGinty reports.
Researchers in Britain say they have found that a drug used to treat leukemia can halt and even reverse the debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Actress-comedian Teri Garr may be best known for her roles in iconic 1980s films "Mr. Mom" and "Tootsie," but in the past few years, she's probably done as many interviews focusing on her health as on her acting career.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to actress Teri Garr about how health problems impacted her career.
Before Amy Harned goes outside to work in her garden, she coats her face and neck with sunscreen, then puts on a hat, jacket and work gloves.
More women are affected by lupus than men as CNN's Judy Fortin reports in this Health Minute.
Schering-Plough may have lost billions of dollars in the fourth quarter from an acquisition, but its stock jumped Tuesday as the drugmaker's earnings without charges beat expectations.
Biotech Amgen on Thursday reported an increase in earnings and a decrease in sales for the fourth quarter, beating Wall Street's forecast.
The FDA approved Abbott's blockbuster drug Humira for yet another indication, psoriasis, the drugmaker said Friday.
When Robin Maxwell started feeling numbness and tingling in her legs in the fall of 2006, she wasn't overly concerned.
Buying a biotech company is like shopping for a coveted gem in an eBay auction. Nobody should expect a bargain.
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that affects up to 5 million Americans. CNN learned more about psoriasis from Dr. Mathew Avram, director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Dermatology Laser and Cosmetics Center.
The biotech Amgen reported first-quarter earnings Monday that matched expectations, though its revenue fell just short of forecasts.
Abbott Laboratories is trying to get its top-selling blockbuster drug approved for yet another use, which could lead to further sales.
An estimated 3 million Americans have celiac disease, but most don't even know it. CNN medical correspondent Judy Fortin learned more about the ailment from Dr. Cynthia Rudert, gastroenterologist and medical adviser for the Celiac Foundation, a national awareness organization.
"Gluten-free" has officially kicked low-carb to the curb.
The "sunshine vitamin" may do more than promote healthy bones; it may ward off multiple sclerosis, one of the most common neurological diseases affecting young adults.
What happens when a former CEO with multiple sclerosis applies his smarts to treating the disease? The answer, thanks to Scott Johnson, is a lifesaving shakeup in the world of medical research. Joh...
Abbott Labs' fast-growing flagship drug Humira is grabbing market share and making money ... and now the company is trying to win the blessings of the FDA to make more.
A federal jury ruled that Eli Lilly & Co. infringed the patent of Ariad Pharmaceuticals with its drugs Evista and Xigris, and ordered the drugmaker to pay the Massachusetts biotech firm $65.2 million, the companies said.
What happens when a former CEO with multiple sclerosis applies his smarts to treating the disease? The answer, thanks to Scott Johnson, is a lifesaving shake-up in the world of medical research. Jo...
The FDA's balancing act between safety and speed is taking center stage with the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri.
Drug safety made headlines in the major medical journals this week when noted Cleveland Clinic cardiologists came up with a disturbing analysis about a new diabetes drug that is just a hair away from approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Bristol-Myers Squibb faces votes by FDA advisory panels on two key drugs in its pipeline, decisions that could affect the company's financial future for years to come.
The Food and Drug Administration has given "fast track" designation for a potential treatment for lupus that is currently in late-stage testing, said drugmaker La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company on Tuesday.
The black box label is the most potent warning in the Food and Drug Administration's arsenal, but it is not necessarily a death knell for drug sales, analysts say.
A cannabis-based painkiller for sufferers of multiple sclerosis is expected to be in Canadian pharmacies this summer, but whether it appears on U.S. pharmacy shelves is a key question.
Two drug candidates that would reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis have passed testing, announced drug manufacturers Human Genome Sciences, Roche, Genentech and Biogen Idec on Wednesday, offering hope where arthritis treatments have raised health concerns.
Johnson & Johnson says its rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may put patients at higher risk for lymphoma, and the company is sending out warning letters to physicians.
Fortune: Elite Factoriesupdated: Mon Sep 06 2004 00:01:00
A common thread connects this year's standouts: They all responded to crisis by radically changing the way they make things. Autoliv reprocessed its factory to fend off stiff competition in airbags...
The Empire State ballroom at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in midtown Manhattan typically serves as the setting for the kind of stuffy, state-of-a-business luncheons that are more snooze inducing than buzz...
showbuzzupdated: Fri Apr 30 2004 11:01:00
The blues are back at Chess Records Studio.
A cannabis-based medicine for multiple sclerosis sufferers could be available on prescription in Britain by the summer, according to its manufacturer.
Art Mellor drives a really nice Porsche, a metallic black Boxster S. It's a pretty car, a fast car. It rumbles when it idles, hums when it accelerates, a tangible reminder that in a former life Mel...
Art Mellor drives a really nice Porsche, a metallic black Boxster S. It's a pretty car, a fast car. It rumbles when it idles, hums when it accelerates, a tangible reminder that in a former life Mel...
Germs. The word conjures up pure evil--killer microbes resistant to every available antibiotic, scratches that become grisly wounds when invaded by flesh-eating Streptococci, terrorists potentially...
The economy seems to be chugging back onto the right track, and Wall Street wisdom (no jokes, please) has stocks rising this year after two consecutive annual declines. But before you jump for joy,...
For years Amgen has seemed biotechnology's best answer to the likes of Merck--a sector leader with so much heft and momentum that you'd recommend its stock to your mom. But now making that analogy ...
On Dec. 17, Amgen, the flagship company of the biotechnology world, closed the biggest merger in the sector's history. It agreed to pay $16 billion to buy rival Immunex, primarily for the right to ...
Patients who want the rheumatoid arthritis-fighting drug Enbrel have to show a special card to their pharmacist, who then verifies that the patient is enrolled in the Enbrel program before dispensi...
In 1998 biotechnology's jauntiest visionary, J. Craig Venter, stunned fellow scientists by declaring that a company he was forming would decode human DNA's sequence of chemical building blocks by t...
For 11 lonely years cell biologist L. David Tomei toiled away in the Columbus labs of Ohio State University, exploring a process known as apoptosis--programmed cell death, in which the body divides...
In a dimly lit operating room at the Thompson Cancer Survival Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, a surgeon uses an endoscope to guide an optical fiber down the throat of a patient afflicted with cance...
BUGS -- viruses and bacteria -- cause most minor diseases, and some of the major ones like AIDS. But many of the real killers and cripplers, including cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, a...
At 34, life was finally coming together for Gayle Heazlett. She had brought a failing marriage to an amicable end; she was earning more than $38,000 a year in her job at Denver's Water Department; ...
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