Fit Nation

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Paging Dr. Sanjay Gupta

CNN's medical correspondent offers his take on the latest health trends, treatments and controversies

    Fill Up On Flavor

    You don't have to binge on fattening foods to feel satisfied. Smart menu selection and clever seasonings can make even the healthiest meals feel like indulgences

    Taking On the Thin Ideal

    A new study on eating disorders suggests prevention starts with getting girls to realize they've been duped

    What's Next for Ted Kennedy

    The diagnosis is grim, says Dr. Sanjay Gupta, but some experimental new therapies could extend the senator's life

    Keeping Our Daughters Active

    Record numbers of girls are playing organized sports. But once they quit, staying fit becomes a struggle

    Eat Your Germs

    Want to stay healthy? One way may be to get plenty of bacteria in your diet — provided they're the kind found in probiotic foods

    Stuck on the Couch

    Psst! Exercise is good for you. Knew that already? So do most of us, yet we still do nothing about it. Here's why

    Work Out and Drink Up

    Alcohol and exercise are not supposed to mix. But together — in the right quantities — they may actually help your heart

    Rating Your Doctor

    Does your family M.D. deserve a rave review? A pan? The folks from Zagat let you have your say

    The Diet-Pill Dilemma

    When willpower fails, are antiobesity drugs worth the risk of less-than-pleasant side effects?

    When Lite Gets Heavy

    Low-fat foods can pack a high-fat wallop if you don't look out for some hidden dangers

    The Caffeine Habit

    Time was, you got your lift from a cup of joe. Now more and more products come with a kick

    What Doctors Don't Say About Obesity

    Doctors hate telling you to lose weight as much as you hate hearing it. But their silence can imperil your health

    Rethinking Organics

    The way your fruits and vegetables are grown makes a big difference, right? Don't be so sure

    Two Fixes for Bad Backs

    Is surgery or exercise the way to go? The difference depends on the patient — and the pain

    Herbal Remedies' Potential Dangers

    Taking an herbal supplement can sometimes do more harm than it does good

    College Drinking and Heart Problems

    Students who drink too much may be setting themselves up for heart problems later on

    Knee Deep

    Examining how exercise, fatigue and the differences between men and women affect sports injuries

    The Heart Of A Woman

    The American Heart Association has a brand-new set of guidelines for reducing women's risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes

    Should Baby Be Scanned?

    A doctor — and father-to-be — wrestles with a difficult decision about first-trimester prenatal screening

    How to Save Your Heart

    An ambitious plan from the creator of the South Beach Diet who believes that a few simple steps can help eradicate heart disease and stroke in the U.S.