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1 in 150 kids will get autism. It's the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. For every child who is diagnosed, there are many more who are affected - the siblings of autistic children. A new program helps them learn to cope.

Arthritis is the most debilitating disease in this country, affecting some 46 million adults. Believe it or not, arthritis also affects about 1 million kids each year. Here’s how you can tell whether your child has growing pains, or something more.

Americans are using tanning salons in record numbers. Today, 2 million people will tan under indoor lamps. That number has doubled in the last decade. But more young people are learning that “healthy” glow can come with serious risks.

Whether it’s smelling lavender to help you relax, or lemon oil to give you a lift, aromatherapy has been around thousands of years. Americans spend millions of dollars on it, but does it really work? A new study put that age-old notion to the test.

It usually starts as reflux, but for 700 thousand Americans, it turns into Barrett’s Esophagus. Now the black raspberry may be one weapon Barrett’s Esophagus patients have to stay strong and prevent the condition from turning into a deadly cancer.

Children laughing, a barking dog, a screaming siren – sounds most of us take for granted. For people who are deaf, they are noises they only wish they could hear. Now, a “bionic ear” device is helping their world come alive.

Movies & videogames have rating systems for kids - why not the snacks they eat? About 1 in 3 kids are overweight and some experts say snacking on the wrong food is a big issue. Now, making better snack choices is as easy as checking its rating.

Visions of fireflies lighting up a summer evening might seem far off now, but not for some scientists. They’re using fireflies year round to help find new medical treatments. Those little bugs could make a big difference when it comes to cancer.

About every hour of every day – someone suffers a spinal cord injury that can leave them paralyzed for life. An innovative device from the Christopher Reeve Foundation is helping some patients get out of their wheelchairs and back on their feet.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans has high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. Left uncontrolled, it can have deadly consequences. Now, a new device is being tested to help people control their blood pressure using their body’s natural abilities.

To find new cancer treatments, scientists need to study tumor tissue samples, but they don’t always have the amount they need. That could change, with help from dogs. To find new cancer treatments for both people & pets, the two are teaming up.

Every ten minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. While there is no cure, there may be a new treatment option. Doctors are injecting genes directly into the brains of some patients, and they’re encouraged by the results.

A new approach may cut the amount of drugs you need before surgery, and the time it takes to recover afterward. Some doctors are using ultrasound machines to control where and how much anesthesia is used.

When a family is told a child has cancer, that child is not the only one affected. Brothers and sisters can get lost in the diagnosis and their needs go unnoticed. Now, one program helps to change that and it’s a model for others around the country.

Most of us have a hard time sticking with resolutions to lose weight. That’s why some researchers are trying a new approach. They’re using cell phones to not only help women drop a few pounds, but also cut their risk of more serious problems.

25 million Americans have reflux disease and now they have a new option to treat it. Using a newly-approved device for the first time in the U.S., surgeons can fix reflux problems without making a single incision.

It was once pulled off the market in the 1950s, but now a new version of the drug thalidomide is giving some cancer patients hope. When it comes to some hard-to-treat blood cancers, it’s easy to see why researchers are so encouraged.

Prostate cancer can be frustrating – when it appears it’s gone, it often comes back and spreads through the body. It’s puzzled doctors for generations – now scientists may be on the verge of a new way to treat it by going after cancer stem cells.

This time of year, a lot of us get flu shots to help our bodies fight off any signs of the flu. What if you could do the same for cancer? Doctors are already testing the idea in women who have ovarian cancer, and early results are promising.

Every year, more than 11,000 women are told they have cervical cancer. But doctors are getting better at treating it and increasing patients’ chances of survival. They’re making those improvements with the help of some high-tech imaging.

Scientists are trying to use stem cells after a heart attack to help re-build damaged heart tissue, but they've had trouble measuring if & how well the heart responds. Now, a tiny, high-tech tattoo on the heart can show the information they need.

There’s nothing like the smell of warm cinnamon or fresh gingerbread baking in the oven. These & other spices not only taste good, they can also help keep you healthy. Here’s a list of natural ingredients you may want to stock in your kitchen.

Soda, cookies, candy - there are a lot of treats to tempt kids. A recent study shows the number of cavities in baby teeth is up considerably - the worst it's been in 40 years. A pediatric dentist explains what’s behind this troubling trend.

Yoga is at least 5,000 years old. Those who do it say yoga makes you stronger & more flexible. Some believe yoga might boost the immune system in women battling breast cancer. Is that a stretch? Scientists are weighing in.

If there’s a Wii on your holiday wish list, you’re not alone. The interactive games are becoming popular with health care professionals, too. Wii requires balance, strength and coordination. In some cases, that’s just what the doctor ordered!

Pulmonary fibrosis affects more than 5 million people world-wide, yet it remains a mysterious and incurable disease. A recent discovery could someday change that. Researchers have uncovered a clue as to how this devastating lung disease is formed.

When visiting family for the holidays, talk about your medical history. Looking into your past helps you learn about risks you face in the future. Be sure to talk to everyone. Your risks of certain cancers can come from some pretty unlikely people.

A mammogram is one of the most effective ways to screen for breast cancer. But some women are going high-tech – even getting MRIs to look for breast cancer. How do you know which test is best for you? A recent study has shed some light on the issue.

Every proud parent hangs on every word their baby says. What if those first few words are hard to come by or understand? It might just be a normal phase, or it could be a sign of a growing problem called childhood apraxia of speech.

75 more children will be born with autism today. It's the fastest growing developmental disorder in the U.S. There is no cure, but doctors are turning to an old drug for high blood pressure to see if it holds new hope for kids with autism.

The millions of Americans who stop smoking for the Great American Smokeout are cutting their risk of lung cancer. Still, 1 in 5 women who get lung cancer have never smoked. Now, doctors are starting to see their disease in a different light.

Adding fresh fruit to your diet can help cut your risk of getting cancer and heart disease. But what about adding it to your sunscreen? A surprising new study suggests that a certain type of berry might protect us against skin cancer.