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The death of an 85-year-old man attempting to reclaim his title as the oldest person to climb Mount Everest has reignited concerns over whether an age limit needs to be imposed.

Lynn Whittaker stood in the hallway of her home looking at the framed photos on the wall. In one, her son, Andrew, is playing high school water polo. In another, he's holding a trombone.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new drug for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in more than two decades.

The term "pre-existing condition" is vague -- and every insurance company has its own lists of "declinable" or "uninsurable."

The history of competitive running is measured out by milestones. Roger Bannister's four-minute mile, Jim Hines's 10-second 100m, and Paula Radcliffe's unprecedented 2:15:25 marathon all redefined the barriers of human potential.

If you know a middle school kid, or a parent or teacher of one, chances are you've seen the simple little colorful device that's driving them all crazy lately.

The Eco-Soap Bank recycles discarded bars of soap from hotels in Cambodia and distributes it to people in need--preventing disease and creating jobs.

Dr. Craig Towers at The University of Tennessee Medical Center is shattering the medical belief that detoxing during pregnancy could lead to the death of the fetus. CNN follows one woman's journey to get clean for her baby.

Millions of Americans are uncertain about their future as a new health care bill heads to the Senate.

Callan Kott's parents knew that something was wrong with their child when the 3-year-old looked pale and suddenly stopped singing karaoke at a Christmas party in December 2015. The New Orleans boy was usually the "life of the party" who loved to dance.

The percentage of younger children and teens hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or actions in the United States doubled over nearly a decade, according to new research that will be presented Sunday at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.

Lawmakers across the country are trying various methods to combat the staggering opioid epidemic, and two states' governors are taking matters into their own hands to fight the escalating crisis.

The excitement in the images is palpable. There are beautiful gowns, tuxedos and camera flashes. And at the center of it all, 13 special education students kicking off their prom night.

"Wow, you're a big girl. Are you sure you should be running?"

I made the most important decision of my life because of diabetes.

Pizza is healthy. And it isn't healthy.

In rural Brazil, an outbreak of yellow fever that began in December is considered the largest in 14 years.

Dr. Craig Towers at The University of Tennessee Medical Center is working to change the policy on whether women addicted to opiates can detox during pregnancy.