There is a lot to be said for enjoying the work that you do.
Fred Craddock was a young preacher trying to find his voice when he received a call from his mother one day.
The two American hikers who have been held in Iran for nearly two years are pinning their hopes on a beloved sports hero who also is one of the America's best-known Muslims.
Actor Michael J. Fox talks candidly with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta about living with Parkinson's disease.
Editor's note: "Sanjay Gupta MD Reports: A Conversation with Michael J. Fox" airs at 6 p.m. ET Friday on CNN. A version of this story was originally published on September 29.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway talk about their new film and answer your iReport questions.
A train passenger found dead last week beside the tracks died from multiple injuries including a broken neck, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday.
Authorities are investigating the death of an Amtrak passenger whose body was found by railroad tracks in south Georgia hours after she was reported missing.
Last week, Dr. Otis Brawley answered Beth's question about whether her chemotherapy for breast cancer could be causing her hands to shake excessively. Now he looks at other reasons this might be happening.
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Muhammad Ali visits Ireland to see the birthplace of his white great grandfather. ITN's Sally Biddulph reports.
Sing for Joy
updated: Wed Jun 03 2009 05:40:00
The choir made up of singers with neurological conditions and carers, perform led by Carol Grimes and pianist Dorian Ford.
When Nina Temple was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2000, then aged 44, she quickly became depressed, barely venturing out of her house as she struggled to come to terms with living with the chronic condition.
Bid on a chance to see his upcoming flicks, Wolverine and The Proposal, for a good cause
Actor, author and Parkinson's disease activist Michael J. Fox spoke with CNN's "Larry King Live" to be aired Thursday.
Larry King talks with Michael J. Fox about stem cell research. Watch the full interview tonight at 9 p.m. ET.
People with Parkinson's disease who have a pacemaker-like device implanted in the brain spend an extra four-plus hours a day free of tremors and involuntary movements than they do on medication, according to the largest study of the treatment, which is known as deep brain stimulation.
Long-term outcome research indicates that deep brain stimulation holds promise for the treatment of intractable major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, a frequent companion illness. The technique targets a specific node in the cerebral cortex. When that one region is stimulated, the effects spread throughout the frontal lobe of the brain.
A decade after revealing his Parkinson's, he opens up about health, family and fighting for a cure
The selection of 2008's Top 10 CNN Heroes was made by a Blue Ribbon Panel of distinguished leaders and humanitarians. All of our judges are themselves heroes to others through their continuing commitment to public service.
A distinguished group of people took on the daunting job of deciding which CNN Heroes would make the final cut
Scarlett Johansson's husband jokes about their rules for wedded bliss
The actor has a dream-come-true jam session at his Parkinson's fund-raiser
"I'm still standing. I'm very excited about that," says the actor, who finished in less than four hours
Costars and politicians recall an actor who was the "ultimate cool guy"
CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen discusses the risks involved in medical trials.
They want to pay me for the use of my body. No, I'm not vain, nor is anyone trying to push me into prostitution. They want me (and you) to be subjects in medical studies.
Last Friday was a bad day for Parkinson's Disease.
The stem-cell breakthrough doesn't make up for six years of hypocrisy and lost research
Researchers are still figuring out the dangers and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, but two new studies give a boost to estrogen as a defense against dementia
It's estimated 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease are diagnosed each year in the United States. Dr. John Growden of Massachusetts General Hospital has been studying the condition for 25 years. He spoke with CNN about the incurable brain disorder.
It's a race to the bottom. For misinformation and cruelty, not to mention plain old dreadful manners, it is so hard to beat Rush Limbaugh. We can only measure the Great Blowhard against himself.
It's nice to know that the investigative reporter Jack Anderson is still under investigation, although seriously dead.
Dr. Ali Rezai is a doctor of last resort.
Rayilyn Brown, 69, has lived with the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease for nearly a decade. Two years ago, she underwent a treatment call deep brain stimulation, which, along with "brain pacemakers" have improved her quality of life. Here is her story:
American scientists have discovered a way of creating new brain cells in a dish -- a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.
An ailing Pope John Paul II has blessed tens of thousands of jubilant pilgrims and tourists marking Easter Sunday in St. Peter's Square by making the sign of the cross with his hand, but he was unable to speak.
Pope John Paul II is recovering without complications in hospital following his tracheotomy operation, the Vatican has said.
Hours after Pope John Paul II was hospitalized with a relapse of flu symptoms, doctors performed a tracheotomy to ease the ailing pontiff's breathing, a Vatican source said late Thursday.
These eight charities are among the best at devoting the lion's share of donations to their programs while keeping fund-raising costs in check.
Medtronic's new CEO Art Collins has a tough act to follow. His predecessor, William George, transformed Medtronic from a simple pacemaker manufacturer into the world's largest diversified medical d...
First, a confession: Weeks ago I grew weary of the relentless roll of journalistic drums about the imminent decoding of the human genome. Sure, it's biology's moon shot. True, it will pave the way ...
"I've disappointed a lot of people, mainly myself. I've destroyed my life." So ends the latest cautionary tale of charities with lax accounting practices, this time involving the American Parkinson...
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