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Fishermen feeling sick from oil cleanup
(CNN) – For the first time since the Gulf Coast oil spill people are starting to complain that it is making them sick. Yesterday, some of the local fishermen helping with the cleanup complained of nausea, headaches and chest pains. The Coast Guard decided to pull them off the water. On Thursday's American Morning, we were joined by our Dr. Sanjay Gupta to get an idea of how safe it is to breathe the air with all that oil around.
Deaths reported in Tylenol recall investigation
(CNN) – There are new details about the FDA's investigation into the recall of Tylenol, Motrin and Benedryl drugs earlier this month. Hundreds of "serious side effects" have been reported, including dozens of deaths. Our chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta digs deeper for us.
FDA to consider drug to boost sex drive in women
(CNN) – It failed as an anti-depressant, but a German pharmaceutical company says a certain drug produced an unexpected side effect – increasing sexual desire in women. Now, a panel of FDA advisers will meet next month to discuss approving the new drug for women who suffer from a low sex drive.
Dr. Ken Rosenberg is a psychiatrist who specializes in addictions and sexual disorders at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He joined us on Tuesday's American Morning to discuss the drug, which is being dubbed the "female Viagra."
Minn. father, son refuse chemo treatments
(CNN) – There's an update on the Minnesota couple caught up in a court drama for refusing to treat their son's cancer with chemotherapy. The teenager's father is now facing his own battle with the disease and says he has no intention using chemo. Our Jason Carroll talked to the family about their controversial decision.
Schillings on having son with Asperger's
(CNN) – Love him or hate him, Curt Schilling made an impression on fans during his baseball career. Schilling, who's now retired, is sharing the story of his family's life since their son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2007.
Schilling's wife, Shonda, has written a book about their experiences. It's titled, "The Best Kind of Different." Max Kellerman, our newly-minted CNN contributor, sat down with the Schillings for American Morning.
Study: Pesticide exposure linked to ADHD in children
(CNN) – It's a common behavioral disorder in children, but what causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? New research suggests a strong link to a pesticide often used on fruits and vegetables. Our senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen has the details.
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