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Dr. Gupta explains how the drug that killed Michael Jackson works
Jurors will hear opening statements and the first witnesses today in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray.
Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death, which was caused by a fatal overdose on the drug propofol.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes American Morning inside of the operating room to demonstrate how propofol works and to explain how the drug is used.
'Eat This, Not That!' author grades America's fast food restaurants
"Eat This, Not That! 2012" has given out new health grades to nearly sixty restaurants that it ranks from A to F based on the calorie, fat and sodium content of their menu.
This year, Subway received its first grade and the first ever "A" in "Eat This, Not That" history, and three restaurants received "F" grades, despite the fact that they all offer lighter fare menus.
David Zinczenko, author of the book and editor-in-chief for Men's Health, sits down with Alina Cho today on American Morning to reveal the top 10 best and worst restaurants.
Representative Phil Roe explains how he saved a man's life
Representative Phil Roe, an obstetrician and a Republican from Tennessee, saved a man who went into cardiac arrest Tuesday at the Charlotte airport.
The Congressman, along with a nurse in the area, used CPR and a defibrillator at the airport to restart the man's heart. Reports say that it is believed that the man would have passed away were it not for Roe's actions.
Representative Roe discusses the heroic rescue today on American Morning.
'Terror in the dust:' Toxins from Twin Towers believed to be killing first responders
Nearly three thousand people died on September 11th when the Twin Towers came crumbling to the ground, although many New Yorkers believe that this figure needs to be adjusted higher due to what they call the "terror in the dust."
A decade after the disaster, many believe that the toxins contained in the dust that blanketed the Ground Zero site are still killing 9/11 first responders.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta brings a sample of this dust to American Morning today and explains what is in the substance that could make people sick.
Amazing surgery saves grandmother's hand
Last week, Patricia Marvin, a 63-year-old grandmother from Ohio, accidentally severed her hand while using a power saw to build part of a deck. Although it was a horrifying experience, Marvin went into surgery to reattach her hand and her story actually has a very happy ending.
This morning, Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares Marvin's remarkable story on American Morning and gives the latest updates on Marvin's condition.
Plant-based diet a major component of heart health
Throughout this week, we've been talking to chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the heart healthy tips he learned while shooting his latest documentary, "The Last Heart Attack."
Although it's not something that patients regularly hear their doctors talk about, one major component of heart health is eating a plant-based diet.
Dr. Gupta explains the benefits of this type of diet on American Morning today.
If you want to learn more about diet and heart disease and what you can do to be "heart attack proof," tune in on Saturday at 8pET for Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports, "The Last Heart Attack."
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