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The Alabama 3 Disaster Medical assistance team is getting prepared in case a catastrophic storm makes landfall. Find out you can join. more ]]> WKRG.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 14880 http://wkrg.com/news/article/senator_ted_kennedys_brain_surgery_today/14436/
Kennedy also says he's "humbled" and "strengthened" by all the prayers and the outpouring of support he's received since the diagnosis. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 14436 http://wkrg.com/news/article/us_kids_prescribed_drugs_at_high_rates/13512/
A new medical study suggests U.S. children are taking anti-psychotic medicines at an increasing rate. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 13512 http://wkrg.com/news/article/wii_habilitation_comes_to_baldwin_county/13130/
A virtual game is getting real results in rehab hospitals. more ]]> WKRG.com Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 13130 30.63200391558272 -87.90573120117187 http://wkrg.com/news/article/new_screening_for_infants/13007/
Alabama Department of Public Health announces its plan to test all newborns for cystic fibrosis starting Monday. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 13007 http://wkrg.com/news/article/quiqmeds/12618/
Imagine seeing your doctor and getting a prescription filled all in one shot. more ]]> Medstar Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 12618 http://wkrg.com/news/article/squid_beaks_may_have_medical_application/12126/
The razor-sharp beaks that giant squids use to attack whales - and maybe even Captain Nemo's submarine - might one day lead to improved artificial limbs for people. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 12126 http://wkrg.com/news/article/drugged_water/11225/
Associated Press investigation found various drugs in drinking water supplies of more than 40 million Americans. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 11225 http://wkrg.com/news/article/health_alert_issued/9277/
For people living near EPA cleanup site in Escambia Co. Florida. Click to read full text of news release. more ]]> Escambia County Health Department/EPA Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 9277 http://wkrg.com/news/article/katrina_cough/8839/
Tulane University to study Katrina cough. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 8839 http://wkrg.com/news/article/drugs_or_angioplasty/7470/
Facing chronic heart problems takes courage, and sometimes an angioplasty! The News Five Medical Team reports on a new study that finds a combination of pills may be as effective as that balloon procedure. more ]]> Medstar Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 7470 http://wkrg.com/news/article/treating_hemangioma_birthmarks/5502/
A hemangioma, or so called "strawberry" is a fairly common birthmark in infants. The News Five Medical Team introduces you to a doctor who treats these marks early on, to avoid long term skin damage. more ]]> Holly Ames/Medstar Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:44:33 +0000 5502