Medical News

What’s in the Senate Health Bill for You?

2,074-Page Reform Package Would Expand Health Coverage for Americans, Fine Those Without Insurance, and Ban Insurer Abuses.. more »

Nov/20/09 10:02 AM

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Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection

Women in their 20s Should Get Pap Smear Every Two Years, Not Annually, OB/GYN Organization Says.. more »

Nov/20/09 8:39 AM

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Shaping Up Success: Erin Akey

WKRG News 5 This Morning has been shaping up with you all year! We are sharing your success stories. more »

Nov/19/09 4:42 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by durkac: I’m glad to see this series by WKRG. Sharing various ways to achieve weight loss wellness goals is an effective way to encourage people to make the… 1 Responses »

Will Your Children Get A Swine Flu Shot?

Parents talk about whether to sign permission slips. more »

Nov/18/09 10:13 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Shaping Up Success: Shannon James

WKRG News 5 This Morning has been shaping up with you all year! We are sharing your success stories. more »

Nov/18/09 4:26 AM

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Comment by katie: Great Job!! view »

Mobile County Offering H1N1 Shots

Mobile County Health Department to hold H1N1 vaccination clinics Tuesday and Wednesday at downtown clinic for people in high priority groups.. more »

Nov/17/09 11:23 AM

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By Mobile County Health Dept.

New Mammogram Advice Sparks Concerns

Task Force's Recommendation that Women Skip Test until Age 50 Raises Anxiety.. more »

Nov/17/09 11:08 AM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by southfan1981: The government doesn’t have to get into it, my insurance company already decides whether I would benefit from Medically prescribed treatment. Since… 7 Responses »

Shaping Up: Healthy Kids

Trust for America says more children are becoming overweight.Its latest report shows Mississippi ranks number one in the nation for obese and overweight children between the ages of 10 and 17. Alabama is not too far behind...coming in 6th place. more »

Nov/17/09 4:41 AM

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Cholesterol Drug Study Raises Concerns

Effect of Zetia and Vytorin Question in Latest Research.. more »

Nov/16/09 10:46 AM

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By CBS/AP

Mississippi & Alabama’s Heavy Weight Titles

Trust for America's Health has ranked Mississippi and Alabama first and second in the nation for obesity. more »

Nov/16/09 4:32 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by sheltiedad: so true, so true… you got me there, lol 9 Responses »

STDs Growing Problem Among Miss. Teens

Teenagers make up almost 40 percent of those diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases in Mississippi. more »

Nov/15/09 6:56 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: What a shocker “shocker may be the wrong thing” but what a shocker. The sad thing is condoms are readily available if they really wanted to… 1 Responses »

Chemical In Plastic Linked to Impotence

Factory Workers With High Levels of Bisphenol A, or BPA, Experienced Sexual Problems.. more »

Nov/11/09 1:20 PM

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Officials: Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat

A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, and it is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline. more »

Nov/6/09 11:40 AM

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Web Wednesday: What’s Your Travel Horror Story?

An Arizona couple is facing charges after police discovered about one thousand pieces of missing luggage at their home. The luggage was reportedly stolen from a carousel from an airport. more »

Nov/4/09 5:12 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Okaloosa County Deputy Meets His Kidney Donor

A man who works for the Corrections Unit of the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida donated a kidney to Okaloosa County Deputy Johnnie Briggs. The two men met today. more »

Oct/30/09 3:55 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Senate Confirms Dr. Regina Benjamin As U.S. Surgeon General

BREAKING NEWS Dr. Regina Benjamin was confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. Surgeon General just before 7:00 p.m. more »

Oct/29/09 4:00 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by southfan1981: Congratulations Dr. Benjamin. What an accomplishment? view »

H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic

Mobile County Health Department to hold drive-through/walk-up H1N1 flu shot clinic at 750 Congress St. for people in high priority groups Friday.. more »

Oct/29/09 12:01 PM

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By Mobile County Health Dept.

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: the posts below ,I stand corrected. 3 Responses »

FDA: Gulf of Mexico Oysters Unsafe

Officials Plan to Ban Sales of Raw Oysters Unless Shellfish Treated to Destroy Dangerous Bacteria.. more »

Oct/28/09 9:17 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by KxVicious: Ami, the only place that I can think of with quarter oysters at happy hour is Wintzel’s, and I can promise you that they will not go out of business,… 5 Responses »

Swine Flu Cases Overestimated?

CBS News Exclusive: Study Of State Results Finds H1N1 Not As Prevalent As Feared. more »

Oct/27/09 6:06 PM

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By CBS News

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: Mercury in and of itself is a well known neurotoxin, and as such has very strict limitations on allowable limits that occur in ground water naturally in… 10 Responses »

H1N1 Swine Flu Shots Available Wednesday

A limited number of vaccines will be available Wednesday in EVERY county in Alabama, but only to people in high risk groups. Click here to find the clinic nearest you. more »

Oct/27/09 9:51 AM

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