Medical News

Study: Paxil Blocks Cancer Drug’s Effects

Canadian Researchers Say Popular Drug Interferes With Breast Cancer Treatment. more »

Feb/9/10 9:44 AM

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By Associated Press

Beer Is Good for Your Bones? Well, Maybe

Beer Drinkers of the World Rejoice: Imbibing Said to be Good for your Health. more »

Feb/8/10 4:58 PM

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By CBS

The Government has Your Baby’s DNA

Many parents don't realize their baby's DNA is being stored in a government lab, but sometimes when they find out, as the Browns did, they take action. more »

Feb/4/10 4:24 PM

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By CNN

Report: 40% of Cancers are Preventable

Experts Cite Smoking, Overeating, Excessive Alcohol, and Lack of Exercise. more »

Feb/3/10 3:14 PM

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By Associated Press

Study Linking Autism to Vaccine Retracted

British Medical Journal Bows to Pressure to Pull Flawed 1998 Paper from Record. more »

Feb/2/10 11:38 AM

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By Associated Press

Go Red Event This Friday

The Mobile County Health Department is encouraging women to take part in Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 5. more »

Feb/1/10 1:10 PM

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By WKRG Staff

FREE FRIDAY

Mobile's Festival of Hope offers many freebies! more »

Jan/22/10 4:25 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Pensacola Couple Trying To Rescue Children In Haiti

They have been in the process of adopting two young children. more »

Jan/18/10 9:49 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by abigail: Some orphans came into Florida yesterday and today. Perhaps these two were in that group. Also, 60 some odd orphans came into Philadelphia… view »

What’s In A Cigarette? FDA Wants To Know

Manufacturers also will have to turn over any studies they've done on the effects of the ingredients. more »

Jan/18/10 4:34 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by dolfinsfan1966: Like I said, it is your right to smoke; but can you as a smoker expect to generate empathy from others because of your personal choice? From the… 8 Responses »

FDA Issues Warning About BPA Exposure

Agency Calls Chemical Safe, But It Has "Some Concern" About Potential Effects, Especially on Fetuses, Infants, Young Kids.. more »

Jan/18/10 10:40 AM

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By CBS

Comment by mustuknow: AMEN!!! My grandfather lived until he was 92 years old. He ate fat meat, fried foods, gravy, home ground cornmeal cornbread, fried eggs, etc,etc,… 2 Responses »

Miracle in Haiti: Baby Pulled from Rubble

Five Days After Devastating Quake, Little Michelle, Almost Two Years Old, Rescued; Prognosis "Excellent". more »

Jan/18/10 10:05 AM

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By CBS

Eastern Shore Homecoming

A Daphne teenager is back home after getting very sick from a mysterious illness last summer. more »

Jan/14/10 10:42 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Mobile Doctor Was Born In Haiti

She and others born in Haiti watch frightening images on television. more »

Jan/13/10 10:37 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by southfan1981: She proves that the Widow’s mite is a fortune to some. Be generous. view »

H1N1 Shots To Be Given At Wal Mart Stores

There is a $15 clinic fee, but most insurance plans cover this fee. Click here for a list of stores. more »

Jan/13/10 2:12 PM

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By Katie Hammond

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: Come get your squalene and themerisol free poison! Only 15 bucks ...Well I guess it will thin the herd a bit anyway. 1 Responses »

Dr. Regina Benjamin Receives Stars

The Bayou Doctor officially becomes The U.S. Surgeon General. more »

Jan/11/10 7:15 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by weirdedout: We could certainly use more like her, in all professions. 1 Responses »

Mark McGwire Admits Using Steroids

Mark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998. more »

Jan/11/10 2:24 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by tt2260: It is wonderful for the forgiveness of all the lies regarding the steroid use of many ball players that have made it into the Hall of Fame. How about… 3 Responses »

Octomom Doctor In Big Trouble

The Beverly Hills doctor who helped octomom Nadya Suleman get pregnant is in big trouble and may even lose his license. more »

Jan/5/10 5:18 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by claycitymadness: southfan patients dont get to demand things like all the eggs implanted. its up to the gatekeepers to only do what is right and prudent. kind of like someone… 6 Responses »

Many People Are Not Happy With Their Jobs

Are you unhappy at your job? You're not alone. more »

Jan/5/10 5:15 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: This story has a slant to it that hints of propaganda. All these same people are going to be very happy when the government gets through ruining… view »

Pat White Carted Off Field With Injury

Miami Dolphins quarterback and Daphne native Pat White is injured after a helmet-to-helmet collision with Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor. more »

Jan/3/10 7:23 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by curiousone: it was a clean hit…..no need to go there. White should have run out of bounds, instead he turned up the sideline around his blocker, who blocked… 1 Responses »

Texas Tech Fires Mike Leach

A player claims Leach twice confined him to small, dark spaces during practice after he was diagnosed with a concussion. Texas Tech plays Michigan State on Saturday in the Alamo Bowl. more »

Dec/30/09 12:13 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Rusty: I hhere the gators are looking for a good fired up coach he might fit right in over there. What’s with the coaches do think this is still the 50’s… view »