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Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation

Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation
Professionals are keeping close tabs on the healthcare reform package moving through Congress. more »
Nov/22/09 10:09 PM
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Health Care Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle

Health Care Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle
Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote. more »
Nov/21/09 7:20 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by katie: It’s about time! This has been needed for so long!!!Now they can get down to the actual bill, and see what it will look like. The poor and the non… 3 Responses »

What’s in the Senate Health Bill for You?

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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By CBS

Change Ahead for Cervical Cancer Detection

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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By CBS/AP

Shaping Up Success: Erin Akey

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?

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

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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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by katie: Great Job!! view »

Mobile County Offering H1N1 Shots

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

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

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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By Kesshia Peyton

Cholesterol Drug Study Raises Concerns

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

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

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

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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By Associated Press

Officials: Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat

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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By Associated Press

Web Wednesday: What’s Your Travel Horror Story?

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

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

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

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

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 »

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