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The Fear Of Getting Cancer

The Fear Of Getting Cancer

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 2:02 pm

One out of eight American women will get breast cancer. Women who get regular mammograms lower their risk of breast cancer death by 63%. » More

Keeping The Faith

Keeping The Faith

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 1:58 pm

When someone is diagnosed with cancer their life changes. But the patient is only one of the people affected by cancer. » More

FDA Orders Stronger Warnings For 4 Arthritis Drugs

FDA Orders Stronger Warnings For 4 Arthritis Drugs

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 10:10 am

The drugs work by suppressing the immune system, and the FDA says that can expose some patients to serious, even fatal, fungal infections. » More

Melanoma Infusion

Melanoma Infusion

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 4:28 am

There are new options for treating melanoma. » More

Cornea Cure

Cornea Cure

  » Wed, September 03, 2008 - 4:30 am

A new treatment may eliminate the need for thousands of cornea transplants each year. » More

Medicinal Marigolds

Medicinal Marigolds

  » Tue, September 02, 2008 - 4:10 am

Plantar warts are tough enough to withstand acid, freezing and more. But, the foot growths are no match for a treatment made with marigolds! » More

Public Health Emergency In Alabama

Public Health Emergency In Alabama

  » Mon, September 01, 2008 - 9:32 am

A federal public health emergency has been declared in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. » More

New Report Released On Hurricane Katrina Deaths

New Report Released On Hurricane Katrina Deaths

  » Thu, August 28, 2008 - 4:30 pm

Reseachers say nearly half of of the 1,000 who died in New Orleans were 75+ » More

Fire Ants Kill Florida Man

Fire Ants Kill Florida Man

  » Thu, August 28, 2008 - 2:23 pm

Colony of fire ants responsible for the death of a Seminole County man. » More

Booster Buildup

Booster Buildup

  » Wed, August 27, 2008 - 4:20 am

Booster shots are important, but are adult booster too much of a good thing? » More

Biloxi Student Contracts Meningitis

Biloxi Student Contracts Meningitis

  » Tue, August 26, 2008 - 10:00 am

Parents are being notified about the viral case of meningitis diagnosed this weekend. » More

Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

  » Tue, August 26, 2008 - 4:10 am

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is often a death sentence. Now some patients with early-stage disease are living longer. » More

Sleepy Moms

Sleepy Moms

  » Fri, August 22, 2008 - 4:10 am

If you're a new mom dreaming about some shut-eye, experts have some sleep fulfilling tips. » More

Alabama To Charge Obese State Employees More

Alabama To Charge Obese State Employees More

  » Thu, August 21, 2008 - 9:57 am

Alabama state employees suffering from obesity and three other health problems will eventually have to pay extra for their health insurance if… » More

Celiac Hope

Celiac Hope

  » Thu, August 21, 2008 - 4:10 am

A promising new treatment could give patients with celiac disease new hope and a new appetite. » More

New Cancer Center Under Construction

New Cancer Center Under Construction

  » Thu, August 21, 2008 - 2:45 am

The Mitchell Cancer Center Institute is almost finished. Medical professionals say it’s a very special building. » More

Rabid Fox Killed

Rabid Fox Killed

  » Wed, August 20, 2008 - 11:44 am

A fox killed last week near Elberta tested positive for rabies. Animal control agency says animal tried to attack a man. » More

Asthma Blood Link

Asthma Blood Link

  » Wed, August 20, 2008 - 4:22 am

One scientist is helping answer the question of why some people are more prone to asthma. » More

Doctors Lose Battle To Save ‘Miracle Baby’

Doctors Lose Battle To Save ‘Miracle Baby’

  » Tue, August 19, 2008 - 8:06 pm

A premature baby discovered alive in a morgue refrigerator died Tuesday. » More

Divine Healing Power?

Divine Healing Power?

  » Tue, August 19, 2008 - 9:31 am

The majority of Americans, including doctors, believe that there is a higher power that can save you from dying. » More

Stand Up to Cancer

Juggling Chemo And Kids

Juggling Chemo And Kids When a mom hears she has cancer, it's a diagnosis that affects…

Early Detection: Problem Solved…

Early Detection: Problem Solved Colon cancer attacks one out of every seventeen Americans.…

The Fear Of Getting Cancer

The Fear Of Getting Cancer One out of eight American women will get breast cancer.…

Keeping The Faith

Keeping The Faith When someone is diagnosed with cancer their life changes.…

New Cancer Center Under Construction…

New Cancer Center Under Construction The Mitchell Cancer Center Institute is almost finished.…

Bucket List

Bucket List Ed Givhan has battled cancer for over 3 years. So far, he…

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Baby Born With Two Faces

Wed, April 09, 2008 - 10:30 am
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Montel Williams and Prescription…

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Spinal Stenosis Implant

Wed, November 07, 2007 - 10:51 am
Spinal Stenosis Implant Nearly 400,000 Americans suffer from a painful condition… more »

Restaurant Score Cards Now Available…

Fri, March 28, 2008 - 9:51 am
Restaurant Score Cards Now Available Online The state health department has unveiled a new Web site… more »

Robin Roberts Cancer Update

Thu, August 23, 2007 - 12:41 pm
Robin Roberts Cancer Update Pass Christian, Mississippi native Robin Roberts says her… more »

Road to Recovery

Wed, August 22, 2007 - 4:11 am
Road to Recovery Calling all drivers. The American Red Cross in Mobile wants… more »

Possible Staph Infection Death…

Tue, October 16, 2007 - 6:12 pm
Possible Staph Infection Death A Vancleave Middle School student is dead and according… more »


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