Back in 2005, News 5's Kesshia Peyton investigated several medical cases involving Lou Gehrig's Disease. Watch… » More
Senior citizens at Eastern Shore Healthcare in Fairhope get a special treat with their physical therapy. Video games are being used to help in… » More
The number of people hospitalized with a dangerous intestinal superbug has been growing by more than 10,000 cases a year, according to a new… » More
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed legislation that could force many large insurance plans to cover autism. » More
Mobile is on the top ten list of the least heart friendly cities for women. » More
Dermatologist Dr. Heather Haley gave her opinions on store-bought skin care products in Jennifer Abney's special series, Smart and Savvy… » More
Sunscreens are a must have here along the Gulf Coast, but which ones are best when it comes to protecting you? In part four of her special series… » More
You can team up with a friend for a free skin cancer screening! » More
When it comes to moisturizing your skin, which products are the best and which are just a scam? What's the best makeup for your skin? Find out… » More
FDA recalls digoxin heart tablets because they may contain twice the approved dose. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart… » More
There are plenty of products out there that claim to make you look years younger. But how many really work? In part two of her special seriesSmart… » More
When it comes to skin care, which products work and which aren't worth your money? News 5's Jennifer Abney went shopping with a dermatologist… » More
Florida jury buys a man's unique defense that he was sleepwalking when he fondled a 12-year-old girl. » More
A new government study finds people who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese. » More
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he had a noncancerous bump removed from his face as a precaution. » More
Florida's revamped anti-smoking campaign will start offering free nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. » More
The Mobile County Health Department’s Saturday Clinic and the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Department will be closed Saturday for renovations.… » More
A bill that supporters hope will lead insurers to cover most costs for diagnosis and treatment of autism is headed to the Governor Charlie Crist's… » More
Black Enterprise Magazine has named Dr. Velma Scantlebury, South Alabama professor and transplant surgeon, one of the best and brightest doctors… » More
The Mobile County Health Department will begin spraying for mosquitoes on Monday. Click here to find out times and what you should do if you… » More
When a mom hears she has cancer, it's a diagnosis that affects…
Colon cancer attacks one out of every seventeen Americans.…
One out of eight American women will get breast cancer.…
When someone is diagnosed with cancer their life changes.…
The Mitchell Cancer Center Institute is almost finished.…
Ed Givhan has battled cancer for over 3 years. So far, he…
Montel Williams comes to Mobile to help people without insurance…
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The state health department has unveiled a new Web site…
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