Losing weight is often a solitary effort, but the News 5 Medical Team reports on a team approach to weight loss that combines good medical advice… » More
Georgia Agriculture Dept. Quarantines Some Pet Stores Due to Psittacosis. There have also been confirmed cases at the dealer, Preferred Birds… » More
Family and friends plan a New Year's Eve Blood drive for Joseph Toomey, the Satsuma High School Football player who was paralyzed from the chest… » More
Ford is developing crash "tummies" so it can come up with a better system of vehicle restraints for children. » More
You don't have to stop smoking alone, the State of Alabama wants to help. » More
A neurological disease nearly cost a classical pianist the ability to play. But a drug used to wipe away wrinkles has allowed him to tickle the… » More
Many New Year's resolutions will involve weight loss. Here are a few things that could keep you from getting ripped off. » More
Florida will begin offering a discount card for people who can't afford prescription drugs. » More
The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans has reached its highest point in at least 25 years, a new government report says. » More
NY lawmakers rally at ground zero against halting 9/11 funding » More
Doctor says men may also carry gene for breast cancer. » More
Study finds students who pull all-nighters have lower GPAs than students who opt for sleep. » More
USA students who get sick no longer have to take a study break while waiting to see a doctor. Wi-Fi is now available at the Student Health Center.… » More
People swear by their crocs. They may not be the prettiest shoes on the shelf or make a woman's legs look more shapely like high heels. But they're… » More
Study suggests fewer breast cancer patients may need chemo. » More
A jury awarded $2.5 million in damages to a Massachusetts woman who received HIV treatments for nearly nine years before discovering she never… » More
The first wave of baby boomers are now old enough for Social Security. But their age also puts them at an increased risk for cancer. » More
Long-distance dentistry being studied. » More
Report: U.S. cholesterol falls to the ideal range, thanks to meds. » More
"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek suffers minor heart attack. » More
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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