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
Two Gulf Coast states are considered flu free, but the virus has popped up in other places. » More
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education has approved two new Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The University of South Alabama currently… » More
Just in time for runny nose season, new research suggests routine sinus infections aren't really helped by antibiotics and other medicine that's… » More
Every parent looks forward to the day they'll hear their baby's first words but what if they wait more than two years? That could be the sign… » More
December and January are the deadliest months for heart attacks. How can you avoid a Christmas coronary? » More
Since many children's cough medicines were taken off the market parents have been looking for a way to calm their child's cough. New research… » More
Facing chronic heart problems takes courage, and sometimes an angioplasty! The News Five Medical Team reports on a new study that finds a combination… » More
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company says it will not advertise in newspapers or magazines starting next year. » 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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