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
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
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company says it will not advertise in newspapers or magazines starting next year. » 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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