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Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

  » Fri, October 12, 2007 - 12:14 pm

A newer version of hip replacement is making this surgery an option for younger, more active patients. » More

Milk Alternatives

Milk Alternatives

  » Thu, October 11, 2007 - 3:00 pm

How do you choose a milk alternative? » More

Alabama Autism Task Force

Alabama Autism Task Force

  » Tue, October 09, 2007 - 2:40 pm

The Alabama Autism Task Force Comes to South Alabama » More

Free Breast Exams

Free Breast Exams

  » Mon, October 08, 2007 - 11:33 am

The Mobile County Health Department will offer free breast exams Thursday at the Wal-Mart in Saraland as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness… » More

8 New Cases of West Nile in Mississippi

8 New Cases of West Nile in Mississippi

  » Mon, October 08, 2007 - 10:52 am

The Mississippi Department of Health reported eight new cases of the West Nile virus on Monday, bringing the states total number of human cases… » More

UAB Wins $11.5 million for Breast Cancer Study

UAB Wins $11.5 million for Breast Cancer Study

  » Fri, October 05, 2007 - 1:19 pm

The National Cancer Institute has awarded $11.5 million to the University of Alabama at Birmingham for research aimed at providing better treatment,… » More

Helping the Hearing Impaired

Helping the Hearing Impaired

  » Thu, October 04, 2007 - 6:12 pm

Education officials hope to improve the quality of life for deaf and hearing impaired Alabamians by starting the states first 4-year interpreting… » More

Oncology on Canvas

Oncology on Canvas

  » Thu, October 04, 2007 - 4:12 pm

Local artists are featured in an international exhibit for cancer awareness. » More

Pilot For A Day

Pilot For A Day

  » Wed, October 03, 2007 - 5:20 pm

Figther pilots help youngster fight serious medical conditions. » More

Organ Donations Rise to All-Time High

Organ Donations Rise to All-Time High

  » Tue, October 02, 2007 - 5:05 pm

The number of organ transplants are up in Alabama and officials attribute the increase to a record number of organ donations over the past year.… » More

Free Clinical Breast Examinations

Free Clinical Breast Examinations

  » Tue, October 02, 2007 - 11:28 am

Mobile County Health Department and Wal-Mart team up to offer free clinical breast examinations. » More

15 New West Nile Cases in Mississippi

15 New West Nile Cases in Mississippi

  » Mon, October 01, 2007 - 5:37 pm

The state Department of Health says 15 new human cases of the West Nile virus have been reported in Mississippi during the past week. » More

Flu Shots

Flu Shots

  » Mon, October 01, 2007 - 4:29 pm

Mobile County Health Department Is Offering Flu Shots » More

Brow Replacement Procedure

Brow Replacement Procedure

  » Mon, October 01, 2007 - 2:46 pm

You might furrow them, or raise them in surprise, but what if your eyebrows disappeared? » More

Childbirth Simulator

Childbirth Simulator

  » Fri, September 28, 2007 - 4:15 pm

Nursing students are no longer getting their first hands-on experience with live patients. » More

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

  » Fri, September 28, 2007 - 10:52 am

Its your chance to get moving and support breast cancer awareness. » More

Treating Hemangioma Birthmarks

Treating Hemangioma Birthmarks

  » Thu, September 27, 2007 - 2:21 pm

A hemangioma, or so called "strawberry" is a fairly common birthmark in infants. The News Five Medical Team introduces you to a doctor who treats… » More

Americans Go Organic

Americans Go Organic

  » Wed, September 26, 2007 - 3:05 pm

Despite higher prices, Americans have a big appetite for organic foods. » More

Bacterial Meningitis on Campus

Bacterial Meningitis on Campus

  » Mon, September 24, 2007 - 2:56 pm

USF student who may have bacterial meningitis is on life support » More

Eating Right For Sight

Eating Right For Sight

  » Mon, September 24, 2007 - 2:51 pm

Its important to keep an "eye on food." » More

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Stand Up to Cancer

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

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Montel Williams and Prescription…

Fri, September 14, 2007 - 3:58 pm
Montel Williams and Prescription Drug Assistance Montel Williams comes to Mobile to help people without insurance… more »

Restaurant Score Cards Now Available…

Fri, March 28, 2008 - 10:51 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 - 1:41 pm
Robin Roberts Cancer Update Pass Christian, Mississippi native Robin Roberts says her… more »

Spinal Stenosis Implant

Wed, November 07, 2007 - 11:51 am
Spinal Stenosis Implant Nearly 400,000 Americans suffer from a painful condition… more »

Road to Recovery

Wed, August 22, 2007 - 5:11 am
Road to Recovery Calling all drivers. The American Red Cross in Mobile wants… more »

Possible Staph Infection Death…

Tue, October 16, 2007 - 7:12 pm
Possible Staph Infection Death A Vancleave Middle School student is dead and according… more »


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