It's no secret that smoking kills. But trying to quit can be a real drag, too. New findings to help increase your odds of success. » More
Alabama plans to link ER's statewide and take patients to where they can be cared for best rather than taking someone to a hospital simply because… » More
A type of "Super X-Ray" shows promise as a potentially cheaper, faster and painless way to find out whether certain people with signs of heart… » More
The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting three new cases of West Nile virus. » More
New study ranks Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida among the least healthiest states in the country. » More
A new study helps people find the best route to weight loss. » More
Gulf Coast Medical Center will close January 1st. The hospital's financial struggles are blamed on a patient shortage since Hurricane Katrina.… » More
Many patients with epilepsy can control their seizures using medication, but not all. There's a seizure stopper currently under study that may… » More
Mobile County Health Department to offer flu shots at several locations » More
Do you exercise and eat healthy but just can't seem to take off those last few pounds? That weight gain could be related to your body's thermostat.… » More
A major report cites obesity as a cancer risk factor that one co-author says approaches and may even surpass smoking. » More
Former Sacred Heart nurse arrested for stealing prescription pain medication from patients to feed his own drug habit. » More
A Baldwin County Schools spokesperson tells News 5 three new cases of staph infection were reported at Bay Minette Elementary. » More
Alabama's top doctor is debating whether the state should start tracking cases of drug resistant staph infections to find out if they're increasing… » More
Fairhope Middle School students hold Red Ribbon Week festivities and honor the Home of Grace for Women in Baldwin County. » More
Alabama's top doctor is expected to issue a list of recommendations today regarding staph infections » More
Roll up your sleeve and get protected from the flu bug. » More
The Mobile County Health Department is holding several flu shot clinics in the weeks to come. » More
The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is promoting safe disposal for your old medications. » More
Researchers at Alabama A&M University say boiled peanuts are healthier to eat than raw, dry or oil-roasted. » 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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