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
Hip resurfacing is an alternative to hip replacement that can allow patients to continue to lead an active lifestyle. » More
Are you the parent of a preemie? The March of Dimes want you to share your story. » More
A treatment that helps make life easier for women battling recurrent breast cancer. » More
A Vancleave Middle School student is dead and according to published reports, she may have died from an antibiotic resistant staph infection.… » More
It's popping up across the country and Baldwin County isn't immuned to staph infections. » More
An infection found in hospitals may be more common and deadly than first thought. » More
Schools across the country are reporting outbreaks of staph infections, particularly among athletes. » More
Mobile County Health Department continues Habits for a Healthy Life lunch-and-learn series » More
A new web site is available to help parents identify red flags for autism in children. » 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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