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Local Lesson on International Diplomacy

Local Lesson on International Diplomacy

  » Tue, September 18, 2007 - 11:17 am

Dodge Elementary School in Mobile raises thousands of dollars to help fund a cancer hospital in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan. » More

Fighting Tooth Decay

Fighting Tooth Decay

  » Mon, September 17, 2007 - 1:46 pm

A breakthrough dental program to help you prevent and possibly reverse tooth decay. » More

Montel Williams and Prescription Drug Assistance

Montel Williams and Prescription Drug Assistance

  » Fri, September 14, 2007 - 2:58 pm

Montel Williams comes to Mobile to help people without insurance get the medications they need. » More

What Is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

What Is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

  » Thu, September 13, 2007 - 3:29 pm

Everyone is at risk for contracting Triple E. So what is it, and how can we reduce our risk. » More

Health Officials Warn Of Mosquito-Borne Ilnesses

Health Officials Warn Of Mosquito-Borne Ilnesses

  » Thu, September 13, 2007 - 12:17 pm

Click to read full text of advisory issued by the Mobile County Health Department. » More

Diaper Rash Technology

Diaper Rash Technology

  » Wed, September 12, 2007 - 2:14 pm

Taking care of baby's bottom to prevent diaper rash » More

EEE Case Confirmed In Baldwin County Child

EEE Case Confirmed In Baldwin County Child

  » Tue, September 11, 2007 - 5:01 pm

The Baldwin County Health Department tells News 5 a child has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. » More

Actress Jane Wyman Dies

Actress Jane Wyman Dies

  » Tue, September 11, 2007 - 4:37 pm

Ronald Reagan's first wife, actress Jane Wyman died Monday. She was 93 years old. » More

9/11 Memorial Blood Drive

9/11 Memorial Blood Drive

  » Mon, September 10, 2007 - 1:08 pm

Blood donations are needed every single day, not just when disaster strikes. » More

Stem Cells for PAD

Stem Cells for PAD

  » Fri, September 07, 2007 - 2:37 pm

Researchers are making progress in fighting PAD and are now using stem cells to keep patients on their feet. » More

Surgery With Fewer Scars

Surgery With Fewer Scars

  » Thu, September 06, 2007 - 11:28 am

Even minimally invasive surgeries can leave scars where the tools are inserted. Now there’s a new way to do certain surgeries and it barely… » More

Fighting Arthritis with Art

Fighting Arthritis with Art

  » Wed, September 05, 2007 - 3:14 pm

A Fairhope woman shares how her battle with rheumatoid arthritis was a mixed blessing. » More

Bo Diddley Out of the Hospital

Bo Diddley Out of the Hospital

  » Tue, September 04, 2007 - 3:46 pm

McComb, Mississippi native and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley was released from a Florida hospital six days after suffering a heart attack… » More

Heart Fit Student Athletes

Heart Fit Student Athletes

  » Tue, September 04, 2007 - 2:49 pm

Screening student athletes can help catch heart problems before it's too late. » More

Vitamin D and Moms-to-be

Vitamin D and Moms-to-be

  » Mon, September 03, 2007 - 12:58 pm

Moms-to-be may not be getting enough vitamin D. » More

Baby Hernias

Baby Hernias

  » Thu, August 30, 2007 - 2:10 pm

A minimally invasive way to treat a baby's hernia » More

Helping Cancer Patients Cope

Helping Cancer Patients Cope

  » Wed, August 29, 2007 - 2:12 pm

An old treatment makes a comeback to help cancer patients. » More

Bo Diddley Suffers Heart Attack

Bo Diddley Suffers Heart Attack

  » Wed, August 29, 2007 - 8:56 am

McComb, Mississippi native and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley is in stable condition after suffering a heart attack. » More

New Artificial Teeth

New Artificial Teeth

  » Tue, August 28, 2007 - 1:42 pm

New technology is taking dental implants to a higher level. » More

Your Weight May Affect Your Birth Control

Your Weight May Affect Your Birth Control

  » Mon, August 27, 2007 - 1:35 pm

Studies are finding that some birth control pills aren’t as effective in larger women. » More

Stand Up to Cancer

Juggling Chemo And Kids

Juggling Chemo And Kids When a mom hears she has cancer, it's a diagnosis that affects…

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

Wed, April 09, 2008 - 10:30 am
Baby Born With Two Faces SEE THE VIDEO.… more »

Montel Williams and Prescription…

Fri, September 14, 2007 - 2:58 pm
Montel Williams and Prescription Drug Assistance Montel Williams comes to Mobile to help people without insurance… more »

Spinal Stenosis Implant

Wed, November 07, 2007 - 10:51 am
Spinal Stenosis Implant Nearly 400,000 Americans suffer from a painful condition… more »

Restaurant Score Cards Now Available…

Fri, March 28, 2008 - 9:51 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 - 12:41 pm
Robin Roberts Cancer Update Pass Christian, Mississippi native Robin Roberts says her… more »

Road to Recovery

Wed, August 22, 2007 - 4:11 am
Road to Recovery Calling all drivers. The American Red Cross in Mobile wants… more »

Possible Staph Infection Death…

Tue, October 16, 2007 - 6:12 pm
Possible Staph Infection Death A Vancleave Middle School student is dead and according… more »


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