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Mississippi Is Fattest State in U.S.

Mississippi Is Fattest State in U.S.

  » Tue, August 19, 2008 - 10:24 am

When it comes to obesity rates, the Deep South leads the country. Mississippi is number one and Alabamas not too far behind. » More

Tinnitus Treatment

Tinnitus Treatment

  » Tue, August 19, 2008 - 5:01 am

A new device helps silence the aggravation of tinnitus. » More

Tortoise on Two Wheels

Tortoise on Two Wheels

  » Mon, August 18, 2008 - 6:44 pm

Arava has come out of her shell since zoo keepers created a special skateboard to help her overcome paralysis of her hind legs. Now shes finding… » More

Baby Comes ‘Back To Life’

Baby Comes ‘Back To Life’

  » Mon, August 18, 2008 - 5:50 pm

Doctors say a premature baby girl declared stillborn was found alive after spending six hours in a hospital morgue refrigerator. » More

Diabetes Drug Warning

Diabetes Drug Warning

  » Mon, August 18, 2008 - 2:59 pm

The FDA has received six new reports of patients developing a dangerous form of pancreatitis while taking Byetta. Two of the patients have died… » More

Researchers: Gamers Make Better Surgeons

Researchers: Gamers Make Better Surgeons

  » Sun, August 17, 2008 - 12:30 pm

On the downside, researchers say kids who play violent games tend to be more hostile » More

Steps to Health

Steps to Health

  » Fri, August 15, 2008 - 5:19 am

Physical activity is important for good health, especially if youre a cancer survivor. An exercise study is helping patients lose weight to… » More

Rotator Cuff Repair

  » Wed, August 13, 2008 - 5:01 am

Sometimes pain from a minor rotator cuff tear can be successfully treated with rest, immobilization and anti-inflammatory medication. Some patients… » More

States Fail To Report Health Provider Sanctions

States Fail To Report Health Provider Sanctions

  » Tue, August 12, 2008 - 10:16 am

Government investigators say a number of states routinely fail to notify federal authorities when they kick health care providers out of their… » More

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus

  » Tue, August 12, 2008 - 8:10 am

Health officials report 17 new West Nile cases in Miss. » More

Family Cholesterol

Family Cholesterol

  » Tue, August 12, 2008 - 4:57 am

The American Heart Association estimates 106.7 million American adults have high cholesterol. Family history of elevated cholesterol increases… » More

Overweight People Not Always Unhealthy

Overweight People Not Always Unhealthy

  » Mon, August 11, 2008 - 4:34 pm

A new study shows people can be overweight and still be otherwise healthy while people who look great in a swimsuit can still be a heart attack… » More

Ovarian Pap Test

Ovarian Pap Test

  » Mon, August 11, 2008 - 5:03 am

Medical researchers seek an early detection tool for ovarian cancer. » More

Rosacea

Rosacea

  » Thu, August 07, 2008 - 5:00 am

Rosacea is a skin disorder that affects millions, and shows up as redness in the face and acne-like pimples. Until recently, the cause of rosacea… » More

Flu Vaccine Approved

Flu Vaccine Approved

  » Wed, August 06, 2008 - 8:43 pm

The FDA has approved the 2008-09 flu vaccine that includes strains likely to cause flu in the United States. » More

America Losing Battle Of The Bulge

America Losing Battle Of The Bulge

  » Wed, August 06, 2008 - 8:28 pm

If current trends continue, every American adult could be overweight in 40 years. » More

Fewer Alabama Teens Puffing Away

Fewer Alabama Teens Puffing Away

  » Wed, August 06, 2008 - 4:30 pm

Nearly 1 in 4 High School students say they smoke cigarettes, but thats acutally a big decrease. » More

Nurse Arrested For Neglecting Elderly Patient

Nurse Arrested For Neglecting Elderly Patient

  » Tue, August 05, 2008 - 3:33 pm

Prosecutors say the Panama City nurse did not give a 90-year-old patient blood thinner but would initial the patient’s chart as if the… » More

Prostate Cancer Screenings More Harm Than Good

Prostate Cancer Screenings More Harm Than Good

  » Tue, August 05, 2008 - 10:31 am

For men over 75, the benefits of cancer screening are "small to none." In fact, they could be causing more problems. » More

Triple Feat

Triple Feat

  » Tue, August 05, 2008 - 8:44 am

Mobile couple participates in first-ever three-way kidney donation in U.S. » 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

Wed, April 09, 2008 - 11:30 am
Baby Born With Two Faces SEE THE VIDEO.… more »

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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