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Stress After Katrina

Stress After Katrina

  » Wed, September 10, 2008 - 9:46 am

One in five Gulf Coast residents experienced post-traumatic stress disorder after Hurricane Katrina. » More

Diabetes Control

Diabetes Control

  » Wed, September 10, 2008 - 5:26 am

Study: Tight blood-sugar control early on helps diabetics a decade later. » More

Pacing Weight Loss

Pacing Weight Loss

  » Wed, September 10, 2008 - 4:10 am

Wearing a certain belt could help you drop the pounds. » More

Mosquito Traps To Be Set in Mobile

Mosquito Traps To Be Set in Mobile

  » Tue, September 09, 2008 - 8:36 pm

Inspectors to test areas where West Nile Virus was found. » More

Surprise Delivered On Wheels

Surprise Delivered On Wheels

  » Tue, September 09, 2008 - 4:01 pm

Have you ever wanted to go somewhere, but didn't have transportation? For dozens of senior citizens, that frustration ended today. » More

West Nile Virus: Confirmed Human Case

West Nile Virus: Confirmed Human Case

  » Tue, September 09, 2008 - 1:20 pm

One confirmed and two probable human cases in Mobile. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE AND AFFECTED ZIP CODES… » More

Foods To Beat Bad Breath

Foods To Beat Bad Breath

  » Tue, September 09, 2008 - 10:37 am

Avoiding bad breath could be as simple as eating the right foods. » More

Family Diabetes Clues

Family Diabetes Clues

  » Tue, September 09, 2008 - 4:10 am

It's unimaginable having more than one child with type 1 diabetes, so imagine a family with three. » More

Colon Cancer Combo

Colon Cancer Combo

  » Mon, September 08, 2008 - 4:10 am

Colon cancer may have met its match. Researchers have found a way to fight one of the causes. » More

FDA Posts List of Drugs Under Investigation

FDA Posts List of Drugs Under Investigation

  » Sat, September 06, 2008 - 12:10 am

The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems, in an effort to better… » More

Early Detection: Problem Solved

Early Detection: Problem Solved

  » Fri, September 05, 2008 - 3:44 pm

Colon cancer attacks one out of every seventeen Americans. Many do not know they have it until it is too late. » More

Flexible Foam

Flexible Foam

  » Fri, September 05, 2008 - 4:15 am

Stretching is an important part of any exercise routine, but traditional stretching may not be enough for everyone. Now, foam rollers are stretching… » More

Senior RX Program Looking For More Applicants

Senior RX Program Looking For More Applicants

  » Fri, September 05, 2008 - 2:55 am

A program designed to help offset rising medication costs is reaching out to more local seniors and disabled people in Mobile. » More

Out Of Money?

Out Of Money?

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 2:20 pm

The American Red Cross is borrowing money to cover its costs from Hurricane Gustav .. » More

The Fear Of Getting Cancer

The Fear Of Getting Cancer

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 2:02 pm

One out of eight American women will get breast cancer. Women who get regular mammograms lower their risk of breast cancer death by 63%. » More

Keeping The Faith

Keeping The Faith

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 1:58 pm

When someone is diagnosed with cancer their life changes. But the patient is only one of the people affected by cancer. » More

FDA Orders Stronger Warnings For 4 Arthritis Drugs

FDA Orders Stronger Warnings For 4 Arthritis Drugs

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 10:10 am

The drugs work by suppressing the immune system, and the FDA says that can expose some patients to serious, even fatal, fungal infections. » More

Melanoma Infusion

Melanoma Infusion

  » Thu, September 04, 2008 - 4:28 am

There are new options for treating melanoma. » More

Cornea Cure

Cornea Cure

  » Wed, September 03, 2008 - 4:30 am

A new treatment may eliminate the need for thousands of cornea transplants each year. » More

Medicinal Marigolds

Medicinal Marigolds

  » Tue, September 02, 2008 - 4:10 am

Plantar warts are tough enough to withstand acid, freezing and more. But, the foot growths are no match for a treatment made with marigolds! » 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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