CDC Understated Number of New HIV Infections
Sun, August 03, 2008 - 2:35 am
The number of Americans infected by the AIDS virus each year is much higher than the government has been estimating,
West Nile Virus Claims Life In MS
Fri, August 01, 2008 - 4:30 pm
A person in Forrest County, MS is the state's first recorded WNV death of the year
Diabetic Birth Defects
Wed, July 30, 2008 - 6:00 am
New government study claims more birth defects tied to diabetic women.
Alabama Among Fattest States in U.S.
Thu, July 17, 2008 - 11:57 am
CDC says when it comes to obesity the Deep South comes out on top.
Toxic Trailers: Particleboard Is The Culprit
Wed, July 02, 2008 - 3:03 pm
CDC recommends different building materials be used for emergency housing.
West Nile Virus Pops Up In Mississippi
Mon, June 16, 2008 - 9:35 pm
Mississippi is leading the nation in human cases of West Nile.
Gut Superbug Causing More Illnesses, Deaths
Wed, May 28, 2008 - 11:30 am
The number of people hospitalized with a dangerous intestinal superbug has been growing by more than 10,000 cases a year, according to a new study.
Too Much, Too Little Sleep Leads To Obesity
Thu, May 08, 2008 - 4:27 pm
A new government study finds people who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese.
Toxic Trailers Hearing
Tue, April 01, 2008 - 11:36 am
A federal scientist says his bosses ignored
pleas to alert Gulf Coast hurricane victims about formaldehyde
dangers in government-issued trailers.
West Nile Virus in Mississippi
Mon, March 31, 2008 - 3:00 pm
Health Department confirms Mississippi's first human case of West Nile virus for 2008.
CDC: 1 in 4 Girls Have STDs
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 1:42 pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 25% of girls14-19 have at least one sexually transmitted disease.
Some FEMA Trailers More Toxic Than Others
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 2:09 pm
Federal health officials release brand-specific information about which FEMA trailers provided to hurricane victims had the highest levels of toxic fumes.
