Rabid Fox Killed
Wed, August 20, 2008 - 12:44 pm
A fox killed last week near Elberta tested positive for rabies. Animal control agency says animal tried to attack a man.
Birmingham’s Unwanted Ranking
Sat, May 17, 2008 - 7:22 pm
Birmingham mayor wants banners pointing out that Jefferson County leads the nation in syphilis rates removed.
New Meat Recalls
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 7:40 am
A New York firm selling products under the names "Jan's" and "Archer Farms," is recalling almost 300-thousand pounds of meat and poultry.
U.S. Kids Prescribed Drugs at High Rates
Mon, May 05, 2008 - 7:20 am
A new medical study suggests U.S. children are taking anti-psychotic medicines at an increasing rate.
Can You Be Fat But Fit?
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 2:27 pm
39,000 women were tracked in a recent study and the results show that "active" overweight people may be able to cut risks, but not totally eliminate them.
“Drunkorexia” Becoming Dangerous Trend
Wed, January 23, 2008 - 1:00 pm
Pressure to drink and be social, pressure to be thin...are some young women so devastated by societal pressures that they're turning to alcohol?
Katrina Cough
Mon, January 07, 2008 - 8:51 am
Tulane University to study Katrina cough.
Flu Shot Clinics
Tue, December 11, 2007 - 1:59 am
Click to find out where to get your flu shot.
Vaccinations for College Freshmen
Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:48 am
Health Department encourages college freshmen to get meningococcal vaccine.