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.
Wii-habilitation Comes To Baldwin County
Wed, April 23, 2008 - 4:31 pm
A virtual game is getting real results in rehab hospitals.
New Screening For Infants
Sat, April 19, 2008 - 2:41 pm
Alabama Department of Public Health announces its plan to test all newborns for cystic fibrosis starting Monday.
Quiqmeds
Wed, April 09, 2008 - 10:50 am
Imagine seeing your doctor and getting a prescription filled all in one shot.
Squid Beaks May Have Medical Application
Fri, March 28, 2008 - 12:35 pm
The razor-sharp beaks that giant squids use to attack whales - and maybe even Captain Nemo's submarine - might one day lead to improved artificial limbs for people.
Drugged Water?
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 5:09 am
Associated Press investigation found various drugs in drinking water supplies of more than 40 million Americans.
Health Alert Issued
Fri, January 18, 2008 - 2:59 pm
For people living near EPA cleanup site in Escambia Co. Florida. Click to read full text of news release.
Katrina Cough
Mon, January 07, 2008 - 8:51 am
Tulane University to study Katrina cough.
Drugs or Angioplasty?
Thu, November 29, 2007 - 11:05 am
Facing chronic heart problems takes courage, and sometimes an angioplasty! The News Five Medical Team reports on a new study that finds a combination of pills may be as effective as that balloon procedure.
Treating Hemangioma Birthmarks
Thu, September 27, 2007 - 2:21 pm
A hemangioma, or so called "strawberry" is a fairly common birthmark in infants. The News Five Medical Team introduces you to a doctor who treats these marks early on, to avoid long term skin damage.
Health Officials Warn Of Mosquito-Borne Ilnesses
Thu, September 13, 2007 - 1:17 pm
Click to read full text of advisory issued by the Mobile County Health Department.