News Topic: Health

Thursday November 26 2009

Woman Finds Dad Homeless In St. Petersburg

Jenna Lombardi Searched Her Mind For Memories, Scoured Public Records, Pleaded On The Internet Where Was Her Dad? She Was 3 When Carl Schmidlin... more »
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By (AP) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

Fla. Man Repairs Player Pianos, Nickelodeons

Don Macdonald Knows His Work Won't Last But, He Said, It's A Natural Part Of The Old-world Enchantment That Keeps Him Doing It Macdonald Restores Player Pianos... more »
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By (AP) AUBURNDALE, Fla.
Wednesday November 25 2009

Ex-CNN Host Lou Dobbs Weighs Senate Run In NJ

Former Cnn Host Lou Dobbs Is Seriously Considering Running For U S Senate In New Jersey In 2012 As A Stepping Stone To A Possible White House Bid A Congressional Matchup That... more »
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By (AP) HILLSIDE, N.J.

Drywall Investigation Expands Into US Products

A Federal Probe Of Tainted Chinese Drywall Has Broadened Because A Small Number Of Homeowners Are Reporting That American-made Drywall Is Causing Some Of The Same Problems:... more »
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By (AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Ex-CNN Host Lou Dobbs Weighs US Senate Run

Former Cnn Host Lou Dobbs Is Seriously Considering Running For U S Senate In New Jersey In 2012 As A Stepping Stone To A Possible White House Bid A Congressional Matchup That... more »
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By (AP) HILLSIDE, New Jersey
Tuesday November 24 2009

Mass. GOP’s Robinson In Second Bid For Senate Seat

When The Massachusetts Republicans Went Hunting For A Candidate To Oppose Sen Edward Kennedy In 2000, They Thought They'd Struck Gold In A Little Known Attorney And Political... more »
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By (AP) BOSTON

Gubernatorial Hopefuls Target Colo. Energy Rules

One Republican In The Race To Become Colorado's Next Governor Is Pledging To Repeal New Oil And Gas Regulations If Elected, And The Front-runner For The Gop Nomination Says... more »
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By (AP) DENVER

Research: Giving Thanks Brings Health, Happiness

Bill Golden Survived More Than 20 Years In The Army And Another 30 In Law Enforcement He Fell Sick With Colon Cancer, And At 86, He Has An Artificial Hip And Arthritis In His... more »
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By (AP) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

Swine Flu Vaccine At Miss. County Health Depts.

The Mississippi State Department Of Health Said Tuesday That Swine Flu Nasal Mist Vaccine Is Now Available Free At County Health Departments For All Healthy Residents From 2... more »
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By (AP) JACKSON, Miss.

Feds Blame Low Oxygen For Ala. Coal Mine Death

The Federal Mine Safety And Health Administration Is Blaming Low Oxygen For The Death Of A Coal Miner At A West Alabama Mine The Federal Mine Safety And Health... more »
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By (AP) BROOKWOOD, Ala.

Feds Blame Low Oxygen For Ala. Mine Death

The Federal Mine Safety And Health Administration Is Blaming Low Oxygen For The Death Of A Coal Miner At A West Alabama Mine The Federal Mine Safety And Health... more »
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By (AP) BROOKWOOD, Ala.

OSHA Fines Universal Orlando For Accident

Universal Orlando Has Been Fined And Ordered To Make Changes Over A July Accident At Its Islands Of Adventure Theme Park The Occupational Safety And Health Administration... more »
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By (AP) ORLANDO, Fla.
Monday November 23 2009

Crist Ramping Up Pitch For Fla. Senate Seat

Gov Crist Is Making His Pitch For U S Senate With An Anti-tax, Anti-health-care Reform And Anti-spending Message But His Speech Tuesday Night To Broward County... more »
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By (AP) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

Feds Find Association Between Drywall, Corrosion

The Federal Government Said Monday That It Has Found A "strong Association" Between Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall And Corrosion Of Pipes And Wires, A Conclusion That... more »
10:09 AM
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By (AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Florida

Feds To Release 2nd Chinese Drywall Report

The Federal Government Is Set To Release Its Second Report On Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission, Which Is Leading... more »
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By (AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Feds: ‘Strong Association’ With Drywall, Corrosion

The Federal Government Says It Finds A "strong Association" Between Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall And Corrosion Of Pipes And Wires. more »
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By (AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Fla. Inspectors To Conduct Pet Store Sweep

Inspectors With The Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Will Be Conducting A Sweep Of Pet Stores To Make Sure They Are Complying With State Law This Holiday... more »
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By (AP) TALLAHASSEE, Fla.

GOP Senate Candidates At Odds On Mass. Health Plan

The Two Republicans Running To Succeed The Late Sen Edward M Kennedy Clashed Monday About Whether Massachusetts Should Serve As A Model For The Nation's Health Care Overhaul... more »
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By (AP) BOSTON

Dead Identified In Halter Marine Fire

Authorities Have Released The Names Of The Men Killed Friday In An Apparent Flash Fire Inside The Tank Of A Tugboat They Were Working On At V T Halter Marine In Moss Point... more »
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By (AP) ESCATAWPA, Miss.
Sunday November 22 2009

NJ Dems See Urgency For Enacting Social Agenda

With A Former Prosecutor Waiting In The Wings To Take Over As New Jersey's First Republican Governor In A Dozen Years, Democrats Know Time Is Short To Push Through A Social... more »
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By (AP) TRENTON, N.J.
Saturday November 21 2009

Sheryl Crow Takes Up Cause Of Wild Horses In US

Sheryl Crow Is Joining Others In Calling On The U S Government To Halt Roundups Of Wild Horses In The American West, Branding Them As Inhumane And Unnecessary ... more »
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By (AP) RENO, Nevada

Sheryl Crow Takes Up Cause Of Wild Horses In West

Sheryl Crow Is Joining Others In Calling On The Federal Government To Halt Roundups Of Wild Horses In The West, Branding Them As Inhumane And Unnecessary The... more »
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By (AP) RENO, Nev.
Friday November 20 2009

Ex-smoker Hopes Verdict Will Buy A Lung Transplant

When Cindy Naugle Took The Witness Stand In Her Lawsuit Against Tobacco Company Philip Morris Usa, She Toted An Oxygen Bottle And Had To Pause A Few Minutes To Catch Her Breath... more »
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By (AP) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

‘Big Brother 9’ Winner Seeks Bail In Drug Case

The Winner Of The Cbs Reality Tv Show "big Brother 9" Is Headed To Court To Renew His Request To Be Released On Bail While He Awaits Trial For Allegedly Trying To Sell Oxycodone... more »
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By (AP) BOSTON

Fla. Woman Sues Ex-boyfriend Over Genital Herpes

A Tampa Bay Area Woman Sued Her Ex-boyfriend Claiming He Didn't Tell Her That He Had Genital Herpes Kathy Croman, 57, Filed The Civil Lawsuit On Nov 2 In Hillsborough... more »
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By (AP) RUSKIN, Fla.

What’s in the Senate Health Bill for You?

2,074-Page Reform Package Would Expand Health Coverage for Americans, Fine Those Without Insurance, and Ban Insurer Abuses.. more »
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By CBS

Riley Says Health Care Reform Could Hurt States

Alabama Gov Bob Riley Says Health Care Reform Legislation Being Pushed By Democrats In Congress Would Be Devastating To States Riley Was At The Republican Governors... more »
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By (AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala.

Repair Worker Shocked In Factory Accident

A Technician Was Shocked When He Grabbed An Electrical Power Line While Repairing An Air Compressor At A Deland Fencing Manufacturer The Worker's Name And Condition... more »
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By (AP) DeLAND, Fla.
Thursday November 19 2009

Ex-smoker’s Lawyers To Discuss $300M Fla. Verdict

A Former Smoker Who Just Won A $300 Million Verdict In Florida Against Philip Morris Usa Has Pulled Out Of A News Conference About The Case Lawyers For 61-year-old... more »
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By (AP) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Wednesday November 18 2009

H1N1 Vaccines to Begin in Schools

Alabama Schools can begin H1N1 vaccinations on November 30th. more »
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By Bill Riales

Local Schools To Offer Nasal Mist Flu Vaccine

School children under 10 years old across Alabama will be offered the nasal mist swine flu vaccine beginning next week. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: I thought the swine flu thing was over…. view »

Shaping Up Success: Shannon James

WKRG News 5 This Morning has been shaping up with you all year! We are sharing your success stories. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by katie: Great Job!! view »
Wednesday October 28 2009

First H1N1 Vaccine Clinic

Drive-By H1N1 Vaccinations from the Health Department. more »
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By Bill Riales
Comment by worknmom: I wish we had updates more throughout the day to let us know if they still had the vaccines.  I wanted to get my boys (who have asthma)vaccinated… view »
Wednesday October 07 2009

Web Wednesday: Parents Opting Out Of H1N1 Vaccine For Kids

The first shipments of the H1N1 vaccine have arrived in several states and it won't be long before parts of the Gulf Coast receives its share. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by freedomtofascismcom: I’d like to address Abigail’s comment and advise her to look up the recent FBI investigation on the manufacturer and distributor of the vaccine… 2 Responses »
Wednesday September 09 2009

Web Wednesday: Making Health Care Reform Crystal Clear

For weeks, some people have said they don't understand what's going on with plans to reform health care in our country. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by SweetGlide: Has anybody read the bill or are they gonna believe the lies, lies, lies. President Obama said,“the hospitals, doctors and pharmacy companies are… 20 Responses »
Monday August 24 2009

Some H1N1 Cases Reported At Local University

But officials at the University of South Alabama say they number less than a dozen. more »
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by KxVicious: Ugh. I’ve been sick (fever, sore throat, body aches, runny nose, cough) since Saturday. I’m thinking one of these 12 people totally made me… view »
Thursday August 20 2009

Best H1N1 Remedy: Vaccinate Kids, Parents

Study Backs Government's Approach, Finds Young Children Should Be a Top Priority.. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by mob1: I personally have always received my flu shot and do not recall ever coming down with the Flu until last yr. Was it just luck I dont know. I personally… 1 Responses »
Tuesday August 18 2009

Homeowners Say Dirt Road Causing Health Problems

Dirt road south of Foley causing headaches and health issues for some property owners more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by hnelson: I can’t believe they waited this long, it seems like the city paves Hwy 59 once a year. 1 Responses »
Friday August 14 2009

H1N1 Cases Up In Mobile County

But, will people take the vaccine when its ready? more »
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by SouthernMama82: another money maker. my friend had swine flu & it was like the normal flu. no she didn’t die. the nurse told her it is more common that the regular… view »
Friday July 03 2009

Obama Pledges Support

President Obama has reversed a Bush policy and pledges protection for health-care workers. more »
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: I agree. That is just forcing views on someone. Hopefully he sticks with this one. 5 Responses »
Monday June 15 2009

Minnows For Mosquito Control

In an effort to help control the mosquito population, the Mobile County Health Department will distribute free minnows, which feed on mosquito larvae.. more »
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By Mobile County Health Dept.
Comment by cmb1: Semmes - I haven’t seen or heard the truck? 2 Responses »
Thursday May 14 2009

H1N1 Vaccine: Who Should Get It?

World Health Organization Convenes Meeting As Flu Cases Top 6,600 Worldwide.. more »
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By Associated Press
Tuesday May 12 2009

FDA Balks At Cheerios’ Health Claims

Regulators: Cereal Made Inappropriate Assertions About Ability To Lower Cholesterol, Heart Disease.. more »
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By Associated Press
Friday May 01 2009

Parents, Truckers Concerned About Swine Flu

Parents bringing children to sporting events are also taking precautions. more »
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By Steve Alexander
Monday March 30 2009

Shaping Up! Triceps

We're Shaping Up! On WKRG News Five This Morning. We're showing you simple ways to exercise and get fit for Spring. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Tuesday March 24 2009

2009 Kick Butts Day

The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Mobile County, Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), and Keep Mobile Beautiful will partner to “kick butts” at Langan Park this Wednesday, March 25, in recognition of national Kick Butts Day. more »
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By Mobile County Health Dept.
Comment by framkly: Maybe when our state has considered or passed the cell phone text law while driving, they should include cigarettes and the like while driving. 2 Responses »
Monday March 23 2009

Shaping Up! Biceps And Triceps

We're Shaping Up! On WKRG News Five This Morning. We're showing you simple ways to exercise and get fit for Spring. more »
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By Kesshia Peyton
Friday March 20 2009

Do You Know Where Your Husband Is?

Sheriff to send letters to wives whose husbands were arrested for soliciting prostitution more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by KxVicious: I wonder if this is going to lead to more men raping women, since they’ll have more to fear in picking up a hooker? A hooker could be a cop, which… 12 Responses »
Wednesday March 11 2009

Mississippi To Pay For Gastric Baypass?

Senate revives a proposal that would use state health insurance to pay for gastric bypass surgery for up to 100 obese government workers a year. POLL more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Emlee: I am overweight - my weight problem is caused by not excersing and eating too much..now if these obese people have a health problem that makes it impossible… 8 Responses »
Tuesday March 10 2009

Free Cancer Screening

The Mobile County Health Department’s Primary Care Clinic and the University of South Alabama’s Mitchell Cancer Institute will team up to provide free prostate cancer screenings. more »
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By Mobile County Health Dept.

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