Health

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  Chronic kidney disease can progress quietly for years, causing significant damage before a person experiences noticeable symptoms. That makes early testing especially important for Black adults, who experience disproportionately high rates […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed among younger adults, while Black Americans continue to experience disproportionately high incidence and death rates. Health authorities say timely screening can prevent some cancers and detect […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener commonly found in sugar-free gum, candy, baked products and oral-care products, is facing renewed scrutiny following research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.  Researchers examined information […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Researchers are studying whether supplying nutritious food—not merely advising patients what to eat—can improve recovery after hospitalization for heart failure. Recent trials show both the potential and limitations of this developing […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States, has returned at a level not recorded in decades, underscoring the importance of vaccination and rapid recognition of symptoms. The Centers for Disease […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Collards, turnip greens, mustard greens, spinach and kale all deserve a place on the plate — but is one actually healthier than the others? Nutrition experts say there is no single […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Suicide is taking a growing toll on Black men, and health experts say the warning signs are too important to overlook. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 48,824 […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A glass of milk, bowl of ice cream or slice of cheese may have caused no problems for years — until suddenly it does. For many adults, that change can be […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Rabies is drawing renewed attention across North Alabama after laboratory-confirmed cases were identified this year in both Madison and Morgan counties. According to reporting by WAFF 48, a rabid bat was […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Could a medicine best known for weight loss eventually help lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer? New research is raising that possibility — but doctors are not yet calling Wegovy […]