Health

By Karen Heslop  While you might not think about your liver often, it plays an essential role in keeping your body healthy. A few of the liver’s functions include removing waste, producing important proteins for blood plasma, and […]

By Dominique Lambright Shigella bacteria may cause stomach issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In recent weeks, norovirus has dominated your newsfeed. Still, the CDC urges you to be aware of another […]

By Karen Heslop  You may have heard about the tell-tale signs of a stroke – slurred speech, loss of balance, trouble speaking, and more – but did you know you can have a stroke without knowing […]

WellStone crisis facility opens its doors, serving  adolescents in Huntsville without long-distance travel. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Since opening in September 2024, Madison County’s first inpatient pediatric mental health facility, operated by WellStone, […]

Health officials urge  residents to avoid raw oysters and seafood as  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Four people have died this summer in Florida from infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but extremely dangerous flesh-eating bacterium […]

By DeMario Easley Many Americans brush their teeth twice a day, but only a few of them floss daily. Some dentists even suggest that flossing is more important than actually flossing. Although brushing is what keeps […]

By Derrick Lane There is simply nothing worse than waking up a few days after your fresh bikini wax and seeing those nasty, red ingrown hair bumps! They were not on your list of accessories to […]

By Dominique Lambright  Migraines are far more than bad headaches—they involve intense pain, nausea, and sensory sensitivity that can derail your productivity. But with strategic planning and self-care, you can still get things done when migraine […]

By Dr. Nicole B. Washington When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, there […]

By Karen Heslop  You may have heard about all the ways ripe bananas are great for you, but did you know that green bananas can be healthy, too? That’s because the fruit changes as it ripens. Green […]