Health

Experts say behavioral therapy and structured support can make a lasting difference By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated seven million U.S. children ages 3 to 17 — about 11.4 percent of all children, according to 2022 […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For years, 10,000 steps a day has been the gold standard for fitness trackers. But according to new research, the magic number may not be as essential as once believed. The […]

Simple home remedies to clear your chest and breathe deeply again By Chauncey Simmons | Published October 16, 2025 Feeling like you can’t take a deep breath without coughing something up? That heavy, sticky mucus […]

Experts say moisture, routine, and gentle care are key to surviving the cold season By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS | Health & Wellness Winter weather can be especially harsh for people living with eczema. Cold air, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFFYour Health Matters | October 13, 2025 While prostate cancer is widely known as a men’s health issue, medical experts say women can develop a rare but serious condition known as female […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFF Canned foods often get a bad reputation, but when chosen wisely, they can be nutrient-packed lifesavers—especially for families looking to eat healthy on a budget. For Black households where hypertension, high […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFFYour Health Matters | October 13, 2025 Check your refrigerator — several ready-to-eat pasta meals have been recalled nationwide after being linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For generations, high blood pressure has silently claimed lives across the Black community—especially among Black women, who are nearly twice as likely to develop hypertension as white women. While diet, stress, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Breast cancer, long considered a disease affecting older women, is increasingly being diagnosed in those under 45 — a growing concern for doctors and researchers across the country, including in Alabama. […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama health officials are reminding residents that rabies remains a serious but preventable disease, posing ongoing risks to both people and pets across the state. In recent years, […]