Health

by Evan Bollinger Summer’s upon us, and with it, a problem we’d all like to forget.  Bugs. Not just bugs, but buzzing, crawling, biting, pesky little insects that can get in our hair, clothes, and personal […]

It’s crucial to pay attention to the often-overlooked side effect of medications during heat waves, which the Environmental Protection Agency says are increasing in both intensity and frequency. But one thing to remember that it’s […]

by Cara Jones When you think about improving your diet, one of the first recommendations you often hear is to increase your intake of dietary fiber. However, new research suggests that the benefits of dietary fiber […]

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes Alabama is looking for foster care families for elderly and adult residents, citing a steep rise in elder abuse in the state over the last decade. “The rise in elder abuse and neglect […]

by Whitney Johns ‘Wonder drug’ Ozempic has swept the globe as the new quick fix for weight loss. Everybody and their auntie wants to get their hands on it. The problem is, that supply is struggling […]

By William Thornton The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Tuesday announced that feral swarms of Africanized honeybees have been found in Jackson and St. Clair counties. Both finds were collected by beekeepers and have […]

By Leada Gore The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the U.S. could be experiencing a summer COVID surge. Wastewater testing used to determine COVID levels in a community has shown […]

by Jessica Daniels Summertime is prime time for the great outdoors, but that can mean new hazards for your eyes, one expert warns. However, these simple steps can help cut the risk, according to ophthalmologist Dr. […]