Health

By Giselle Brownlow  Some experts say taking a daily multivitamin is a waste of time, but others say they have value. What should you do? When it comes to health, many people swear by vitamins as […]

By Derrick Lane | Many people tend to focus on all health and body challenges that women face in their lifetimes, but the truth is that we all have unique problems that we have to deal with. […]

By Camille Cobbs  Back pain is one of the most common health issues in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. In fact, up to 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at some […]

By Karen Heslop  While a child with ADHD will need as much discipline as one without the disorder, the strategies you use will have to be different. Effectively guiding a child with ADHD calls for varying amounts of […]

By Jessica Daniels, BDO Staff Writer As more people are advised to shun meat, a study from Australia adds to evidence that a vegetarian diet can help improve heart health. A review of 20 prior investigations […]

By Brittany Wright  As many children get ready to return to school, they are experiencing a variety of exciting changes. While change can be beneficial, the exposure to new germs can pose a challenge to your […]

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Two Alabama hospitals are receiving high honors for their quality of care and commitment to patient safety. UAB Hospital has once again been named the No. 1 hospital in Alabama and the Birmingham […]

By Karen Heslop  According to Packer’s 2022 Fresh Trends report, four in 10 Americans say that they’ve bought mushrooms in the past year. Statista confirms that by 2023, Americans bought about 3 ½ pounds of mushrooms per capita. Based […]

By Jason Henderson, BDO Staff Writer  For two decades, Washington, D.C., pediatrician Lanre Falusi has counseled parents about vaccine safety, side effects, and timing. But this year, she said, the conversations have changed. “For the first time, I’m […]

By  KIMBERLEE KRUESI and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation’s largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump’s administration over efforts […]