Health

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NATIONAL — A new study published in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease has found that a hidden form of stress — the kind people carry silently inside rather than […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  A recent analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that Americans who regularly eat watermelon — both children and adults — have noticeably higher-quality diets than those […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A study out of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, published April 6 in the journal Innovation in Aging, is turning heads among researchers […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Emily Johnston, Ph.D., a research professor at NYU Langone who specializes in healthy aging and nutrition, is out with a list of nine fruits that the science says belong in every […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the 2026 theme — “Celebrate Differences” — is an invitation to every Alabama family, church, and school to move beyond awareness and into real support […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  As more Americans focus on healthier eating habits, experts say one simple change in the kitchen can make a major difference: choosing the right cooking oil. Not all oils are created […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Across the United States, access to popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic is shrinking as several states begin cutting or restricting Medicaid coverage, citing rising costs. The changes, which began rolling out […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Peanut allergies, once thought to be unavoidable for many families, may now be preventable thanks to groundbreaking research that is changing how doctors approach early childhood nutrition. In recent years, studies […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Type 2 diabetes continues to impact millions across the United States, with higher rates in Black communities due to a mix of health, economic, and social factors. The good news: prevention […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A growing body of research is raising critical questions about healthcare disparities affecting Black men—particularly why they are more likely to undergo certain invasive medical procedures. While some […]