Health

By Scott Turner Huntsville area residents are spending more time in the emergency room – because the rapid growth in Madison County means many can’t get to see a primary care doctor quick enough. The reason […]

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Older adults have accounted for nearly two-thirds of Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States this year, posing “a continued public health threat,” says a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control […]

By Scott Turner In September, updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting a newer strain of the omicron variant were approved for use in the United States and are now available in many pharmacies and clinics, but are the side effects […]

by Shaveta Kanoria Stroke affects a person in many ways, depending upon the severity. It leaves the patient paralyzed, unable to perform daily activities un-assisted, or damages a part of the brain, affecting memory, slurred speech, […]

By Barbara Gersna, 1st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs FORT KNOX, Ky. – He is a natural competitive body builder serving as a paralegal with the 1st Theater Sustainment Command with his ‘sights set’ on […]

By Williesha Morris  About 22,000 Alabamians lost Medicaid coverage in July, according to recent eligibility data from the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Most of the drop is from termination of healthcare coverage, but not all, according to […]

by Jade Curtis In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is a precious commodity that many of us struggle to attain. For various reasons, the black community faces unique challenges when it comes to getting a good night’s […]

by Jason Henderson For most people, there’s no reason to give up gluten for good. But that’s not so easy for folks with two gluten-related medical conditions: celiac disease and gluten intolerance, according to Dr. Sarmed Sami, […]

By Williesha Morris Huntsville Hospital nurses taught Drake State Community and Technical College apprentices more than just how to care for patients while on the clock. Trinity Carlisle said she learned about nursing and self-care after […]

by Brittany Gatson, BDO Staff Writer When you feel pain, the first thing you may do is reach for a bottle of pills, but as it turns out, there are multiple ways to reduce pain without […]