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[ April 29, 2026 ] Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy — 159-year-old HBCU owes up to $100 million and drops accreditation fight Sports
[ April 29, 2026 ] Black Americans are losing nearly 15 percentage points more sleep than white Americans — and the health toll is enormous Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] A new once-daily weight loss pill is now available — no injections, no food restrictions, starting at $149 a month Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Colorectal cancer is striking people in their 30s and 40s — and doctors cannot fully explain why Health
[ April 29, 2026 ] Hidden stress — not the kind you can see — may be quietly stealing your memory as you age Health

Small Alabama town struggles to find a solution as its only 2 doctors retire

September 26, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Arielle Zionts KFF Health News (TNS) and Tribune Media Services Charity Hodge had mixed feelings when she spotted a Facebook post announcing that her longtime primary care doctor was ready to retire after decades of […]

Ginger: Your Secret Weapon Against Inflammation?

September 26, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Jessica Daniels Hey there, health-conscious friends! Today, let’s dive into the wonderful world of ginger and its potential to ease the inflammation associated with autoimmune diseases. It’s a spicy topic that might just add some […]

Need Inspiration? Here Are 9 Reasons To Work Out Regularly

September 26, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Jaena L. Mebane There are many benefits to exercising and incorporating a regular exercise program into your routine. It is never too late to start. You don’t necessarily have to start out with strength training […]

Closures leave fast-growing Shelby County without labor and delivery services

September 20, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Amy Yurkanin Brookwood Baptist Health will close two labor and delivery units in the Birmingham area next month, dealing another blow to pregnant women in a state where long drives for prenatal care have become […]

Bill introduced by Senators Britt, Shaheen aimed at cutting breast cancer testing costs

September 19, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Williesha Morris On Monday, U.S. Senators Katie Britt, (R-Ala.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) reintroduced the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act. This legislation would eliminate co-pays and out-of-pocket expenses for breast cancer diagnostic tests. The […]

How to Avoid Weight Gain From Medication

September 19, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Brianna McClendon Some psychiatric conditions, like depression or an eating disorder, cause people to overeat or eat sporadically. Weight gain is a common symptom with a lot of different types of medications, especially psychiatric medication. […]

10 Everyday Things That Are Causing You to Lose Your Hearing

September 19, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Karen Heslop While hearing loss can be caused by different issues, loud noises are the most common culprit. It’s easy to think that you haven’t been exposed to anything that would damage your ears but […]

Is There A Remedy For “Stiff” Knees?

September 19, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Dr. Renee Matthews, BDO Contributing Writer As you grow older, you may notice your knees locking up more. Knee stiffness is a result of poor flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs and often occurs […]

Dialysis Do’s and Don’ts: 10 Tips to Help You Adjust

September 13, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Karen Heslop According to the American Kidney Fund, almost 40 million Americans have kidney disease with over 800,000 of them in kidney failure. The numbers also show that more than 1 in 3 of the […]

6 Things In Your Home That Can Cause Cancer

September 12, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Lucas Johnson, BDO Staff Writer Could you be using, or even consuming, cancer-causing chemicals? Consumer health groups have studied many household products and warned that they contain carcinogens, or ingredients known to cause cancer. 1. […]