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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

Prefiled Bill Would Allow Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine to Be Sold Over the Counter

January 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama lawmaker has prefiled legislation that would allow ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter while limiting the ability of state regulators and employers to discipline […]

Flu Season Isn’t Over: New Variant Fuels Rising Illnesses Nationwide and Across Alabama

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

Just when many Americans believed the flu season was easing, new data shows influenza cases are climbing again — driven by a fast-spreading new variant and intensified winter transmission. Health officials say the resurgence is […]

Why Black-Eyed Peas Still Matter on New Year’s Day

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For many Black families and Southern households, eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is more than a tradition — it’s a ritual rooted in survival, history, and hope. The practice […]

How One Woman Eliminated 50 Fibroids Without Surgery

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For millions of women — especially Black women — uterine fibroids are more than a diagnosis. They are a life-altering condition that can derail health, careers, and fertility. For Annalise Henry, […]

When Healthy Fiber Becomes Too Much: Finding the Right Balance for Your Gut

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Fiber has long been praised as a cornerstone of good health — supporting digestion, stabilizing blood sugar, and reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. But health experts […]

10 Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Liver — and What to Eat Instead

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS You may not think about your liver often, but it plays a critical role in keeping your body healthy. The liver filters toxins, removes waste, regulates fats, and produces essential proteins. When […]

Birth Centers Offer Hope as Alabama’s Maternal Health Crisis Deepens

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022, she did so with a clear mission: save lives. Alabama has long ranked among the worst states in the nation […]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: When Fatigue Sparks Fear — and What You Need to Know

December 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS If you’ve been feeling exhausted, mentally foggy, or experiencing tingling in your hands and feet, you may have searched online for answers — and landed on vitamin B12 deficiency. Somewhere in […]

5 Incredible Benefits of Recycled Coffee Grounds

December 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS If you’re like most people, your day doesn’t start without a hot cup of coffee. But once the pot is empty, those used coffee grounds usually head straight to the trash. […]

What Do Cholesterol Numbers Really Mean? Breaking Down the Lab Results That Matter

December 30, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS If you’ve ever reviewed your cholesterol lab results and felt confused, you’re not alone. Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides are often listed together, yet each number reflects a different aspect […]