2026 – Page 52

FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners, Raising Health Concerns

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Speakin’ Out News Staff The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has once again missed its deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in hair-straightening products, despite mounting evidence linking the chemicals […]

Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Snacks That Won’t Spike Blood Sugar

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As more Americans focus on improving sleep quality and managing blood sugar levels, health experts say what you eat before bed can make a significant difference. Late-night snacking is common, particularly for […]

Doctors Warn: 5 Reasons to Skip Popular Liver Detox Programs

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Staff Writer As liver detox programs gain popularity on social media and wellness platforms, medical experts are cautioning the public against falling for what they describe as misleading and potentially harmful health trends. Marketed […]

Sweet treat takeover: Athens Chocolate Walk returns for 13th year

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Chocolate lovers will once again have a reason to stroll through downtown Athens as Athens Main Street hosts its 13th Annual Chocolate Walk on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The popular, self-guided event […]

Mobile activists plan symbolic funeral to confront gun violence after teen shooting

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS One week after a Mobile teenager was shot in front of Murphy High School, advocates are mobilizing the community to confront gun violence and promote healing. On Monday, Jan. 19, The […]

Oceania Cruises moves to adults-only policy as demand grows for kid-free travel

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A popular luxury cruise brand is officially going adults-only. Oceania Cruises has implemented a new policy requiring all guests to be at least 18 years old, a change that took effect […]

Cute, clever — and causing outages: Huntsville Utilities’ complicated relationship with squirrels

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As National Squirrel Appreciation Day is observed Jan. 21, Huntsville Utilities is reflecting on a relationship that is equal parts amusing and challenging. Nationwide, squirrels are responsible for an estimated 7,000 power […]

‘We were just trying to get home’: Family hospitalized after tear gas fills SUV near ICE protest

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Minneapolis mother says a routine drive home with her family turned into a medical emergency after tear gas filled their vehicle near an ICE-related protest, sending several of her children […]

“A Mother’s Cry for Justice”: 19-Year-Old Killed While Working at Amazon in Bessemer

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Birmingham mother is demanding answers after her only son was fatally shot while on the job at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer. Tyler Neil Alexander, 19, a 2025 graduate of […]

Lawsuit alleges Huntsville doctor forced female staff to shave his legs, then fired them

January 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A Madison County lawsuit is alleging a disturbing pattern of sexual harassment by a Huntsville physician, claiming two former female employees were subjected to ongoing inappropriate conduct, including being forced to […]