Health

by Karen Heslop Though you may be used to hearing about medical breakthroughs being made by scientists and researchers, you may be surprised to learn that the idea for the first vaccine came from an enslaved […]

by Dominique Lambright Spasticity, like other brain disorders, is complicated. The Cleveland Clinic says the disorder tightens and uncontrollably contracts several muscles. Post-stroke spasticity is prevalent but hard to quantify. A 2018 International Journal of Gerontology […]

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes  & Ramsey Archibald Vaccination rates for Alabama’s youngest residents have fallen dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s especially true when it comes to the vaccine for polio. The state’s infants and toddlers […]

by Karen Heslop After years of brushing your teeth, rinsing after brushing has likely become second nature to you. After all, who doesn’t want to get rid of the overly minty taste in their mouth? However, […]

by Dominique Lambright When it comes to adults, back pain is one of the most common complaints, and the reasons behind it are frequently more complicated than they appear to be. The impact that abdominal fat, […]

by Dr. Candace McMillon-Dantley Does that healthy summer glow seem to be fading? Although the cool, crisp air may feel refreshing, it’s actually dry. Dry air can rob your skin of its natural oil and moisture, […]

by Lauren Jiles-Johnson If it seems like your rheumatoid arthritis or RA is aggravated by cold weather, you’re not alone. Researchers have been unable to find a strong link between cold weather and increased arthritis pain. […]

by Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE,CDN Search the internet or turn on the TV and you’re likely to come across a celebrity-endorsed supplement touted to be “totally safe,” “all-natural,” or “without side effects.” Because it’s a […]

By Heather Gann As of Jan. 11, Alabama is reporting “very high” ILI activity, which is the percentage of patients presenting with symptoms like fever and body aches. CDC Alabama is one of ten states currently recording […]