Health

Americans are getting cancer — colon cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and other types — at higher rates. And they’re being diagnosed at younger ages, according to a study out Wednesday from the American Cancer Society. Colorectal […]

By Shauna Stuart A line of cashews sold by Trader Joe’s is being recalled over potential salmonella contamination. Wenders LLC, a distributor of Trader Joe’s products, is specifically recalling Trader Joe’s 50% Less Sodium Roasted & […]

by Tia Muhammad Runny noses, sneezing battles, and drowsy headaches hit us most during springtime. Its allergy season and we’ve all been fighting to simply breathe again! Tired of running to the pharmacy for medication? Try […]

by Deja Washington It may seem that Black women are always getting the short end of the stick in life and even more so when it comes to their health. The strongest women genetically, yet faced […]

By Rebecca Griesbach A new pharmacy bill, which would add a $10.64 dispensing fee on prescriptions, has gained swift opposition from health insurers and advocates, who called the fee a “tax” on consumers. But pharmacists are […]

by Michelle Felix Despite our well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions, sugar is very much still a weakness for many in 2024. If you’re already diabetic and controlling your sugar intake as part of your daily routine, the […]

 by Alina Besada About 800,000 individuals in the US experience a stroke per year, averaging to at least one person falling victim to a stroke every time four minutes pass by.  ​​According to the American Stroke Association, strokes […]

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek Nursing mothers may be guaranteed break time and a place to pump breastmilk at work under a bill meant to align state law in Alabama with a recent federal law. Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, filed […]

by Shawna Davis Winter is here and although not everyone gets the opportunity to witness the beautiful snow that comes along during the cooler months or have the opportunity to pile on layers of sweaters and […]

by Robyn Craig The Alabama House and Senate have passed a bill that would protect in virto fertilization, also known as IVF, following weeks of turmoil after an unprecedented ruling in the Alabama Supreme Court. According to The Hill, […]