Health

By Amy Yurkanin Rising measles cases and a declining number of children receiving routine vaccinations has health experts worried about possible outbreaks in Alabama. Dr. David Kimberlin, co-director of UAB and Children’s Division of Pediatric Infectious […]

by Karen Heslop Though chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma both cause severe respiratory symptoms, they’re not the same disease. Since the treatments for these illnesses also differ, you need to know how to identify […]

by HealthDay News Although we have a very different outlook on obesity than we did 10 years ago, it is still a heavy issue today. We now have plus size sections, extra wide shoes, and big […]

by Dominique Lambright It is possible that during the winter months, peanuts when consumed as part of a balanced diet, might be a decision that is both delicious and healthful. Peanuts are a healthful and tasty […]

By Howard Koplowitz A southeast Alabama pharmacy and its owner were fined $110,000 for shoddy recordkeeping that led to thousands of opioid doses going unaccounted for, federal prosecutors said. King Drug, which has since ceased operations […]

by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor A diet rich in probiotics can have a major impact on how you feel emotionally. Here’s what science has to say about how these “good” bacteria can boost your mood and […]

by Karen Heslop A poorly functioning heart and a lack of sleep often go hand in hand. Heart failure, in particular, can significantly affect how well you sleep. To make things worse, not getting enough sleep […]

By Ellen Gerst Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn. (TNS) & Tribune Media Services Tennesseans could be charged with the felony of “abortion trafficking” for helping someone under 18 terminate a pregnancy by traveling out of state […]

 by Blackdoctor Some of the popular cough syrup products, Robitussin, are being recalled nationwide due to potentially deadly microbial contamination. The company that makes Robitussin syrups did not specify which microorganisms may be in the products. […]