Health

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Your kidneys work around the clock to filter waste, balance fluids and regulate blood pressure — yet kidney disease often develops silently. Many people don’t realize there’s a problem until significant […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Your body is constantly sending signals about your health — you just have to know how to listen. Feeling energized and well-rested often means things are working as they should. But […]

By Speakin’ Out News Staff Smoking remains one of the most dangerous and preventable threats to public health, and new research is reinforcing just how deadly the habit can be. A study published today in JAMA […]

By Speakin’ Out News Staff MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As Alabama moves deeper into the 2025–2026 winter respiratory illness season, state health officials report that influenza, particularly a new H3N2 subclade K variant, is fueling a surge in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Most people reach for juice when swallowing pills because it tastes better than water. But health experts warn that certain juices — especially grapefruit, orange, apple, and cranberry — can dangerously […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For generations, men have been taught that standing to urinate is natural and efficient. Few question it. But growing medical evidence suggests that sitting down to pee may actually be better […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Let’s be honest — when it comes to belly fat, most people want results fast. While exercise matters, what you eat between meals can make just as much difference. Small snack […]