Dr. Parker Griffith switched from the Democratic party to the GOP saying he believes the health care overhaul making its way through Congress is bad for physicians and patients. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A freshman Democratic House member from Alabama says he’s switching to the GOP over concerns t...
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Oliviyanna Harbin-Page was about the size of a Coke can when she was born August 5th at USA Chidlren’s & Women's Hospital. The world's smallest baby will get to go home from the hospital soon. Oliviyanna Harbin-Page was born August 5th at USA Children's & Women's Hospital. At the time sh...
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If you listen to inventor Dean Kamen, the biggest health problem facing the world today is not AIDS, obesity or malnutrition. It’s a shortage of water. If you listen to inventor Dean Kamen, the biggest health problem facing the world today is not AIDS, obesity or malnutrition. It's a shortage of...
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Doctors say some foods can help boost your immune system during cold and flu season. Find out what you should be putting on your plate. (CBS News) They’re not on the level of hand-washing and flu vaccinations, but there are some foods that can boost your immunity to help you fight the flu this h...
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We’ve all heard that we should drink eight glasses of water a day, but there's not much truth in some common advice. We've all heard that we should drink eight glasses of water a day, but there's not much truth in some common advice. You aren't alone if you strive for 8 glasses of water a day. B...
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Miss World Brazil finalist, whose feet and hands were amputated because of an infection, has died. A Brazilian model whose feet and hands were amputated because of an infection died early this morning. Mariana Bridi’s condition deteriorated overnight, from 'serious' to 'very serious' on Friday, ...
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For kids with certain types of epilepsy, a change in diet can make all the difference. Doctors say a ketogenic diet can help For kids with certain types of epilepsy, a change in diet can make all the difference. Doctors say a ketogenic diet can help. Rich in fat and low in carbohydrates...
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A new year and a new you! WKRG is Shaping Up for 2009. We are beginning a monthly series where we are showing you simple ways to exercise and get fit for the new year. Aleah Warren with Springhill Athletic Club shows us how to work our abs and thighs without expensive equipment. A new year and a ...
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Kids aren’t lining up for the H1N1 flu vaccine. Only 18% of Mobile County Students have returned permission slips to get the mist. Four year old T.J. Herrington would rather just play with his transformers, but today he's getting the H1N1 flu vaccine. "I don't want to do it," he told hi...
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