Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:58:44 GMT
Ten hospitals in Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, including Biloxi Regional Medical Center.More >>
Ten hospitals in Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, including Biloxi Regional Medical Center. The hospitals say the insurance company wrongfully reduced inpatient payments it was obligated to make for medical services provided to patients.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:15:51 GMT
The Mississippi Ethics Commission has cleared the way for six Republican lawmakers to vote on Medicaid issues. The lawmakers sought ethics guidance because they have potential financial conflicts.More >>
The Mississippi Ethics Commission has cleared the way for six Republican lawmakers to vote on Medicaid issues. The lawmakers sought ethics guidance because they have potential financial conflicts. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:53:00 GMT
A team of doctors and nurses at Baton Rouge General's Mid-City campus continues to provide around-the-clock care for the four patients in their burn unit. "One remains in critical condition, one is inMore >>
A team of doctors and nurses at Baton Rouge General's Mid-City campus continues to provide around-the-clock care for the four patients in their burn unit.More >>
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology...More >>
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information...More >>
U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection - people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.More >>
U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection - people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-06-05 18:01:03 GMT
It is another statistic that makes Mississippi look bad, the state has the highest rate of infant mortality in the country. In the South Mississippi Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the most commonMore >>
It is another statistic that makes Mississippi look bad: Highest rate of infant mortality in the country. In South Mississippi, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the most common cause of deaths in babies, according to the State Department of Health.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-06-04 00:39:53 GMT
There's a new option for patients with insulin dependent diabetes. The ground breaking technology makes it easier to control blood sugar than ever before.More >>
There's a new option for patients with insulin dependent diabetes. The ground breaking technology makes it easier to control blood sugar than ever before.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-05-30 04:44:31 GMT
State Senator Billy Hudson of Hattiesburg supports Medicaid expansion. He is the only Republican Mississippi taking a stand on the issue. Governor Phil Bryant remains has been stern on the issue, recentlyMore >>
State Senator Billy Hudson of Hattiesburg supports Medicaid expansion. He is the only Republican Mississippi taking a stand on the issueMore >>
Men's Health magazine released its ranking of cities based on activity level, and the top and bottom five reveal a lot about the mentality of certain regions in the U.S.More >>
Men's Health magazine released its ranking of cities based on activity level, and the top and bottom five reveal a lot about the mentality of certain regions in the U.S.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-27 15:12:06 GMT
To expand or not to expand Medicaid, that's the dilemma facing the state of Mississippi. But before they deal with that, how about some legislation to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of MedicaidMore >>
To expand or not to expand Medicaid, that's the dilemma facing the state of Mississippi. But before they deal with that, how about some legislation to reauthorize the Mississippi Department of Medicaid so that it can exist past June 30.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:07 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:07:47 GMT
Those who are helping people overcome drug addiction said they are seeing more and more people hooked on Meth. One man shared his story of addition and recovery with the hope of helping others.More >>
Those who are helping people overcome drug addiction said they are seeing more and more people hooked on Meth. One man shared his story of addition and recovery with WLOX News with the hope of helping others who may be struggling.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:14:29 GMT
Two new child protection programs in South Mississippi are aimed at stopping abuse and prosecuting abusers. Advocates say you can help with a little free training.More >>
Here's a shocking statistic: Child abuse in South Mississippi is up 300 percent since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. That's upsetting to anyone, but especially those who work with abused and neglected children. But they're optimistic about two new child protection programs.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:00:41 GMT
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition that stopped him from breathing is now able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
A baby who was born with a serious medical condition is able to breathe on his own after doctors created a new device with the aid of a 3D printer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:19:27 GMT
Robert Pascasio is no longer the chief executive officer of Hancock Medical Center. A news release from the medical center's board of trustees announces his departure. But, it doesn't say why PascasioMore >>
Robert Pascasio is no longer the chief executive officer of Hancock Medical Center. A news release from the medical center's board of trustees announces his departure. But, it doesn't say why Pascasio left the hospital just one year after being named CEO. Hancock Medical Center's interim CEO will be Craig Cudworth. His first day on the job is Monday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:53:05 GMT
A 2nd grade teacher in St. Martin has been busy planning a benefit for a Vancleave girl who's battling brain cancer. Stella Clegg has never met Natalie Hightower, but she's determined to help.More >>
A 2nd grade teacher in St. Martin has been busy planning a benefit for a Vancleave girl who's battling brain cancer. Stella Clegg has never met Natalie Hightower, but she's determined to help.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:14:28 GMT
Paul and Aimee Koenig from the Kiln had been struggling with weight gain for the past ten years, and they finally decided to try a new approach to weight loss.More >>
Paul and Aimee Koenig from the Kiln had been struggling with weight gain for the past ten years, and they finally decided to try a new approach to weight loss. They turned to Garden Park Medical Center's weight loss surgeons for help.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:42:53 GMT
A new state law could turn the area around William Carey University's Tradition campus into a hub for health care industries, creating thousands of jobs and injecting millions into the local economy.More >>
A new state law could turn the area around William Carey University's Tradition campus into a hub for health care industries. It is expected to create thousands of new jobs and inject about $380 million into the local economy. The move could also mean more educational opportunities for students in the health field.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:40:08 GMT
It may seem simple enough, but putting a cotton swab in your mouth can actually save a life. Doug Walker found that out Monday at a bone marrow registry drive in Pascagoula.More >>
They came by the dozens to the Singing River Healthplex Monday, filling out forms and then swabbing their mouths as part of the bone marrow registry drive. It was quick and painless, but the results could be far reaching.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-07 18:01:51 GMT
(RNN) – The first thing most people with sinus infections want to do is go to the doctor to get a shot, but that may not be the best option. In the long run, it could make matters worse. The InfectiousMore >>
Part of battling seasonal allergies includes understanding what they are and what causes them, which means a quick hit of antibiotics is rarely the right answer. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-07 10:53:00 GMT
It's hard to learn that your newborn child has health issues, But imagine finding out that your baby has a disorder that fewer than 300 people have around the world. It happened to a Diamondhead mom.More >>
It's hard to learn that your newborn child has health issues, But imagine finding out that your baby has a disorder that fewer than 300 people have around the world. That's what happened to a Diamondhead family recently.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-02 10:53:07 GMT
The Boston bombings and the fertilizer plant explosion in Texas are recent events that raise the question: Are medical and emergency personnel across the country prepared to handle a similar crisis?More >>
This week, about 400 doctors, nurses, and first responders across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana are in Biloxi for the 12th annual Trauma Symposium. They are training on how to handle incidents with mass casualties.More >>
Employees at George Regional Health System have long participated in the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk in Jackson County, but this year, the system has undertaken the challenge of sponsoring a heart walk here in our own county.
Friday, April 26 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-04-26 18:01:06 GMT
(WMC-TV) - A Mid-South woman is in many ways the "girl next door" except she does not look like anyone you have ever seen before. Even more, she is not supposed to be alive. Stephanie Turner lives inMore >>
A Mid-South woman is in many ways the "girl next door" except she does not look like anyone you have ever seen before. Even more, she is not supposed to be alive.More >>
Saturday, April 20 2013 5:01 AM EDT2013-04-20 09:01:02 GMT
What if you were in the middle of all the chaos in Boston? Would you be able to help those who were injured? Red Cross officials are encouraging everyone to take advantage of a free first aid service.More >>
What if you were in the middle of all that chaos in Boston or the plant explosion in Texas? Would you be able to help those who were injured? In the aftermath of those tragedies, Red Cross officials are encouraging everyone to take advantage of a free first aid service. Your phone could become a life-saving tool.More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-04-20 03:44:47 GMT
This has been a week of disasters and tragedy in the news. And mental health experts say it's enough to overwhelm some folks; making them physically ill with things like headache or nausea.More >>
This has been a week of disasters and tragedy in the news. The Boston bombing and subsequent manhunt, the Texas plant explosion and the case with the ricin letters dominated the media coverage this week. And mental health experts say it's enough to overwhelm some folks; making them physically ill with things like headache or nausea. Their best advice: Take a break from the news, and take a walk.More >>
Friday, April 19 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-04-19 21:10:27 GMT
Few people turned out Thursday night for a public hearing on a proposed smoking ban in Pascagoula. More >>
Few people turned out Thursday night for a public hearing on a proposed smoking ban in Pascagoula. The city council is considering a smoke free ordinance that could affect restaurants, bars and public working places. But city leaders say they need more input before a final decision is made.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-18 10:54:05 GMT
A letter addressed to President Barack Obama tested positive for ricin Wednesday, and a Mississippi man is the prime suspect.More >>
A letter addressed to President Barack Obama tested positive for ricin Wednesday, and a Mississippi man is the prime suspect. The FBI confirmed the letter is related to the one addressed to Senator Roger Wicker. Both letters contained the same message, "To see a wrong and not expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance."More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-04-18 10:53:07 GMT
Mario Landeros is walking from Los Angeles to Maine, a trip of almost 4000 miles, to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.More >>
One man's incredible journey began in May of last year, and will end late this summer. Mario Landeros is walking from Los Angeles to Maine, a trip of almost 4000 miles. He's doing it to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Doug Walker caught up with Landeros as he made his way across South Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:43:55 GMT
In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is offering free routine immunizations for infants and children through 18 years of age atMore >>
In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is offering free routine immunizations for infants and children through 18 years of age at all county health departments the week of April 22-26.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-04-12 17:28:27 GMT
On Sunday, you have a chance to win the St Jude Dream Home at the Village of Tradition. The money raised is making a difference for children like Caiden Nichelson from Moss Point.More >>
On Sunday, you have a chance to win the St Jude Dream Home at the Village of Tradition. The money raised is making a difference for children like Caiden Nichelson from Moss Point, who was a patient at St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.More >>
Do you feel a little depressed at night? It might be because of something you drank during the day. Something that a lot of us consume every day for a pick-me-up, could actually be bringing us down. ThisMore >>
Do you feel a little depressed at night? It might be because of something you drank during the day. Something that a lot of us consume every day for a pick-me-up, could actually be bringing us down.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-09 10:54:08 GMT
This year's March Madness is always full of great upsets, buzzer beaters, and dunks. However, one of the most talked about moments this season was a frightening scene on the court. That's when Louisville'sMore >>
This year's March Madness is always full of great upsets, buzzer beaters, and dunks. However, one of the most talked about moments this season was a frightening scene on the court--Louisville's Kevin Ware suffered a gruesome lower right leg injury against Duke.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-04-09 10:54:08 GMT
In less than a week, WLOX will be hosting the St Jude telethon, and give you a chance to win a 425 thousand dollar dream home at the Village of Tradition. Of course the money made during the dream homeMore >>
St Jude Children's research hospital in Memphis treats children with life threatening illnesses from around the world, with no out of pocket costs for the families. Many of those patients are from South Mississippi, and this year, one patient's Dad, played a big part in the construction.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-04-08 19:37:43 GMT
Spring in Mississippi means bugs and blooms, and unfortunately, West Nile Virus. Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported the state's first human case of West Nile Virus for 2013.More >>
Spring in Mississippi means bugs and blooms, and unfortunately, West Nile Virus. Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported the state's first human case of West Nile Virus for 2013.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-04-08 16:20:01 GMT
Logan McDonald is all smiles as he shows off his limited, yet impressive, range of motion, and shares his hobbies. "I like to fish," said 20-year-old Logan in a barely audible mur-mur. Anita Loper recallsMore >>
Logan McDonald is all smiles as he shows off his limited, yet impressive, range of motion, and shares his hobbies.More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-04-07 02:31:17 GMT
It is not every day women voluntarily shave their heads. But Saturday in Pascagoula, a handful of women and several men let the razor buzz off all their hair to raise money for cancer research and awareness.More >>
It is not every day women voluntarily shave their heads. But Saturday in Pascagoula, a handful of women and several men let the razor buzz off all their hair to raise money for cancer research and awareness.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-04-05 15:35:59 GMT
(RNN) – A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Food and Drug Administration must make the morning-after pill available over the counter for all ages. Girls age 16 and younger will not require a prescriptionMore >>
A federal judge has ruled the morning-after pill must be available over the counter for all ages without a prescription.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-04-04 14:59:23 GMT
Since it opened two years ago, the Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disorders in D'Iberville has provided direct services to 66 children.More >>
The Center for Disease Control has released new numbers showing autism is on the rise. Last month, it conducted a national phone survey of parents with children ages six to 17, and found that one in 50 kids are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Since it opened two years ago, the Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disorders in D'Iberville has provided direct services to 66 children.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-04-03 15:22:15 GMT
If you drive down Highway 90 in Biloxi this week, you may notice a significant difference in the city's lighthouse. The iconic coastal landmark is going Blue for Autism Awareness Month.More >>
If you drive down Highway 90 in Biloxi this week, you may notice a significant difference in the city's lighthouse. The iconic coastal landmark is going Blue for Autism Awareness Month.
Saturday, March 30 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-03-30 23:11:05 GMT
Congressman Steven Palazzo is hoping a new amendment to the Constitution that he's proposed will nullify the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. That House Joint Resolution would limit the powerMore >>
That House Joint Resolution would limit the power of Congress to impose a tax on a failure to purchase goods or services.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-03-29 21:56:03 GMT
Part man, part machine is something that sounds like fantasy, but it's much closer to reality than you can believe. "We're very excited as a group that we had the opportunity to help a patient withMore >>
Part man, part machine is something that sounds like fantasy, but it's much closer to reality than you can believe.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-03-29 21:28:42 GMT
With the clock ticking down on the legislative session, the state senate now has to decide whether to confirm nominations to state boards. "At this point in the ball game we're really vetting out allMore >>
With the clock ticking down on the legislative session, the state senate now has to decide whether to confirm nominations to state boards.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-29 10:54:03 GMT
Currently, there are 65 cities in Mississippi that have voted to go smoke free in all buildings used by the public, including private businesses. Pascagoula leaders are looking to join that list.More >>
Currently, there are 65 cities in Mississippi that have voted to go smoke free in all buildings used by the public, including private businesses. Another may soon join the list. Some Pascagoula leaders are looking to extinguish public smoking.More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 7:34 PM EDT2013-03-28 23:34:35 GMT
Power was out at Memorial Hospital for about an hour Thursday after a contractor cut the main power line to the hospital around 7:58 a.m., hospital officials confirmed.More >>
Memorial Hospital officials expect to hospital will be running on normal power at 10pm Thursday after fourteen hours of relying on emergency back up generators.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-03-26 10:53:00 GMT
A coast woman proves that hard work and determination at any age, can make a huge difference in a person's quality of life.More >>
If you keep putting off getting fit because you can't get motivated, this story might give you the motivation you need. It's never too late to start living a healthier more active life. And if you choose that path, the payoff can be tremendous. A coast woman proves that hard work and determination at any age, can make a huge difference in a person's quality of life.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-20 10:54:03 GMT
A young coast woman who lost her life in a tragic accident in 2011 has saved several lives, thanks to her selfless, simple act of signing up to become an organ donor.More >>
A young coast woman who lost her life in a tragic accident in 2011 has saved several lives, thanks to her selfless, simple act of signing up to become an organ donor. It has also brought two families together during the most difficult of times; turning tragedy into hope.More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-03-20 03:05:20 GMT
One coast woman's decision to become an organ donor saved numerous lives, and helped her own family cope with a tragic loss.More >>
More than 115,000 Americans of all ages are waiting for life-saving organ transplants. Fewer than 23,000 of them will receive the organs they need. One coast woman's decision to become a donor saved numerous lives, and helped her own family cope with a tragic loss.More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-19 10:54:08 GMT
Electronic cigarettes are becoming more popular, especially for people trying to quit tobacco cigarettes. But when a patron pulls one out in a restaurant that bans smoking, what happens?More >>
Electronic cigarettes are becoming more popular, especially for people trying to quit tobacco cigarettes. But when a patron pulls one out in a restaurant that bans smoking, what happens?More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-03-14 10:54:08 GMT
A Gulfport school employee is about to take on the biggest challenge of her life. In July, she plans to take a three-day, 60 mile walk to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer.More >>
A Gulfport school employee is about to take on the biggest challenge of her life. In July, she plans to take a three-day, 60 mile walk to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer. She wants to do it to honor three family members and all women touched by the disease.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-03-13 21:44:54 GMT
The South Mississippi chapter of the Red Cross is testing out a new emergency response vehicle. The local chapter is one of only 24 around the country asked to test and assess the new vehicles.More >>
The South Mississippi chapter of the Red Cross is testing out a new emergency response vehicle. The local chapter is one of only 24 around the country asked to test and assess the new vehicles.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 9:41 PM EST2013-03-09 02:41:30 GMT
Friday, people who work with children joined forces in Biloxi to learn new strategies to fight the obesity epidemic.More >>
For seven straight years now, Mississippi has led the nation in childhood obesity. On Friday, people who work with children joined forces in Biloxi to learn new strategies to fight the obesity epidemic. While they heard about disturbing trends linked to overweight children, there was also some encouraging news.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-03-08 11:54:04 GMT
A bill sitting on the governor's desk would prevent cities from requiring businesses to post nutritional information, restrict portion size, or ban toys in kids' meals.More >>
A bill sitting on the governor's desk would prevent cities from requiring businesses to post nutritional information, restrict portion size, or ban toys in kids' meals. Picayune Senator Tony Smith, who is a restaurant owner, introduced the bill to keep Mississippi from modeling rules after cities in New York.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-03-05 11:54:08 GMT
Mississippi has one of the higher colon cancer rates in the country and one of the lowest screening rates.More >>
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. That's according to the CDC. But it's highly treatable if it's caught early. That's the message doctors hope to get out year round, but especially in March, during colon cancer awareness month.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-28 11:54:04 GMT
This year, one Harrison County school made some changes in the cafeteria and in the gym year to fight obesity.More >>
Schools across South Mississippi are trying to come up with new and creative ways to encourage students to get up and move. Every Mississippi school has adopted its own Wellness Policy that includes a fitness program, nutrition education, and healthier lunches and snacks. This year, one Harrison County school made some changes in the cafeteria and in the gym year to fight obesity.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:44 PM EST2013-02-27 21:44:19 GMT
In the bayous of Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, researchers have discovered a potential medicinal breakthrough from alligators. Alligator blood is showing to be a potent antibiotic in lab testingMore >>
In our area bayous, MSU researchers have discovered a potential medicinal breakthrough from alligators. KPLC's Britney Glaser explains how alligator blood is showing to be a potent antibiotic.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-27 11:54:01 GMT
They are only in high school right now, but they could one day help save your life. Tuesday, more than 2,000 students took part in a career fair in Pascagoula, focused on the health care industry.More >>
They are only in high school right now, but they could one day help save your life. Tuesday, more than 2,000 students took part in a career fair in Pascagoula, focused on the health care industry. And unlike your typical career fair, this one put students in what looked like a real hospital.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-26 11:54:07 GMT
Sally-Ann Roberts, who donated life saving bone marrow to her sister Robin, talks about her sister's remarkable comeback.More >>
Robin Roberts has jumped right back into work in a big way, after her recovery from a life saving bone marrow transplant. Her sister Sally-Ann, who donated the life saving bone marrow, talks about Robin's remarkable comeback.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-02-20 11:54:04 GMT
A Jackson County teenager says he knows what Robin Roberts is going through as she returns to work Wednesday morning. Tyler Youngblood also had a bone marrow transplant recently.More >>
A Jackson County teenager says he knows what Robin Roberts is going through as she returns to work Wednesday morning. The young man also had a bone marrow transplant recently. A year ago, Tyler Youngblood was fighting a form of Leukemia. Today, he is back in school and looking forward to a cancer-free life.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 2:23 AM EST2013-02-20 07:23:43 GMT
For people with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma or other diseases, a cure exists. Be The Match® connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilicalMore >>
For people with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma or other diseases, a cure exists. Be The Match® connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant.More >>
Tuesday, February 19 2013 6:53 AM EST2013-02-19 11:53:05 GMT
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country. Two of the problems are women do not know the signs and they do not do enough to prevent it.More >>
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country. Two of the problems are women do not know the signs and they do not do enough to prevent it. Monday, hundreds of South Mississippians took the first step.More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 3:10 PM EST2013-02-18 20:10:50 GMT
As people attempt to get their lives back in order following the tornado, the American Red Cross would like to stress the importance of taking care of your emotional health as well as your physical health.More >>
As people attempt to get their lives back in order following the tornado, the American Red Cross would like to stress the importance of taking care of your emotional health as well as your physical health.More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 7:59 PM EST2013-02-16 00:59:21 GMT
Dental care can get pretty expensive for people who can't afford it or don't have insurance. On Friday, four South Mississippi dentists and their staff provided dental services absolutely free.More >>
Dental care can get pretty expensive for people who can't afford it or don't have insurance. On Friday, four South Mississippi dentists and their staff provided dental services absolutely free.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 3:53 PM EST2013-02-06 20:53:37 GMT
According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, 40 to 60 percent of drug addicts will relapse from their treatment. But don't let those numbers mislead you because recovery is possible.More >>
Recovery is something a drug abuser has to want to do for themselves and officials say it is not an easy process. According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, 40 to 60 percent of drug addicts will relapse from their treatment. But don't let those numbers mislead you because recovery is possible. We talked with one woman who is living proof.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 2:15 PM EST2013-02-06 19:15:44 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Mid-South investigators are tracking a disturbing beauty trend ... it is a trend that could kill you. Action News 5's Janice Broach investigates the dangerous world of illegal "pumping parties",More >>
Mid-South investigators are tracking a disturbing beauty trend ... it is a trend that could kill you.More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 9:12 PM EST2013-02-02 02:12:01 GMT
Shortly before the ribbon was cut on the Back Bay Tower, the Commander of the 81st Medical Group, Korey Cornum, stood in front of the crowd to make a big announcement.More >>
Keesler Air Force Base has a new state of the art medical facility. Patients were moved into the Back Bay Tower last month, but an official ribbon cutting was held Friday to show off the building and to share some exciting news.More >>
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.More >>
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 10:32 AM EST2013-01-28 15:32:47 GMT
A major beverage company is removing flame retardant from its product. After a Pine Belt teenager launched a petition drive against it. PepsiCo Inc. has announced plans to remove brominated vegetable oilMore >>
A major beverage company is removing an ingredient from its product after petitions and complaints from consumers, the largest of which started by a Pine Belt teenager. More >>
Friday, January 25 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-25 11:54:03 GMT
State economic leaders said the Coast is the perfect position to turn healthcare into big business.More >>
State economic leaders said the Coast is the perfect position to turn healthcare into big business. Mississippi Economic Council President Blake Wilson is on a statewide tour to update the business community with the latest in what's being done to spark economic development and how healthcare ties into that.More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 3:14 PM EST2013-01-18 20:14:37 GMT
As lawmakers search for as much information as possible on the impacts of the Affordable Care Act, Ed Haislmaier, a research fellow, with the conservative D.C. based Heritage Foundation, went before aMore >>
As lawmakers search for as much information as possible on the impacts of the Affordable Care Act, Ed Haislmaier, a research fellow, with the conservative D.C. based Heritage Foundation, went before a group of them outlining what he believes will happen. More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-18 11:54:06 GMT
Imagine suffering a stroke and having to give up the job you love, so you could learn how to speak again. Longtime business man James Powell had to just that last year. Thanks to some help from therapistsMore >>
Imagine suffering a stroke and having to give up the job you love, so you could learn how to speak again. Longtime business man James Powell had to just that last year. As Patrice Clark reports, thanks to some help from therapists and a new communication tool, he is able to speak again.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-15 11:54:07 GMT
As an internal medicine specialist at Ocean Springs Hospital, Dr. Clinton Hull is used to saving lives. But a little more than a year ago, he saved a life by donating his bone marrow.More >>
As an internal medicine specialist at Ocean Springs Hospital, Dr. Clinton Hull is used to saving lives. But a little more than a year ago, he saved a life not by treating the patient, but by donating his bone marrow to the patient.More >>
Nearly a third of American teenage girls say that at some point they've met up with people with whom their only prior contact was online, new research reveals.More >>
Nearly a third of American teenage girls say that at some point they've met up with people with whom their only prior contact was online, new research reveals.More >>
Friday, January 11 2013 11:04 AM EST2013-01-11 16:04:22 GMT
Oxycotin, methadone and hydrocodine. Those are all prescription medications Hancock County Narcotics leaders say have become the drugs of choice for illegal trafficking.More >>
Oxycotin, methadone and hydrocodine. Those are all prescription medications Hancock County Narcotics leaders say have become the drugs of choice for illegal trafficking.More >>
Friday, January 11 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-11 11:54:01 GMT
A Pascagoula firefighter's baby girl is severely ill and medical bills are piling up. Now his fellow firefighters and police officers have teamed up to help.More >>
A Pascagoula firefighter's baby girl is severely ill and medical bills are piling up. Now his fellow firefighters and police officers have teamed up to help. They are also asking South Mississippians to find it in their hearts to give during this tough time.More >>
Friday, January 4 2013 10:06 PM EST2013-01-05 03:06:29 GMT
When uninsured Mississippians have a chance to buy health insurance coverage..it's still up in the air whether the federal government or the state of Mississippi will control their choices. The GovernorMore >>
When uninsured Mississippians have a chance to buy health insurance coverage..it's still up in the air whether the federal government or the state of Mississippi will control their choices.More >>
Friday, January 4 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-04 11:54:04 GMT
Personal trainer and motivational speaker Paul Lacoste started the "Fit 4 Change" program in Jackson that's getting amazing results and national recognition. Now he's bringing it to the coast.More >>
Personal trainer and motivational speaker Paul Lacoste started the "Fit 4 Change" program in Jackson that's getting amazing results and national recognition. Now he's about to kick off that same intense program at eFitness & Wellness in Biloxi at no charge "if" you stick to the program.More >>
Tuesday, January 1 2013 6:54 AM EST2013-01-01 11:54:01 GMT
At the start of each year, millions of Americans set a similar goal: shed those unwanted holiday pounds and get that perfect physique. But all too often, people set that goal without seeing it through.More >>
At the start of each year, millions of Americans set a similar goal: shed those unwanted holiday pounds and get that perfect physique. But all too often, people set that goal without seeing it through.More >>
Friday, December 28 2012 12:53 PM EST2012-12-28 17:53:25 GMT
The 30th annual WLOX Red Cross blood drive kicked off Thursday, and will be taking donations Friday, and again on Monday.More >>
South Mississippians are getting a chance to give the gift of life, and it doesn't cost a thing to do it. The 30th annual WLOX Red Cross blood drive kicked off Thursday, and will be taking donations Friday, and again on Monday.More >>
Thursday, December 27 2012 4:12 PM EST2012-12-27 21:12:18 GMT
A Denham Springs mother has a warning for other parents tonight. She says her teenage had a bad reaction after he smoked what she's calling a new synthetic drug. Now she is on a mission to protect otherMore >>
A Louisiana mother has a warning for other parents after her teenage son had a bad reaction from smoking what she's calling a new synthetic drug.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 6:53 AM EST2012-12-21 11:53:04 GMT
Imagine being paid each day to exercise and the professional trainer comes to you at work. That's what's been happening at United States Marine Incorporated in Gulfport for a year now.More >>
Imagine being paid each day to exercise and the professional trainer comes to you at work. That's what's been happening at United States Marine Incorporated in Gulfport for a year now. Rebecca Powers visited a class where employees and owners say this whole experience has been very rewarding for everyone.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-12-18 11:54:00 GMT
Dr. Brad Berger is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who works for Memorial Behavioral Health. He says one big concern is the lack in America of available mental health treatment.More >>
The school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary has sparked some national discussion about mental health issues. Dr. Brad Berger is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who works for Memorial Behavioral Health. He says one big concern is the lack in America of available mental health treatment. Even in South Mississippi, the wait can be six months or more for out patient mental health screening or treatment. "It's ridiculous,"says Dr. Berger.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-12-13 11:54:04 GMT
An Ocean Springs business known for its friendly and personal service is closing its doors, after almost four decades. Doug Walker was there during the final hours of operation at Patterson's Pharmacy.More >>
An Ocean Springs business known for its friendly and personal service is closing its doors, after almost four decades. Doug Walker was there during the final hours of operation at Patterson's Pharmacy.More >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 7:40 AM EST2012-11-29 12:40:26 GMT
(WMC-TV) – It is the only abortion clinic left in Mississippi – and it is fighting to stay open. Attorneys are again asking a federal judge to block a state law that could close the facility. A stateMore >>
It is the only abortion clinic left in Mississippi – and it is fighting to stay open.More >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-11-29 11:54:14 GMT
Thanks to George Regional Health System Southeast Rehab, Christmas has come early for a disabled George County High teen who needed an electric wheelchair, but couldn't afford one.More >>
Christmas has come early for a disabled George County High teen. The quadriplegic-hearing impaired student needed an electric wheelchair, but couldn't afford one. Thanks to George Regional Health System Southeast Rehab, the teen now has the freedom to move.More >>
Monday, November 26 2012 8:24 PM EST2012-11-27 01:24:58 GMT
If you want to maintain your weight, or even lose some during the holidays, a trainer at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi has some tips, along with a special offer to help keep you on track.More >>
If you want to maintain your weight, or even lose some during the holidays, a trainer at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi has some tips, along with a special offer to help keep you on track.More >>
Tuesday, November 20 2012 6:54 AM EST2012-11-20 11:54:08 GMT
Health advocates around the state insist Mississippi should expand Medicaid. But opponents, including Governor Phil Bryant, say it will cost too much.More >>
Part of the Affordable Care Act encourages states to expand Medicaid to more residents. Opponents in Mississippi insist it will cost too much. Supporters say the federal government will pick up 100 percent of the cost for the first few years and expansion will create jobs.More >>
Monday, November 19 2012 4:01 PM EST2012-11-19 21:01:35 GMT
Quick and convenient access to health care has taken a step forward in Jackson County with the opening of a new clinic on Highway 90 in Pascagoula.More >>
Quick and convenient access to health care has taken a step forward in Jackson County with the opening of a new clinic on Highway 90 in Pascagoula. It's a medical facility that combines the best of the old, along with the new.More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-10-30 10:52:20 GMT
Many of us have come to associate October with Breast Cancer Awareness, but did you know it's also Dwarfism Awareness month? You may also be surprised to learn that a child with dwarfism is born one outMore >>
Many of us have come to associate October with Breast Cancer Awareness, but did you know it's also Dwarfism Awareness month? You may also be surprised to learn that a child with dwarfism is born one out of every ten thousand births, and 80 percent of people with dwarfism have average-height parents and siblings.More >>
Rather than heading out to the store to buy a big bag of Halloween candy, why not look at alternative Halloween treats that you can give out this year that are healthy and fun?More >>
Rather than heading out to the store to buy a big bag of Halloween candy, why not look at alternative Halloween treats that you can give out this year that are healthy and fun?More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-10-26 23:08:01 GMT
When you think about growing a state's economy, most of us don't think about health care. That is about to change. Governor Phil Bryant was on the coast Friday morning launching a new initiative.More >>
When you think about growing a state's economy, most of us don't think about health care. That is about to change. Governor Phil Bryant was on the coast Friday morning launching a new initiative focusing on health care as an economic driver.More >>
Friday, October 26 2012 3:37 PM EDT2012-10-26 19:37:16 GMT
It's a much debated decision in Mississippi; whether to expand the state's Medicaid program or leave it alone. As part of the Mississippi Economic Policy Center's annual policy conference, that was theMore >>
It's a much debated decision in Mississippi; whether to expand the state's Medicaid program or leave it alone. As part of the Mississippi Economic Policy Center's annual policy conference, that was the topic of discussion Friday morning.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 8:31 PM EDT2012-10-26 00:31:11 GMT
For anyone who's had trouble finding a doctor is Mississippi, there may be a reason. That's because the state comes in at 159 doctors per 100,000 people. That's the lowest in the nation. One factor isMore >>
For anyone who's had trouble finding a doctor is Mississippi, there may be a reason. That's because the state comes in at 159 doctors per 100,000 people. That's the lowest in the nation.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 12:11 PM EDT2012-10-25 16:11:41 GMT
A new health clinic is now open Diamondhead. The Memorial Physician Clinic and Diagnostic Center will offer a number of different services, including neurology, orthopedics and urology.More >>
A new health clinic is now open Diamondhead. The Memorial Physician Clinic and Diagnostic Center will offer a number of different services, including neurology, orthopedics and urology.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 6:54 AM EDT2012-10-25 10:54:15 GMT
Out of control. That is how Pearl River County officials describe the death rate from drug overdoses there considering the small population size.More >>
Out of control. That is how Pearl River County officials describe the death rate from drug overdoses there considering the small population size. Since January, 17 people have died from drug overdoses. The latest death was Friday from heroine, but officials say most are due to prescription abuse.More >>
Tuesday, October 23 2012 6:54 AM EDT2012-10-23 10:54:38 GMT
A new program is hoping to enlist community members to serve and protect veterans who spent years serving and protecting our nation. The Medical Foster Home program is an alternative to nursing home care.More >>
A new program is hoping to enlist community members to serve and protect veterans who spent years serving and protecting our nation. The Medical Foster Home program is an alternative to nursing home care.More >>
Tuesday, October 23 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-10-23 10:52:16 GMT
A nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to epidural steroid shots for back pain, is now blamed for 297 illnesses in 16 states, and 23 deaths. More >>
A nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to epidural steroid shots for back pain is now blamed for 297 illnesses in 16 states, and 23 deaths. And while none of the contaminated injections made their way to Mississippi, patients are still concerned.More >>
Friday, October 19 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-10-19 23:11:16 GMT
From the moment you get out of your car at the post office in Orange Grove, you cannot help but notice the pink on the doors and inside the lobby. Even the sales clerks are sporting pink.More >>
From the moment you get out of your car at the post office in Orange Grove, you cannot help but notice the pink on the doors and inside the lobby. Even the sales clerks are sporting pink.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 6:54 AM EDT2012-10-16 10:54:12 GMT
A South Mississippi family who lost their baby this past April is reaching out to help other families going through that same pain.More >>
It is the most devastating thing any parent could ever imagine: the loss of a child. A South Mississippi family who experienced such a tragedy this past April is now reaching out to help other families going through that same pain. "Our Gulf Coast Angels" Founder Amanda Rivera shares her very personal story with us in hopes of helping others.More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-10-16 10:53:12 GMT
Doctors, nurses, and staff at Garden Park, are wearing a lot of pink, and recognizing not only breast cancer awareness month, but one of their own survivors.More >>
Doctors, nurses, and staff at Garden Park, are wearing a lot of pink, and recognizing not only breast cancer awareness month, but one of their own survivors. Leslie Catchot from Gulfport reached her five year milestone this month.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 6:52 AM EDT2012-10-11 10:52:16 GMT
In an effort to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, volunteers will string thousands of bras across a Jackson County bridge later this month.More >>
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to raise awareness and money for research, volunteers will string thousands of bras across a Jackson County bridge later this month. It's going to a be a fun event with a very serious message, and you can take part.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 6:49 AM EDT2012-10-11 10:49:13 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Mississippi businesses are struggling to keep health care costs from eating into their profits. But state leaders just might have a way to help solve the problem. The leaders are discussingMore >>
Mississippi businesses are struggling to keep health care costs from eating into their profits. But state leaders just might have a way to help solve the problem.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-10-05 22:53:04 GMT
Students from Our Lady of Fatima elementary school are focused on fitness. They participated in a one mile "fitness fun run" on Friday morning at Hiller Park.More >>
Students from Our Lady of Fatima elementary school are focused on fitness. They participated in a one mile "fitness fun run" on Friday morning at Hiller Park. Teacher, Michele Mandal, says it's important to instill a message about the importance of physical fitness in these children, especially since Mississippi is often listed as the fattest state in America.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 6:54 AM EDT2012-10-04 10:54:13 GMT
A St. Martin homeowner is worried that an overgrown, waterlogged piece of property that sits next to his back yard is a health hazard.More >>
A St. Martin homeowner is worried that an overgrown, waterlogged piece of property that sits next to his back yard is a health hazard. He made several calls looking for help, but still, nothing was done. Dan Russell then contacted Doug Walker, who went looking for answers.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 6:53 AM EDT2012-10-04 10:53:21 GMT
Hundreds of D'Iberville students and parents are taking part in a national campaign to get up, get out, and get moving. October 3 is International Walk to School Day.More >>
Hundreds of D'Iberville students and parents are taking part in a national campaign to get up, get out, and get moving. October 3 is International Walk to School Day. It's a day set aside to promote a safer, cleaner, and healthier way to get to school. An event in D'Iberville Wednesday morning attracted quite a large crowd.More >>
Children in the United States are exposed to nearly four hours of background television on average every day, an amount that threatens healthy child development, new research reveals.More >>
Children in the United States are exposed to nearly four hours of background television on average every day, an amount that threatens healthy child development, new research reveals.More >>
Sunday, September 30 2012 11:26 PM EDT2012-10-01 03:26:04 GMT
Governor Phil Bryant encourages hundreds of teenagers to take a stand against teen pregnancy. He made the speech Sunday night at the Salvation Army Community Center in Jackson. The program wrappedMore >>
Governor Phil Bryant encourages hundreds of teenagers to take a stand against teen pregnancy. He made the speech Sunday night at the Salvation Army Community Center in Jackson.More >>
Saturday, September 29 2012 9:29 PM EDT2012-09-30 01:29:01 GMT
Rain or shine, thousands of people put on their walking shoes and headed to Jones Park in Gulfport Saturday morning for the annual Heart Walk. More >>
Rain or shine, thousands of people put on their walking shoes and headed to Jones Park in Gulfport Saturday morning for the annual Heart Walk. Some heart disease survivors and their families said people need to take the warning signs seriously and seek medical help quickly.More >>
Saturday, September 29 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-09-29 18:05:44 GMT
Just in the state of Mississippi there are 197 cases of the West Nile virus, including five deaths.More >>
"We are in the middle of the worst epidemic of West Nile virus infection in the state of Mississippi ever and one of the worst in terms of the United States," said senior scientist at Methodist Rehab Center Dr. Art Leis.More >>
Friday, September 28 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-09-28 23:10:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) – If you want to get chills, you need to see the latest video produced by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital that is making the rounds online. The video features patients, doctors, and celebritiesMore >>
If you want to get chills, you need to see the latest video produced by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital that is making the rounds online.More >>
Friday, September 28 2012 3:38 PM EDT2012-09-28 19:38:19 GMT
With the state leading the nation in teen birth rates, community meetings are becoming a point of change. The initiative is using teens in schools across the state as advocates.More >>
With the state leading the nation in teen birth rates, community meetings are becoming a point of change. The initiative is using teens in schools across the state as advocates.More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 6:54 AM EDT2012-09-27 10:54:12 GMT
With more than 22 percent of Mississippians living in poverty, the need for low cost or free medical care is growing. The Bethesda Free Clinic is working hard to meet that need.More >>
With more than 22 percent of Mississippians living in poverty, the need for low cost or free medical care is growing. The Bethesda Free Clinic is working hard to meet that need.More >>
Tuesday, September 25 2012 6:32 PM EDT2012-09-25 22:32:43 GMT
Imagine being a healthy, active, 60 year old man. A few days later, you're in the hospital fighting for your life. That nightmare came true for Joe Conn after he was diagnosed with West Nile Virus.More >>
Imagine being a healthy, active, 60 year old man. A few days later, you're in the hospital fighting for your life. It's a nightmare that came true for Joe Conn after he was diagnosed with West Nile Virus.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 9:53 PM EDT2012-08-11 01:53:27 GMT
Since portions of the Affordable Care Act took affect at the beginning of the month, women's preventative health services, like mammograms and wellness checkups are available at no cost. "If women areMore >>
Since portions of the Affordable Care Act took affect at the beginning of the month, women's preventative health services, like mammograms and wellness checkups are available at no cost. More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
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