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Tattoos are no longer permanent, thanks to advanced laser technology used to removed the ink from the skin's surface.More >>

Bobby Shuttleworth talks about the risks of buying human breast milk online.
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We all knowing losing weight is important. Not only will you look better but you will feel better too. WAFF-48's Elizabeth Gentle discovered on her weight loss journey it can be the difference between good health and bad.More >>

Researching your family tree can get difficult when records aren't available. Follow Kim Essex on a journey to find her ancestors.More >>

Huntsville City Schools will have 30 new teachers settling into their classrooms next year as part of the Teach for America program. The teachers will be working in Title One schools. However, not everyone thinks this is a good idea. Some people are concerned for more reasons than one.More >>

How often does your teen check his or her Facebook page? Once, twice, maybe fifteen times a day? The answer is important because new studies show that the number of times teens log on may actually play a significant role in their futures.More >>

This month all of those holiday parties and sweet treats can start to widen your waistline, but don't give up hope just yet. There are ways to avoid the holiday diet pitfalls.More >>

A Huntsville man filed a lawsuit stating that he was not transferred from the local jail to the penitentiary in time. WAFF 48 News looks into if this delay violates the inmate's civil rights.More >>

More than 70% of Americans have a general purpose credit card, according to the US Census Bureau. But if you don't have the cash in the bank to pay off your buys right away, a recent Yahoo! Finance article says there are some purchases you should avoid at all costs.More >>

How do women who are uninsured or under insured get treatment and preventative care for breast cancer? An Alabama program helps pay for necessary tests and treatments for women who can't afford it.More >>

Who's looking at your Facebook posts? Maybe looking at your party pictures, your comment threads? Have you ever thought your insurance agent?More >>

For years, Toomer's Corners has been a place students, alumni and fans of all ages met for the ultimate celebration of school spirit and pride, but in late fall, one vicious act changed everything.More >>

The cost of college tuition is steadily climbing, making it difficult for many to pay for classes.More >>

Every vehicle has blind spots, and it can be deadly if children hide in them. With new technology and some time, you can learn how to keep little ones safe.More >>

Experts say women can avoid being attacked by staying out situations that make them vulnerable. Margo Gray talks with self defense experts about how women can stay safe.More >>

Meth destroys many lives every year, but it also does major damage to addicts' teeth.More >>

Sending or receiving sexually explicit text and picture messages could result in felony charges for teens who think they are sending pictures to trusted friends.More >>

School is out and that means a summer family vacation is right around the corner. When it comes to your hotel, have you thought about who could be your next door neighbor? The answer may surprise you.More >>

It's an age old warning- do your homework before doing business with any company. The Better Business Bureau says that definitely applies to North Alabamians as they clean up after the tornadoes.More >>

Food poisoning affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every day. Kim Essex takes a look at the effects of food poisoning and how you can avoid it.More >>

Thousands of storm victims in Alabama are realizing they don't have the coverage they need after tornadoes destroyed their homes. Eric Sollman explains what you need to know before disaster strikes.More >>

Alabama has seen several dam failures over the past few decades, but several experts are concerned that many dams in the state are one crack away from a major disaster.More >>

School systems across the state are pinching pennies, doing everything they can to survive. But where did the problems start? Elizabeth Gentle looks into Huntsville City Schools financial problems for answers.More >>

Huntsville receives significantly less state money to attract large business than other parts of the state. Margo Gray talks to state leaders to find out why the Rocket City is being short changed.More >>

Addictions come in several forms from drugs and caffeine to alcohol and gambling, but one many people may not think about is a food addiction.More >>

Products labeled as incense or bath salts are actually drugs in disguise. WAFF 48's Eric Sollman shows you the dangers of these designer drugs.More >>

A year after the Discovery Middle School shooting, students and school leaders work together to combat bullying.More >>

Beginning the search for birth parents can be a difficult decision but it can be just as hard to find the information you might be looking for.More >>

While teachers are reaching into their pocketbooks to pay for classroom supplies, some superintendents are making super salaries.More >>

Do you know where your chicken comes from? Stephen McLamb takes a look at the difference between fowl from commercial and free range farms.More >>

Inspired by vampire-themed movies, some teens are showing affection through biting. Monica Rix takes a look at this 'Twilight' craze and how dangerous it can be.More >>

Chemicals dumped at Redstone Arsenal more than 60 years ago remain there. Jim Abath takes a look at what is wrong, what is being done to fix it, and why it is taking so long to clean it up.More >>

Crooks are finding new ways to steal your identity. One machine you use every day at work may be holding more personal information than you thought.More >>

Heroin has long been considered one of the most powerfully addictive illicit drugs. Find out where in North Alabama narcotics agents have found this highly addictive drug in this WAFF 48 News special report.More >>

The price of healthy food keeps going up, making it easier to eat unhealthy food. Jim Abath looks at how shoppers can make better choices for their health at prices they can afford.More >>

An incense sold legally in most states that gets users high has parents and law enforcement worried.More >>

Cell phones pose safety issues in jails. Some lawmakers are proposing legislation that will help keep contraband out of jails. WAFF 48 News takes a closer look at this problem in this special report.More >>

Teenagers don't always think about the repercussions of sexting, but the effects of sending personal pictures can last forever.More >>

The Tennessee woman convicted of killing her minister husband with a shotgun blast to the back is speaking about her new life and raising her girls.More >>