Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:04:21 GMT
Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield is the first facility in the southeast to offer molecular breast imaging using the GE Healthcare's Discovery NM 750b.More >>
Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield is the first facility in the southeast to offer molecular breast imaging using the GE Healthcare's Discovery NM 750b.More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 2:17 PM EDT2013-04-15 18:17:04 GMT
{This runs April 15th @ 4} It's hard to believe when we last talked to Janet Crawford she took a lot of medicine because she had high cholesterol , high triglycerides, high blood pressure, and high insulinMore >>
A large drop in weight and a spunky new attitude are indicative of great results.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-04-10 21:02:08 GMT
{***This story airs April 10th***} Watching 14 year old Cade Pressnell hit a tennis ball - it's hard to believe that he recently had major health concerns. Scoliosis was slowly curving his spine...More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 4:02 PM EDT2013-03-25 20:02:50 GMT
Pill Box Pharmacy started compounding prescription medications in 1997. That means creams, lotions, and medicines that do not require sterility.More >>
Pill Box Pharmacy started compounding prescription medications in 1997. That means creams, lotions, and medicines that do not require sterility, were concocted after the pharmacists received additional training.More >>
Wednesday, March 6 2013 5:01 PM EST2013-03-06 22:01:18 GMT
The mobile medical unit offers screenings at areas underserved by the medical community. It can also serve as a command post and triage unit during times of disaster. More >>
The mobile medical unit offers screenings at areas underserved by the medical community. It can also serve as a command post and triage unit during times of disaster. More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 4:25 PM EST2013-02-13 21:25:04 GMT
Botox has long been used to relax wrinkles and help with neurological conditions, but the FDA has now approved it to help with certain bladder conditions. More >>
Botox has long been used to relax wrinkles and help with neurological conditions, but the FDA has now approved it to help with certain bladder conditions. More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 7:27 AM EST2013-01-24 12:27:21 GMT
Tim Hall lost his hand in an industrial accident October 25th, 2011. "I turned to him and said, "Hey I dropped my....and I looked and said - my hand!....and itMore >>
Tim Hall uses his new hand at work and at play.More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 9:04 PM EST2013-01-08 02:04:39 GMT
(***This story runs January 7th at 4pm***) Many of us are trying to eat healthier as per our new years resolutions. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that frozen vegetables can be just as healthyMore >>
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics say "frozen" is just as good as "fresh". But there are guidelines.More >>
Wednesday, January 2 2013 11:07 AM EST2013-01-02 16:07:40 GMT
Dentist Josh Drake can speak out of both sides of his mouth when it comes to bruxism. "To grind your teeth is called "bruxism". It's a fancy word and typically occurs at night when you are sleeping," saidMore >>
Dentist Josh Drake can speak out of both sides of his mouth when it comes to bruxism.More >>
Monday, December 24 2012 5:25 PM EST2012-12-24 22:25:44 GMT
Community need and supplying jobs are just a couple reasons why Clay New and others decided to open the new N C Health Care Clinic in Priceville.More >>
Community need and supplying jobs are just a couple reasons why Clay New and others decided to open the new N C Health Care Clinic in Priceville.More >>
Monday, December 17 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-12-17 21:40:13 GMT
The crowds, the traffic, and more can contribute to the constant headaches, fatigue, and other indicators of stress. Here are some tips to relieve it.More >>
The crowds, the traffic, and more can contribute to the constant headaches, fatigue, and other indicators of stress. Here are some tips to relieve it.More >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 8:38 AM EST2012-11-29 13:38:12 GMT
***This story airs Nov. 28th at 4 pm 71 year old Sherman Lemmond is recuperating from a total knee replacement. He says he's still very active...but the knee was a problem. "It was worn out and I'dMore >>
We get a sneak peek at the refurbished facility.More >>
Monday, October 22 2012 5:23 PM EDT2012-10-22 21:23:34 GMT
This well known author is changing the way we look at mental health and mental illness. His counseling and consulting organization is experiencing tremendous growth, internationally. More >>
This well known author is changing the way we look at mental health and mental illness. His counseling and consulting organization is experiencing tremendous growth, internationally. More >>
Wednesday, September 26 2012 5:53 PM EDT2012-09-26 21:53:56 GMT
Health officials usually remind us in November about Flu shot, but they are doing it earlier now. An infectious disease specialist explains why.More >>
Health officials usually remind us in November about Flu shot, but they are doing it earlier now. An infectious disease specialist explains why.More >>
Monday, September 10 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-09-10 21:39:05 GMT
Tiffany Snead Schwantes may not look like it.....but she is doing battle....a battle for her life. "I have stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma, which is also known as primary bile duct cancer. I was diagnosedMore >>
One fund raising idea for cancer treatment was for Tiffany Schwantes to skydive out of a plane. Her friend is doing it for her since she's on the transplant list.More >>
Wednesday, August 15 2012 4:41 PM EDT2012-08-15 20:41:25 GMT
This story airs **Wednesday, August 8th at 4.*** Little one's can be very picky at lunch time. But if you want to ensure they like what they are eating...and it's healthy, there are some guidelinesMore >>
Sometimes kids don't want their "hot lunch" at school, but you can substitute something that is good and healthy.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 8:38 AM EDT2012-08-10 12:38:11 GMT
TSR RUNS AUGUST 10TH AT 6 AM!!! Dorie Reid says she never had allergies growing up in Michigan....but since coming to North Alabama in 1992, they've been terrible. Hers are also linked to asthma.More >>
A doctor addresses the top five allergy myths.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 3:15 PM EDT2012-08-02 19:15:24 GMT
From basic life support to critical care, an ambulance and the workers on board can mean the difference between life and death.More >>
From basic life support to critical care, an ambulance and the workers on board can mean the difference between life and death. Now, Decatur has a second ambulance service in its first response. OfficialsMore >>
Monday, July 30 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-07-30 21:58:24 GMT
One of the keys to dealing with arthritis is staying active - constantly moving the joint. Hydrotherapy is one form of physical therapy and exercise.More >>
One of the keys to dealing with arthritis is staying active - constantly moving the joint. Hydrotherapy is one form of physical therapy and exercise.More >>
Monday, July 23 2012 6:07 PM EDT2012-07-23 22:07:20 GMT
Knees and hips are the usual joint problems patients report during the summer. Doctors say the answer is to work your way up to an exercise program.More >>
Knees and hips are the usual joint problems patients report during the summer. Doctors say the answer is to work your way up to an exercise program.More >>
Monday, July 16 2012 4:35 PM EDT2012-07-16 20:35:09 GMT
Sickle Cell Anemia is a disease passed through families where the shape of red blood cells is deformed and delivers less oxygen to body tissues.More >>
Sickle Cell Anemia is a disease passed through families where the shape of red blood cells is deformed and delivers less oxygen to body tissues.More >>
Monday, July 9 2012 9:04 PM EDT2012-07-10 01:04:20 GMT
Bring out the coolers, picnic baskets and food! But be careful. Food borne illnesses increase in the summer. The reason? Bacteria and viruses love a warm, moist environment, including your hands. "WashMore >>
Bring out the coolers, picnic baskets and food! But be careful. Food borne illnesses increase in the summer.More >>
Monday, July 2 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-07-02 23:11:40 GMT
When it's so hot you need a spatula to remove your clothing and the sun beats down like a hammer on your head, you know there are health concerns. And there are still many seniors who do not have air conditioning.More >>
There are many seniors who have health issues do not have air conditioning units and do not have places to go to cool off.More >>
Wednesday, June 27 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-06-27 21:56:02 GMT
For many youngsters, kicking off their shoes and going barefoot is a summer rite of passage. There are concerns from parents: stickers, broken glass, fallen arches and more. Dr. Joseph R. Dupper is aMore >>
A podiatrist talks about the safety concerns for those who like to go barefoot in the summer.More >>
Wednesday, June 20 2012 5:00 PM EDT2012-06-20 21:00:40 GMT
92 year old Bradford W. Mixon is undergoing therapy to help him swallow. He suffers from Dysphasia. "It was a real problem", says Bradford. Kimberly Lancaster is his Speech Language Pathologist. "DysphasiaMore >>
Specific treatments are followed to help the patient.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 4:34 PM EDT2012-06-18 20:34:57 GMT
***This story will run June 25th Dr. Randall F. Wilks is a 20 year audiologist. He's very precise about the hearing tests he gives to people. He recognizes complaints about a ringing or buzzing noiseMore >>
Commonly thought of as ringing in the ears, Tinnitus can be managed for many.More >>
Monday, June 11 2012 2:45 PM EDT2012-06-11 18:45:38 GMT
Mickey Williams had severe back and leg pains when he underwent surgery for bone spurs. But more surgery was not an option and he came to the Tennessee Valley Pain consultants at Huntsville Hospital.More >>
Mickey Williams had severe back and leg pains when he underwent surgery for bone spurs, but more surgery was not an option and he came to the Tennessee Valley Pain consultants at Huntsville Hospital.More >>
9 month old Zack Taylor is getting a great start in life with help from his mom and the Women, Infants and Children's Program. Zack's mom says the program has helped her pocketbook. "It came in handyMore >>
Food and nutrition services begin when the baby is still in the womb. It continues until the child is 5. Mom's get assistance too.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-05-28 22:40:47 GMT
***This airs May 28th 13 year old Cody Seiber says when people ask him if he's 8 or 9, he simply says no - 13....and he does a good job of explaining that he has a genetic syndrome with clear characteristics.More >>
Cody Seiber has a genetic syndrome that makes him appear much younger than he is.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:35 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:35:15 GMT
**This story airs5-23-12*** Workers are putting a "seasonal shine" on everything at Point Mallard....getting ready for the summer season which starts Saturday the 26th at 10 am. Look closer and youMore >>
Super safeguards will ensure a safe pool and surrounding area.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:00 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:00:38 GMT
***this airs May 21st*** Lee Jett was someone who loved the sun and getting a tan. Melanoma claimed his life when he was just 33 years old. His sister, Kim Barrett, says she would like others to be awareMore >>
Kim Barrett wants people to be aware of the dangers of tanning.
Her brother, Lee Jett was someone who loved the sun and getting a tan. Melanoma claimed his life when he was just 33 years old.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 4:01 PM EDT2012-05-17 20:01:03 GMT
(***This runs May 17th at 4pm ***) A Decatur church will be one of several locations nationwide for people to come to help the American Cancer Society. They will help build on past work that gave cancerMore >>
Your information could help cure or even prevent cancer.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 4:16 PM EDT2012-05-14 20:16:42 GMT
Kary Fox was in severe pain for 10 years before she knew what was wrong with her body. "I had been 10 years with different doctors....doctor after doctor. Some saying I was depressed. Some saying it wasMore >>
Kary Fox seeks to raise awareness and support for Lupus. More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 2:12 PM EDT2012-05-10 18:12:00 GMT
There are new clinical trials at the University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer center to fight aggressive abdominal cancers. The new method is very different from traditional chemotherapy.More >>
There are new clinical trials at the University of Alabama Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer center to fight aggressive abdominal cancers.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 9:20 PM EDT2012-05-08 01:20:11 GMT
As the temperatures rise and outdoor activities increase, it is important to drink lot of fluids. But many people complain that when they drink a lot of water they feel the urge to urinate long afterMore >>
The primary liquid you should use to drink is water, and doctors say you should drink it often.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 6:02 PM EDT2012-04-25 22:02:01 GMT
Tammy Dudley's family has seen their share of tragedy. Her eldest son, Jeremy died in an auto accident three years ago. Her dad was shot and killed, and her family struggles to transport her 16 year-oldMore >>
The Dudley family hopes to get more votes in a contest to win a wheelchair accessible van for their son, Austin, who has cerebral palsy. More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-04-23 23:11:20 GMT
A stroke needs to be treated quickly, like a heart attack, only with the brain. Modern medicine keeps improving the odds for patients who have suffered a stroke. Cheryl Hood was only 52 when she sufferedMore >>
Modern medicine keeps improving the odds for patients who have suffered a stroke. Find out how in this week's Your Health.More >>
Monday, March 26 2012 5:38 PM EDT2012-03-26 21:38:14 GMT
This Swedish study backs up what American doctors have been saying for years: Early detection leads to early treatment, giving better chances for a cure for cervical cancer. More >>
Monday, March 19 2012 9:03 PM EDT2012-03-20 01:03:48 GMT
Former smoker, Paul McCracken had part of a cancerous lung removed in 2003. A diagnosis of non-small cell carcinoma was discovered in 2011 in the other lung.More >>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 4:41 PM EDT2012-03-14 20:41:48 GMT
Huntsville Hospital and the Heart Center Research are part of the research effort to notify physicians of a heart event, thanks to an implant inside the patient. More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 5:19 PM EST2012-02-29 22:19:01 GMT
Research shows from 2006 to 2009 there was a 16 percent increase in ER patients seeking help with dental problems. It costs ten times more to go to the Emergency Room then to go to a dentist for preventive care.More >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 4:40 PM EST2012-02-29 21:40:04 GMT
One of the most common and yet most debilitating ailments we have is a headache. A recent study in the annals of internal medicine showed chiropractic manipulation and exercise were better than drugs when it came to treating neck pain relating to headaches.More >>
Monday, February 27 2012 7:04 PM EST2012-02-28 00:04:22 GMT
A medication used to treat certain types of cancer is in short supply, and one mother is on a mission to get the drug back in supply so her son can easily receive his vital cancer medication.More >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 4:41 PM EST2012-02-22 21:41:58 GMT
A gluten-free diet can have many health benefits, but how difficult is it to stick to? Bobby Shuttleworth find out which restaurants offer menu items for people with dietary restrictions. More >>
Monday, February 20 2012 7:02 PM EST2012-02-21 00:02:41 GMT
According to the National Cancer Institute, there will be more than 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer and more than 15,000 deaths, while most cases are diagnosed in the later stages; there is still hope with new drugs and diagnostic tools. More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 10:30 PM EST2012-02-16 03:30:46 GMT
The signs of a heart attack can be different for men and women. Parkway Medical Center in Decatur is hosting a race to raise awareness about heart disease.More >>
Monday, February 13 2012 6:38 PM EST2012-02-13 23:38:55 GMT
25 to 30 million Americans suffer from the pain, swelling and disfigurement of varicose veins. Patients now have an option of what some doctors call the "lunch break" operation.More >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-02-08 23:42:21 GMT
New discoveries are being made in ALS research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dennis Sweet was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS - Lou Gehrig's - disease in December of 2010. For nine years prior he lived with primary lateral sclerosis or PLS. More >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 6:24 PM EST2012-01-25 23:24:01 GMT
"Scale Back Alabama" is a 10 week contest encouraging people to lead healthier lives by eating better and exercising more. Alabama's obesity rate has doubled in the last 15 years. Reports show Alabama is the second most obese state in the nation. Obesity can lead to 30 medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease.More >>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-01-25 04:00:53 GMT
It can be tough during cold and flu season it to keep your family safe from germs in public places. A PHD student from University of Alabama in Huntsville studying Bio Technology showed WAFF 48 several places where germs love to lurk.More >>
Wednesday, January 18 2012 4:10 PM EST2012-01-18 21:10:28 GMT
GERD is a dangerous disease and could lead to cancer if left untreated. Here are tips to prevent that from happening in this week's "Your Health."More >>
Monday, January 16 2012 5:40 PM EST2012-01-16 22:40:16 GMT
During cold and flu season, many parents struggle with "when" to keep their child home from school. Here are some tips to know when and why in this week's Your Health. More >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 5:35 PM EST2012-01-11 22:35:20 GMT
Alabama has the 6th highest rate of childhood obesity, and there are some guidelines for physical activity that can prevent it from happening to your child.More >>
Monday, December 19 2011 6:22 PM EST2011-12-19 23:22:01 GMT
The Hartselle Fire Department to shows how a small emergency can turn into a catastrophe if you don't know the do's and don'ts of putting out grease fires.More >>
Monday, November 14 2011 3:03 PM EST2011-11-14 20:03:30 GMT
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces is recommending that men no longer get screened for prostate cancer through the PSA or prostate specific antigen test.More >>
Monday, October 31 2011 8:43 AM EDT2011-10-31 12:43:32 GMT
Certain sticky, citrus based candies can cause quick cavities in your child's teeth through erosion. Here are some tips to prevent this from happening.More >>
Monday, October 17 2011 5:30 PM EDT2011-10-17 21:30:40 GMT
The National Association of School Nurses contends that only 45% of the nation's public schools have a full time nurse on site, and the role of nurse is many. More >>
Tuesday, October 11 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-10-12 03:00:44 GMT
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 >>
Monday, October 10 2011 5:00 PM EDT2011-10-10 21:00:28 GMT
Diabetes is a lifelong disease and chronic condition, in which there are high levels of sugar in the blood, but it can be managed through reading labels.More >>
Friday, May 13 2011 10:38 PM EDT2011-05-14 02:38:56 GMT
Fear is a natural emotion that can actually save your life, but some lives are turned upside down by a constant, illogical fear known as a phobia.More >>
Thursday, March 24 2011 1:35 PM EDT2011-03-24 17:35:55 GMT
Some women suffer from a dangerous disorder than can lead to serious health issues. But as Karla Redditte explains, there are lifestyle changes that will help manage the imbalance.More >>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.More >>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.More >>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
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