Posted: 10:32 AM Researchers say they found an "alarming" increase in children's ear, nose and throat infections nationwide caused by dangerous drug-resistant staph germs.

Posted: 8:45 AM According to the American Diabetes Association, a new case of diabetes is diagnosed every twenty-one seconds, which is why people in our area are fighting back to make sure you're healthy!

Posted: 9:19 AM Researchers say they found an "alarming" increase in children's ear, nose and throat infections nationwide caused by dangerous drug-resistant staph germs.

Posted: 9:17 AM Faced with their favorite foods, women are less able than men to suppress their hunger, a discovery that may help explain the higher obesity rate for females, a new study suggests. Researchers trying to understand the brain's mechanisms for controlling food intake were surprised at the difference between the sexes in brain response.

Posted: 2:33 PM Your fridge isn't the only place you should be checking for "use-by dates."

Posted: 1:00 PM Newer anti-psychotic drugs are no safer than older ones for the risk of suddenly dying from a heart problem, says a study that finds they roughly double that hazard.

Posted: 12:57 PM Scrawl on the patient with a permanent marker to show where the surgeon should cut. Ask the person's name to make sure you have the right patient. Count sponges to make sure you didn't leave any inside the body.

Posted: 12:55 PM Federal health officials Thursday pledged a new, open process for approving drugs and foods from genetically engineered animals.

Posted: 1:58 PM Protecting your children against asthma and allergies can start even before they're born.

Posted: 1:53 PM How a woman's maternity leave may affect the health of her child.

Posted: 10:03 AM A few years can make a life-saving difference for girls who give birth in their teens.

Posted: 11:21 AM The House has opened debate on a bill to increase spending on children's health insurance as Democrats try to give President-elect Barack Obama an early win on health care.

Posted: 2:47 PM A new study warns about improper use of Vicks vapor-rub and products similar to it on babies and toddlers.

Posted: 2:42 PM Another review of research finds epidurals and other forms of spinal anesthesia appear to be safer than previously thought.

Posted: 2:39 PM About 80-percent of women use some form of hormonal contraceptive -- such as birth control pills or the patch.

Posted: 12:27 PM Babies do better after a scheduled Caesarean section if they're born no sooner than seven days before their due date, a new large study of U.S. births shows.

Posted: 12:23 PM Scientists say a genetic variant that increases the risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease appears to target women.

Posted: 9:34 AM Nutrition experts say children who want to be vegetarians need to "fill in the blanks" of their low-protein diets with alternatives to red meat, fish and poultry.

Posted: 12:12 PM Lots of people believe that a steaming cup of tea or other hot drink helps ease the sniffles, aches and pains of the flu or common cold.

Posted: 12:10 PM It appears men may be genetically pre-disposed to fathering either girls or boys.

Posted: 12:08 PM Researchers are learning more about the link between obstructive sleep apnea and strokes.

Posted: 10:03 AM It could just be a statistical blip, but a new federal report says Mississippi is now the state with the nation's highest teen pregnancy rate

Posted: 9:47 AM In a scientific first, an anti-clotting drug made from the milk of genetically engineered goats is moving closer to government approval for humans.

Updated: 2:16 PM Folks over at Gulf Coast Medical Center are making convenience a top priority these days. Starting Friday, you can log on to their website and find out 'Wait Times' at the Emergency Room.

Posted: 12:27 PM A new sweetener will soon be showing up in your favorite beverages. Companies hope it will become the next big thing for consumers.