HEALTH & FITNESS

News about health, fitness, exercise and healthy living in Alabama

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PERDIDO -- Some 45 years after a train derailment spilled benzene in this north Baldwin community, the government is preparing for another review of the Superfund cleanup and hoping to see further decline in the toxic plume.  Full story »

FLORENCE, Ala. -- The Univeristy of North Alabama is revaming the revamp the university's smoking policy, putting designated smoking areas a set distance from building resources and adding resources to help people kick the habit. Full story »

Infirmary West.JPG(Courtesy Mobile Infirmary)The Long Term Acute Care Hospital at Infirmary West, large building to the left, is designed to help patients who need specialized care for serious health problems for an extended time. The hospital wants to relocate from the campus of Infirmary West to Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, some 11 miles away.  Full story »

LAGRANGE, Ga. -- A 35-year-old LaGrange woman was charged with the female genital mutilation of her 10-month-old baby and second-degree cruelty to children a relative noticed that the baby appeared to have been circumcised. Full story »

Melody Hopkins' anatomy and physiology class was able to use about $10,000 worth of medical equipment for the EKG lab thanks to Citronelle's participation in the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative.  Full story »

FLORENCE, Ala. -- The TimesDaily newspaper is asking a Lauderdale County Circuit judge to halt the sale of Coffee Health Group and its assets to a private company until documents related to the sale are made available to the public. Full story »

There are benefits, drawbacks to high-profile illnesses. Full story »

Officials credit intervention, mental health and precautionary programs Full story »

Data released Wednesday by Auburn Montogmery's Center for Demographic Research shows Alabama's infant death rate was 9.5 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2008. That's a half percentage point higher than the rate reported in 2006. Full story »

The Regions Charity Classic and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Central Alabama are teaming up Saturday, May 15, 2010 for the second annual Walk FORE the Cure during the Regions Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort, Hoover, Alabama. Full story »

Subsequent samples taken from the location show the water quality is again within recommended limits, according to a spokesman for the local health agency.  Full story »

FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- State health officials removed advisories against swimming Mobile Bay at Fairhope Public Beach, Mary Anne Nelson Park in Fairhope and Weeks Bay at Camp Beckwith in Fairhope after test results found bacteria levels were within recommended limits, a statement issued today said.  Full story »

James, a Republican businessman from Greenville, announced his plan before reporters at Huntsville City Hall. Full story »

The water flowing through the pipes was so acidic that it ruined the video equipment that found the initial damage, the suit alleges.  Full story »