Health

You've likely heard all about the new skin care trends taking over cosmetics stores. What used to be a process as simple as "wash your face before bed" is now a massive industry, with some facial washes, creams, scrubs and oils costing as much as a car payment! (google 'most expensive skin care' at your own risk) While a moisturizer infused with caviar is not a necessity, healthy skin practices can look different for people across all ages, economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders. Here to discuss best practices for care, and bring us back down to earth as far as skin care is concerned, is Dr. Lauren Kole, MD.

Tuscaloosa residents are preparing for a run that will support the city’s preschool education. The annual Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K, which is also referred to as the Mayor’s Cup, will take place Saturday, April 27.

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is bringing a variety of fitness experts to the heart of downtown Mobile this weekend to help promote personal health and fitness. The Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza will take place in Mardi Gras Park on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16.

Tuscaloosa residents are preparing for a run that will support the city’s preschool education. Registration is currently open for the annual Tuscaloosa Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K, which is also referred to as the Mayor’s Cup.

National Health Center Week begins today (Monday, August 7th). The Mobile County Health Department is working with its primary care division, Family Health, on the campaign. Saturday is Children's Health Day focusing on students going back to school and the immunizations that go with it.

A campaign is challenging Alabamians to use the thousands of miles of recreational trails in the name of good health. The goal is to utilize the state’s diverse landscapes to make active living an experience.

Gov. Robert Bentley's support of a referendum on a state lottery comes six years after he criticized gambling as a detriment to society.The governor has…

Alabama Department of Public Health officials say a new law allows people and businesses to keep epinephrine injectors on hand in case of an allergic…

Republicans in the Alabama House say a small business tax credit and a teacher pay raise are among their top priorities for the legislative session that…

A few weeks ago, the small town of Marion in Alabama’s black belt came down with a tuberculosis epidemic. Officials with State Department of Public Health…