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New research suggests delaying the onset of high blood pressure may lower the risk of a stroke. The study's lead author, Dr. George Howard, an emeritus distinguished professor of biostatistics at UAB, discusses the importance of blood pressure treatment.

Alabama health officials report that quitting smoking is one of the most important steps smokers can take to improve their health. The Alabama Department of Public Health is encouraging participation in the annual Great American Smokeout for smokers and tobacco users to make November 21 their quit day.

Alabama joins the nation in taking part in the Great American Spit Out on Thursday, Feb. 22. It's a tobacco-free holiday to help spread awareness about the dangers of using smokeless tobacco like chew, and helping others quit.

National health experts are raising awareness about a lung disease that’s affecting Alabama. Data shows that the Yellowhammer State has one of the highest prevalence rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, in the country.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tobacco shops in Alabama are no longer being able to advertise vaping as a healthy alternative to smoking.A wide-ranging law…

A recent report shows Alabama is lagging behind much of the country when it comes to tobacco use.The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network…

A Montgomery judge says extra security is unnecessary in the case against a white police officer charged with fatally shooting a black man.Officer Aaron…

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bare-bones General Fund budget that Gov. Robert Bentley has already threatened to veto over inadequate…

A group of professors say a policy blocking health systems from hiring smokers may have a disproportionate impact on certain employees.Al.com reported…

The Alabama Senate has again passed a bill to ban smoking in many work places and in many businesses. Democratic Sen. Vivian Davis Figures guided her bill…