Families across Alabama are once again turning to the courts, frustrated by years of waiting for a medical cannabis program that has yet to deliver on its promises.

A compound that showed early promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in fruit flies has also shown neuroprotective effects in mice, according to researchers at the University of Alabama.

Inspired by the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, a social media trend is sweeping the internet—this time with a mission to raise awareness for mental health care access. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness is embracing the challenge not just for the laughs, but to highlight a serious cause: expanding support and visibility for mental health treatment in Alabama and beyond.

Four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, one of the state's most recognized parent advocates is calling on lawmakers to intervene as patients remain without access to treatment.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, health care professionals, and pharmacies after counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1mg products were discovered in the U.S. drug supply chain.

Samantha Sampson’s deep love for Hashbrown started in the wee hours of the night as she formula-fed the tiny orange kitten. She did her best to keep the baby and his brother, Tater Tot, nurtured.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Neal, 42nd Medical Group physical medicine technician, supports the Human Performance Flight at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base by delivering targeted physical therapy services to airmen. “With fewer than 300 physical medicine technicians across the Air Force, the Human Performance Flight consists of two elements – physical therapy and optometry,” […]

Dr. Mark LeQuire, a longtime Montgomery radiologist, has been named the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. He was officially sworn in during the organization’s annual meeting held on Friday, April 11. Dr. LeQuire is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and brings more than three decades of medical […]

With awareness of the link between alcohol and adverse health effects becoming more widespread, the world of mocktails is expanding rapidly. What began as a way to make a simple swap for those uninterested in drinking has become a movement all its own

Huntsville's Crestwood Medical Center has become the first hospital in Alabama to implement a new, state-of-the-art surgical robot, the DB-5. This marks a major step forward in the facility's use of advanced medical technology.

As part of Autism Awareness Month, the Helena Police Department is taking proactive steps to better serve and support individuals with autism in the community.

The Associated Press is reporting that a federal judge has ruled that Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is not allowed to prosecute individuals or organizations aiding women leaving the state to obtain abortions.

DCH Health System has announced the appointment of Fitzgerald Washington to its Board of Directors. Washington, known for his extensive leadership experience in both corporate and public sectors, is expected to play a key role in advancing DCH’s mission.

On April 12, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama to take part in the annual Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s. This worthwhile fundraising event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at 1700 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, and will feature a fun-filled morning of community, music, and giving back.

Alabama is on the brink of a severe nursing shortage, with nearly 39,000 nurses predicted to leave the profession over the next four years. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) has raised concerns about the potential crisis and is developing multiple strategies to retain existing nurses and attract new ones to the workforce. According to […]

A bill that would require healthcare providers to screen women for postpartum depression has cleared the Alabama House. House Bill 322, introduced by Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley), aims to ensure new mothers are assessed for signs of the condition.

In a heartwarming tribute to her late father, Tammy Baer has turned her grief into a mission of compassion and care. As a dedicated nurse at Huntsville Hospital, Baer is creating sensory blankets to bring comfort to Alzheimer's patients — a deeply personal endeavor inspired by her father, Bobby Calhoun, who passed away from the disease in 2022.

Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require healthcare professionals to assess women for postpartum depression, a move supporters say will help promptly identify and address maternal mental health concerns many women face after giving birth.

A tragic house fire that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in 2022 has since inspired a movement dedicated to saving lives across Alabama. The initiative, called Project Charlie, was created by Chief James Edwards of the Alder Springs Volunteer Fire Department after the devastating loss of young Charlie Carroll.

Huntsville Hospital has made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025.This list recognized 1,000 standout organizations across the U.S. that offer supportive workplace policies with an active commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Healthcare workers in Alabama are calling for legislative action to address the growing issue of workplace violence in hospitals and medical facilities. According to the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA), one in four nurses will experience workplace violence each year.

The Elmore County High School community is rallying around one of its own as he faces a serious health challenge. Charles Winchester Jr., the school’s offensive line coach, has been battling cancer and recently underwent an extensive 11.5-hour procedure as part of his treatment.

Dan Boatman has always lived an active life. The 43-year-old father of five leads a busy life as a pastor, teacher and basketball coach at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Christian School in Blountsville, Alabama.

Master Sgt. Ron Bohl didn’t hesitate. His brother, Matthew, was battling stage 5 kidney disease, and time was running out. When he learned the wait for a donor kidney could take up to six years, he knew he had to act. Matthew Bohl had been on dialysis since early 2023, but his condition was worsening. […]