The newly approved vaccines are authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older, with the Moderna vaccine also approved for individuals between 6 months and 11 years of age.
WBRC FOX6 News is On Your Side and getting answers from an infectious diseases expert about some viral confusion over a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced funding for agencies across the nation today, with Jefferson County set to receive more than $1.5 million.
Dr. Wes Stubblefield says the decline in vaccinations began before the pandemic, and now it seems to be getting worse, and he says this could lead to more illnesses being spread in and out of the classroom.
The study utilized a pre-clinical human brain death model developed at UAB to evaluate the safety and feasibility of pig-to-human kidney xenografts, or transplants, without risk to a living human.
A new study done by the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Consortium shows that women who get a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant pass the antibodies to the newborn, giving them protection against the virus at birth. Babies are not eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine until they are six months.
Going back to school means extracurriculars are starting back up. If your child plays fall sports, they may be spending a lot of time outdoors in this extreme heat.
According to the CDC, more than 58 million people in the United States have arthritis, and it’s the leading cause of work disability. There are certain foods you can eat to boost your bone and joint health
There was no doubt what play Tuscaloosa County High School Football Coach Adam Winegarden would call when it came to protecting his players from the heat. Early morning practice starting at 6:30, done by 9:30 a.m. during the summer.
In July of 2022, the suicide hotline number was changed to 988. It reduced the number from 10 digits to three, making it easier to remember when in a crisis.
While it’s important to stay hydrated every day, in the excessive heat, you’ll want to make sure you’re keeping your core temperature down to prevent heat exhaustion or a heat stroke.
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to prenatal supplements. Consumer Reports breaks down what’s inside the bottles so you can purchase the right one for you.
While 90% of American adults have some form of insurance, 23 million people - or nearly one in ten adults - have significant medical debt, according to a 2022 Kaiser Family study. Here are some actionable ways to navigate steep medical bills and avoid overpaying.
There are a lot of doctors and annual exams to be done as a woman in her 20s, 30s, and 40s, but knowing when to go and who to see can feel overwhelming.
Members of UAB’s Trauma and Acute Care Surgery division trained people how to apply a tourniquet, or pack a wound for someone who is bleeding. The training could give a victim the precious seconds they need to survive and not bleed to death.
Right now, one million Americans are living with a brain tumor. Upwards of 95,000 people are year are diagnosed and 20,000 people die from a brain tumor.
The Cahaba Medical Care facility in Bibb County just got a big boost in maternity care. On Friday, an official with President Biden’s administration announced a huge grant to improve maternal health.
Erythritol is a natural sweetener that can be found in some fruits at low levels. It’s processed through fermented corn when it’s made to sell commercially.
Endometriosis is when tissue that should be lining the uterus lines other areas outside of the uterus. That can include the pelvis, abdomen, bladder, and bowel.
The Brainlab Mixed Reality Viewer provides a 3-D view of the tumor, head and spine above the operating table. Surgeons wear a visor that comes over their eyes to see the hologram.
Alabama lawmakers are working to bring more doctors to the state as health care leaders said there are thousands of open physician jobs across the state.
Women across the country say their breast implants are making them sick. The unofficial diagnosis: breast implant illness. There’s more than five hundred symptoms, but the most common are fatigue, brain fog, muscle aches and joint pain.
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