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Dr. Sergio Canavero said the transplant of a healthy body to a human head would take place in China because the U.S. and Europe would not allow it.
More >>Dr. Sergio Canavero said the transplant of a healthy body to a human head would take place in China because the U.S. and Europe would not allow it.
More >>Recent teen suicides have been blamed on cyberbullying, and social media posts depicting "perfect" lives may be taking a toll on teens' mental health, researchers say.
More >>Recent teen suicides have been blamed on cyberbullying, and social media posts depicting "perfect" lives may be taking a toll on teens' mental health, researchers say.
More >>November 17 is World Prematurity Awareness Day.
More >>November 17 is World Prematurity Awareness Day.
More >>Most women have some sort of PMS symptoms like bloating and headaches, anxiety, insomnia, even depression.
More >>Most women have some sort of PMS symptoms like bloating and headaches, anxiety, insomnia, even depression.
More >>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70 percent of smokers really want to quit.
More >>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70 percent of smokers really want to quit.
More >>The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug in the United States with a digital ingestion tracking system in an unprecedented step to ensure patients with mental disorders take medicine prescribed...
More >>The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug in the United States with a digital ingestion tracking system in an unprecedented step to ensure patients with mental disorders take medicine prescribed for them.
More >>There are intense cravings that could indicate a deficiency in your body.
More >>There are intense cravings that could indicate a deficiency in your body.
More >>With the new guidance, both men and women should be treated if their blood pressure is 130 over 80 or higher.
More >>With the new guidance, both men and women should be treated if their blood pressure is 130 over 80 or higher.
More >>The LifeSouth Community Blood Center is currently facing an emergency shortage of O-negative blood.
More >>The LifeSouth Community Blood Center is currently facing an emergency shortage of O-negative blood.
More >>This fall, nearly 700 federally funded child care facilities in Alabama underwent safety and health inspections from the Alabama Department of Human Resources as part of a new law.
More >>This fall, nearly 700 federally funded child care facilities in Alabama underwent safety and health inspections from the Alabama Department of Human Resources as part of a new law.
More >>Dining out? Check out this week's food inspection scores.
More >>Montgomery county health inspectors visit restaurants every week. And every Thursday the 12 News Defenders bring you their findings.
More >>If you’re in need of health insurance, you’ve got a little over a month to choose a plan online, or you can go to the Wellness Coalition in Montgomery.
More >>If you’re in need of health insurance, you’ve got a little over a month to choose a plan online, or you can go to the Wellness Coalition in Montgomery.
More >>Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the fidget spinners in question were not recommended for kids, according to the Public Interest Research Group.
More >>Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the fidget spinners in question were not recommended for kids, according to the Public Interest Research Group.
More >>Pregnancy. It's a journey that seems to have an unending list of questions. Providing answers along with support is the goal of the Nurse-Family Partnership.
More >>Pregnancy. It's a journey that seems to have an unending list of questions. Providing answers along with support is the goal of the Nurse-Family Partnership.
More >>For a family having trouble conceiving, it can be a painful process but with fertility treatments today, there's new hope.
More >>For a family having trouble conceiving, it can be a painful process but with fertility treatments today, there's new hope.
More >>The 2017 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card is out and Alabama got an "F" with a preterm birth rate of 12 percent.
More >>The 2017 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card is out and Alabama got an "F" with a preterm birth rate of 12 percent.
More >>Alliant Management Services has signed an agreement to operate Medical Center Barbour beginning in December.
More >>Alliant Management Services has signed an agreement to operate Medical Center Barbour beginning in December.
More >>Open enrollment for 2018 health insurance plans is now open as part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, despite multiple attempts by the GOP to end the law.
More >>Open enrollment for 2018 health insurance plans is now open as part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, despite multiple attempts by the GOP to end the law.
More >>There's good news coming out of Alabama hospitals, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. In 2016 the state's hospitals did better than the nation as a whole when it comes to several infection-related categories that ADPH closely tracks.
More >>There's good news coming out of Alabama hospitals, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. In 2016 the state's hospitals did better than the nation as a whole when it comes to several infection-related categories that ADPH closely tracks.
More >>An employee pointed out that smoke breaks took up an average of 40 minutes a day - and that nonsmokers were working during that time. The Japanese company decided to reward the non-smokers.
More >>An employee pointed out that smoke breaks took up an average of 40 minutes a day - and that nonsmokers were working during that time. The Japanese company decided to reward the non-smokers.
More >>Doctors can now get a much clearer view of the breast tissue with 3D mammograms.
More >>Doctors can now get a much clearer view of the breast tissue with 3D mammograms.
More >>First Source is voluntarily recalling several of its dark chocolate products because they contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient and poses a serious risk for people with milk allergies or sensitivities.
More >>First Source is voluntarily recalling several of its dark chocolate products because they contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient and poses a serious risk for people with milk allergies or sensitivities.
More >>The long-term plan for Medicaid, the largest agency in Alabama, is up in the air. Despite repeated efforts and moves, many healthcare questions still exist in Washington.
More >>The long-term plan for Medicaid, the largest agency in Alabama, is up in the air. Despite repeated efforts and moves, many healthcare questions still exist in Washington.
More >>Alabama officials have launched a system to route patients experiencing stoke symptoms to the nearest hospital ready to care for them.
More >>Alabama officials have launched a system to route patients experiencing stoke symptoms to the nearest hospital ready to care for them.
More >>Breast Cancer Awareness month is wrapping up this week, but the disease is not slowing down.
More >>Breast Cancer Awareness month is wrapping up this week, but the disease is not slowing down.
More >>Auburn University will host a breast cancer awareness event Friday The annual All In, All Pink event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More >>Auburn University will host a breast cancer awareness event Friday The annual All In, All Pink event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More >>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released their findings of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States - and shows that the South isn't protecting itself very well.
More >>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released their findings of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States - and shows that the South isn't protecting itself very well.
More >>Oct. 23 through the 29 is National Flu Prevention Week, to promote ways to avoid getting the flu this season.
More >>Oct. 23 through the 29 is National Flu Prevention Week, to promote ways to avoid getting the flu this season.
More >>If you're a parent, it's likely you've talked to your kids about cyberbullying.
More >>If you're a parent, it's likely you've talked to your kids about cyberbullying.
More >>A raccoon found in the backyard of an east Montgomery home has tested positive for rabies, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
More >>A raccoon found in the backyard of an east Montgomery home has tested positive for rabies, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
More >>The FDA reported that among the lots recalled are powerful painkillers Fentanyl and morphine, as well as Oxytocin, which is commonly used to induce labor.
More >>The FDA reported that among the lots recalled are powerful painkillers Fentanyl and morphine, as well as Oxytocin, which is commonly used to induce labor.
More >>As the month of October comes to a close, so does the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign.
More >>As the month of October comes to a close, so does the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign.
More >>Enchroma glasses, a wearable technology, are changing everything for color-blind patients.
More >>Enchroma glasses, a wearable technology, are changing everything for color-blind patients.
More >>Government statistics show the rate of high blood pressure has not gone up in the past decade.
More >>Government statistics show the rate of high blood pressure has not gone up in the past decade.
More >>A woman has taken to Facebook with a painful warning for anyone heading to pumpkin patches this fall. In the post Jennifer Velasquez says she contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever after wearing flip-flops and shorts to a pumpkin patch. Jennifer Velasquez
More >>A woman has taken to Facebook with a painful warning for anyone heading to pumpkin patches this fall. In the post Jennifer Velasquez says she contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever after wearing flip-flops and shorts to a pumpkin patch. Jennifer Velasquez
More >>The eyes of dyslexic subjects were different from the eyes of non-dyslexic subjects, which could be the cause of the disorder. There may also be a treatment.
More >>The eyes of dyslexic subjects were different from the eyes of non-dyslexic subjects, which could be the cause of the disorder. There may also be a treatment.
More >>Montgomery-based Beasley Allen Law Firm reacted to news Tuesday that a Missouri appeals court has thrown out the $72 million award to a woman who claimed talcum powder contributed to her ovarian cancer.
More >>Montgomery-based Beasley Allen Law Firm reacted to news Tuesday that a Missouri appeals court has thrown out the $72 million award to a woman who claimed talcum powder contributed to her ovarian cancer.
More >>Parkinson’s is a debilitating disease that affects the nervous system and the body’s movement.
More >>Parkinson’s is a debilitating disease that affects the nervous system and the body’s movement.
More >>With Halloween quickly approaching, many children will be devouring sweets for days after they trick-or-treat.
More >>With Halloween quickly approaching, many children will be devouring sweets for days after they trick-or-treat.
More >>A group of graduate students and their professor were recognized at an international conference for an app they created.
More >>A group of graduate students and their professor were recognized at an international conference for an app they created.
More >>Have you ever been curious about your risk for cancer or the effect your family history has on your risk?
More >>Have you ever been curious about your risk for cancer or the effect your family history has on your risk?
More >>Millions of Americans are sporting fitness trackers these days. These devices track your activity, but they also collect data on your sleep.
More >>Millions of Americans are sporting fitness trackers these days. These devices track your activity, but they also collect data on your sleep.
More >>Health officials and doctors are issuing a warning regarding a product many parents think will keep their baby safe.
More >>Health officials and doctors are issuing a warning regarding a product many parents think will keep their baby safe.
More >>As we transition to fall, there are foods that also transition us.
More >>As we transition to fall, there are foods that also transition us.
More >>Typically, flu season begins in early October and runs through the end of May, but this year, it began earlier than expected.
More >>Typically, flu season begins in early October and runs through the end of May, but this year, it began earlier than expected.
More >>The gym. It is a place that millions visit to go workout but could actually be harmful to your health.
More >>The gym. It is a place that millions visit to go workout but could actually be harmful to your health.
More >>An Ohio mom is warning parents of the potential dangers of pacifier clips after her 2-year-old daughter received a burn-like injury.
More >>An Ohio mom is warning parents of the potential dangers of pacifier clips after her 2-year-old daughter received a burn-like injury.
More >>Chappy’s Deli held its annual Breakfast for Babies fundraiser on Friday and sold over 4,700 boxes! The amount of money raised this year is still being calculated but organizers hope to know the totals soon.
More >>Chappy’s Deli held its annual Breakfast for Babies fundraiser on Friday and sold over 4,700 boxes! The amount of money raised this year is still being calculated but organizers hope to know the totals soon.
More >>Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled its 11 oz. cans of Nitro Cold Brew coffee because of concerns that its production process could breed botulin.
More >>Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled its 11 oz. cans of Nitro Cold Brew coffee because of concerns that its production process could breed botulin.
More >>The latest statistics from the Health Affairs Journal show mental disorders were the costliest medical condition in the country in 2013, spending up to $201 billion on medical care.
More >>The latest statistics from the Health Affairs Journal show mental disorders were the costliest medical condition in the country in 2013, spending up to $201 billion on medical care.
More >>A glitch in Amazon's computers sent an email that surprised a lot of people who are not expecting a baby.
More >>A glitch in Amazon's computers sent an email that surprised a lot of people who are not expecting a baby.
More >>Alabama's attorney general is among 41 AGs nationwide demanding documents from opioid manufacturers and distributors as they to stem a growing opioid abuse epidemic.
More >>Alabama's attorney general is among 41 AGs nationwide demanding documents from opioid manufacturers and distributors as they to stem a growing opioid abuse epidemic.
More >>AUBURN, AL (WTVM) – The East Alabama Medical Center is teaming up with Auburn University to provide blankets for babies during football season.
More >>AUBURN, AL (WTVM) – The East Alabama Medical Center is teaming up with Auburn University to provide blankets for babies during football season.
More >>“You never want to mess with the snake… any type of snake at all. You want to stay as far away back as possible,” said Bryce McClintock
More >>“You never want to mess with the snake… any type of snake at all. You want to stay as far away back as possible,” said Bryce McClintock
More >>Caring for the sickest babies takes a special person.
More >>Caring for the sickest babies takes a special person.
More >>VOICES for Alabama’s Children has released its Annual Kids Count Data Book, which shines light on the state's children in areas such as health, safety, and economic security.
More >>VOICES for Alabama’s Children has released its Annual Kids Count Data Book, which shines light on the state's children in areas such as health, safety, and economic security.
More >>An average of 135 children per day tested positive for opioid addiction or dependence in American emergency rooms, the study found,
More >>An average of 135 children per day tested positive for opioid addiction or dependence in American emergency rooms, the study found,
More >>Alabama's rate for uninsured children has plunged to a new low, and is well below the national average, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
More >>Alabama's rate for uninsured children has plunged to a new low, and is well below the national average, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
More >>Chappy’s Deli held its annual Breakfast for Babies fundraiser on Friday. The fundraiser is a chance for you to grab a delicious breakfast while doing something good.
More >>Chappy’s Deli held its annual Breakfast for Babies fundraiser on Friday. The fundraiser is a chance for you to grab a delicious breakfast while doing something good.
More >>Scientists at the University of Texas discovered something that has the potential to help fight the opioid abuse crisis growing in the United States.
More >>Scientists at the University of Texas discovered something that has the potential to help fight the opioid abuse crisis growing in the United States.
More >>Here is the latest guidance on hormone therapy for most of the healthy women who struggle through menopause.
More >>Here is the latest guidance on hormone therapy for most of the healthy women who struggle through menopause.
More >>You can develop that allergy from a tick bite. It may seem strange but it's true, a specific kind of tick bite can make you allergic to red meat.
More >>You can develop that allergy from a tick bite. It may seem strange but it's true, a specific kind of tick bite can make you allergic to red meat.
More >>Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 at healthcare.gov.
More >>Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 1 at healthcare.gov.
More >>The spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects, is generating concern here in the U.S. as well as at the Olympics in Rio. It is one of many infectious diseases that plague the globe.
More >>The spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects, is generating concern here in the U.S. as well as at the Olympics in Rio. It is one of many infectious diseases that plague the globe.
More >>For women contemplating having a baby, new research adds to the evidence suggesting that starting a pregnancy at a normal weight is best.
More >>For women contemplating having a baby, new research adds to the evidence suggesting that starting a pregnancy at a normal weight is best.
More >>Young women who are underweight may have an increased risk of early menopause, potentially jeopardizing their health, a large new study suggests.
More >>Young women who are underweight may have an increased risk of early menopause, potentially jeopardizing their health, a large new study suggests.
More >>In a report that will likely surprise many women, researchers say most cases of ovarian cancer originate in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries.
More >>In a report that will likely surprise many women, researchers say most cases of ovarian cancer originate in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries.
More >>Vaccines that ward off the cancer-linked human papillomavirus (HPV) are safe for adult women, according to a study of more than 3 million Scandinavians.
More >>Vaccines that ward off the cancer-linked human papillomavirus (HPV) are safe for adult women, according to a study of more than 3 million Scandinavians.
More >>A commonly promoted exercise purported to help a woman control a leaky bladder probably isn't effective, experts say.
More >>A commonly promoted exercise purported to help a woman control a leaky bladder probably isn't effective, experts say.
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>In his first major speech Thursday on the opioid epidemic in the United States, President Donald Trump declared the crisis a public health emergency.
More >>In his first major speech Thursday on the opioid epidemic in the United States, President Donald Trump declared the crisis a public health emergency.
More >>As marriage ebbs and flows, so might the health of your heart, at least for men.
More >>As marriage ebbs and flows, so might the health of your heart, at least for men.
More >>Active middle-aged men are likely to stay active into old age, a new study finds.
More >>Active middle-aged men are likely to stay active into old age, a new study finds.
More >>Because testosterone can help prostate tumors grow, men with prostate cancer are often given hormone-suppressing treatment.
More >>Because testosterone can help prostate tumors grow, men with prostate cancer are often given hormone-suppressing treatment.
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>As if the idea of teen cyberbullying isn't harrowing enough, a new study warns of a strange twist in which kids anonymously post hurtful messages -- to themselves.
More >>As if the idea of teen cyberbullying isn't harrowing enough, a new study warns of a strange twist in which kids anonymously post hurtful messages -- to themselves.
More >>Mass slayings, like the church shooting in Texas Sunday that left at least 26 dead, are hard enough for adults to comprehend. For children, these tragedies can make the world seem like a terrifying place.
More >>Mass slayings, like the church shooting in Texas Sunday that left at least 26 dead, are hard enough for adults to comprehend. For children, these tragedies can make the world seem like a terrifying place.
More >>The American dream of success is a lot harder to attain for teenagers who use pot and alcohol, especially if they become substance abusers, a new study reports.
More >>The American dream of success is a lot harder to attain for teenagers who use pot and alcohol, especially if they become substance abusers, a new study reports.
More >>For a child with spastic cerebral palsy, simply grasping a toy may be impossible. But infusions of their own umbilical cord blood might make basic movements like this easier, researchers say.
More >>For a child with spastic cerebral palsy, simply grasping a toy may be impossible. But infusions of their own umbilical cord blood might make basic movements like this easier, researchers say.
More >>It's often no fun getting old in America: A new report finds the availability of health care for U.S. seniors lags behind that of other affluent nations.
More >>It's often no fun getting old in America: A new report finds the availability of health care for U.S. seniors lags behind that of other affluent nations.
More >>Ladies, slip on your sneakers and walk briskly every day, and you might prolong your life.
More >>Ladies, slip on your sneakers and walk briskly every day, and you might prolong your life.
More >>Seniors who want to lose weight should hit the weight room while they cut calories, a new study suggests.
More >>Seniors who want to lose weight should hit the weight room while they cut calories, a new study suggests.
More >>Women who undergo cataract surgery may get an unexpected dividend: longer life.
More >>Women who undergo cataract surgery may get an unexpected dividend: longer life.
More >>Here's some good news for America's seniors: The rates of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia have dropped significantly over the last decade or so, a new study shows.
More >>Here's some good news for America's seniors: The rates of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia have dropped significantly over the last decade or so, a new study shows.
More >>Fruits and vegetables can be delicious and nutritious -- but too many Americans are still passing them by, a new report finds.
More >>Fruits and vegetables can be delicious and nutritious -- but too many Americans are still passing them by, a new report finds.
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>Simple steps can help keep you from being sidelined by a sports injury.
More >>Simple steps can help keep you from being sidelined by a sports injury.
More >>Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss in older Americans. But new research shows that baby boomers are somehow avoiding the illness at higher rates than their parents did.
More >>Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss in older Americans. But new research shows that baby boomers are somehow avoiding the illness at higher rates than their parents did.
More >>For many people, nothing's more draining than a throbbing headache or toothache. Scientists now think they know why.
More >>For many people, nothing's more draining than a throbbing headache or toothache. Scientists now think they know why.
More >>Fruits and vegetables can be delicious and nutritious -- but too many Americans are still passing them by, a new report finds.
More >>Fruits and vegetables can be delicious and nutritious -- but too many Americans are still passing them by, a new report finds.
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>As challenging as it can be to raise a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research offers biological evidence that calm, positive parenting may help these kids master their own emotions and behaviors
More >>Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss in older Americans. But new research shows that baby boomers are somehow avoiding the illness at higher rates than their parents did.
More >>Macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss in older Americans. But new research shows that baby boomers are somehow avoiding the illness at higher rates than their parents did.
More >>It's often no fun getting old in America: A new report finds the availability of health care for U.S. seniors lags behind that of other affluent nations.
More >>It's often no fun getting old in America: A new report finds the availability of health care for U.S. seniors lags behind that of other affluent nations.
More >>Young athletes have a very low risk of suffering a fatal cardiac arrest -- and most of those tragic cases probably cannot be predicted, new research suggests.
More >>Young athletes have a very low risk of suffering a fatal cardiac arrest -- and most of those tragic cases probably cannot be predicted, new research suggests.
More >>Methamphetamine appears to be damaging the hearts of U.S. military veterans at an increasing rate, researchers report.
More >>Methamphetamine appears to be damaging the hearts of U.S. military veterans at an increasing rate, researchers report.
More >>Aggressively treating gum disease may help lower blood pressure in people at high risk for high blood pressure, according to new research.
More >>Aggressively treating gum disease may help lower blood pressure in people at high risk for high blood pressure, according to new research.
More >>A life-threatening heart emergency can spell financial doom for people who don't have health insurance, a pair of new studies shows.
More >>A life-threatening heart emergency can spell financial doom for people who don't have health insurance, a pair of new studies shows.
More >>Nearly half of all adult Americans will be considered to have high blood pressure under new guidelines issued Monday by the nation's top heart health organizations.
More >>Nearly half of all adult Americans will be considered to have high blood pressure under new guidelines issued Monday by the nation's top heart health organizations.
More >>Cutting back on salt, along with following the highly recommended "DASH" diet, can beat back high blood pressure in adults, new research shows.
More >>Cutting back on salt, along with following the highly recommended "DASH" diet, can beat back high blood pressure in adults, new research shows.
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