Updated: 05/23/13 - Drug abuse isn't an easy topic for parents to talk about, but it could save a child's life. Don't be ashamed to get help, because it could make all the difference. Read More

Updated: 05/23/13 - With summer just a few days away, WYVY gives you tips on how water is the most important way to keep your children hydrated. Read More

Updated: 05/23/13 - The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject. Read More

Updated: 05/23/13 - Health officials say lab tests have ruled out any unusual germ as the cause of nine mysterious illnesses in Southeast Alabama. Read More

Updated: 05/23/13 - A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showing a big drop in teen birth rates that some experts say is startling. Read More

Updated: 05/22/13 - Doctors throughout Alabama have gotten notices from the State Department of Health about the unidentified respiratory illness that has killed two and hospitalized five more. Read More

Posted: 05/22/13 - It's something nearly every child faces and it can be one of the trickiest conversations for parents—peer pressure. Kids face this decision everyday—do what you’re told or go along with your friends. So how do you convince them that their friends don’t know everything? Read More

Updated: 05/21/13 - No matter how close your family is, talking about certain issues just isn’t easy—it’s uncomfortable for the parents and awkward for the kids. Read More

Updated: 05/21/13 - Multiple government agencies are investigating an unknown respiratory illnesses that has killed two. Read More

Updated: 05/20/13 - Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans. Read More

Updated: 05/17/13 - The United Nation's food agency is pushing a new super food group. Read More

Updated: 05/17/13 - Your mother always told you to wash your hands, but she probably never mentioned your handbag. Read More

Updated: 05/17/13 - If your kids are couch potatoes, an upcoming study in The Journal of Pediatrics recommends using "excer-gaming" to improve their health. Read More

Updated: 05/16/13 - The new artificial heart is smaller, lighter and possesses a high rate of safety and reliability as it draws from the technology used in designing rockets. Read More

Updated: 05/18/13 - Protecting your skin from sun exposure is vital during the summer. However, protecting your eyes is equally as important. Read More