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.

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?

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.

Multiple government agencies are investigating an unknown respiratory illnesses that has killed two.

Phone counselors are now available to help long-term care Medicaid recipients choose their health plans.

The United Nation's food agency is pushing a new super food group.

Your mother always told you to wash your hands, but she probably never mentioned your handbag.

If your kids are couch potatoes, an upcoming study in The Journal of Pediatrics recommends using "excer-gaming" to improve their health.

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.

Protecting your skin from sun exposure is vital during the summer. However, protecting your eyes is equally as important.

If you want to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, new research suggests you choose hotels that ban smoking altogether rather than go to ones which have designated non-smoking rooms.

Florida officials are launching a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of newborns exposed to prescription drugs.

Owning a pet, particularly a dog, may be good for your heart.

Flowers Hospital was honored with an 'A' Hospital Safety Score SM by The Leapfrog Group.

Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in more than five decades last year.

You can just say no to diabetes! The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program, an evidence-based lifestyle change program that is designed to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by 58 percent in those at high risk of developing the disease.

The Coca-Cola Foundation is pledging $3.8 million to support statewide initiatives aimed at boosting fitness and health.

Sunshine may be good for the heart!

The federal government is calling for stronger warnings on indoor tanning beds.

A new study shows bicycle helmets saves more lives in states that legally require them.

President Barack Obama says he's OK with his administration's decision to allow 15 year-olds buy the morning-after pill over-the-counter.

It's normally a time when lawmakers are busy voting on dozens of high-profile bills. But in the house, partisan sniping has brought all that activity to a slow crawl.

Video games may help seniors keep their mind sharp.

The fate of a veteran Philadelphia abortion provider is now in the hands of a jury.

A first of its kind study finds a child is treated in an emergency room just about every other hour for injuries from amusement rides.