An antibacterial chemical could weaken your muscles as you wash your hands.

Doctors may consider another factor in your risk for heart disease.

New drug and screenings could help men beat prostate cancer.

Backpacks may be the cause of children's back pain. According to the consumer product safety commission, backpack injuries in 5 to 18-year-olds increased over 6 percent the past year.

Alabama State Health Officials announced today that the agency will start tracking heat related illnesses and deaths.

Government is planning another round of controversial graphic anti-smoking ads.

We've heard a lot about second hand smoke and how it can affect people. Now scientists are finding third hand smoke can be dangerous too. What is third hand smoke and how can it be avoided?

Parents of young children may want to keep a closer eye on what TV shows their little ones watch before bed.

Government officials and safety experts say distracted walking is a growing problem.

Caring for sick loved ones can sometimes be a handful and a bit risky, especially if you haven't been properly trained.

Only man who researchers say may have been cured of HIV to appear at International AIDS conference.

Hannaford Supermarkets is alerting consumers that Cargill Beef is voluntarily recalling 29,339 pounds of ground beef that may contain salmonella.

People living near the water tend to be healthier than those living inland - according to a new study.

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce tomorrow if it will approve the obesity drug Qnexa.

Four new studies show exercise can help Alzheimer’s patients.

Voluntary recall over some lettuce sold at grocery stores.

A new study shows that sitting less could lead to a longer life.

A new study suggests most American kids aren't getting enough physical education at school.

New study suggests pets might help kids stay healthy.

Pets may actually improve a child's health.

Health officials say a surgical patient tracking system improved patient care.

Thousands of children across the country suffer from childhood cancer.

New technology is helping surgical patients get through their operations in a faster, more efficient way.

A new study released yesterday shows Vitamin D can help lower the risk of bone fracture, but in order for the vitamin to be effective you have to take a very high dose.

Three additional samples were taken on July 3rd, one each at the Little Choctawhatchee River at Hwy 123 (an entry point for paddlers), at the boat ramp just below Hwy 92 near Clayhatchee and at Hurricane Creek not far upstream from its mouth at John Hutto Park in Newton.