Some good news this morning about this year's flu vaccine, The Centers for Disease Control say people who have gotten the vaccine are fifty nine percent less likely to get the flu than those who have not been vaccinated. That's…
Doctors are taking to the state capitol today in opposition of a "Tele Medicine" house bill. Members of the Mississippi State Medical Association are rallying against the bill that would allow out-of-state physicians to diagnose and treat Mississippi patients exclusively…
A bill that would let physician’s exempt children from Mississippi’s vaccination requirements is advancing in the state house. Under current law, the state health department must approve requests for vaccination exemptions. Top health officials want to keep it that way.…
News 25’s Laurene Callander tells us about the MGCCC's blood drive to benefit the children's hospital.
The Mississippi State Department of Health says pregnant women and young children should not consume Jackson water straight from the tap because of concerns about lead levels. The department issued precautions Wednesday, weeks after releasing results of testing that showed…
Some state lawmakers are working to stop teenagers from soaking up rays at tanning salons. They cite evidence of an increased risk of skin cancers from using tanning beds, especially for high school and college-aged women. News 25’s Kendra Turley…
Some state lawmakers are working to stop teenagers from soaking up rays at tanning salons. They cite evidence of an increased risk of skin cancers from using tanning beds, especially for high school and college-aged women. News 25’s Kendra Turley…
Blood banks in South Mississippi remain low but local Red Cross representatives are taking steps to improve the deficit. Today, the Red Cross stopped by USM’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach to collect blood donations. Pepper Ginder, vice president…
With flu season underway, it is a good time to be prepared and get a flu shot. Polk’s Drugs in Biloxi is currently giving free flu shots until supplies run out. On Friday, Mississippi had its first flu-related death of…
Patients were all smiles today at Back Bay Dentistry in D’iberville as they filed in to receive dental care without opening their wallets. News 25’s Laurene Callander has the full report on Dentistry from the Heart. Cathalina Therrell describes the…
A Delta school shuts down as a precaution after a student dies of the flu. School officials say seventh-grader Cheyenne Hicks, a student at Washington School in Greenville, died of flu and flu-pneumonia. The school is closed until Wednesday. Acting…
News 25’s Laurene Callander interviews Skylar Hilton about the Dentists Offer Free Care in D'Iberville. [mappress mapid="2342"]
A local doctor suffering from vision loss is working to help others like himself. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives an inside look at his visual journey and why he’s so adamant about helping others. Dr. Joe Fontenot was a practicing cardiologist…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Tiffany Bell about the Women's Resource Center Services for unsuspecting mothers. Post Abortion Recovery February 23, 2016 6:30 P.M. 9155 Lorraine Road. [mappress mapid="2330"]
Although there have been no cases of Zika reported in our state just yet, Mississippi Department of Health officials are advising pregnant women to avoid traveling to countries with ongoing transmission. The Zika virus has been reported in approximately 30…
Singing River Health System and the D’iberville-St. Martin Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon to a brand new physical therapy and rehab facility. Formerly Cedar Lake Physical Therapy, the facility is happy to be back serving D’iberville after 18 months…
Concerned citizens in an area of Jackson County have decided to take their life and safety into their own hands and now they need your help. The group of Pascagoula residents from the Cherokee neighborhood joined forces about a year…
Jackson County residents now have one less excuse to head over to the gym. Planet Fitness opened its fourth location on the Gulf Coast in Pascagoula last night. The brand new site created 20 jobs for the flagship city. The…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus launched their “Health is Golden” campaign today, thanks to a grant of nearly $200,000 from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The campaign seeks to create a culture of wellness…
Two Stretches Of Beach in Ocean Springs are Under Contact Advisory By The DEQ. The stretch of beach from the Yacht Club to Jackson Avenue, Which is not actually "closed," but is still under advisory. Along with Shear Water Beach…
Senior Allergy Shots A new study reveals allergy shots are effective for seniors with seasonal allergies. Researchers tracked a group of older hay fever patients who were treated with allergy or placebo shots for three years. Allergy shots reduced symptoms…
Reporter Britney Glaser "Croup is a condition that leads to the inflammation of the upper airways. It often has a distinctive barking cough noise." Dr. Robert Anderson, an emergency medicine doctor told us "Croup can have the typical flu, upper…
Knee Buckling New research suggests reducing knee buckling, could help prevent falls in older adults. Knee buckling or a knee 'giving way' is common in elderly patients especially among those with arthritis and knee pain. The study found people who…
They've been living longer and looking healthier thanks to a new drug developed at the Mayo Clinic Dr. Jan Van Deursen, researcher says, "It was a very labor-intensive and stressful project. But I'm glad it worked out." Dr. Jan Van…