This baby was on the liver transplant list for only 40 minutes
This baby was on the liver transplant list for only 40 minutes.
HEALTH
Officials Worried About Opioid Abuse
State officials are worried about Mississippi’s Opioid problems. This after Governor Phil Bryant issues an executive order creating an opioid and heroin study task force. The state hasn't seen the dramatic increases in deaths related to the misuse of prescription…
Emergency Responder Grant On The Way
The coordination of Mississippi’s Emergency Responders will be getting an upgrade. Thanks to a 33-million dollar grant, the Mississippi Wireless Communications Commission will be able to create and upgrade technology allowing first responders in the state to view and share…
21st Century Cures Act Approved
After many years of debate, federal lawmakers finally approved the 21st century cures act. The act will speed new medicines through the market and will authorize an additional four point eight billion in spending for medical research. Congressman Steven Pallazo…
"Eureka" Act Close To Becoming A Law
With the passing of the 21st century cures act, a proposal surrounding Alzheimer’s disease by US Senator Roger Wicker is closer to becoming a law. The "Ensuring useful research expenditures is key for Alzheimer’s" or eureka act is part of…
One New West Nile Case, Two New Zika Cases
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports one new human case of West Nile Virus, bringing the 2016 state total to 22. The reported case is in Rankin County. So far this year, human cases of West Nile Virus have…
Four New West Nile Cases Confirmed in Mississippi
Mississippi health officials are confirming four new cases of West Nile. This brings the state’s total to 19 cases this year. Two of the cases of the mosquito borne virus were reported in Hinds County, one in Lee County and…
Beaches Affected by High Levels of Bacteria
Nine beaches in South Mississippi have high levels of bacteria. Six advisories were added and three more remain in effect. Now these beaches are not closed, but there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in the…
Ovarian Cancer Survivors Raise Awareness
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. To make sure Mississippians are aware of the symptoms, local survivors and activists are turning Coast towns teal for the very first time. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson caught up with the Pass Christian…
Interview with Liz Gaulke with the American Cancer Society
This is the first year for the “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign on the Gulf Coast. The American Cancer Society has teamed up with 20 prominent local men to wear their pink in an effort to increase awareness and raise…
Probiotics
In a disinfecting and antibiotic heavy society we live in today, many medical experts say we're killing off the good bacteria that can protect us. That's what's led to a surge in probiotic purchases, but what is this bacteria, touted…
Healthy Start Symposium
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Myya Robinson about the free Healthy Start Symposium happening this Saturday. Come and healthy cooking demo from a New Orleans chef and more, August 27th Asbury Chapel A.M.E Zion Church 9 am to 1 pm.
New Health Partnership
The Ocean Springs School District is all set to celebrate a new partnership with the Singing River Health System. The school board approved a contract with Medical Analysis to provide an off-site health clinic to school district employees and their…
New Zika Case On The Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mississippi department of health reports one new travel related case of Zika virus right here on the coast in Harrison County. This is the second case of Zika reported this month in Harrison County bringing the number of the…
First Travel Related Zika Case in Harrison County
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reports one new travel related case of Zika virus in Harrison County. This is the second case of Zika reported this month in Harrison County. This brings the 2016 total to 17 in Mississippi.…
Success of Ice Bucket Challenge
The ice bucket challenge that was all over social media in 2014 helped raise money for research that discovered the ability to identify genes that could make a person susceptible to the debilitating disease. News 25’s Katarina Luketich caught up…
Success Of Ice Bucket Challenge
The ice bucket challenge that was all over social media in 2014 helped raise money for research that discovered the ability to identify genes that could make a person susceptible to the debilitating disease. News 25's katarina luketich caught up…
Stone County Hospital Receives New Ambulance
Employees stood outside of Stone County Hospital this morning looking like kids on Christmas morning. Their brand new state-of-the-art ambulance rolled up after traveling two days to make it to South Mississippi. Paramedic Supervisor Marilynn Mallett tells News 25 this…
Sweets and Champagne Fundraiser
One in every four deaths in the United States is caused by cancer, which is why 300 people came together tonight to raise their glass in an effort to create more birthdays. The Gulf Coast American Cancer Society hosted the…
St. Joseph Hospice Opens New Location
St. Joseph Hospice provides peace, comfort, and dignity to those facing terminal illness. They’ve opened the doors to their most recent facility in Gulfport. The new state-of-the-art facility located on Broad Avenue offers 13 private rooms providing a sense of…
What is Cupping Therapy? 2016 Olympic Games
Michael Phelps is making waves in the pool and on the internet as he’s been spotted with mysterious pink spots covering his body at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us more details on the…
Three New West Nile Virus Cases in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports three new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the 2016 state total to eight. The reported cases are in Hinds (2) and Lowndes counties. So far this year, human cases…
The City of Bay St. Louis BOIL WATER ADVISORY
The City of Bay St. Louis has issued a BOIL WATER ADVISORY for parts of the City near the Waveland city limit lines along Old Spanish Trail. Due to a contractor hitting a fire hydrant, the water has had to…
Warriors for Willow Walk This Saturday
One Coast family’s three-year-old is fighting for her life and they need your help. Willow Cannan is the daughter of Amber Olsen and Tom Cannan. She suffers from a rare genetic disease affecting less than 50 children in the world.…