MS Gulf Coast YMCA offering Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes is a growing health concern, but prevention can make a powerful difference. We’re talking with two YMCA leaders about their tenth annual Diabetes Prevention Program and how…
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US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak of its kind in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration said…
FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave expedited approval to the…
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
By JONATHAN POET PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, state health officials said Tuesday, the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year. Officials did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that…
State health officials urge residents to stay aware during salmonella outbreak
More than 300 people have been sickened in a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated jalapeno peppers. Now, state health officials are urging consumers to…
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to…
Mississippi State Department of Health provides summer vibrio update
State health officials are continuing to push out reminders on the dangers of vibrio, as the state now reports nearly 30 cases of people infected with the…
New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine
By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturer Moderna said. The shot, named mFlusiva,…
Staying safe in the sun: Experts explain how to prevent sunburn and skin damage
With dangerous heat and intense UV rays rising on the Coast, experts say just a short time in the sun can lead…
FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that’s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. The drug from Merck was OK’d on Thursday for patients with…
Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it’s likely to happen again in 2027
By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium…
Local health officials warn residents against flesh eating bacteria
As waters heat up this summer, health experts are urging people to take precautions against vibrio, the bacteria which can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening illness. As…
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — Popular — and expensive — GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got a lot cheaper for many older Americans. Starting Wednesday, the federal government is offering a selection of the brand name medications to certain Medicare and Medicare…
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
By DEVI SHASTRI Health officials are encouraging people to use bug spray and mosquito-control efforts as West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start in over two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport launches outpatient maternal-fetal medicine services for high risk pregnancies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Gulfport is expanding access to high-risk pregnancy care. A new outpatient partnership brings maternal-fetal medicine specialists to the…
Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and MIKE STOBBE WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the…
Allergy specialists urge caution as Sahara dust storm returns to Mississippi
Allergy specialists are urging residents to be prepared as Sahara dust once again makes its way through Mississippi. That plume is a surge of dry,…
FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new…
Doctors warn of heat-related illnesses
As temperatures continue to rise, doctors are warning about the dangers of extreme heat. Experts say even a short amount of time outdoors can lead to heat related illnesses. WXXV News…
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.…
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital ranks top ten nationally
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital has been recognized among the top ten percent of inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation. Based…
Stroke Awareness Month: Memorial Hospital highlights warning Signs, risks
May is Stroke Awareness Month and Memorial Hospital is sharing vital information on warning signs, risk factors, and treatment options. Strokes are one of the leading causes…
National Blood Clot Alliance brings Red Bus Tour to Gulfport to raise awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Blood Clot Alliance Red Bus Tour rolled into Gulfport with a life-saving message to spread awareness. The National…