UMMC offering deep brain stimulation to help treat seizures
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Mississippi Medical Center is the first in the state to offer deep brain stimulation to treat seizures. The medical center says this brings hope to…
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South Mississippi man shares his story and the importance of colorectal screenings
Each year, around 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This was the unfortunate reality for one South Mississippi man who hopes his story…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the third most common diagnosis in men and women. Dr. Joshua Tyler joins us to discuss ways to be aware.
First Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in ’24-25 Flu Season
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The…
Living Local with Susie Davis - Body Circuit
Susie sits down with Brian Leddy of Body Circuit in Ocean Springs to talk about the state-of-the-art technology they use to help create health and fitness…
Mississippi bill to revise law for low-income pregnant women passes first legislative hurdle
By SOPHIA PAFFENROTH/Mississippi Today Updated 10:04 AM CST, January 23, 2025 Low-income women in Mississippi would be able to access free prenatal care faster under a bill that passed the House Medicaid committee Wednesday. The same law passed the full Legislature last year, but never…
Medicare announces 15 new drugs up for price negotiations, including Ozempic
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. The Biden administration on Friday released the next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, including Ozempic — the blockbuster diabetes drug that’s also used for weight loss. The drug has faced public backlash over its high price,…
Living Local with Susie Davis - Body Circuit, Ocean Springs
Susie explores a newly opened business in Ocean Springs, Body Circuit, to discover the unique health services they offer.
Local man shares weight loss journey success
Joining us in studio now is Joey Schermund. Joey underwent a weight loss journey success and shares his story.
Biden proposes requiring Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
By Evan Bush The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for patients seeking to treat obesity. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration on Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to…
Expert Talk - Dr. Stanford Owen, Shots N'Shakes - Diet Strategy
Dr. Stanford Owen with ShotsN'Shakes is here to talk about meal planning and diet strategy. What foods should you remove completely, and which should you consider adding…
Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders said Thursday that they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn too little to afford private insurance — a position that business groups have advocated but…
American Heart Association recognizes Memorial Hospital Gulfport’s stroke team
Memorial Hospital Gulfport’s stroke team gathered this afternoon to celebrate its success, recognized by the American Heart Association. The stroke team earned the ‘Get with the Guidelines’…
Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
By AMANDA SEITZ Updated 2:03 PM CDT, August 23, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) —On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S.…
Memorial Hospital Stone County is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Memorial Hospital Stone County has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately…
White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors
By AMANDA SEITZ and ZEKE MILLER Updated 2:55 PM CDT, August 15, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers are expected to save billions after the Biden administration inked deals with pharmaceutical companies to knock down the lists prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. But…
Drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease and blood cancers among those affected by price negotiations
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 3:42 PM CDT, August 15, 2024 The Biden administration says Medicare recipients will save about $1.5 billion on out-of-pocket costs for medications to treat diabetes, heart disease, types of arthritis and other ailments under new prices negotiated with drug companies…
White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
By AMANDA SEITZ and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Thursday that drug price negotiations will knock hundreds of dollars — in some cases thousands — off the list prices of 10 of Medicare’s most popular and costliest drugs. The discounts,…
WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads
By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency. Cases are confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries, and a new…
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
By JONEL ALECCIA The popular deli meat company Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.…
First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year in Rankin County. West Nile Virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers…
Soar Bungee offers unique fitness opportunity in D’Iberville
One new spot on the Gulf Coast has a fun and unique way to exercise! Soar Bungee Fitness is located in D’Iberville offering beginner classes to advanced. All…
Local seniors staying fit on Senior Health and Fitness Day
Today is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more on how a local wellness studio makes sure its seniors stay fit.…
Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart Mississippi
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:16 AM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first serious effort by Mississippi’s Legislature to expand Medicaid appeared to be crumbling Thursday as leaders argued over whether to let voters decide the issue.…