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Make sun protection a habit to help prevent skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable. May is National Skin...
We can protect ourselves from colorectal cancer by getting screened
We can protect ourselves from colon cancer; a cancer that affects people of all genders, races, and backgrounds. The recent deaths of well-known actors...
Dr. Harris: Improve your health by becoming more physically active in 2025
As 2025 begins and many Alabamians resolve to lead a healthier life, a new “For Every Body” campaign of the Alabama Wellness Alliance is...
State health officer: Avoid potentially hazardous toys this holiday season
Each December during Safe Toys and Gifts Month, parents are cautioned about potential risks associated with toys. Most toys are safe, but they can...
Protect yourself from tick bites – and what to do if you’re bitten
A clever and effective public service message I recently saw advises “don’t get ticked” when outdoors, and with good reason. Tick-borne diseases and illnesses...
