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Health

UAB doctor warns of COVID-19 delta variant

Goepfert spoke bluntly about the need for more Alabamians to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

June 24, 2021

Study ranks Alabama 6th hardest state to be a working dad

Assessed in 23 lifestyle indicators, the state scored especially low in male life expectancy and daycare quality.

June 17, 2021

Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “These vaccines are safe, effective and free.”

Vaccinations in Alabama have plummeted in recent weeks. Tuberville urged the public to get vaccinated.

June 11, 2021

Alabama’s COVID vaccinations lag as experts fear a resurgence

UAB's Dr. Michael Saag said for the unvaccinated, the threat from COVID-19 remains very real.

June 8, 2021

Alabama doctors take calls on TV and answer viewers’ questions about vaccines

The Medical Association is planning to do more vaccine call-in programs with television stations throughout the state.

June 7, 2021

Overdose deaths rose 31 percent in Alabama during the pandemic

Drug overdose deaths in Alabama were up 31 percent in 2020 over 2019, but the state was not alone.

June 3, 2021

Medical experts: Vaccines safe for children, critical to controlling virus’ spread

COVID-19 is the 10th leading cause of death among minors in the U.S.

June 2, 2021

EEOC says employers can require vaccines

The new guidance won't conflict with Alabama law, which carved out an exception for employers.

June 2, 2021

How is the COVID vaccine safe if they made it so fast? A UAB doctor explains

Four key things, some of which were in motion for decades, came together at the right time.

May 31, 2021

Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival

Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility.

May 26, 2021