Health

The personhood debate is back in the state capitol.

 More people die of heart disease in Mississippi than anywhere else in the nation

With tight budgets and major health issues across Mississippi, immunizations and HIV services have been suspended at the state health clinic in Ocean Springs.  Now some of the services may be coming back.

Forty-nine communities in Mississippi are smoke-free. Biloxi is considering joining the group, but  there’s controversy about whether casinos should be included.

Mississippi has one of the highest rates of HIV infections in the nation...now community and religious leaders are taking a stand against the virus.

Advocates are asking lawmakers to ban smoking in public places and in some cases, even on the roadways.

Heart disease is the leading killer of women across the nation and the issue is multiplied in Mississippi with stubborn problems of obesity, unhealthy diets and inadequate exercise.

Exactly 200 years ago, a series of strong earthquakes hit an area stretching from Illinois – all the way down to Mississippi. Experts say that the likelihood of another major quake is rising steadily.

A new drug court for veterans has started for Jackson, George and Greene Counties, to meet the needs of those who have served in the often traumatic fight for freedom.

A new program aimed at getting Mississippi produce straight from the farm to restaurant tables has kicked off in the state.

The National Institutes of Health is looking for 55,000 people to take part in a long-term study on the possible health effects of the BP oil spill.  So far, 1,300 people in Mississippi have signed up

Health officials have released a report showing there has been little improvement in Mississippi's overall public health.

Mississippi is getting $100 million from BP to start repairing environmental damage from the oil spill. Fishermen are voicing opinions on the first two proposed projects.

Women in Mississippi diagnosed with cervical cancer are nearly twice as likely to die from it than the average American woman.

The tug-of-war has begun over $1 billion of BP money to begin restoring the Gulf Coast from oil spill damage. Two more public hearings on proposed projects will be held Jan. 18 in Gulfport  and Jan. 19 in Bay Saint Louis.