Health

Mississippi ranks number six in the nation for HIV.  The state is stepping up efforts for testing and treatment.

One out of every five children in Mississippi is obese. Schools are on the front lines in fighting this health crisis.

Mississippi is the fattest state in the nation. In the struggle to conquer childhood obesity, health experts from the around the country are offering their best ideas in Biloxi this week.

Next week, Mississippi voters will head to the polls to choose between Democrat Johnny Dupree and Republican Phil Bryant to guide the Magnolia State for the next four years as governor.  MPB News begins a series of reports this morning that will air throughout the week, looking at the two gubernatorial candidates and the three proposed constitutional amendments on the November 8^th ballot.  We begin with this profile of Phil Bryant, Mississippi’s Republican Lt. Governor.  MPB’s Rhonda Miller caught up with Bryant at a recent state conference of nurses in Biloxi.

Mississippi Emergency Management officials are warning residents to gear up for Fall tornado season.

While new treatments for breast cancer are able to save the lives of many, women are racing against time.

Hundreds of Gulf Coast veterans who fought to protect America’s freedom are now  living on the street. The Homeless Veterans Stand Down provides camaraderie and supplies.

Mississippi kids are at high risk for lead poisoning

Anti-smoking groups are trying new approaches to teach teens about the risks of smoking.

More than a hundred protested in Oxford against Initiative 26, the proposed Personhood amendment.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a new shelter on the Gulf Coast is filling up fast during these troubled times.

Candidates Johnny DuPree (D) and Phil Bryant (R) differ on how to fix health care in Mississippi.

Advocates for people with disabilities gather to look for ways to improve the lives of disabled Mississippians.

The Mississippi Delta has major disparities when it comes to poverty, education and health, but a new region-wide coalition hopes to tackle those issues.

It's been four months since a Biloxi casino took a big chance and decided to go smoke-free. The casino decided the health of employees and guests is worth the gamble.