New Mosquito-Born Virus Could Spread to U.S.
A commentary in the “Annals of Internal Medicine” warns a new mosquito-borne virus could spread to the United States. It’s called Chikungunya.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
Job Worry Can Increase Asthma Risk
Concern over job loss can boost your chances of developing asthma.
Pregnant Women Get Sicker from Flu
Pregnant women get sicker from the flu than other healthy adults because their pregnancy triggers a strengthened immune system response, not a weakened one.
Troy Hopes To Get Back On Track
Troy is looking for their first win with conference play set to begin.
Taking Action Against Crime: Unsolved Murders, Shekrian Wilkerson
Alabama News Network is Taking Action Against Crime with unsolved murders. It’s part of a series we’re bringing you over the next four weeks in hopes of generating new leads to solve these cold cases. We start in Montgomery, where Shekrian Wilkerson was found dead inside her car earlier this year. Now, the family is pleading for the person who killed her to turn themselves into authorities.
Moral Monday Takes Over Capitol Steps
Activists took to the steps of the capitol Monday, pushing for conservative lawmakers and the governor to rethink their policies.
The group is part of the Moral Monday movement which is spreading across the country.
It’s a movement rooted in the South.
Braves Fire GM Frank Wren After Missing Playoffs
The Atlanta Braves have fired general manager Frank Wren.
Alabama News Network Is Taking Action Against Crime With Series Of Unsolved Murders
Alabama News Network is taking action against crime with unsolved murders. It’s part of a series we’re bringing you over the next four weeks in hopes of generating new leads to solve cold cases.
Dry Roasted Peanuts Cause More Allergies
Oxford University researchers say dry roasting could help trigger peanut allergies.
Iron Deficiency Linked to Autism in Children
Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute say there could be a link between a shortage of iron in a mother’s diet, and their children’s risk of having autism.
