Low-Carb Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet
A low-carb diet is better than a low-fat diet for weight loss according to a new study in the Annals of Internal medicine.
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Youth Programs Put On Kickball Tournament to Get Kids Off Street
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are taking action against crime and having fun while doing it.
Quarterback Competition Continues At Alabama
Nick Saban and players reflect of Blake Sims performance from week 1. However, Saban said that Sims and Jacob Coker are still competing for the job.
Labor Day Means Big Business On Lake Martin
Labor Day usually signals the end of the summer season.
That means it’s time for one last weekend at the lake, which is a big help for business.
Saban: No. 2 Alabama’s QB Competition Continues
Alabama still has competition for the starting job at quarterback.
Obese Children at High Risk for Hypertension
Obese kids are at nearly six times higher risk for hypertension than children who are normal weight.
Wine & Exercise Can Protect from Heart Disease
A study from overseas reveals drinking wine protects people against cardiovascular disease, only if they exercise.
Tea Drinkers Healthier Than Coffee Drinkers
European researchers say tea drinkers are likely to be healthier than coffee drinkers and may even live longer.
Alabama Amendment Would Address Gun Ownership
A proposed change to the Alabama Constitution would make gun ownership a fundamental right in the state. The proposal also would subject any state gun-control measures to the toughest review by the courts. Rep. Mike Jones is the Andalusia Republican who sponsored the proposed constitutional amendment. He says it puts added protections for the right to bear arms into the…
2 Killed, 2 Wounded in Gun Battle Near Biker Club
Police say at least 40 rounds were fired during a gun battle outside a Birmingham motorcycle club that killed two people and wounded two others. Authorities say the shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday outside Showstoppers Motorcycle Club on Coosa Street. Police tell Al.com that one man was pronounced dead at the scene. Another died at UAB Hospital. Birmingham…
