Aleve Not Safe for Heart
The pain reliever found in Aleve and many other medications may not be safer on your heart.
Jamey Tucker
Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
Jamey previously worked as a reporter for WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also an anchor and reporter for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT in Huntsville.
Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press in Alabama as Best Reporter and Best Feature reporter for his work as a religion reporter. His love for technology reporting grew while working in Nashville. Jamey now focuses entirely on technology reporting and enjoys finding new apps and gadgets to make life easier, safer and a little more fun.
Jamey and his wife have three children and are the proud owners of a hairless cat.
You can follow Jamey and submit story ideas and questions on X at @jameytucker.
Articles
Mammograms Not Preventing Some Breast Cancer Deaths
A new 25-year Canadian study finds annual mammography screening in women ages 40 to 59 does not cut breast cancer deaths.
West Nile Virus Costing Economy $800 Million
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the West Nile virus has cost the U.S. economy nearly $800 million dollars in health care expenses and lost productivity.
Coronary Disease Patients Dying from Other Causes
The majority of people who have coronary heart disease now die from causes other than heart disease, such as cancer and lung disease.
Cancer Drug Also Kills Deadly Fungus
New research shows the breast cancer drug tamoxifen also kills a fungus that causes a deadly brain infection.
New Information Needed to File State Tax Return
Alabama taxpayers filing their state tax returns electronically now must supply new information.
Smoking Restrictions Approved by Alabama Senate
The Alabama Senate has again passed a bill to ban smoking in many work places and in many businesses.
Smoking Restrictions Approved by Alabama Senate
The Alabama Senate has again passed a bill to ban smoking in many work places and in many businesses.
Alabama House Says Teens Need Permission to Tan
The state House of Representatives has voted to ban teens from using tanning beds unless they have a parent's written consent.
Electic Middle School Student Called a “Hero” for Saving Friend’s Life
An Eclectic Middle School student is being called a hero for what he did to save his friend's life.
