Pregnant Women Need More Genetic Counseling
A new study from California researchers suggests pregnant women are not receiving enough genetic counseling.
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Type Two Diabetes Diagnoses Leveling Off
The percentage of U.S. adults diagnosed with type one and type two diabetes has leveled off in recent years.
Alabama World Affairs Council Talks About U.S.-Iran Relations
Amid the U.S. air strikes in Syria, the Alabama World Affairs Council had a special guest to talk about some of the issues that are facing the Middle East.
Univ. of Alabama Student Arrested after Alarming Message
The University of Alabama says a 20-year-old student has been arrested on charges related to an "alarming message."
Mtgy. Councilman Says Downtown Amphitheater Not Making Enough Money
The Montgomery Riverwalk Amphitheater was built in the early 2000s and while the outdoor venue has brought in some big name talent, some city councilmen don't believe it's bringing in as much money as it should.
Montgomery Co. Humane Society: "One Of The Worst Animal Hoarding Cases Ever"
The Montgomery Humane Society is investigating what they're calling one of the worst cases of animal hoarding they've ever seen. Deputies teamed up with the Montgomery Police Department, where they spent all day pulling dozens of cats from a midtown home. Now investigators are looking into whether this person has taken care of other people's animals.
Veterans Vent At VA Town Hall Meeting
Across the country, the Department of Veterans Affairs has its share of problems, including the ones in Montgomery and Tuskegee. Veterans are worried about long wait times and being denied care.
3 Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery of University Student
Police say a Troy University student is robbed at gun point, and the suspects are still walking free.
VA Officials Say Care in Alabama Improving
Veterans Administration officials say services at the troubled central Alabama VA health care facilities are improving, with more staff and shorter waits for new patients to get an appointment. The VA's Southeast director, Charles Sepich, said the goal is to…
UPS Birmingham Shooting
Police say the man who killed two people and himself inside a UPS warehouse in Alabama had been fired from the company just a day earlier. Police Lt. Sean Edwards said Tuesday that one of the victims had been a…
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.
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.
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.
Search Expands for New Montgomery Police Chief
The search for a new Montgomery police chief is underway.
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.
MIT Looking to Combat "Superbugs"
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they're turning to a powerful new weapon to fight superbugs.
Jury Selection Begins for Desmonte Leonard Trial
The man accused killing three people in Auburn after he allegedly opened fire at a party will soon stand trial. Jury selection begins today.
ATM Stolen From a South Alabama Gas Station
This video is no longer available.South Alabama Deputies are looking for two suspect who they say took an ATM from a gas station. It happened around 4:00am this morning. Here you see two men smashing the ATM with a hammer inside…
String of Robberies in the Cloverdale Neighborhood
This video is no longer available.Montgomery authorities have released more information about a robbery in the city's Cloverdale neighborhhod. The name and photo of a third suspect. Investigators are calling this man "J". Police say he is wanted in robberies…
Jury Selection Begins in Auburn Triple Slaying
This video is no longer available.Jury selection is under way in Lee County for the capital murder trial of a man charged with killing two former Auburn University football players and another man. Potential jurors reported Monday for the trial…
MPD Makes An Arrest in Sunday Night Murder
This video is no longer available.Montgomery Police has made an arrest in a Sunday night murder. 30 year old Deaundre Williams is charged with the murder of 33 year old Rashawn Moultrie of Montgomery. The shooting happened about 8:30 last night in…
