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June is recognized as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in Alabama, a time dedicated to promoting brain health, early detection and support for families affected by Alzheimer's and other …
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By Amanda Kelly
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6/30/26
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, marking the first single-dose generic treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/28/26
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Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …
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By Dr. Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/26/26 |
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“ … If everything could ever be this real forever. If anything could ever be this good again …” — Foo Fighters, “Everlong”
Sometimes the best laid plans …
That came to mind …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/26/26 |
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“Thanks for all you’ve done. I’ve missed you for so long. I can’t believe you’re gone …”
— Opening lyrics from Alter Bridge song, “In Loving Memory”
You never know where …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/19/26 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for generic Nitenpyram Tablets to treat New World screwworm infestations, also known as myiasis, in dogs, puppies, cats …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/19/26
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Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …
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By Dr. Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/19/26 |
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved changes to the Drug Facts label for the over-the-counter weight loss drug alli (orlistat) 60 mg capsules to warn about the risk of acute kidney injury …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/18/26
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U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, and Mike Lee, R-UT, have introduced legislation aimed at establishing a new Food and Drug Administration regulatory framework for homeopathic medicines, arguing the …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/12/26
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The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, will again distribute Alabama SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT benefits, to eligible …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/12/26
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Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy will host its annual fundraiser, “The 8th Annual Jazz Extravaganza: Rx for A Cause,” on Thursday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Calirojae, 1004 Dauphin Island …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/12/26
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Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …
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By Dr. Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/12/26 |
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There was something about meeting Liza Subik in person that reminded me of my Bear.
I just couldn't put my finger on it.
After a nine-inning baseball game last week at Atlanta's Truist …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/12/26 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas, marking the first reported U.S. case during the …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/12/26
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued cease-and-desist letters to six companies accused of illegally advertising, facilitating and enabling the sale and procurement of chemical abortion …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/11/26
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The American Red Cross is urging people to schedule blood donation appointments as it works to maintain a stable blood supply heading into the busy summer months. The organization said donors of all …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/9/26
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Do I or don’t I?
On the eve of meeting my new granddaughter — actually the early morning hours ahead of meeting her — I struggled with a decision.
That’s nothing new — much like …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/5/26 |
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Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …
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By Dr. Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/5/26 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced May 20 nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water, a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/31/26
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Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified and mapped the first comprehensive group of human antibodies that target the measles virus, a breakthrough that could lay …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/30/26
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