Pascagoula High School football players and their coaches had pledged that if the school raised $2,000 for breast cancer awareness, they’d shave their heads.

If a vendor sells an item valued at hundreds for much less, chances are it’s fake.

As vaping illnesses and deaths climb across the country, health officials warn vaping could make flu season worse.

In honor of his later mother, former NFL professional DeAngelo Williams helped pay for more than 500 mammograms over the past five years.

Monticello residents try to salvage their favorite ballpark.

The family of a Hancock County teen killed in a boating accident said they’re feeling some relief now that the man responsible for her death is headed to prison.

You'll have over 100 vendors to choose from at this year's Mississippi State Fair - as long as they pass inspections.

MSDH reported on Tuesday one additional identified case of a vaping-related lung illness in Mississippi,

The report, which was issued Sept. 20, stems from a case in Michigan where a man who had no exposure to people with endemic tuberculosis was diagnosed with the disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis.

So far, Mississippi has four identified cases of serious lung injury related to vaping, all in individuals between 18 and 34 years of age.

Officials say more than $515 million was received through fraudulent billing.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) on Wednesday reported its first identified case of a vaping-related lung illness.

So far this year, human cases have been reported in Copiah, Forrest (4), Hinds (2), Jefferson, Jones, Lamar, Leake, Rankin, and Smith counties.

Mississippi Division of Medicaid withdraws proposal that sparked backlash from nursing providers and parents.

Tuesday, September 10, was Suicide Prevention Day.

The tuna was either purchased at the seafood counter or in store-prepped styrofoam trays. The sell-by dates range from Aug. 29 - Sept. 14.

Drug abuse is killing people and ripping families apart. Now, the Trump administration is targeting more than $19 million to Mississippi over three years to help fight the problem.

When medical marijuana became available on Aug. 6, Alex Domino said he had no expectations. For him, the medicine was simply a remedy for a myriad of serious ailments that he had not tried.

In a ruling late Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves said he wants to appoint an outsider to oversee changes.

These pups prove connecting with a furry friend is some of the best medicine you can find.

A death possibly linked to e-cigarettes is under investigation by the CDC.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported one new human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2019 on Monday.

The President of the American Medical Association talks exclusively about mental health needs across the country especially for children.

Kale is healthy to eat, but can it also cure cancer?

In 2018, Mississippi had 50 WNV cases and no deaths. The first case was reported in mid-July.

WalletHub released its report Monday on 2019’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby.

According to the hospital, results from a clinical trial of a new marijuana-derived drug to treat seizures in children has prompted approval of a one-year extension to the study. Great news for those with children suffering from severe epilepsy.

The Mississippi State Department of Health is joining other states across the country to fight the spread of Hepatitis A.

With this news, you might be wondering what the difference between hepatitis A, B, and C?

Symptoms of hepatitis A include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting; jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes); and stomach pain, low appetite, and fever.

Tulane researches whether music therapy impacts infants' nervous systems.

Bayer is voluntarily recalling nearly 1,000 vials of a biological drug used to help prevent and control serious bleeding in patients with hemophilia A.

On a hot August day in 2008, when the heat index was 94 degrees, 15-year-old Max Gilpin, was at football practice.

It’s know on the street as “wasping" and causes bizarre behavior, seizures and severe, even deadly, allergic reactions

One of the hot topics on the 2020 presidential campaign trail is the cost of health care.While many employers are shelling out big bucks to provide insurance for workers, other companies and governmental entities are passing the cost to their employees. 3 On Your Side's Patrice Clark reports, the

For more information on disaster supply kits, visit the MSDH website at HealthyMS.com/kit.

In 2018, Mississippi had 50 WNV cases and no deaths. The first case was reported in mid-July.

When you take a trip to the grocery store, the last thing on your mind is purchasing food that has been tampered with.

According to the Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, 3.5 million people in this country have epilepsy.

My Brother's Keeper teamed up with Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens to host free testing at the Walgreens on Meadowbrook Road.

After a Alabama case of flesh-eating bacteria, a Birmingham dermatologist has a warning for people headed to the lake or the beach.

The 12-year-old got Necrotizing Fasciitis, which her mom thought happened because of a scrape on her big toe.

HIV testing is recommended as part of routine health care, yet many Americans are not being tested as often as advised.

Recent spikes in deaths in the Dominican Republic continue to rise! So far this month, 2 American tourist have died from complications after undergoing plastic surgery.

Already this year, there have been reports of people picking up flesh eating bacteria in Gulf waters.

An independent, locally-owned drugstore that has been serving Jackson residents for more than six decades will be closed by the end of the month.

A new study shows Mississippi is the No. 50 state in America with a life expectancy 74.4 years old.

The Mississippi ABLE Program offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to “Achieve a Better Life Experience.”

In the wake of Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson’s father being shot to death by law enforcement in Simpson County, WLBT takes a deeper look at the impact of traumatic brain injuries.

Attorney General Jim Hood joined a 44-state coalition in a motion Thursday to unseal their complaint against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers.

The herbal opioid substitute can be bought at gas stations and vape shops, but it can be as addictive as opioids and possibly more deadly.

The Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi is piloting a program that will see to it that area children eat breakfast and lunch while they’re on summer vacation.

Veterans with PTSD and depression try to cope during the Memorial Day holiday.

Dr. Van Coleman's prescriptions are no longer valid, nor is his medical license.

Women's Health Week wraps up with special emphasis on women who have served in the military

Governor Phil Bryant is giving a charge to a newly-created Rural Health Care Task Force.He's asking the group to consider ways to reduce the threat of more hospital closures and improve access to care.

Dementia affects 50 million people worldwide and 55,000 people in Mississippi.

The Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program was created more than ten years ago.Those who participate in the program are eligible for $30,000 dollars in medical school scholarships each year in exchange for agreeing to practice in a rural community for the same number of years.