Bills would raise age of medical consent in Alabama from 14 to 18
February 22, 2025
The age of medical consent would increase from 14 to 18 in Alabama under two bills pending in the Alabama Senate.
Retaining nurses: State board to launch new technician certification process
October 22, 2024
The Alabama Board of Nursing is on the cusp of launching a new process for certifying nursing support technicians, a process designed to both eliminate redundancies and ease workloads for nurses.
FDA, researchers seek methods of early detection of Alzheimer’s
October 1, 2024
A new blood test could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease more accurately in a primary care setting, leading to crucial early interventions in treatment. Researchers
Are your medical records accurate? Tips for reviewing, correcting errors
July 19, 2024
Ensuring the accuracy of your medical records takes some extra time and effort, but it is essential for receiving appropriate health care treatment and avoiding potential complications that may arise from incorrect information.
First person: The goodness of God amid grief
April 13, 2024
“God is present. He is good — even in the waiting, the silence and the tragedy,” a daughter reflects following the loss of her father to a 25-year battle with heart disease.
Caring for wife with Alzheimer’s shows pastor how God loves His Church
March 21, 2024
An estimated 11 million Americans serve as caregivers to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients – people like 74-year-old Grady Caldwell, a full-time pastor and caregiver to his wife, Kathleen.
‘Help and hope’: Book offers perspectives, tips on caring for a loved one with dementia
March 17, 2024
When Jim Henry’s wife Jeanette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he entered a world about which he knew very little. His experiences helped shape a book that provides help for others in a similar situation.
Aging: Incorporating healthy habits for improved longevity
March 12, 2024
Older adults agree: “Better quality of life or the ‘life in your years’ is more important … than the number of years of their life.” Three UAB experts weigh in with tips on how to live healthier longer.
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Retired TAB columnist Betty Baggott dies at 91March 31, 2026/
