Iconic Chris’ Hotdogs celebrates dramatically improved health score
Posted: Aug 15, 2026 12:27 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Chris’ Hotdogs is a landmark Montgomery restaurant institution that has not only celebrated 100 years in business, but now a dramatically improved health score. Chris’ now has a 98 health rating. Its new owners say the score had been […]
Mobile murder suspect arrested in Greenville
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 3:35 PM CDT Updated: Aug 14, 2026 7:44 PM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News Devin Kelly/Courtesy: Mobile Police Department GREENVILLE, Ala. (WAKA) – A man wanted for murder in Mobile has been arrested in Greenville. It happened around 11:16 p.m. Wednesday in the 7600 block of Elm Court. Once officers […]
The Wellness Coalition Holds a Free Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic with Adams Drugs – June 28 – Alabama News
Posted: Jun 22, 2021 5:49 PM CDT Updated: Jun 22, 2021 6:12 PM CDT by Janae Smith Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Resurrection Catholic Missions (RCM) health fair on Monday, June 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. As part of a partnership with The Wellness Coalition, the […]
Both high-protein and normal-protein diets are effective for T2D management
New findings from the University of Alabama at Birmingham indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes. Published in the journal Obesity, 106 adults with T2D were randomly assigned to either the high-protein or normal-protein diet for […]
Opinion | ‘This Has Never Been Shown Before in a Human’: What We Heard This Week
“This has never been shown before in a human.” — Jayme Locke, MD, MPH, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, on the successful pig-to-human kidney xenotransplant that assumed normal functioning in a brain-dead decedent. “High smoke days might be taking a toll on our brains.” — Boya Zhang, PhD, of […]
Bestselling Author Katy Milkman Joins David Lamb to Discuss How to Change – WAKA 8
The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Posted: Jun 7, 2022 11:41 AM CDT by WAKA 8 Award winning Wharton Professor Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavioral change. Her latest book is called, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You […]
Author Makes Case for Power of Belief – WAKA 8
Author David Robson Joins Alabama News Rising to Discuss “The Expectation Effect” Posted: Mar 4, 2022 8:41 AM CST by WAKA 8 People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer. Lucky charms really do improve an athlete’s performance. Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health. Welcome […]
Medical Breakthroughs: How 9-to-5 Brainpower Could Benefit You – WAKA 8
WAKA 8, Posted: Aug 30, 2021 4:11 AM CDT Updated: Aug 30, 2021 9:58 AM CDT by WAKA 8 In today’s Medical Breakthroughs: How that 9-to-5 brainpower could benefit you later onand new data on the COVID vaccine’s protection. Categories: Coronavirus, Medical Breakthroughs Tags: 9-to-5 Brainpower, covid, medical breakthroughs, vaccine protection Facebook Twitter Pinterest email
Medical Breakthroughs: Connection Between Second Hand Smoke and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Kids – WAKA 8
WAKA 8, Posted: Aug 30, 2021 4:07 AM CDT Updated: Aug 30, 2021 9:58 AM CDT by WAKA 8 In today’s Medical Breakthroughs: Another reason why parents shouldn’t smoke around their children and the latest research on the covid vaccine for pregnant women. Categories: Coronavirus, Medical Breakthroughs Tags: medical breakthroughs, pregnant women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Second […]
Medical Breakthroughs: Could Acupuncture Treat Painful Conditions? – WAKA 8
Posted: Aug 30, 2021 4:01 AM CDT Updated: Aug 30, 2021 9:58 AM CDT by WAKA 8 In this Medical Breakthrough, we discuss whether acupuncture treats painful conditions in men. plus which children are the most likely to pass along COVID-19 to a sibling or other member of the household.