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Judge Hears Arguments in Medicaid Dispute Last Updated: 12:27 PM 08/27/08 - A group of Mississippi hospitals is challenging the governor's plan to generate money for the state's Medicaid program. (Full Story)

Alabama's Infant Mortality Rate Rises Last Updated: 12:58 PM 08/21/08 - Alabama's infant mortality rate has risen again and health officials are anxious to get to the bottom of the problem. (Full Story)

Obesity Rates Up Nationwide Last Updated: 10:46 AM 08/19/08 - Obesity rates increased in 37 states in the past year. Mississippi tops the list, with Alabama close behind. (Full Story)

More West Nile Cases Reported Last Updated: 12:24 PM 08/18/08 - Health officials in Mississippi reported eight new cases of West Nile virus. (Full Story)

Seventeen New WNV Cases Reported Last Updated: 11:24 AM 08/12/08 - Health officials say seventeen new cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Mississippi. (Full Story)

Tyson Foods Recalls Frozen Chicken Last Updated: 11:39 AM 08/07/08 - Tyson Foods Inc. is recalling more than 51,000 pounds of frozen raw chicken breast tenderloin over concerns it may contain soy. (Full Story)

Firm Recalls Spaghetti Mix Last Updated: 2:12 PM 08/04/08 - C.F. Sauer Foods has recalled its Gold Medal spaghetti sauce mix from stores in Mississippi, Kentucky and Alabama. (Full Story)

Mississippi Has First West Nile Virus Death Last Updated: 8:10 PM 08/01/08 - State health officials say Mississippi has recorded its first 2008 death related to the West Nile virus. (Full Story)

Six New Cases of West Nile in Mississippi Last Updated: 7:55 PM 07/28/08 - The Mississippi State Department of Health says new cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Clarke, Neshoba, and four other counties. (Full Story)

Nurse Visit Program Studied Last Updated: 6:20 PM 07/24/08 - A health advocacy group is studying whether Mississippi should start a program to provide nurse visits to the homes of all low-income, first-time parents and their children. (Full Story)

Hospices: "Cap Hurts Patients" Last Updated: 4:00 PM 07/23/08 - Advocates for hospice care are battling for better Medicare hospice benefits. (Full Story)

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