SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - Obesity among the youth of Mississippi is a state health issue. “According to the Mississippi State ...

Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is proud to celebrate the vital contributions of healthcare providers, ...

The Mississippi State Health Department declared a public health emergency in August following a dramatic surge in infant mortality in the state. According to MSHD data, Mississippi’s infant mortality ...

A local group is questioning a report by State Auditor Shad White on how money was spent on programs throughout the state and ...

Out of every 1,000 births, 9.7 Mississippi babies die before their first birthday, the highest rate in more than a decade.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz said they want to address the issue considering higher rates of chronic disease in rural areas.

JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed an executive order requiring fitness tests for students in the state. Executive Order 1589 reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test for ...

A boil water notice has been issued for the North Central Amite Water Association in Amite County. According to the ...

The Mississippi Department of Health approved 40 new restaurants and dining options to open in November. The parent company ...

A "C" rating is considered a failing grade by the Mississippi State Health Department. Eight Jackson-area restaurants received a "C" in October.