Health

Childhood obesity down 13.3 percent in Mississippi

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 2:53pm

There is some good news in the fight against Childhood Obesity, several areas of the country are seeing a slight drop in the rates and Mississippi is one of the states on the list.

Researchers say the numbers are down 13.3 percent in the Magnolia State! It's not a huge decrease but it does mean that the state is on the right track!

New York City, Philadelphia, and the state of California also reported declines.

Analysts point to better access to fresh food, improved school nutrition, and more visible calorie information.

Researchers also credit parents for paying more attention to what their kids are eating.

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MS abortion clinic challenged once again

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 5:19pm

MS abortion clinic challenged once again

Attorneys for Mississippi's only abortion clinic are once again asking a federal judge to block a state law that could close its doors.

Despite repeated attempts, Jackson Women's Health Organization has been unable to obtain privileges for most of its physicians to admit patients to a local hospital.

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Olive Branch officer takes home top honors in competition

Submitted by Michael Clark on Friday, October 12th, 4:46 pm

An Olive Branch police officer is making his community proud after placing first in a crime stoppers challenge.

Officer Michael Collier participated in the 9th annual Blue Steel Challenge in Tupelo, Mississippi.

In a pool of more than 40 others, Collier was able to bring home the hardware in several categories.

Collier placed first in the patrol rifle shooting competition and second in the pistol match competition.

At the end of the challenge, Collier was awarded first place overall.

For his efforts, Collier received a Remington 870 Express Police Shotgun.

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Promote heart health at the DeSoto Heart Walk

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Friday, October 5th, 2012, 6:54am

(WMC-TV) - Mid-Southerners will be walking for the American Heart Association with the DeSoto Heart Walk on Saturday, October 13.

Snowden Grove Park will be the site of the non-competitive 5k walk, with a start time of 8:00 a.m.

It's a healthy event and it's a free one as well.

For more information check out heart.org or call (901) 383-5405.

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The Desoto 5K Heart Walk

Submitted by Luke Hall, Video Journalist

Thursday, October 4th, 2012, 9:16pm

The Desoto 5K Heart Walk will be held Saturday, October 13th at Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, Mississippi. Activities will begin at 8:30a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:00a.m. in the main pavilion of the baseball complex.

This walk is especially significant to the Mid-South since heart disease is the number one killer of Mississippians and Tennesseans. The most common causes of heart disease is an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and obesity. One in every three deaths in the U.S. is from heart disease and stroke, that is, 2,200 deaths per day.

This event is designed to bring the community together to raise awareness about eating healthy and exercising to keep our hearts strong.

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First Lady's Let's Move! Day planned in Mississippi

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 5:08pm

A pastor already featured in national news because of his work against obesity in the Mid-South is back in the headlines.

Pastor Michael Minor of Hernando is ready to do a Let's Move! event in Mississippi.

Let's Move! is First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign for healthy kids.

Mississippi has always shared a taste of the national spotlight which often focuses on the grim statistics surrounding the state's high obesity, heart disease and diabetes rates.

Pastor Minor wants to do something to change that.

This newest event is just his most recent effort.

Saturday, September 22nd Let's Move! Day 2012 starts at 8:30 in the morning.

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Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, September 13th, 10:44 am

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers? Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants? If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment. Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash. The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies. They are also easier on the environment.

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away. Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose. Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.

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