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Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’
Four years ago, Tennessee became the first state to allow adults to buy the antiparasitic drug ivermectin from a pharmacy without first seeing a doctor.
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Providers scramble as Tennessee tells sick, disabled immigrant kids they will be reported
Last week Gov. Bill Lee's administration issued an ultimatum to hundreds of immigrant families in Tennessee:
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Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases in a month-old outbreak as the virus spreads quickly in a remote region whose shifting population challenges efforts to find those exposed.
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Ask a Doctor: What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
I've been dealing with bloating, gas and occasional stomach discomfort. A friend suggested I try a probiotic, but then I saw something online about prebiotics. What's the difference, and do I need one or both?
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What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites.
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The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them.
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My employer health plan denied payment for my cancer claim
I need your assistance to enroll in Medicare because I am past 65 and still working full-time with employer benefits.
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FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, according to a new memo that’s likely to stir new questions about the agency’s decision.
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Healthcare dominates conversation with Republican primary opponents for Tennessee House
Healthcare dominated a conversation between Republican primary opponents, current Tennessee Rep. Michele Reneau of Hixson, and challenger Tony Hullender of Signal Mountain at a GOP club meeting on Thursday morning in Hixson.
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Over 1.3K Hamilton County students received school-based mental health services in 2025-26
More than 1,300 Hamilton County students received mental health services at school from outside providers during this past academic year.
