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Hamilton County Health Department says raw milk caused E. coli uptick
The Hamilton County Health Department has reported an increase in a certain type of E. coli case that is associated with drinking raw milk.
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Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury.
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Ask a Doctor: Training for event like Ironman requires balance, planning
I'm training for an Ironman. How should I be fueling my body during training and leading up to race day?
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Siskin Children’s Institute pioneers early autism diagnosis tech in Chattanooga
Siskin Children's Institute in Chattanooga has begun a pilot program for a technology that can diagnose autism in children as young as 16 months old, enabling providers to intervene earlier than the common diagnosis test.
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Reneau introduces slew of bills to Tennessee legislature in line with MAHA agenda
A Hamilton County representative introduced a slew of bills that align with the Make America Healthy Again agenda associated with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who stopped at the Tennessee Capitol for his "Take Back Your Health" tour.
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Ask a Doctor: Addressing concerns early can lead to better outcomes in dementia patients
How can I recognize early dementia in a loved one?
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Health costs are fueling voter stress — and Democratic campaigns
President Donald Trump 's second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and friction with overseas allies.
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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate at a time when health care and the cost of living are growing concerns for Americans.
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FDA relaxes labeling rules on food dyes as Kennedy pushes protein
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is on a mission to change the way Americans eat, took steps Thursday to fulfill that goal by making it easier for food makers to claim that they are not using artificial dyes in their products.
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As subsidies expire, Tennessee sees tens of thousands fewer enrollments in health insurance through ACA
In January, Devin Watson's mother's insurance premiums spiked from $400 to $3,800 per month. For a retired veteran living on a fixed income, that's nearly impossible to afford, on top of her monthly utility bills, groceries and other costs of living.
