Health
The latest Health coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Coronavirus.
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New salmonella outbreak tied to same Florida grower with tainted cucumbers last year
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of salmonella illnesses tied to a Florida grower whose tainted cucumbers were linked to more than 550 illnesses last year.
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What preventative care is important for LGBTQ+ patients?
Q: What preventative care should LGBTQ+ patients discuss with their provider?
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What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time.
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CHI Memorial center takes aim at often undiagnosed disease
The Chattanooga Heart Institute at CHI Memorial announced the opening a new center aimed at detecting and treating an often undiagnosed disease called cardiac amyloidosis. The center is a first for the region, officials said.
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I’m turning 65 with retiree benefits … why do I need Part B?
Good day, Toni, We saw your article about Medicare Part B enrollment in our local newspaper, but my wife's and my Medicare enrollment situation is different.
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Gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions
A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him.
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National Boating Safety Week kicks off Saturday
Summer fun in the sun is only a good time when no one gets hurt, so state and local officials will kick off National Safe Boating Week on Saturday with a safety awareness effort aimed at everyone on the water, from experienced boaters to newbies.
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Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban
A pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain dead after a medical emergency has been on life support for three months to let the fetus grow enough to be delivered, a move her family says a hospital told them was required under the state's strict anti-abortion law.
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McKee Foods heads to appeal court against state
A Tennessee state commissioner is taking McKee Foods, the maker of Little Debbie snack cakes, to a federal appeals court to defend the state's ability to limit the powers of prescription drug middlemen.
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Siskin rehab facility uses micro gardens to heal patients
Having a green thumb now applies to more than just gardening outside. At the Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, patients are able to grow food and recover by way of nature regardless of weather thanks to the hospital's micro garden.
