Health
The latest Health coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Coronavirus.
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US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department
Democrats and Republicans alike raised concerns on Wednesday about deep staffing cuts, funding freezes and far-reaching policy changes overseen by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.
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The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks
Texas confirmed eight more measles cases over the span of four days, continuing a short streak of shrinking increases in a state that has been dealing with a large outbreak for nearly four months.
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Georgia becomes second US state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers.
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What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria
A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people in the U.S., and a producer is voluntarily recalling dozens of products sold to retail stores, hospitals, hotels, airports and airlines, federal officials said.
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Ask a Doctor: Children under 12 should not operate a lawnmower
Q: My son wants to start mowing the lawn, but I'm a bit hesitant. Am I being overly cautious?
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Does Amazon’s ‘RxPass’ qualify as a Medicare Part D Plan?
Hello Toni, In September, I turn 65 with my Medicare beginning Sept. 1.
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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types
Cancer before age 50 is rare, but increasing, in the United States and researchers want to know why.
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Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post.
