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Applications for OB-GYN residencies at UT have decreased 35%
Applicants at the University of Tennessee's obstetrics and gynecology residency programs across the state have fallen 35% in the past two years, and the program's leaders say causes could include a new application process and abortions becoming illegal during that time in Tennessee.
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I’m turning 65, still working and I have Medicare questions
Hello Toni,
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Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald’s in US as E. coli cases are investigated
McDonald’s worked Wednesday to reassure customers that its U.S. restaurants are safe as federal investigators tried to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
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More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination
A recall of hundreds of frozen waffle products and other toaster foods sold in many U.S. grocery stores has expanded because they may be contaminated with dangerous listeria bacteria, the manufacturer said Tuesday.
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White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
Millions of people with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule the White House proposed on Monday.
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Ask a Doctor: Chattanooga dermatologist shares tips on managing excessive sweating in colder months
I suffer from hyperhidrosis and notice that even during the colder months, my excessive sweating doesn't stop. Is this normal, and how can I manage it when it's chilly outside?
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Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend and a social worker.
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What changes are available during Medicare’s annual enrollment period?
Toni, In August, my husband and I enrolled in a Medicare supplement, which has not paid a medical claim because we are in a Medicare Advantage plan.
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TBI makes progress in reducing rape kit backlog
Forensic testing turnaround reduced to 10 weeks, comptroller report shows
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Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows
People with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus, according to a large study that comes as the U.S. government moves to expand the practice. That could shorten the wait for organs for all, regardless of HIV status.
