Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between cervical cancer tests

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says having the tests every two years is enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer in women under 30. Previous rules had called for annual testing.

Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD

Doctors say understanding underlying triggers might help reduce the burden of those who return from combat psychologically wounded, if they can get early help.

A big health care vote will bring senators in Washington into work this weekend

Preparing for weekend battle over the Democrats' health care proposal, Republicans ramped up their criticism.

Health Beat 11/19

Abby Ham has your health headlines.

Congress questions health officials about the shortage of the H1N1 vaccine

With nearly 4,000 swine flu deaths so far in the U.S. Congress wants to know, are terror suspects getting the vaccine first, before students, pregnant women, and sick Americans?

Health Beat 11/18

Army: One in five U.S. soldiers feeling "serious stress"

Just two weeks after the mass homicide at Ft Hood, the U.S. Army said Tuesday that suicide is a growing problem among both active duty forces and reservists.

New tests aim to identify women at higher risk, before breast cancer strikes

"I think it's going to take off and I think it's going to change the way that women go in for their yearly screening," said Dr. Lynn Canavan, a breast surgeon

1200 H1N1 vaccines distributed on UT campus

Health officials were surprised by a strong turnout for vaccines against the H1N1 virus on the University of Tennessee campus Tuesday.

New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns

The government now says women under 50 who are not high risk don't need mammograms.

Tennessee's H1N1 immunization system is model for other states

The Tennessee's Pandemic Vaccine Pre-registration System became a model for other states and recently won a national award. More than 25 states have set up similar programs.

AIDS activists to Obama: Send funds to the South

Patrick Packer of the Southern AIDS Coalition says the South leads the nation in percentage of new HIV cases, yet it receives the less federal funding than any other region in the U.S.

Sunny skies help Buddy's Race shine

Sunday afternoon, more than 5,000 people participated in the 16th annual Buddy's Race Against Cancer.  Race organizers said that exceeds last year by 500 participants.

Disney World takes steps to fight swine flu

Union Co. RAM clinic to be held this weekend

As the healthcare debate continues, more than 1,000 people are expected to show up for free health services at Union County High School.