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Alaskan Island village hit by suspected swine flu

So many of the 130 residents of Diomede have been stricken with flu-like symptoms that the Alaska Army National Guard stepped in with a helicopter to transport a medical team there.

Tanner, Gordon to oppose health reform bill

Two of the four middle Tennessee House Democrats who are part of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition will oppose a health care reform bill the House may bring to a vote on Saturday.

Several trading firms get the vaccine before local hospitals

There's fresh anger over the shortage of H1N1 vaccines after reports several Wall Street firms have already received doses, ahead of many hospitals.

Opponents of health care bill call on members of Congress

At the U.S. Capitol Republican lawmakers and a few thousand protesters rallied against the health care bill headed for a vote this weekend.

Researchers develop new test to determine if you're having a heart attack

One way to tell if someone is having a heart attack is a blood test that detects levels of a heart muscle protein called troponin.

Both sides of healthcare reform want their voices heard

They came with strollers and strong opinions- moms converged on Capitol Hill demanding universal coverage for kids.

Tenn.'s Gordon announces opposition to House health reform bill

Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Murfreesboro, announced Wednesday that he will vote against a House bill to reform the nation's health care system.

Fighting Fibroids

"Geena the Latina" is a morning radio star in San Diego, California known as the "Queen of Hollywood gossip". Every day she dishes celebrity news to her listeners. Recently the tables turned when some of the celebrity news included her.

Update: Health dept. urges H1N1 vaccine, even if your kid already was sick

Due to the difficulty of being certain a child's prior illness was actually H1N1, the health department is recommending that even children whose parents believe they've already had the illness get the vaccine.

Report: Swine flu deadly at any age

California researchers released a report that says don't be fooled by claims this is just a young person's disease, there are concerns for older people too.

RAM clinic could bring new medical law to California

The founder of Knoxville-based Remote Area Medical hopes that even more doctors will have the opportunity to provide medical care to people in need.

Nashville leaders want to promote healthy living in low-ranking TN

Nashville area health-care leaders and politicians, including Mayor Karl Dean and Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, tried to figure out how Nashville can change.

Vaccination lines painless in Knox

The county's health department is using a "Fast Flow" method that has helped move patients in and out during vaccination clinics. Beginning Tuesday, they will use the same system daily for H1N1 vaccinations.

Company disinfects school buses to stop swine flu spread

The product is advertised to be safe and non-toxic, so there is no need to wear gloves or masks.

Gingrich praises Bredesen on health care stance

Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich is praising Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen for his vocal criticism of health care proposals before congress that he says will be unaffordable for the states.