Health

Beverage group: Banning sugary drinks from food stamps won't improve health

11:04 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The American Beverage Association says efforts by the mayors of 18 cities to stop food stamps from being used to buy sugary drinks won't make the nation healthier. 

UT Medical Center recognized with four awards

6:26 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The American Heart Association awarded UT Medical Center with four separate awards for patient care. The doctors and nurses weren't the only groups to see thanks for their work.

Coffee & calories: Starbucks to post nutrition info

2:11 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Pastry cases will also show calorie information, in case customers want to save some calories and opt for a Morning Bun (350 calories) instead of a blueberry scone (460 calories).

Many medical experts urge primary care doctors to make HIV testing part of their routine.(Photo: Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images)

HIV testing events to help spot people who don't know they're infected

6:55 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Some Louisville, KY churches and other groups around the state are offering free HIV testing in connection with National HIV Testing Day.

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn. / Mark Humphrey / File / Associated Press

Health-care plan predictions vary widely among TN leaders

7:45 AM, Jun 17, 2013

With less than seven months until President Barack Obama's health care reforms take full effect, Tennessee Republicans in Congress contend steep premium increases, job losses and denial of access to needed care lie in wait for constituents.

Toxic driveways? Cities ban coal tar sealants

5:00 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Could your driveway be making you sick? Some cities across the country are now banning a common pavement sealant linked to higher cancer risks and contaminated soil.

Impact of new health-care law in dispute in Tennessee

9:05 PM, Jun 14, 2013

With less than seven months until President Barack Obama's health-care reforms take full effect, Tennessee Republicans in Congress contend steep premium increases, job losses and denial of access to needed care lie in wait for constituents.

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National story sheds light on organ donor need

10:40 PM, Jun 13, 2013

UT Medical Center says more than 100,000 people are on organ waiting lists right now.

The Knox County Health Department plans to spray for mosquitoes to stop the spread of West Nile Virus.

Health department sprays mosquitoes to prevent spread of West Nile

8:24 PM, Jun 13, 2013

The Knox County Health Department plans to spray for mosquitoes to stop the spread of West Nile Virus.

A new center will help fill a service gap for people fighting dementia and Alzheimers disease and their families.

New center helps dementia, Alzheimer's patients

8:21 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Last month, Tennova's Geriatric Assessment Program closed. That left approximately 2,500 patients and their families without a place to turn for help.

Some see Medicaid rejection as costly to Tennessee

5:31 PM, Jun 13, 2013

When Tennessee rejected an expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health-reform law, Gov. Bill Haslam said "expanding a broken system doesn't work."

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TN board adds new rules for compounding pharmacies

7:59 AM, Jun 13, 2013

The Tennessee Board of Pharmacy says it has adopted new regulations for compounding pharmacies licensed by the state following recent outbreaks of illnesses associated with tainted medicines created at these specialty pharmacies.

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NY judge: Fed plan for morning-after pill sales OK

8:54 PM, Jun 12, 2013

President Barack Obama's administration can go forward with its new plan to make the morning-after pill available to buyers of any age without prescriptions.

HIV drug can also protect injection drug users

6:16 PM, Jun 12, 2013

U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection -- people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.

Dr. Caren Gallaher, a Knoxville breast surgeon, joined us in the 10News studio this month to discuss new legislation dealing with mammograms that goes into effect next year.

Buddy Check: Mammogram legislation

9:44 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Dr. Caren Gallaher, a Knoxville breast surgeon, joined us in the 10News studio this month to discuss new legislation dealing with mammograms that goes into effect next year.


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