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Trauma nurses at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are hoping their new campaign will get people to stop texting behind the wheel. More>>
By The Associated Press The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and... More>>
New reports from the Centers for Disease Control say more children are suffering from childhood allergies. But one Middle Tennessee family is dealing with a very severe case. More>>
The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America. More>>
Metro schools are making a big push to improve student health, and one high school is taking that initiative one step further. More>>
Boys with ADHD may be at risk for obesity later in life, according to a new study - which, if confirmed in larger studies, may have implications for more than 4 million kids in the United States living with the disorder.
Keeping children active during the summer can be beneficial in a variety ways for their health and learning. More>>
Women who discover they carry a hereditary gene mutation that dramatically increases their risk of breast and ovarian cancers face big decisions and the possibility of tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs.
As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes. More>>
According to a study in The American College of Sports Medicine Health and Fitness Journal, seven minutes of a particular high intensity workout is all it takes to transform your body. More>>
We think of malaria as a disease that infects more than 200 million people a year, with transmission happening through mosquito bites.
A local woman is battling back from a stroke that put in her the hospital and left her having to relearn how to talk. More>>
Actress Angelina Jolie's announcement that she had both breasts removed in an effort to reduce her risk of breast cancer has many women wondering if they should do the same. More>>
The Tennessee Women's Health Report Card was released Tuesday, and there were some mixed results. More>>
Tennessee health officials are urging people to take a five-minute online assessment about whether they are at risk for hepatitis C. More>>
Tennessee First Lady Crissy HaslamTennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn to love reading. More>>
A recent study found that men are getting hurt in the yoga studio at a much higher rate than women, and those injuries to men are much more serious. More>>
Concussions continue to be a major concern in athletics. However, a recent study shows many local high school athletes ignore concussion symptoms. More>>
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