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Health experts stress keeping kids active during summer Video included

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Keeping children active during the summer can be beneficial in a variety ways for their health and learning. More>>

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Will insurance cover genetic testing, preventive surgery?

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.

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Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy

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>>

Can a 7 minute workout be most effective for summer body? Video included

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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>>

Human odor may attract malaria-infected mosquitoes

We think of malaria as a disease that infects more than 200 million people a year, with transmission happening through mosquito bites.

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Mid-state woman recounts stroke 4 years later Video included

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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>>

Angelina Jolie mastectomy has some women considering same Video included

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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>>

1 in 3 TN women are obese, health report says

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The Tennessee Women's Health Report Card was released Tuesday, and there were some mixed results. More>>

Study questions how sharply US should cut the salt

A surprising new report questions public health efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying it's not clear whether eating super-low levels is worth the struggle. More>>

Man who lost hand in work accident fitted for robotic replacement Video included

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Thanks to modern technology, a local man who lost most of one hand is about to get a robotic replacement. More>>

Beware of more spiders with warmer weather Video included

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Warmer weather means the spiders are crawling out and making an appearance inside your home. More>>

Yoga causing problems for men

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>>

Hospital charges vary for same procedure, says report

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A new federal report shows that hospitals across the country are charging an array of rates for the same procedures. More>>

Beware of infection dangers from pedicures

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A fresh pedicure can be refreshing and relaxing, but how clean is the business that is offering the service? More>>

STUDY: Many HS athletes ignore concussion symptoms Video included

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Concussions continue to be a major concern in athletics. However, a recent study shows many local high school athletes ignore concussion symptoms. More>>

Bashful? Buy the little blue pill online

Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill. More>>

Woman burned after do it yourself beauty treatment explodes

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Sometimes beauty can be pretty ugly. That is the lesson learned by a Mid-South woman who says an over-the-counter hair remover removed much more than her hair. More>>

Could eating boogers benefit your health? Video included

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It is a dirty habit that, at some time or another, every kid does. Children pick their nose and then that finger goes in the mouth. More>>

Protect your kids from pollen allergies

Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms. More>>

'Cinnamon Challenge' can cause lung damage

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Swallowing a spoonful of ground cinnamon in 60 seconds without drinking water has been proven to harm the lungs, especially for someone who has asthma.
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Pediatrician group issues home birth policy statement

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn. More>>

Online health assessment urged for baby boomers

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Tennessee health officials are urging people to take a five-minute online assessment about whether they are at risk for hepatitis C. More>>

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    Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam
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    Tennessee 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.

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