Mid-South mayor shares colon cancer diagnosis, urges others to get screened
A Mid-South mayor is sharing a message that could save lives after a diagnosis he said he never saw coming.
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Three Memphis-based medical research centers awarded more than $7.6M in grants, congressman says
Three Memphis-based medical research centers, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, were awarded more than $7.6 million in grants, Congressman Steve Cohen said.
Toothache turns life-threatening for Mid-South woman, doctors warn of serious infection
What started as a simple toothache for a Mid-South woman quickly turned into a life-threatening medical emergency, highlighting the importance of oral health and paying attention to warning signs.
Doctors notice concerning trend of women skipping health screenings
Doctors said they’re seeing a concerning trend among women: more are delaying or skipping routine health screenings that could help detect serious health issues early.
Childhood obesity reaches record high in U.S., health experts say
Childhood obesity in the United States has reached its highest level on record, and Mid-South health experts say they are seeing weight-related health problems in children younger than ever.
100 Memphis students to receive free dental care as part of UTHSC’s Give Kids a Smile event
Around 100 students from Freedom Preparatory Academy and Bellevue Middle School received crucial dental care Wednesday morning.
Nonprofit blood bank hosting blood drives throughout Mid-South
A nonprofit blood bank is searching for blood donors and needs the community’s help in saving lives.
Real estate investment firm announces plans for mixed-use development in Downtown Memphis
When you take a picture with your phone and have the option to save those pictures to the cloud, in reality, it goes to a massive bank of computers and is protected by cooling systems.