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Man indicted for fatally shooting ex-girlfriend at Shelby Farms

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Jackson Hopper, the man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend at Shelby Farms last year, has now been indicted by a grand jury.


Girl Scout cookies may contain heavy metals. Why is our food like this?

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Baby food, spices, chocolate. And now, Girl Scout cookies. In recent years, tests have found heavy metals like lead in some of the most common food products in American households.


30 second test could tell the difference between early signs of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

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A simple physical test could help detect the earliest symptoms of dementia, with loved ones even able to do it at home. Dementia diagnostic experts at Discern explained what has been dubbed the “2 finger test” takes only a couple of seconds and can be completed at a person’s bedside, avoiding any fuss or other potential issues.


Brescia looking to add physician assistant program

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Hayden is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and he completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with an emphasis in psychiatry and internal medicine along with completing a fellowship in infectious disease.


Many Tennesseans don’t like their smiles, but poor dental health can cause health problems

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A healthy smile is more than just a sign of good oral hygiene, it’s a cornerstone of overall health, well-being, and self-confidence. It influences our personal interactions, professional success, and quality of life.


Kingsport Dental Clinic to ‘cut floss’ for grand opening in July

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The Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands will “cut the floss” for its grand opening in July, right on track with the project’s proposed timeline.


Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Smile180 Foundation and Tennessee PBS KIDS Stations Launch “Have a Healthy Smile” Campaign

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The campaign kicked off with a reading of You Can Become a Doctor Too by Dr. Christina Rosenthal hosted by West TN PBS at Hollis Powell Elementary School in Jackson, Tennessee on January 25. Dr. Rosenthal, a graduate of the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry, founded… Read More


Nuwellis Appoints Dr. John Jefferies as Chief Medical Officer

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Nuwellis, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUWE), a medical technology company focused on transforming the lives of people with fluid overload, today announced the appointment of John Jefferies, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Jefferies currently serves as the Jay M. Sullivan Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine and Chief of Cardiology at the University… Read More