Still no death certificate for man buried as someone else
Months after DNA results revealed a missing Memphis man has been misidentified and buried in a veterans cemetery, his relatives are still waiting for his death certificate.
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Kingsport academic dental clinic planning to expand thanks to additional funding
The Kingsport Economic Development Board has allocated more funding for the Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands.
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat as they grow more resistant to available drugs, according to research published Wednesday in The Lancet Microbe.
Former Shelby County Health Dept. director to start new job in Baltimore
After navigating the daily operations of the Shelby County Health Department for four years, Dr. Michelle Taylor has accepted a new job in Baltimore.
New vendor needed to operate morgue in Memphis
The future is uncertain for the morgue in Memphis, as the county health department says they are having a hard time finding a qualified vendor to take over.
Man indicted for fatally shooting ex-girlfriend at Shelby Farms
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?
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
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.