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New dental course offered at Northeast State in collaboration with UT

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On Monday, a giant box of orange dental floss sat outside of the Kingsport Higher Education Center under a sign that read “Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.” The occasion was the ribbon cutting — or rather, floss cutting — of a new dental course at Northeast State Community College in collaboration with the University of Tennessee.


US Health Department Says 19 More Medical Schools Pledge Nutrition Training Requirements

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., standing next to Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Dr. Jessica Snowden, speaks during an event about nutrition education,… Read More


RFK Jr. shares new efforts to advance nutrition education across America

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new efforts to advance nutrition education on Monday, which he is describing as “one of the most important course corrections in modern American medicine.”


UTHSC raises about $11M for new College of Medicine building

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University of Tennessee Health Science Center officials have raised more than $11 million out of $50 million for its new College of Medicine interdisciplinary building.


When Your Loved Ones Trust TikTok Over Their Doctor — and You

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Recently, Quincy Harberger, MD, found himself discussing cardiovascular disease with his uncle.


Top electric vehicle companies in Nigeria in 2026 and their owners

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Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Nigeria is gradually gaining momentum, driven by a growing number of local assemblers, charging infrastructure development, and government-backed mobility initiatives.


How much sun is too much? Regional One surgical oncologist weighs in

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Whether you’re spending the day at the pool, on the golf course, or cheering on your kids from the sidelines, sun safety should be top of mind. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet cases continue to rise. Dr. Martin Fleming, a surgical oncologist for Regional One Health and Division… Read More


Menu Warnings Deter Diners From Sweets, Study Finds

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As California lawmakers consider legislation that would require “high sugar” warning labels on restaurant menus, a University of California, Davis, study shows that the labels are effective in dissuading diners from ordering sugary items.