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FOX13 predicts entire upcoming winter season in the Mid-South

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The winter storm that hit the Mid-South in January started with snow, then quickly shifted to “days” of sub-freezing temperatures. That prolonged cold caused water lines to burst — including one FOX13 found at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


Allergy Month in Review | October 2024

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“I am reassured by the speed of symptom relief seen in the OAS study and by the continued and consistent rapid absorption profile of Anaphylm,” Jay Lieberman, MD, a professor of medicine in the department of pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said in a statement. “These data provide strong evidence that… Read More


Regional One Health Brings High-Risk Pregnancy Services to Rural West Tennessee Communities

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“This grant gives us the opportunity to elevate obstetric care for families living in rural areas in targeted communities in West Tennessee. It will have a huge impact on improving outcomes for moms and babies,” said Kerri Brackney, MD, who specializes in maternal fetal medicine at Regional One Health and is an assistant professor in… Read More


Dr. Brendan Tunstall Gains National Support for Opioid Dependence Research

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Brendan Tunstall, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology in the College of Graduate Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, was recently awarded $423,500 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse for his exploration of a new approach to treat opioid dependence, a pressing global health issue.


Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says

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The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research shows that it may be beneficial to cut back how much sugar young children consume.


Streamline Your Weight Loss Journey: Cutting-Edge Tech Redefines Personalized Health Management

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Research from UTHSC highlights how personalized feedback and real-time data help tailor weight loss strategies to suit individual lifestyles.


South’s cancer care gap widens without Medicaid

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“You need to maintain nursing credentials who can give chemotherapy,” said Dr. Neil Hayes, director of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for Cancer Research. “You need to maintain pharmacists who are comfortable administering chemotherapy, maintaining inventories, just all those costs associated with doing business.”


Approaches to holistic obesity treatment and identifying healthful behaviors

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At the Cardiometabolic Health Congress, Sam Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc, A. C. Mullins Chair in Translational Research, professor of medicine and director of the division of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism and director of the Clinical Research Center at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, provided an overview of holistic behavioral approaches to obesity management via diet, exercise,… Read More