The unofficial start of summer is right around the corner and that means time to hit the pool, but make sure you know what could be lurking in the water.More>>
As the fight against obesity continues, a new fitness studio on the North Shore hopes a high energy environment will get people not only moving, but motivated to make some positive changes.More>>
5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease, and if a cure isn't found, that number is expected to triple by the year 2050. This weekend hundreds in the Tennessee valley will lace up their shoes to help find a cure.More>>
Nearly 65 million Americans report having a recent episode of back pain. And in many of those cases, the pain is chronic. Going under the knife is sometimes an option, but in this Eye On Health report, we let you what to do if surgery isn't the best fit, or doesn't even work. More>>
A new study hopes to eventually help eliminate cancer as a major health risk for future generations. But researchers need your help: they're looking for local participants to sign up.More>>
A Bradley county middle school student has been diagnosed with a rare blood disease. Her best friend has vowed that she won't go through this fight alone.
Authorities say this winter's unseasonably warm temperatures could cause mosquitoes and other insects to come out earlier than normal this year in parts of Georgia.More>>
Consumer Reports magazine reveals it's latest research into arsenic levels in apple and grape juice -- may cause some parents to think twice before pouring a glass.More>>
Ritalin and similar medicines that millions of children and teens take to curb hyperactivity and boost attention do not raise their risk of serious heart problems, the largest safety study of these drugs concludes.More>>
A government panel is recommending that young boys also get the controversial HPV shot. That's the vaccine now given to girls to prevent cervical cancer.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:52:34 GMT
The past 15 years have been quite the roller coaster ride of emotions for one local family who has learned to treasure every moment. Jack White reminds you of any other typical teenager. But gettingMore >>
A local family is definitely a story of hope from St. Jude...More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:06:11 GMT
Josh Johnson says "At my heaviest I weighed 425 pounds" And to no surprise Josh was saddled with medical problems including diabetes. Josh Johnson says "It opened my eyes to something has got to change." SoMore >>
New study says weight loss surgery may be best option for treating diabetes.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:49:00 GMT
Nestled along I-24 between Chattanooga and Nashville, you'll find the beautiful mountains of Grundy County, a picture perfect scene from mother nature. But look beneath the surface and you'll find anMore >>
Working to get Grundy County off life support....More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-02 15:41:53 GMT
Sneezing and wheezing, that sound has become all to common around the Tennessee Valley this time of year. Warmer temperatures have led to earlier springs and longer allergy seasons, making life miserableMore >>
Help with spring allergies could be within reach of your refrigerator...More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-04-17 16:59:51 GMT
I asked In gram if he did anything special at St. Jude. He said he liked to paint. Four year old Ingram is like any other child, vibrant, active, and full of life. But, last year things took a drasticMore >>
A headache turned into something a lot more serious for one Tennessee family.... and they turned to St. Jude....More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-04-16 16:12:55 GMT
Chattanooga's Health South Rehabilitation Hospital got some rehab of it's own. David Krukowski, Occupational Therapist says "We're very excited. I've been here almost 20 years. This is a big event forMore >>
More room and better accommodations for rehab patients...More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 7:41 AM EDT2013-04-11 11:41:34 GMT
We use them everyday for everything from talking to texting, from finding directions to playing games. Now cell phone technology is being tested in a new way to try and help those who survive strokes learnMore >>
Technology that most of us take for granted is helping stroke survivors....More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 10:38 AM EST2013-02-26 15:38:18 GMT
Local Alzheimer's caregivers and advocates hit the road for a special trip to Nashville. It was all part of the journey to make a difference for their loved ones and others suffering from this disease.More >>
The journey to fight Alzheimer's disease....More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 7:55 AM EST2013-02-22 12:55:01 GMT
Local Alzheimer's caregivers and advocates hit the road for a special trip to Nashville. It was all part of the journey to make a difference for their loved ones and others suffering from this disease.More >>
Those on a mission to raise awareness and find a cure for Alzheimer's disease travel to Nashville.More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 7:25 AM EST2013-02-15 12:25:53 GMT
Karolyn Hall is one of the many faces of women and heart disease. Karolyn Hall says "I had my first heart attack in November 2011." Then less than a year later. Karolyn Hall says "My mom was like youMore >>
Why women should pay attention to their hearts...More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 7:41 AM EST2013-02-08 12:41:44 GMT
Dr. Erin Reade, Children's Hospital at Erlanger says "We may be in the waning period, but we are definitely not out of the woods in terms of the number of children we are seeing with influenza." Dr ReadeMore >>
Don't let your guard down when it comes to the flu season.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 11:54 AM EST2013-02-05 16:54:40 GMT
Kathryn Healy spends most of her time on a soccer field. She has played since she was three years old, but, a hip injury almost left her on the sidelines. Kathryn Healy says "It started about spring seasonMore >>
New options for active patients with hip problems....More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 3:51 PM EST2012-12-20 20:51:45 GMT
From holiday shopping, buying gifts and presents, to family dinners and parties. The clock is ticking. But mixed with all the hustle and bustle comes sleep deprivation. Dr. Anuj Chandra, Advanced CenterMore >>
Getting a good night's sleep can make the holidays a lot merrier.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:28 PM EST2012-12-13 23:28:39 GMT
"It is a difficult time for a lot of people when the rest of us are out celebrating, struggling to manage things, so what we try to do is to have some good healthy comfort foods for people," says Bevelle Puffer.More >>
"It is a difficult time for a lot of people when the rest of us are out celebrating, struggling to manage things, so what we try to do is to have some good healthy comfort foods for people," says Bevelle Puffer.More >>
Thursday, September 20 2012 5:13 PM EDT2012-09-20 21:13:08 GMT
In this Eye of Health report, we learn the story of Suzette Carlisle, whose life took a drastic turn 12 years ago after a routine trip to the doctor.More >>
In this Eye of Health report, we learn the story of Suzette Carlisle, whose life took a drastic turn 12 years ago after a routine trip to the doctor.More >>
Friday, August 31 2012 7:41 AM EDT2012-08-31 11:41:06 GMT
It's back to school, back to the books, and for lots of students, a painful lesson about back pain. More than 55% of students carry backpacks that are too heavy. Dr. Kathryn Haynes, Total Health ChiropracticMore >>
How to help make sure your child doesn't get a painful lesson in back pain. More >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 8:54 AM EDT2012-08-23 12:54:20 GMT
Like most kids, it takes Marie Chace a while to get back into the routine of school. Her mom says a summer full of good times may have lead to a few bad habits. Mary Chace, Marie's mom says "It's realMore >>
Going back to school can improve your child's health ....More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-08-16 15:50:39 GMT
When it comes to health care, some local organizations are trying to close the gap in the minority community. Studies show minorities are at a higher risk of dying from cancer and diabetes. That's whyMore >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 7:27 AM EDT2012-08-09 11:27:47 GMT
You're looking at the latest trend when it comes to indoor cycling. Kyle Miller says "It is like a dance club, and you get to exercise in the music, escape in the lights, escape in an entire experienceMore >>
The latest trend when it comes to cycling hit the Tennessee Valley....More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
The U.S. government has dropped its effort to block a court order that would make the morning-after contraceptive pill available over-the-counter to all women and girls.More >>
The U.S. government has dropped its effort to block a court order that would make the morning-after contraceptive pill available over-the-counter to all women and girls.More >>
Poor sleep appears to contribute to the progression of heart disease in women by raising their inflammation levels, but this effect was not seen in men, researchers say.More >>
Poor sleep appears to contribute to the progression of heart disease in women by raising their inflammation levels, but this effect was not seen in men, researchers say.More >>
Some women with symptoms of a urinary tract infection may be able to skip the antibiotics typically prescribed and have their symptoms improve or clear, according to a new Dutch study.More >>
Some women with symptoms of a urinary tract infection may be able to skip the antibiotics typically prescribed and have their symptoms improve or clear, according to a new Dutch study.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.More >>
Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says.More >>
Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.More >>
Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds.More >>
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.More >>
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.More >>
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done.More >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done -- in a bid to develop a new treatment option for severely obese people who fail to shed pounds even after weight-loss surgery.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight people.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.More >>
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report.More >>
Researchers have developed a network of so-called "nanoparticles" that theoretically could be injected into the body and release insulin to counteract rising blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.More >>
Researchers have developed a network of so-called "nanoparticles" that theoretically could be injected into the body and release insulin to counteract rising blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.More >>
Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.More >>
Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.More >>
Young adults who have higher levels of mercury in their systems may face a 65 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study warns.More >>
Young adults who have higher levels of mercury in their systems may face a 65 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study warns.More >>
Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans.More >>
Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans.More >>
Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds.More >>
Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:08:20 GMT
Last October, the Tennessee Department of Health identified Erlanger and 11 other area hospitals and medical facilities as providers that had received drugs from NECC.More >>
Last October, the Tennessee Department of Health identified Erlanger and 11 other area hospitals and medical facilities as providers that had received drugs from NECC.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:20 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:20:36 GMT
A home daycare operator is accused of crushing medications and supplements, including melatonin and an antihistamine, used for the purpose of causing drowsiness.More >>
A home daycare operator is accused of crushing medications and supplements, including melatonin and an antihistamine, used for the purpose of causing drowsiness.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:14 AM EDT2013-06-19 09:14:32 GMT
Pharmacies in Grundy County could soon require a prescription for a slew of cold medications.Tennessee has not been able to pass legislation to restrict the sale of pseudoephedrine. More >>
Pharmacies in Grundy County could soon require a prescription for a slew of cold medications. Tennessee has not been able to pass legislation to restrict the sale of pseudoephedrine. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:50:14 GMT
It has been a wet and rainy spring so far, which has probably been good for your garden or your lawn. But the rain is keeping local exterminators busy, keeping pests outside.More >>
It has been a wet and rainy spring so far, which has probably been good for your garden or your lawn. But the rain is keeping local exterminators busy, keeping pests outside.More >>
*DISCLAIMER*: The information contained in or provided through this site section is intended for general consumer understanding and education only and is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional advice. Use of this site section and any information contained on or provided through this site section is at your own risk and any information contained on or provided through this site section is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties.
