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3 confirmed cases of rabies in Wilson County
3 confirmed cases of rabies in Wilson County
The Tennessee Health Department confirmed three cases of rabies in Wilson County so far this year.More >>
The Tennessee Health Department confirmed three cases of rabies in Wilson County so far this year.More >>
Survey suggests women's purses are as dirty as toilets
Survey suggests women's purses are as dirty as toilets
Twenty percent of purses in a controlled sample study showed traces of E. coli bacteria.More >>
Twenty percent of purses in a controlled sample study showed traces of E. coli bacteria.More >>
Pharmacists hesitant to fill alleged pill mill doctor's prescriptions
Pharmacists hesitant to fill alleged pill mill doctor's prescriptions
Nashville's News 2 Investigates took a closer look inside an alleged pill mill.More >>
Nashville's News 2 Investigates took a closer look inside an alleged pill mill.More >>
StoneCrest unveils new neonatal intensive care unit
StoneCrest unveils new neonatal intensive care unit
Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:26:25 GMT
StoneCrest Medical Center in Rutherford County is hosting an open house on Thursday evening to show off the hospital's new state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.More >>
StoneCrest Medical Center in Rutherford County is hosting an open house on Thursday evening to show off the hospital's new state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.More >>
Internet phone service error causes 911 mistakes
Internet phone service error causes 911 mistakes
Twice during the past two weeks emergency calls from the Amazon Distribution Center, located at 500 Duke Drive in Lebanon, have been misrouted to Franklin's dispatch center.More >>
Twice during the past two weeks emergency calls from the Amazon Distribution Center, located at 500 Duke Drive in Lebanon, have been misrouted to Franklin's dispatch center.More >>
Angelina Jolie's pre-cancer double mastectomy hits home for Wilson Co. mom
Angelina Jolie's pre-cancer double mastectomy hits home for Wilson Co. mom
Updated: Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:44 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:44:42 GMT
Three years ago, Amy Parker chose to have a double mastectomy before being diagnosed with cancer.More >>
Three years ago, Amy Parker chose to have a double mastectomy before being diagnosed with cancer.More >>
Nashville family shares experience with in vitro fertilization
Nashville family shares experience with in vitro fertilization
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:47:40 GMT
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common practice for a growing number of couples struggling with infertility.More >>
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common practice for a growing number of couples struggling with infertility.More >>
Downtown YMCA only gym in state to offer Hydrocycle
Downtown YMCA only gym in state to offer Hydrocycle
Hydrocycle, also known as underwater spinning, has a serious following at the Downtown YMCA, the only facility in the state that offers the class.More >>
Hydrocycle, also known as underwater spinning, has a serious following at the Downtown YMCA, the only facility in the state that offers the class.More >>

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Americans still making unhealthy choices
Americans still making unhealthy choices
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 >>
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
Genes may boost woman's risk of postpartum depression
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 >>
Managing seasonal allergies
Managing seasonal allergies
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.More >>
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
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 >>
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>

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