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'Bioengineered' kidneys show promise in rat study
'Bioengineered' kidneys show promise in rat study
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.More >>
For the first time, scientists have been able to bioengineer an animal kidney and see it work in a living animal, in what they hope is a step toward creating organs for people with failing kidneys.More >>
Complications from kidney stone surgery rising
Complications from kidney stone surgery rising
As more patients undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones, the rate of complications from the surgery is also rising, according to a new study.More >>
As more patients undergo a minimally invasive procedure to remove kidney stones, the rate of complications from the surgery is also rising, according to a new study.More >>
High-dose statins linked to acute kidney damage
High-dose statins linked to acute kidney damage
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.More >>
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.More >>

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Department of Health warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
Department of Health warns of infections tied to Tennessee pharmacy
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
CDC finds E. coli in 58% of public pools
CDC finds E. coli in 58% of public pools
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:44:25 GMT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found E. coli in 58% of samples taken from filters at public pools.More >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found E. coli in 58% of samples taken from filters at public pools.More >>
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Bellevue neighborhood
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Bellevue neighborhood
Updated: Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:44 GMT
The Metro Public Health Department announced on Friday that a batch of collected mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Bellevue.More >>
The Metro Public Health Department announced on Friday that a batch of collected mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Bellevue.More >>
Neil's Dining Dash: Latest health scores across Middle Tennessee
Neil's Dining Dash: Latest health scores across Middle Tennessee
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:59:39 GMT
This week, the scores are from Nashville, Brentwood and Clarksville.More >>
This week, the scores are from Nashville, Brentwood and Clarksville.More >>
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 >>

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U.S. teen birth rate plummets
U.S. teen birth rate plummets
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
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 >>

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