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'Virtual' colonoscopy safe, effective for Medicare patients
'Virtual' colonoscopy safe, effective for Medicare patients
A new study of seniors provides support for using "virtual" colonoscopy -- which is not currently covered by Medicare -- as a screening tool for colon cancer.More >>
A new study of seniors provides support for using "virtual" colonoscopy -- which is not currently covered by Medicare -- as a screening tool for colon cancer.More >>
Does more dental plaque mean higher chances of dying from cancer?
Does more dental plaque mean higher chances of dying from cancer?
The gnarly plaque lurking on your gums and teeth may increase your chances of dying from cancer, new research suggests.More >>
The gnarly plaque lurking on your gums and teeth may increase your chances of dying from cancer, new research suggests.More >>
Worldwide cancer incidence predicted to rise 75% by 2030
Worldwide cancer incidence predicted to rise 75% by 2030
The worldwide incidence of cancer is expected to increase 75 percent by 2030, with a projected increase of more than 90 percent in the poorest nations, a new study reveals.More >>
The worldwide incidence of cancer is expected to increase 75 percent by 2030, with a projected increase of more than 90 percent in the poorest nations, a new study reveals.More >>
Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
Middle-aged diabetics may need earlier colon checks
Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.More >>
Researchers who say they've linked type 2 diabetes with earlier development of precancerous colon lesions recommend people with the blood sugar disorder start colorectal screenings at a younger age than others.More >>
Colonoscopy may detect curable cancer in elderly
Colonoscopy may detect curable cancer in elderly
Colonoscopies helped doctors detect a high rate of curable cancer in elderly people who had the screening for the first time, a new study indicates.More >>
Colonoscopies helped doctors detect a high rate of curable cancer in elderly people who had the screening for the first time, a new study indicates.More >>

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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 >>
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 >>

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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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