CHECK YOUR FRIDGE FOR THESE 10 FOOD ITEMS THAT COULD MAKE YOU SICK
"Consumer Reports" posted a list of the most dangerous foods that might be sitting in your fridge right now. It's based on how many people got sick or landed in the hospital las ...
EPA ISSUES EMERGENCY STOP ORDER TO STOP USE OF PESTICIDE DACTHAL TO ADDRESS SERIOUS HEALTH RISK
WASHINGTON – Today, Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) un ...
TN WOMAN FIRED FOR REFUSING EMPLOYER’S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE WINS ALMOST $700K
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A federal jury has determined a woman who was fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine mandated by her employer, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, is due a settlement worth a ...
STOMACH PARALYSIS POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE USING POPULAR WEIGHT LOSS/DIABETES DRUGS
Injected medications that treat diabetes and obesity increase the risk of a rare but serious side effect: stomach paralysis, according to new data on the real-world use of the drugs. At least three ...
FDA: SIX BRANDS OF GROUND CINNAMON FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD
FDA: SIX BRANDS OF GROUND CINNAMON FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, and its experts now say that ...
NEW SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT LOCATOR WESBITE FOR TENNESSEE
A new substance abuse treatment locator website from the Tennessee Department of Health is available now at FindHelpNowTN.org. This site links individuals directly to care and help if they are struggl ...
THIRD CONFIRMED PEDIATRIC FLU-RELATED DEATH IN TN
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a third pediatric influenza-related death in Tennessee on Tuesday. Nationwide, six flu-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the second week of ...
ADULTS ON TENNCARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL BENEFITS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Adults on TennCare are now eligible for extensive dental benefits as of January 2023. This will affect over 600,000 adults across the state. In 2022, Governor Lee proposed a $2 ...
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2023 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE STARTS NOVEMBER 1ST
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds Tennesseans to review and update their health insurance coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (“FFM”) when ...
BANANA BOAT RECALL DUE TO CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICAL
On Friday, Edgewell Personal Care Company stated that Banana Boat’s Hair and Scalp sunscreen are being recalled after tests detected trace levels of the carcinogen benzene. According to the releas ...
CDC SAYS ONE DEATH IN TENNESSEE ATTRIBUTED TO SALMONELLA IN BACK YARD POULTRY
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that over 200 cases of Salmonella were linked to contact with backyard poultry like chickens. The outbreak has hit several states causin ...
PFIZER VOLUNTARILY RECALLS BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION, POSES LONG-TERM RISK OF CANCER
Pfizer voluntarily recalled three blood pressure medications this week due to a concern over an organic compound found in them. The compound could pose a risk to cancer over time, according to Pfizer. ...
