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• Oakridger: Health

  • New treatments can bring relief to people with arthritic hands #

    <p>Within the last 10 to 15 years, great strides have been made in treating arthritis, which is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Among the most significant changes are the introduction of new artificial joint materials and designs. These materials and designs were initially used in total ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Free Medical Clinic opens #

    <p>The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge has seen almost 50 patients in its first three days of operation, and already has appointments scheduled two months from now, says James Michel, the clinic's co-medical director.</p>

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • When temperatures drop, know how to prevent, treat hypothermia #

    East Tennessee has experienced some frigid temperatures this winter. Cold temperatures can be hazardous to your health. They can, in fact, be deadly.

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Obesity, diabetes rates go from bad to worse #

    An analysis of diabetes and obesity on the county level in Tennessee shows that conditions go from bad to worse.

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

  • Simple precautions help seniors reduce risk of falling #

    <p>Anyone can fall at any time and in any place, but our risk factors increase as we grow older. After age 65, the odds of falling are about one in three, and they increase steadily as we continue to age. While most of these accidents are not serious, falls are ...

    Posted: March 1, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

• UT Medical Center

  • Cancer Institute nurses earn certification and re-certification in their fields #

    Posted: March 11, 2010 at 12 a.m.

  • Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund awards grant to Breast Health Outreach Program #

    Posted: March 10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Knoxville 100 Expo brings health screenings to all #

    Posted: March 8, 2010 at 11:33 a.m.

  • Dr. Jeffrey Everett presents advancements in treatment of heart valve disorders #

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 1 p.m.

  • Wear red during Wear Red Day on Feb. 5 #

    Posted: March 7, 2010 at 1 p.m.

• WBIR: Health

  • President delays Asia trip to work on health care #

    White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters that Obama will reschedule his trip for June.

    Posted: March 18, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.

  • 'Cornhusker Kickback' gets boot, TN gets boost in health bill #

    Changes include extra money for hospitals in Tennessee that serve large numbers of low-income patients.

    Posted: March 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

  • Shuler still undecided on health reform vote #

    Rep. Shuler signaled Wednesday that he is leaning toward voting against the final health care legislation. But the Western North Carolina Democrat also gave himself plenty of wiggle room as he faces a torrent of pressure from both sides.

    Posted: March 17, 2010 at 7 p.m.

  • Obama, aides don't take 'no' for an answer #

    The pressure on wavering House Democrats increases by the day as Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to call a vote on Obama's health care bill.

    Posted: March 17, 2010 at 1 p.m.

  • Rep. Kucinich will support Obama health overhaul #

    Kucinich announced his decision Wednesday. It's important because the vote will be close, and Democrats are scrounging for all the support they can get.

    Posted: March 17, 2010 at 1 p.m.

• WVLT: Health

  • Does fluoride help cause lead poisoning? #

    Fluoride is in Knoxville's water supply and most of the outlying utility districts.

    Posted: March 19, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.

  • Worst cities for asthma? Knoxville is #4 #

    If you suffer from asthma, Knoxville is one of the most challenging places you can live. Rankings by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America put Knoxville at number four among the worst cities for people with Asthma.

    Posted: March 17, 2010 at 5 p.m.

  • New research further defines memory loss causes #

    Discovery of new gene helps researchers better understand memory loss

    Posted: March 17, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.

  • Your health: forensic bacteria, fluoride and baldness #

    Three new separate findings could affect the water supply, offer an alternative to a finger print identification, and ease your mind if you're balding.

    Posted: March 16, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

  • Health care reform: what it means for your family #

    The House of Representatives is expected to have an up or down vote on a health care reform bill this week.

    Posted: March 15, 2010 at 6 p.m.