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More cancer patients having whole breast removed

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Doctors are reporting that a growing number of women with early stage breast cancer seem to be choosing to have the whole breast removed instead of just the cancerous lump.

Sweetwater Valley Cheese issues recall

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Sweetwater Valley Farm is warning consumers that one lot of its Tennessee Aged Black Pepper cheese may be contaminated with Listeria. The bacteria was detected during a routine state inspection.

Lip gloss may pose a cancer risk

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Lip gloss may actually increase your risk of lip cancer, because shine doesn't repel the sun...it actually attracts it.

Mortgage crisis leading to mental health crisis

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Psychologists say they're seeing more drinking, domestic violence and marital problems linked to mortgage concerns.

New rinses promise bad breath cure

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It's a vexing and often taboo topic. Despite shelves full of products to fight bad breath, there's little solid information on whether they really work.

Congressman speaks to Blount County business about health care costs

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Small businesses cope with the cost of health care by trying new approaches.

Sunscreen might not give you all the protection you need

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There's more evidence than ever that UVA rays are as much of a danger as the UVB rays that most lotions screen out.

Study: Pot & depressed teens dangerous mix

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Teenagers appear to be using marijuana to fight depression, but they could be making it worse.

Knee implants now designed specifically for women

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The Zimmer Gender Solutions Knee is slightly thinner and narrower, claiming to offer women a better fit.

Families push for recognition of autism-vaccine link

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Overall, nearly 4,900 families have filed claims alleging that vaccines caused autism and other neurological problems in their children.

Sickest Tennesseans may lose health insurance in new eligibility review

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Now that the program is expected to reopen in the fall, the 50,000 people currently in it are required to reapply to see if they are still eligible.

New technologies help autistic children communicate

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A voice output device is helping the two out of every three students at the center who are non-verbal.

Phen-Fen, the diet drugs, return?

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The prescription drug proved to be the most potent appetite suppressant ever but was linked with heart problems.

A good break to lengthen a leg

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For nearly two months now, Griffen Hurley has been wearing an erector set of a contraption on his leg. But it's worth it.

New dads' depression can hurt children's development

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With fathers taking on more child care, their parenting can have a big influence, says psychiatrist Nada Stotland of Rush Medical College in Chicago.

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