A Guide to Preventing Tick Bites
This article originally published in the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Experts share the steps to take to protect yourself from tick bites and what to do if you’ve been bitten. Whether you’re […]
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Tennessee Bill Would Add Oversight, Reporting to Transgender Health Care for Minors
Today the legislature passed a bill House Bill 0754 by Rep. Jeremy Faison and Sen. Brent Taylor. The legislation would significantly reshape how gender‑related medical care is handled across Tennessee. […]
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One Bill, One Big Idea: How Removing the Sales Tax on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Could Save Tennessee Lives
Editor’s Note: Gut Health—It’s All Connected I’m not an expert in gut health by any means, but lately, I’ve been researching why our great state of Tennessee ranks 45th in […]
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Brings “Take Back Your Health” Tour to Nashville, Praises Tennessee’s Health Reforms
Editor’s Note by Rep. Mike Sparks (R–Smyrna) During U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s visit to Nashville, his message rang true — America must “take back its health.” As Tennesseans, we have an opportunity to play a leading role in that mission. That’s why I’ve introduced House Bill 2086, which would
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The profound effects of exercise on the brain: A conversation with Dr. John Ratey
The Harvard Medical School’s clinical professor of psychiatry wrote the book on the topic. By Derek Beres KEY TAKEAWAYS Dr. John Ratey’s 2008 book, Spark, investigated the many important effects […]
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Brazilian man dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTV
Originally published in The New Zealand Herald By Rebekah Scanlan news.com.au·, 6 Dec, 2025 12:49 AM CCTV footage showing the moment a man was fatally injured after dropping a heavy […]
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Murfreesboro Sues to Stop BFI From Skirting State Law on Landfill Expansion
City of Murfreesboro files lawsuit to prevent BFI From circumventing state law and eliminating local review and public comment on significant vertical expansion of Middle Point Landfill. See below: MURFREESBORO, […]
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From Crisis to Stability: How TennCare Survived Near-Bankruptcy to Serve 1.6 Million Tennesseans
Oct 30, 2025 TennCare: Tennessee’s Medicaid Transformation Story From Crisis to Cornerstone: How Tennessee Rebuilt Its Healthcare Safety Net I’m sitting in the Tennessee House, Finance, Ways and Means Committee […]
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Tennessee’s Silent Epidemic: Tennessee Teens Face Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Deaths Jump Nearly 50%
Editor’s Note: The recent report from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and 47% jump in Tennessee teen suicides — I can’t help but think “WTH is going on in […]
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MTSU’s New Health Sciences Dean Promises to ‘Hit the Ground Listening‘
Editor’s Note: Having recently completed my second bachelor’s degree in media at Middle Tennessee State University, I’ve been fortunate to witness firsthand how innovative MTSU educators are reshaping the landscape […]