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First mammograms. Now - in an apparent coincidence - Pap smears. More>>
There's more confusing health news for women. Newly released guidelines suggest annual pap smears may not be necessary to prevent cancer. More>>
Local malls are taking precautions since the holiday spirit could literally be contagious this year, thanks to H1N1 flu. More>>
Some pediatricians are running out of the infant's version of the vaccine. Here's what parents need to know. More>>
A Knoxville radiologist is critical of the new recommendations on mammograms by an independent task force. More>>
An Athens doctor and three others were arrested Thursday after they were indicted on charges including prescription fraud, extortion, conspiracy and filing false reports. More>>
A Kingsport football player who died during a game in Knoxville earlier this year had a heart valve problem, according to the medical examiner's report. More>>
The family of a nine-year-old Justin White, of Middle Tennessee, said he died from complications from the swine flu. His parents want the public to know how deadly the virus can be. More>>
A West Knoxville breast cancer survivor is angry over new recommendations by an independent government task force for getting mammograms. More>>
TennCare officials say they will be forced to cut some enrollee benefits if Gov. Phil Bredesen asks them to make a 9 percent reduction in spending. More>>
New charges of rape and sexual battery have been filed against Dr. Rodney Carter, of Sevierville. He's now facing a total of seven counts of rape and six counts of sexual battery. More>>
For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences. More>>
State health officials say more than 33,000 calls have been received at a toll-free line created more than three years ago to help Tennesseans quit smoking. More>>
Dr. John Bell from the cancer institute at UT Medical Center weighs in on new mammogram recommendations from a government task force. More>>
Tuesday was the first time University of Tennessee students, faculty and their families could receive the H1N1 vaccine and the turnout was huge. More>>
Former construction workers for Department of Energy sites are encouraged to contact the Building Trades National Medical Screening Program to find out if years of exposure to radiation and other carcinogens on the job made them sick. More>>
As the health care debate rages on, hundreds of people from all over the country descended on Union County this weekend for free medical services at a Remote Area Medical event. More>>
The Remote Area Medical Health Expedition Clinic is being held November 14th and 15th at Union County High School. More>>
While conventional doctors still consider holistic treatments outside the norm, some insurance companies cover some therapies. More>>
Tennessee's subsidized health care plan will stop accepting new enrollment at the end of December due to budget constraints. More>>
Some companies are using high price of prescription drugs as a sales come-on, claiming they provide free prescriptions through their service. More>>
Two local doctors offered their suggestions Monday for health care reform in America. More>>
Two Tennessee members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted with the majority in passing a health care reform bill over the weekend. More>>
A Loudon teen is getting ready to live his dream. Blake Goins, 14, has been chosen for a December hunt sponsored by the Christian group Hope Outdoors. More>>
A state panel upheld a decision to suspend an Athens doctor's medical license for having sexual relations with female patients and prescribing controlled substances in exchange for sex. More>>
What if you're an adult with vision problems and you don't have insurance? More>>
The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Oneida physician Dr. Larry E. Perry over having sex with patients. More>>
Tennessee lawmakers are exploring the creation of a state Department on Aging and Adult Services. Currently, services for Tennessee's elderly population are spread over at least nine different More>>
A Tennessee dentist is offering quite a deal for all that candy trick-or-treaters collected during Halloween. More>>
People with severe mental health issues are being forced to navigate the health care system themselves, causing a growing problem. More>>
Hundreds of people show up at the Knox County Health Department to protect themselves and loved ones from the swine flu. The H1N1 nasal mist vaccination clinic wrapped up around 2:00 Saturday afternoon. More>>
Halloween night is a nightmare for some parents whose children have food allergies. The children either don't participate in trick or treating or can not eat most of the treats they collect. More>>
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling 16,500 pacifiers because they don't meet safety standards and can pose a choking hazard.
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An Alabama company is recalling about 250 million Accusure insulin syringes nationwide. More>>
Dozens of people stood outside the Blount County Health Department Saturday morning. They were standing in line to get vaccinated against the H1N1 virus. More>>
A Tazewell boy suffers from a rare skin disease. He can't be out in the sunlight. More>>
Service Employees Union Local 205 voted Friday to approve a new contract with Oak Ridge's Methodist Medical Center. More>>
There's a new development to a report by 6 On Your Side about a Knox County breast cancer patient caught in a battle over insurance. As of Friday, Debbie Adams is going to get the help she needs to cover medical expenses. More>>
A Knoxville woman is charged with using TennCare to pay for a fake prescription. More>>
A report by federal health officials commends Tennessee and Mississippi for limiting the amount of sodas and junk food in their schools. The report shows students can't buy candy or salty or high-fat snacks at nearly 72 percent of Tennessee middle and high schools. More>>
An Ohio distributor is recalling some Kroger store brand hazelnut spread which may contain peanuts not declared on the label. More>>
The Cocke County Health Department has been vaccinating hundreds of people after receiving its first shipment of the H1N1 vaccine shot on Friday. More>>
6 News asked an area emergency room doctor for his opinion on the clinical data that is available and if there is any truth to claims Zicam's maker makes. More>>
Medic Regional Blood Center in Knoxville conducts blood drives throughout East Tennessee. More>>
