Dr. Randall Ford, of Adult and Family Dentistry in Maryville, says he's never seen as many people having to go without dental care as he does now.More >>
Dr. Randall Ford, of Adult and Family Dentistry in Maryville, says he's never seen as many people having to go without dental care as he does now.More >>
A Knoxville woman talks about having a bilateral mastectomy after learning she carries a gene mutation that predisposes her to breast and ovarian cancer.More >>
A Knoxville woman talks about having a bilateral mastectomy after learning she carries a gene mutation that predisposes her to breast and ovarian cancer. More >>
Knox County is cracking down on substance abuse during National Prevention Week.More >>
Knox County law enforcement and drug prevention agencies are working harder than ever this week to raise awareness about the growing problem of substance abuse. National Prevention Week is May 12 through May 17 in Knoxville, dedicated to stopping drug abuse in local communities.More >>
Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn...More >>
Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam is teaming up with Grover, the loveable Muppet from Sesame Street, and United HealthCare to teach kids the benefits of eating healthy and getting in shape while helping them learn to love...More >>
12-year-old Regen Morris has been battling a rare form of brain cancer for the last several months. Inspired by his brave fight, people from his hometown are stepping up to show their support.More >>
12-year-old Regen Morris has been battling a rare form of brain cancer for the last several months. Inspired by his brave fight, people from his hometown are stepping up to show their support.More >>
The federal government released a huge database of information on Wednesday, shedding light on the rates and procedures performed by hospitals across the country.More >>
The federal government released a huge database of information on Wednesday, shedding light on the rates and procedures performed by hospitals across the country.More >>
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will create nine recovery courts to combat mental health and substance abuse issues.More >>
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will create nine recovery courts to combat mental health and substance abuse issues.More >>
Hundreds turned out in Knoxville Saturday to help celebrate a major milestone in the fight to end premature birth. The March of Dimes is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. More >>
Hundreds turned out in Knoxville Saturday to help celebrate a major milestone in the fight to end premature birth. The March of Dimes is celebrating its 75th Anniversary, and more than 700 walkers help commemorate the achievement at the Knoxville March for Babies.More >>
A new study showed that emergency room visits related to the sleep aid zolpidem, the active ingredient in Ambien, increased by 220 percent over a five year period.More >>
A new study showed that emergency room visits related to the sleep aid zolpidem, the active ingredient in Ambien, increased by 220 percent over a five year period.More >>
Recent wet weather, and warm humid temperatures are creating a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Health officials say they have already started to battle the insect.More >>
Recent wet weather, and warm humid temperatures are creating a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Health officials say they have already started to battle the insect.More >>
Some of the stigma about mental illness is starting to chip away. A Knoxville woman diagnosed with bi-polar disorder says mental health issues are nothing to be ashamed of.More >>
Some of the stigma about mental illness is starting to chip away. A Knoxville woman diagnosed with bi-polar disorder says mental health issues are nothing to be ashamed of. More >>
In America today, depression ranks among the top three workplace problems, following only family crisis and stress. Today, more and more companies are offering care for the illness.More >>
In America today, depression ranks among the top three workplace problems, following only family crisis and stress. Today, more and more companies are offering care for the illness.More >>
When someone has depression, it's more than feeling sad. It's an intense feeling of sadness and other symptoms. Depression can make you feel utterly alone, but it doesn't have to be that way.More >>
When someone has depression, it's more than feeling sad. It's an intense feeling of sadness and other symptoms. Depression can make you feel utterly alone, but it doesn't have to be that way.More >>
An uninsured, young, disabled woman has an uphill battle as she struggles to regain her health. The problem for this 27-year-old woman is she has no medical insurance.More >>
An uninsured, young, disabled woman has an uphill battle as she struggles to regain her health. The problem for this 27-year-old woman is she has no medical insurance.More >>
A measure to test welfare applicants for drugs passed Tuesday on the final day of the 107th General Assembly. It's been modified multiple times to address questions over its constitutionality.More >>
A measure to test welfare applicants for drugs passed Tuesday on the final day of the 107th General Assembly. It's been modified multiple times to address questions over its constitutionality.More >>
The Ready to Run group had our final training day for our first 5K race, Volunteer Ministry Center's 5k Run and Walk. It benefits VMC's programs to end or prevent homelessness.More >>
The Ready to Run crew has completed week five of training for their first 5K, benefiting Volunteer Ministry Center's programs to end or prevent homelessness.More >>
It's week four of training for the Ready to Run group attempting their first 5K. Until now the group hung in there, but this week didn't go so well.More >>
Trainer Levi Dodd is amping up training, calling it "summer school," and condensing what would be a longer training period into just seven weeks.More >>
Over the next seven weeks, 6 News Anchor Lori Tucker and a group of women will share their progress as they train for their first race: Volunteer Ministry Center's 5K Race and Fun WalkMore >>
Health officials, health care workers and drug control professionals are talking about the problems surrounding Kentucky babies who are born addicted to drugs.More >>
Health officials, health care workers and drug control professionals are talking about the problems surrounding Kentucky babies who are born addicted to drugs.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.More >>
Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >>
Two Tennessee appellate court judges have notified Gov. Bill Haslam that they will not run for another term on the bench in the August 2014 retention election.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.More >>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.More >>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a private, independent, not-for-profit pediatric medical center that has served the children of East Tennessee since 1937. More >>
