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JOHNSON CITY — The Tennessee Department of Health has announced Dr. Cynthia Thomas as its new Northeast Regional Health Office medical director, according to a press release.  Thomas will help oversee operations for eight county health departments and their primary care services, which include immunizations, prenatal health, family planning and dental procedures. “I am excited to serve…

Louisiana health officials are urging beachgoers and seafood lovers to take precautions after Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium sometimes described as “flesh-eating,” killed five people in the state so far this year, far exceeding the typical death toll by this point in the year

Ethan Suplee reflects on the ongoing responsibility that comes with becoming a public weight-loss success story and explains why consistent support from like-minded people keeps him on track

Kendra Wilkinson returned to the gym after two years, documenting her workout on Instagram

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library is offering the following programs the week of August 9 – 15, 2026: Join us for an exciting game of Adult Book Bingo at the library on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Lindamood Room. Enjoy a morning of fun, community, and the chance to win book prizes. Book prizes will…

Wei Yang, Ph.D., M.D., first met Marena Works in 2005, when she was a school nurse and a student in his CHS 780 Biostatistics course. Yang, foundation professor and senior associate dean for the School of Public Health, remembers Works, ’95 BSN, ’07 MSN, MPH, as a proud member of the school’s first master of…

A MAJOR new national initiative aimed at improving health, safety and wellbeing on farms was launched by Minister of State Niall Collins in Crecora. The project has a particular focus on social farming, farm open days and public events. Leitrim Development Company, West Limerick Resources and the Social Farming Ireland Network welcomed the minister of…

Five people have died in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria infections so far in 2026, state health officials said on August 6

If you spend anytime on the fitness end of the internet, folks sure love to argue about what the “best” form of workout is. There are solid arguments for many of them—and many come backed with studies to boot. And while we love to encourage folks to build muscle and get in some heart-pumping cardio,…

Southern California is in the middle of another summer heat wave, but even soaring temperatures won’t stop the back-to-school season. As children and teens return to the classroom and after-school sports, staying hydrated is especially important. With so many beverages marketed to families, from sports drinks to energy drinks, it can be difficult to know…